I glanced up from the couch as Tyler walked back in through the front door with a bunch of mail in his hands.
Well ? I asked, switching off the TV and sitting up now.
He glanced at me and took his own sweet time taking his shoes off and walking into the living room.
Let’s see. Bills, bills, bills… Tyler muttered, flipping through the letters. Oh what’s this ? He exclaimed, his horrible acting skills making me glare at him.
What is it ? I asked, forcing my voice to sound calm.
Tyler just stared at me, before breaking out into a huge grin. IT’S FINALLY HERE ! He exclaimed.
I let out a shriek, before jumping up and taking the letter from his hands and wasting no time ripping it open.
I broke into a grin as I carefully pulled out my diploma from the large envelope. Although I knew I had passed my grad year, it was still exciting to see my diploma. Since I had graduated early, the school had sent out diplomas to all the kids who were finished. I still had to attend the grad ceremony in June, but now I didn’t have to go back to school ! Scratch that, I didn’t have to go back to school after tomorrow ! Jess, Ella and Landon were still dragging me to that dance but I actually didn’t mind as much.
It had been two days since that phone call with Nathan and after that day, neither of us made an effort to contact the other. I was fine with it because I knew it would hurt once I heard his voice. Plus, I had been doing a good job keeping myself busy by making lots of plans with my friends and I was actually having fun. But the jerk still always found a way to creep into my mind at random times and I would zone out plenty of times, but thankfully my amazing friends were always there to save me from thoughts of Nathan.
Yay ! My baby sister’s finally graduated ! Tyler yelled out in glee, grabbing me and spinning me around in a circle.
I laughed in his arms as he spun me once more, before setting me back down and grinning at me.
But the good news doesn’t stop there. Tyler gave me a secretive smirk, but I could see the excitement shining in his eyes.
What is it ? I asked, getting excited too now.
I got a job ! Tyler burst out, not being able to hold it in any longer.
I grinned alongside him and tackled him into a hug. Oh my god that’s awesome ! Details ! Give me details ! I pressed on eagerly. It had been two years since Tyler graduated and he had dropped out of college after the first few months. I supported him all the way and understood that it really was not what he wanted. He had gotten a scholarship there from a football team but he realized it wasn’t worth it. Although my mom and step-dad were pretty pissed about it and called him an idiot for dropping out, I was there for him and promised to help him chase his dreams.
Tyler chuckled, before sitting us both down on the couch now and turning to face me with a huge smile.
I got offered a job at NYCU as an assistant football coach. Tyler explained in excitement.
I shrieked and jumped up and down on the couch. Tyler that’s amazing ! I knew putting up with all those sticky six year olds would be worth it ! I exclaimed. Ever since Tyler dropped out of college, he started applying at places as a football coach or assistant. He started off small by becoming an assistant coach for a minors football team which consisted of 5-8 year olds. Then he moved up to becoming coach of the team. After that, he managed to score a spot at my high school as assistant coach. Although these were all great experiences, the pay wasn’t enough, so Tyler was often working outside of football as a cook.
I know ! The pay is great and they invited me over there to see the place next month. I start in September. Tyler said, that grin never leaving his face.
I was so happy right now, words could not describe it. Finally seeing my brother get closer to his dream job was amazing. His goal was to become a football coach but not for some little kids or high-schoolers. This was amazing.
Tyler this calls for celebration ! I squealed. How about tonight for dinner, we could go to that fancy restaurant that opened up recently. I suggested.
Tyler grinned. Okay, I wanted to try their food anyway. I hear they have the best pastas in town.
Okay ! I’ll invite people ! I grinned, standing up now.
Tyler laughed at me and shook his head. Okay, I’ll be back at around five. Kyle and the guys are taking me somewhere for celebration first. Tyler said, getting up too now.
You told them before me ? I questioned, feeling a bit hurt.
I just found out last night. I wanted to tell you after you got your diploma so you could be even more happy. Tyler explained quickly.
That’s thoughtful. I smiled up at him.
And plus you were already dead asleep. He added with a smirk.
I glared back at him. Whatever. Where are you going anyway ? I asked now as Tyler walked to the closet and grabbed a jacket.
I have no clue, they said it’s a surprise. Tyler rolled his eyes.
I chuckled. Kyle was Tyler’s best friend since high school and despite him not being here as often since he went to a college two hours away from here, he still managed to squeeze in time to hang out with Tyler every chance he got. I guessed he was here because spring break had already started for the college kids.
Okay have fun and also invite them for dinner too. I ordered.
The doorbell suddenly rang.
Can you get that ? And you can invite them right now actually, that must be him. I’ll be back I have to grab my phone. Tyler yelled, already halfway up the stairs.
I chuckled and went to the door, pulling it open to reveal Tyler’s friends.
Skylar ! It’s been so long ! Kyle was the first to greet me with a huge grin. He opened his arms out and enveloped me in a big bear hug before I could protest.
I laughed into his chest and hugged him back. Since Tyler was a total jock in high school, so were all his friends. They all played football and were all players. But they were actually really nice people. Well, to me at least. They sort of became like family to me in high school, always looking out for me and helping me with anything I needed. They all thought of me as a little sister and I couldn’t be more grateful to them.
I heard what happened. Kyle said now, his tone melting into one of seriousness.
He pulled away and I looked into his concerned blue eyes. I also noticed all the other guys looking at me in concern.