No Turning Back (Full Circle) Read Online Free
Author: Casey Peeler
way up the steps. One, two, three, four. Whew, I didn't fall. I make my way to my seat and pray that this is over quickly.
My school is extremely strict when it comes to gradation, no hooting and hollering or the 5-0 will escort you out. No throwing your cap and always show your manners because this is an honored ceremony. Well, let’s see if all of that happens today.
Speeches are made, songs are sung, and diplomas are handed out. So far all the rules are being followed. That is until our graduating class begins to holler at the top of our lungs for a fellow classmate that we swore would NEVER graduate. I think he might turn “Dirty Thirty” this year! Just kidding! What are they going to do? Escort the entire class out? I don't think so!
Everyone’s name has been called, and it's time to turn that tassel. I hear the Student Body President say, "I now present to you the Class of 2013." Tassels are turned and caps are flying! Yup, that's how we roll. Just enough not to be in too much trouble but make our statement!
When the processional begins to play, we start to march out. There are those damn steps again. One, two, three, four. I'm down and out the door I go. I'm cheesing from ear to ear. I made it!
Outside, I meet my friends by the tree again. We are all so happy, but the next thing I know Piper and I are squalling! When I finally pull myself together, I see my mom. Here come the water works again. She gives me a hug, and I say something I never thought I would. "Mom, I don't want to grow up!" She says, "I know Charley, but we all have to some time."
With that off my chest, I feel a little relieved. I know that things will work out and I've made the right choice. I get myself together, talk with my friends, and make a few more photographs for memories sake. I head back to the Honda, crank up the radio and head to my house for the "Woohoo Charley's Graduated Party."
I roll up to the house, and my cousin Joanna is there slaving in the kitchen. I can't wait for the chocolate cake. In fact, anyone who touches it might lose a hand is exactly what I'm thinking. I open the screen door, walk inside and upstairs to where the afternoon started. I put on something more comfortable. It's going to be a long night, gotta look cute and be comfortable. I take a look in my closet and decide on a pair of cut-off jean shorts and a yellow halter top. Again, I'm one of those blondes who can wear yellow. I guess that's another reason to hate me. I take off the pearls my daddy gave me and exchange them for silver hoops the size of Texas, add my favorite necklace, cigar band ring monogrammed with the letter "C," and silver bangle bracelets. I grab my black flip flops with silver sparkles on top and head back downstairs.
When I get downstairs, my family is back at the house, and everyone is giving me too much attention. I take it though because I know it makes everyone happy.
Piper, Annie, Carrie, and Morgan all show up. We eat, laugh, and talk about all the great times we've had. Joanna has out done herself; this food is off the heeze! The chocolate cake is to die for, and I'm glad she loved me enough to make two- one for me and one for the actual party.
After about an hour, Carrie and Morgan decide to head home. Piper and I look at each other knowing it's about that time. It’s time to have one more night of fun before we all go our separate ways.
"Piper, have you heard of anything going on tonight?"
"Yeah, there's a party at the triplets’ house tonight."
"Well, I guess we can't miss that!" The triplets, Justin, Jordan, and Jack, were well- known for their parties. All the triplets were great guys, loved to have a good time, and were originally from New York. They had seen the big city, something we knew nothing about. I am okay with that; Piper, on the other hand, dreams of the
My school is extremely strict when it comes to gradation, no hooting and hollering or the 5-0 will escort you out. No throwing your cap and always show your manners because this is an honored ceremony. Well, let’s see if all of that happens today.
Speeches are made, songs are sung, and diplomas are handed out. So far all the rules are being followed. That is until our graduating class begins to holler at the top of our lungs for a fellow classmate that we swore would NEVER graduate. I think he might turn “Dirty Thirty” this year! Just kidding! What are they going to do? Escort the entire class out? I don't think so!
Everyone’s name has been called, and it's time to turn that tassel. I hear the Student Body President say, "I now present to you the Class of 2013." Tassels are turned and caps are flying! Yup, that's how we roll. Just enough not to be in too much trouble but make our statement!
When the processional begins to play, we start to march out. There are those damn steps again. One, two, three, four. I'm down and out the door I go. I'm cheesing from ear to ear. I made it!
Outside, I meet my friends by the tree again. We are all so happy, but the next thing I know Piper and I are squalling! When I finally pull myself together, I see my mom. Here come the water works again. She gives me a hug, and I say something I never thought I would. "Mom, I don't want to grow up!" She says, "I know Charley, but we all have to some time."
With that off my chest, I feel a little relieved. I know that things will work out and I've made the right choice. I get myself together, talk with my friends, and make a few more photographs for memories sake. I head back to the Honda, crank up the radio and head to my house for the "Woohoo Charley's Graduated Party."
I roll up to the house, and my cousin Joanna is there slaving in the kitchen. I can't wait for the chocolate cake. In fact, anyone who touches it might lose a hand is exactly what I'm thinking. I open the screen door, walk inside and upstairs to where the afternoon started. I put on something more comfortable. It's going to be a long night, gotta look cute and be comfortable. I take a look in my closet and decide on a pair of cut-off jean shorts and a yellow halter top. Again, I'm one of those blondes who can wear yellow. I guess that's another reason to hate me. I take off the pearls my daddy gave me and exchange them for silver hoops the size of Texas, add my favorite necklace, cigar band ring monogrammed with the letter "C," and silver bangle bracelets. I grab my black flip flops with silver sparkles on top and head back downstairs.
When I get downstairs, my family is back at the house, and everyone is giving me too much attention. I take it though because I know it makes everyone happy.
Piper, Annie, Carrie, and Morgan all show up. We eat, laugh, and talk about all the great times we've had. Joanna has out done herself; this food is off the heeze! The chocolate cake is to die for, and I'm glad she loved me enough to make two- one for me and one for the actual party.
After about an hour, Carrie and Morgan decide to head home. Piper and I look at each other knowing it's about that time. It’s time to have one more night of fun before we all go our separate ways.
"Piper, have you heard of anything going on tonight?"
"Yeah, there's a party at the triplets’ house tonight."
"Well, I guess we can't miss that!" The triplets, Justin, Jordan, and Jack, were well- known for their parties. All the triplets were great guys, loved to have a good time, and were originally from New York. They had seen the big city, something we knew nothing about. I am okay with that; Piper, on the other hand, dreams of the
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