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This Is Us
“How do I look?” Kris smiled casually
“God, perfect!” Kylie squealed “Now let’s take a photo.” she pulled him by the shoulders and clicked the camera “Ooh, one more.”
“You said one.” he gave her a look
“But one isn’t enough.” she pouted and he chuckled as response “Here.” she leaned and pressed her lips against his “Now it’s perfect.”
“We better frame that.” Kris nuzzled his nose with hers
“You think so?”
“Maybe another one…” he breathed against her lips
“Hey.” she smiled “We have someone’s graduation day to attend to.”
“Tch, after you.”
Blue cloaks were everywhere as they settled into their seats. Kris was finally graduating from the college as he is a year older than Kylie. Mr and Mrs.Wu waved from afar in glee as they watched their soon preparing for his speech and the audience to be seated. Kylie stood next to the two as she smiled.
“Today, we will be celebrating our graduates from the university. It has been an honour having these people as our students. I call upon our valedictorian of the year to give the speech.” everyone gave a round of applause
“Welcome, fellow graduates.” he smiled “Throughout the years we pursue our studies here to achieve our goal of becoming a certain person, we also become another person. Something we didn’t know was there…”
Kylie stared at him; proud evident in her eyes, this is the man she loves. She wanted to tell the whole world that, the way he smiles, he talks, his gestures, and even how he looked at her; always manage to pull her in. Mrs. Wu laced her fingers into Kylie and smiled at the young girl as they both watch Kris.
“Sometimes, things doesn’t go our way and this will push us to the point where we have to make a decision; tough ones. But as we grow, we have to make a more difficult decision yet what we learn will help us because it creates the person we are now. Wise, intelligent and kind. We have a tougher road in front of us but we have hope, it drives us. Always know whatever our decision is, if it brings us to the brink of an edge; know when to turn back and know it is not too late. My fellow graduates, it’s our turn.” he smirked and everyone clapped as the speech ended
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“Come on over here.” Mr.Wu smiled and hugged Kris “I’m proud of you Kris, you grew up to be a great man like me.”
“Oh please.” Mrs.Wu rolled her eyes “You’re all grown up now.” she pulled him into her embrace
“Thank you, mom, dad.” he smiled gently
“Hey there brainiac.” Kylie smiled sheepishly “Great speech.”
He smiled back “No hugs?” Kylie scoffed and Kris pulled her into a tight hug as he ki
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