Chapter 8- The end
Five months later
It was the biggest day of everyone's lives, the now grown up rugrats are finally graduating. Tommy, Kimi, Chuckie, Phil, and Lil couldn't believe it. After the blood, pain, and tears they suffered through the last year the broken hearts were finally restored. All they have to worry about now is college which won't be a problem for them since the two of them will be attending the same college together, the way it should be and how it will always be.
When they entered the school they put on their gowns and hats and headed straight for the auditorium. They all walked in and sat down as the principal stood at the podium to speak.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, parents, friends, and of course students" he announced "It is with great honor and regret that I like to say goodbye and that you're free from this school and out into the wonders of the world. I remember when all of you were only little freshmen, you were all scared and nervous about being at a new place, meeting new people, and seeing new sights. Now it's time for you all to spread your wings and fly. I want to say that I am proud of each and every one of you. God Speed." Everyone then clapped for the principal's speech.
Then the lights dimmed and a presentation was flashed on the projection screen showing the various pictures of the gang and every other student going from freshman to graduating seniors. The song that played during the presentation was "Two steps behind" by Def Leppard. Tommy held Kimi's hand and hummed along with the tune for her.
"Walk away, if you want to.
It's ok, if you need to.
You can run, but you can never hide.
From the shadow that's creeping up beside you.
There's a magic running through your soul,
But you can't have it all.
(Whatever you do)
I'll be two steps behind you.
(Wherever you go)
And I'll be there to remind you.
That it only takes a minute of your precious time.
To turn around and I'll be two steps behind…
Take the time, to think about it.
Walk the line, you know you just can't fight it.
Take a look around and see what you can find.
Like the fire that's burning up inside me.
There's a magic running through your soul,
But you can't have it all.
(Whatever you do)
I'll be two steps behind you.
(Wherever you go)
And I'll be there to remind you.
That it only takes a minute of your precious time.
To turn around and I'll be two steps behind…
There's a magic running through your soul,
But you, you can't have it all.
(Whatever you do)
I'll be two steps behind you…
(wherever you go)
And I'll be there to remind you.
That it only takes a minute of your precious time.
To turn around and I'll be two steps behind…
Two steps behind…
Yeah, baby
Two steps behind…
Ohh, sugar
Two steps behind…
After the presentation a couple of the parents had tears in their eyes from seeing their children grow but Kimi got teary eyed because the song reminded her of Tommy and herself.
"I love you Tommy…" She whispered.
"I love you too Kimi…" he whispered back.
As soon as the personal achievement awards were given out it was time to call on the individual graduates to pick up their diplomas.
"Thomas Malcolm Pickles…" said the principal and everyone clapped for him as well as for everyone else who's name were called.
"Kimiko Wattanbe-Finster…"
"Charles Crandall Finster…"
"Phillip Elijah DeVille…"
"Lillian Michelle DeVille…"
Finally the last name was called.
"Everyone I give you the class of 2012!" said the principal and everyone cheered for the new graduates.
After the graduation
The five now grown rugrats had received their awards and were outside where they got their photos taken.
Group photo." Said Didi. So Tommy, Kimi, Chuckie, Phil, and Lil got together for a group photo.
"From this day forward we will be known as the Rugrats." Said Tommy proudly. He then looked over at Kimi and smiled. It had been a hell of a year for him, he lost his girlfriends and now she came back to be with him. Life has gotten better for the two lovers.
End of Chapter 8
(Be sure to look out for the revamped sequel TP+KF wedding)