Chapter Sixty:

"Are you allowed to attend prom?" Jack asks his girlfriend.

"Headmaster hasn't approved it yet." AJ informs. Since the incident with Kevin, they are no parties or leaving school grounds during the year unless permission is granted." She mentions some new rules.

"Are you kidding me? We can't see each other that whole day. It is hard enough that you and Stacey aren't graduating at the same school, but now I can't take you to prom." Jack venting his frustration.

"Baby, calm down. I went to your graduation and prom." She blushes recalling the fun event.

"I remember that was a special day. I love my graduation present." He hints.

"Stop." She blushes deeper. "It was a one time event."

"Really." Jack upset.

"Until we get married yes it is." AJ mentions knowing Jack is her true love.

"Interesting." He ponders.

"Jack Bliss, don't tell me you are-"

"No, not until you are ready." Jack dismiss, although if she was he has no problem with that.

"Yes, we need to finish college." AJ deep down is disappointed.

"Speaking of that, anymore letters from colleges?" They want to go to the same college, however the letter hasn't arrive yet.

"I don't know Sarah went to check our mail. Imagine seeing you every day if we attend the same school. We get to hold hands proving to everyone you are my man." She express not wanting anyone to flirt with him.

Jack chuckles. "They know now. Are you sure about this? You are turning down Yale and Harvard to be with me. We can wait until you finish being a lawyer." Jack wants confirmation that she won't regret her decision.

"You sound like my parents. They lecture me about my future and how he will wait if he truly loves you." She rolls her eyes.

"They have a point, princess."

"You and my daddy are bonding too much." She knows that her dad calls her princess to have her take him seriously.

"It isn't that much fun to have secret tricks played on you, right?" Since dating AJ, he has learn from her parents some tricks for her.

"You are impossible." She huffs.

"Thank you." Jack takes it as a compliment.

"AJ. AJ." Sarah barges in. "AJ... oh, I will come back later." She notices her on the phone.

"Hi Sarah." Jack speaks through the phone.

"Hello Jack, sorry to interrupt." Sarah apologize.

"He will get over it, what's up?" AJ smiles.

"As I was returning from the mailbox, Headmaster approach me." Sarah starts trying to contain her excitement to tell break the news to her.

"What do he want?"

"AJ, he accepted our request to attend prom with our boyfriends." She exclaims excited for this. Revealing the new rules, it devastated Sarah that she couldn't attend with John.

"He did." AJ wants clarification just in case this is a dream.

"He did AJ, we are going to prom." She repeats as they scream.

"This is so great, we need dresses, do our make-up, and we have to tell our... Jack." She forgot he is still on the line. "Jack, sweetie." She speaks gently.

"I am still here." Jack overhears the whole conversation. "You have good news." He chuckles having her happy brings joy to his life.

"We can attend prom together. Headmaster approve both of us to go." She explains so happy.

"That is great baby, you can all celebrate graduation together. Furthermore, I can make your night just as special as you have made mine." Jack hopes she would allow it.

"I hope so, you will love me in my dress." She giggles at the hint.

"If it is like you dress at my prom we might... Sarah is still there, isn't he?" Jack stops himself before expressing his thoughts.

"Yes, continue Jack." She titters.

"Sarah." AJ glares at her.

"I will call John to inform him of the good news. Maybe we will have our own sexy conversation." Sarah leaves with her phone.

"Is she gone?" She wonders.

"Yup, so what were you going to say?" AJ recalls the previous conversation.

"We might have to leave early if..."

"Jack is that AJ, is she coming to prom?" Stacey appears in his room to Jack's dismay.

"It is and she is going." Jack tells her.

"No way." She screams. "We have to discuss about hair and dresses." She goes to speak to her mother about a hair appointment. "Tell AJ I will call her later." Stacey very excited now. They are all going to prom together.

Jack sighs. "Here you go." Jack hands her his phone.

"No Jack I will call her later." She refuses not purposely to ruin their conversation.

"It is okay, you two enjoy." He pecks her cheek.

"Thank you." Stacey appreciates.

"Baby, I love you talk to you later. I can't wait for prom." Jack express.

"I love you too." AJ express back. "I will repay you back I promise."

"Oh I have no doubt about that. Here is my sister." Stacey grins.

"You are like this with Randy." He discloses. Stacey sticks her tongue out to him as they chuckle.

Jack lays on his bed with a grin. "This is going to be a great prom." He speaks to himself.

Everyone is at the Lee's household. They are waiting for Mr. Lee to return with AJ and Sarah.

"They are here." Stacey calls out.

Everyone appears by the door to wait for them to enter. They hear the click of the keys as Mr. Lee only appears.

"Oh, what is this?" Mr. Lee acts surprise. "If I get this every time, I might-"

"Hunny." Mr.s Lee shakes her head in embarrassment.

"I get it." He calls AJ and Sarah in.

AJ appears first in a lovely red dress that shows her curves and legs perfectly. She got in trouble with the length too short for her father, but anything above the ankle is too short for his princess. Everyone parts way for Jack to witness his beautiful girlfriend. Jack is stunned at her appearance. He wonders how he got so lucky to have her walk into his life on comic book club day.

"You... you look beautiful." He stutters a bit.

"You look very handsome." She compliments back. She loves her man in a suit. "You are right we might have to leave early." AJ mentions in his ear.

"Come here." He kisses her briefly.

Sarah arrives next with her knee short, strapless black dress. John is speechless as he joins her halfway. "My boyfriend stunned as well." John nods. "That's good because I don't know if the dress was right for you." Not having much clothes to choose from and not enough to buy one, she was nervous if the dress is perfect for him.

"It is definitely perfect." He expresses.

"Shall we go?" Randy suggest holding Stacey's hand.

"Wait, I need pictures." Mrs. Lee orders along with the other mothers.

"We are here at prom." AJ acknowledge entering the gym.

"Yup, we have survived four years of high school." Randy mentions.

They head to their table which they are all together with Becca, Dean, and Kourtney. They all can tolerate Kourtney, but haven't forgiven her for what she did. They see how Kourtney is trying to make peace for what she did.

"Hey guys." Becca greets. "Can you believe we graduated? It still feels we are still freshmen." She can't believe how fast four years went.

"I know what you mean." AJ observes.

"Where is Kourtney?" Stacey wonders hoping she doesn't feel like a loner.

"Her and her boyfriend are arriving soon. You will like him he goes Dean's college." Becca answers.

"Don't worry you will like him." Dean assures them.

To their dismay before, they do like Kourtney's boyfriend, Casey. He is just like Dean in personality.

They dance, ate, and celebrated their graduation. They all even got pictures for remembrance.

"Guys, I have an announcement." AJ speaks up. She gave everyone perspectives on college in her decision on what school she should attend. Everyone stops to give her attention. "I have decided on a college to attend next year. I am going to Harvard to study to become a lawyer." She announce to Jack's surprise. He thought they would attend the same school.

Everyone gives congratulation to her as Jack tries to be happy for her.

"Jack." AJ calls out to him which brings him out of his thoughts.

"What." He survived high school with limited visits, he can survive college too.

"Come with me." AJ takes his hand to guide him to a quiet area. "Are you not happy for me?" She notices his sad demeanor.

"I am. I just thought we would be together for college." His perspective change without wanting to see her only on weekends.

"We are." She smiles.

"No, we are in different schools."

"I found out they have courses in Architecture. You can become an Architect there you just have to transfer." She informs excited for this.

"I don't know." Jack rubs his neck. "I like my college."

"It is okay we will figure it out." AJ stays positive. "Come, we still have dances to perform." She gave him the option, however can't force him to transfer.

"I will see you in there." Jack just needs a moment.

"Okay."

"Hey, how did it go?" Randy sits next to AJ at their table.

"He doesn't want to go." AJ utters disappointed.

"At least you gave it a shot, right?" He hugs her knowing how much she wanted them to be together.

"Yeah, Randy I had the application and transfer filled out." She discloses.

"It will be okay. Your relationship will survive this." He assures her.

"Thanks."

"Dance with me." Randy offers to lift her spirit.

"Of course." AJ accepts his hand dancing a fast song.

"Stacey." Jack calls out.

"Hey, what's up?" She joins her from the dance floor.

"I need your help."

"Okay, what is it?" Jack whispers it in her ear. "We can try." She smiles. Anything to keep her brother and bestie happy.

"Thanks."

AJ arrives at Harvard. She said her goodbyes to everyone as they go to separate colleges. She takes a deep breathe ready to survive this school year alone.

After checking in, getting her dorm assignment, and class list, she heads to her dorm. Holding on to her stuffed dolphin from Jack before she left, she takes a big sigh before opening her door.

"Welcome to Harvard." Her assume dorm-mate greets.

"Thanks I am..." She looks up to see her boyfriend, Jack there. She is frozen in shock. "What... what are you..."

"I attend here now." Jack reveals.

"You..." She drops her valuables to kiss him. They deepen the kiss as Jack feels the bed hit his knees.

He lays down with AJ on top. "I love you, AJ. I don't want to just see you on the weekends." He interrupts.

"How?" She interrupts holding his face.

"Stacey and Randy help me. I ask Stacey first and of course she told Randy. Being your best friend and brother, he automatically inform John."

"At the end, everyone joined in make sure you attend here, didn't they?" AJ giggles loving her family to provide this for her.

"Yup, that is what happen, apparently you can't keep a secret in your inner circle." Jack pokes her nose.

"I can't believe you are here." She pecks him.

"You survive your friendship being tested. Now, how about we get a relationship test." He challenge.

"It doesn't matter as along as I am with you." She express.

"Now for the first item on the list." Jack flips them over to start again their make-out session. "Welcoming my girl to the next four years of her life." He kisses her passionately.

"Hello." Randy greets.

"I want to thank you for transferring Jack here to Harvard." AJ appreciates. She is in her dorm laying beside Jack as she speaks to Randy. After their make-out turn sexual time, Jack helped AJ unpack.

Randy gives a big smile. "You are welcome. For everything you have done for us, this is the least we can do."

"Tell everyone I appreciate what they did."

"I will. Enjoy college life, we will have a hang out soon." They have all decided that once a month or more if available to joined up and share their college experience.

"I hope it soon." AJ suggest.

"You miss us already?" Randy questions.

"I will always miss you guys. Up till now, you two were always several minutes away. Now, we are in different states." AJ upset.

"We are just a call away if you need us. As we both have said before, nothing will break our friendship apart." Randy promises again. "Talk to you later."

"Yes." AJ hangs up looking at the framed pictures on the wall of them hugging her.