sosuccsexy commented on blueridgemod's post in blueridgeschool:

Jenny was overwhelmed by graduation day as a whole, but she was also incredibly hyped up and ready to go. Her legs had been shaking as she crossed the stage to receive her diploma, shaking hands with the Headmaster and Professor Sweet's hand, it felt like her legs were still made of jelly as she took a seat and watched Ella head up next. Reverse alphabetical order was working in their favor, and with a 'P' last name, they were two of the first few to get their presentations. That was a relief.

There were still awards and commendations and things to give, not to mention her closing speech of the afternoon as Headgirl representing the class of 2012. That was the worrying part. She had rehearsed all week, and she still didn't feel like her speech covered or addressed anything she wanted it to. Hell, it didn't feel like it even addressed anything relevant. She pulled herself together just as she was climbing back on stage, clearing her throat and launching into the speech that she had memorized from her cue cards. It was like a blur of moments before it was all officially over, and everyone was ushering their off the field, people walking in all directions with little clusters of their family and friends.

It was Ron that suggested a late lunch, their family and the Turners, and the Donnellys while they were at it. Madeline and her father had been chatting about 'their girls' ever since they left the ceremony; neither Ella or Sera looked as embarrassed as she felt, and Tatum looked. Jenny found herself biting her tongue as her ever free spirited dad began musing aloud while they walked, asking Madeline why they had all never been out together before. She caught Paula's eyes before looking away. She knew just as well as most of the rest of the family that this was only happening because Sera's father wasn't there in the picture. He had been the reason that the Donnellys and Parrys had never eaten dinner together, or got together, like two normal sets of in-laws. With him gone, there was no more hiding the nature of their relationship and walking on eggshells about it. They could have family days like this now, all of them. She found herself holding Sera's hand, just because she could.

It was lucky that their parents gave them some time to get ready before lunch though, as Jenny was pretty sure that she was going to die without a cigarette. She knew that she'd end up smoking half a pack at the party later, so she had been trying to contain herself, but the aftermath of the speech and ceremony still had her shaken up. She was graduated, a university student now, and she had gotten through her speech without looking like a total dolt. She deserved a cigarette. Letting her mom and dad lead Madeline and the Turners away, Jenny was quick to head up to she and Ella's room, changing out of her gown at least, and fixing up her hair. There wasn't much to choose from as far as wardrobe went, most of their things were packed for the summer, but she had an outfit from under her gown that was just fine. Ron had said half an hour before they'd come back for the kids, so with fifteen to spare, she snuck out of Quirank and headed toward the back of the building. She'd charm the tobacco smell away before either Paula or Ron caught on.

She was leaned against the back wall of Quirank's dorm building, distracted with digging in her purse and looking for a lighter, when she heard the flick of one right in front of her. Looking up to see Rath standing there, lighter lit and waiting to light her up, she just about jumped out of her skin. "Jesus, you scared me!" she told him, before leaning her head forward and letting him light the cigarette for her. She didn't even know that he knew about her smoking, but he had never been one to let much slip by, no matter how much weed he smoked. He could be an observant as his sister. He had probably smelled it on her before, Sera too. "Sneaking in a joint before we eat?" she asked, smiling. "Get lonely?"