Jay-Jay's POV
The auditorium buzzed with caps and gowns, families cheering, flashes popping like fireworks. Section E sat together in the front rows — Rakki fixing Freya's tassel, Felix and Calix hyping each other up, Denzel snapping pics, Edrix grinning wider than I'd ever seen. Grace waved from the stands, her family next to Serina and Aunty Gemma.
Keifer squeezed my hand under our robes. "We did it."
"We did it," I corrected, leaning into him. "No lists. No Kaizer. Just diplomas."
Names echoed. "Jasper Jean Marino!"
Cheers exploded — Section E on their feet, Percy yelling "QUEEN!" from the back. I crossed the stage, grabbed my diploma, waved at Keifer's beaming face.
"Mark Keifer Watson!"
The roar was louder. Serina sobbed happy tears, Angelo whistled, C-in chanted "ULUPONG!" Jay grinned from her seat.
Caps flew at the end. Hugs everywhere. Photos endless.
"London next," Rakki said, linking arms with Freya and Grace. "University together?"
"Together," Felix agreed, Calix and Denzel nodding. Edrix punched the air. "Section E: London edition!"
Keifer pulled me close amid the chaos. "Our future starts now."
I kissed him quick. "London calls."