Finally. This is the day I've been waiting on for 4 long years.

When I was 14 I became obsessed with One Direction, which only added to my want to move to London. In the back of my mind I know there is only a tiny chance that I'd somehow stumble upon the boys, but I can only hope.
I want change. Growing up in a small town and always feeling like you never fit in sorta makes you go crazy. I've always felt like I was born in the wrong country. Growing up, I always pretended to be British with my shitty accent, and when I was a teen, almost all of my favorite bands were from the UK. So now, I have everything in line, and I'm going to study abroad. I want to write books, so that's what I'm doing and that's where I'm meant to be.
"Lottie! Are you excited!?" my mom barges into my room, scaring me and making me smear mascara on my nose. Her eyes catch mine in my mirror, and I can't help but smile so big. She's been the supportive one, helping me through all of this. She believes in me, and wants me to go to London. My father on the other hand... He doesn't want me to go to London. My mom says he would just miss me too much. But that makes sense, he hates change.
I slip into my dress and heels, checking myself in the mirror (outfit: http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=109497994 ). I'm only a little nervous. I just don't want to trip and fall on stage. I snap a picture of myself and send it to Amelia, just to get a second opinion, then I walk down the stairs to greet my family. The minute I reach the kitchen they are all grabbing at me for pictures. Ugh.

---

After an hour of pictures and talking, I finally settle into my car and start driving to the hall.
I park, and immediately find Amelia and Spencer. Us 3 have been through thick and thin. Leaving then will be hard, but we all have skype, so we should be good. One look between us and we are all laughing. I grab their hands and start walking into the giant hall.

I stand on the steps, waiting to go up and get my diploma.
"Charlotte M. Singer" I hear my name, and I walk towards the man holding out a diploma. Thank god I'm good at walking in heels! I walk up to the man, shake his hand and take my diploma. Oh my god. I smile bigger than ever, walking off of the stage. Finally! This is the last checkpoint, just this and a huge party till London.
I find Amelia and Spencer after, and we all end up screaming of happiness, but I'm actually on the verge of tears, just because I remembered that I won't be able to see them after 3 months.. We do the rest of the things we're supposed to do, like throw the caps and take a few pictures, but then we all end up back by our cars. We all agreed that we would go out together afterwards, so we all hop in our cars and go off to dinner. I'm officially out of high school, and one step closer to following my dreams.

Notes

So my first chapter!! The first few chapters won't have anything to do with One Direction, but you should still read :D Rate, subscribe, comment~ thanks