Sunnydale AU: 100% giant-demon-snake free!

[americas_son]

Cal knew graduation was coming, but after everything that's happened in the past few months, it still catches him by surprise. It should be a major milestone, but it seems almost pointless, like it's getting in the way of more important things.

He never seriously considered skipping the ceremony, though - there's still the family image to consider, after all. And besides, for some of the people who matter to him, it is important. So he arrives right on time, crimson gown and hat in hand, and watches the other excited seniors mill around the gym.

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[toblameforit]

It could, but Tony is not sure he wants to think about how.

Okay. Robe, hat.

"I look like an ass," he comments, pulling a face.

[americas-son.livejournal.com]

Cal is still trying to adjust his hat.

"That's part of the experience," he says, since Tina's right there and this whole thing is a big deal for her.

[toblameforit]

Tony idly reaches over and tugs Cal's hat into place.

"Looking like an ass is part of lots of experiences. Why is that?"

[americas-son.livejournal.com]

Cal looks up at his hat - as much as he can, at least.

"Thanks," he says.

"Hell if I know. I guess they don't want us thinking too much of ourselves."

[toblameforit]

"...When Sherry does this next year, I'm taking pictures."

[americas-son.livejournal.com]

"It's only fair," Cal agrees.

Especially since Cal and Tony are likely to end up on the front page.

[toblameforit]

"Yep."

Especially since Sherlock is likely to save the newspaper clippings.

[border-prince.livejournal.com]

The marching line is mostly formed now, so here comes everyone's favorite biology teacher to round up the stragglers. (James is really good at making sure he's present at major Sunnydale High events.)

"Come on, boys, Tina," he smiles. "Sooner we're in, sooner we can listen to all the speeches."

[toblameforit]

"Because that's gonna be so much fun," Tony mutters, but he gets going in the right direction.

[americas-son.livejournal.com]

"It's the best part. Did we even get anyone that anyone's ever heard of?"

Cal takes Tina's hand for a last moment or two before they have to separate to take their places.

"I don't think they even managed to get the mayor to show up." Which is just sad.

[toblameforit]

"Who actually wants the mayor to show up? Didn't the school burn down last time that happened?"

[americas-son.livejournal.com]

"Oh yeah."

Cal had still been at McAuley when that happened.

"Okay, I'm like way up front." Thanks to the alphabet. "I'll see you guys after."

He kisses Tina's cheek and heads up toward the other end of the gym.

[take-youaway.livejournal.com]

"See you," Tina smiles. She's been looking around, taking all this in. You only graduate high school once!

"I guess I go to the middle," she says to Tony. "Nice to meet you."

She gives him a little wave before she turns and heads for her place in line.