Fake Dating My Ex's Hockey Star Brother (Maya Scott) novel Chapter 134

BRAYDON’S POV

Leo nudges me in the ribs, whispering something that only he finds funny. I mostly ignore him, though I can feel his smirk even without looking. His antics are annoying, but I can’t take my eyes off her.

Katy walks at the front of the line in her black gown and mortarboard. The gold cord draped over her shoulders is the only one today, and it’s so elegant it moves me to tears. I’m so proud of her.

“Dude,” Leo says again. “You’re so lucky.”

I grin, unable to even tell him to shut the hell up and focus. Honestly, aside from coming with me for Katy’s graduation which is probably the most reasonable thing he’ll do all day besides sleeping, he’s also completely charmed by her.

I steal a glance at Justin, who’s also watching the side where the graduates are. He must be bursting with pride, watching his sister and his girl reach the finish line on the same day.

“I almost failed senior year.” Leo nudges me. “I mean… how did you even bag her?”

I open my mouth to respond, but my gaze drifts over to Bryan. He’s in his black gown too, looking genuinely happy and proud. I exhale, relieved to see him doing well. We don’t talk often, but he invited me today, and I told him I’d be here. He’s come so far since last year and it’s good to see him thriving.

I lean toward Leo. “She’s amazing, I’m hot. Do the maths.”

He nods, folding his arms, clearly impressed.

Not only is Katy Valedictorian, but she’s graduating with a 3.97 GPA which is extremely rare. And on top of that, she beat that annoying dude who always bugged her. Zham Can? Zhao Lang? Something like that. I can’t really remember. He’s Salutatorian, while my girl wears the gold cord.

“She’s gorgeous, man,” Leo comments, and this time even Justin shoots him a glare. ” Seriously, what’s her secret? She’s perfect.”

“She’s taken, man,” Justin warns.

“Then what about your girl?” Leo teases, and Justin grits his teeth.

“I’d kill you if you’re falling for her,” I tell Leo, and he laughs softly.

The ceremony begins in earnest with a few words from the dean, the national anthem, and clapping filling the hall. The graduates stand as their names are called, filing past the stage to shake hands with faculty.

I watch Katy from my seat, mesmerized. She radiates from the stage, moving with grace to accept congratulations. Her suit pants give her the look of a professional lawyer, and my chest swells with joy at how far she’s come. My tutor has finally graduated.

Justin is our unofficial photographer, taking pictures of every moment while I cheer the loudest I’ve ever cheered in my life. Our eyes meet for a few fleeting seconds while she’s on stage, and she gives me a smile that makes my chest lighten even more.

Then comes the moment I’ve been waiting for: she’s called to the podium for her speech.

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