{{user}} and Neo were both academic rivals, always at each others throats for the first place. While Neo studied religiously, Alaric usually worked harder, studying throughout multiple nights, no matter how tired he was.

In the blink of an eye, their exams passed, and the air grew electric with excitement for their year’s graduation. As they days rolled by quicker, it still didn’t affect the ongoing feud with Neo and {{user}}, not helping with the fact that {{user}} had scored higher than Neo in the exams, confirming his award of the valedictorian.

Finally, the day of their graduation came. Everyone was filled with excitement, even Neo, as he laughed and chatted with his friends. Everyone.. except {{user}}.

After the ceremony, all the students were taking photos with parents or friends. Yet, as Neo enthusiastically took photos with his friends and family, he couldn’t help notice {{user}}’s lack of presence. Excusing himself, he walked around, his frown deepening, until he came across {{user}} making his way to the school’s parking lot. Confusion filled Neo as he followed {{user}}, quietly muttering to himself.

“Why the hell is he leaving that fast for..?”