During Lydia's সেকেন্ড বছর of high school, she and Alan had lunch together. Alan went to the career and technology center after lunch where he took Criminal Justice. Lydia stayed at the high school. At one point, she thought about doubling up to graduate early so that she could graduate with her boyfriend. At the end of the year, she told Alan, "I decided not to double up." He asked, "Why not?" She said, "If I double up, I can't take Veterinary Assistant, and I really want to take that class. I'm also taking geometry, and that's going to be hard." He said, "That's true. Why make things harder on yourself?" She then said, "I'm just worried about where our relationship will go if আপনি go to college." He said, "I'm not going to college." Alan lived in a neighboring town to Lydia's hometown, so it wouldn't really be a long-distance relationship. After a pause, Alan said, "I'll fail to stay one আরো year. That way, we can graduate together." Lydia said, "No, Alan, don't hold yourself back for me. সরানো অগ্রবর্তী for you. If we're meant to be, we will be." That school year, Alan learned where Lydia lived and went to her house for the first time. At the time, Lydia's parents were having the bathrooms remodeled. Alan asked, "What's that noise?" Lydia replied, "We're having our bathrooms remodeled." Alan invited Lydia to his junior prom. They had a good time and agreed to go the পরবর্তি year.

To be continued.....