Althea’s point of view

I merely laughed. “Do you think everything’s happening too fast?” he asked me suddenly. “Honestly?” I asked. “Of course,” he told me. “Yes,” I answered and pursed my lips. “I was thinking but I don’t want you to get me wrong,” he trailed off. “Well?” I looked up at her. “Spencer said that he & Brendon wanted to get the band further on,” his voice was fading. “And?” I encouraged him on.

“I want to be with them when they do that,” his voice was cracking. “They’re going to do after high school?” I suggested. He nodded. “So what are you worrying about?” I asked as cool as I can. I can pretty much see where this conversation’s headed to. The stars were already out & I stared at them instead.

Ryan didn’t answer my question. “Don’t worry, I will try to wait for you if that’s what you’re asking for,” I said. I kissed him on the cheek. “I’m very fortunate I was blessed with you,” he said beaming at the sky, “I promise to be yours after a year and a half.” “I will expect that. I might even wait longer if I have to, you know,” I assured. His lips touched my forehead, “do you plan to take up college?” I nodded. “Which course?”

“Fine arts,” I said, excited about the idea. “Sounds cool,” he said, “Want to go home already?” “It is getting dark,” I said. He led the way, holding one of my hands. I thought it was pretty sweet. When we got to my house, he refused when I asked him if he wanted to come in. I bid him goodnight & let him kiss me on the lips.

I left him there and ran to my room. The roses he gave me earlier were in a vase on my desk. Brendon’s & Spencer’s graduation was nearing. I’d miss them terribly perhaps. I could see them famous, on tours with fan girls all over them & I'd be there for my brother, for Ryan & for Spencer of course who has been very nice to me ever since. In my dream, it rained hard as Ryan walked away. I was inhaling sharply when I woke up.