Half the world away

Chapter 2

The following month was a blur of work, work, and more work. The odd weekend was also thrown in, with some drinks.
When my time off came around, I was more than ready for it. A whole week of relaxing and seeing Panic! At The Disco in concert.
I woke up and went to work. I couldn't wait until tonight's concert. The day seemed to drag, even though I was busy. I got all my work done by 4 pm. I left work and hurried home. I was so excited. I texted Patsy to see where she was at.
'Your place 😉'
'Ok'
I carried on towards home. As I approached, I was grinning. Then I saw him. My ex. He was standing outside my flat. I stopped where I was. He saw me.
"Genna!" He exclaimed, coming towards me with his arms open.
"Hello, Stan." I said and took a step back.
"Baby, why so defensive?"
"Stan, why are you here?" I sighed.
"I want to give us another chance, Genna." I rolled my eyes.
"I haven't changed my mind, Stan. I don't want to settle down." Stan sighed, exasperated.
"That's OK, Genna. I miss you." I could lead him on, but that wouldn't be fair. So I tell him straight.
"Look, Stan, we both want totally different things. You want the marriage, wife kids and I don't. Not yet anyway. I am enjoying life. So we can be friends, but nothing else will happen. Ok?" Stan looked disappointed, but it's better to say now than further down the line. Stan nodded his agreement and left. I got into my flat and started to get myself concert ready. Patsy was lying on my sofa with a face mask on.
"Has he gone then?" She asked as I turned the tap on my shower.
"Aha." I answered as I walked around my flat looking for a clean towel. When I had gotten one, I stripped off and showered.
Once I was done, I stepped out and went to my bedroom. I moisturised and dried off.
I blow dried my hair and did my makeup. I put my hair in 2 scalp plaits and got my concert outfit out. I was wearing a blue tartan skirt with braces. I had fishnet tights on and my boots. I had a panic t-shirt on with my skirt. I wore panic bracelets, too. I was ready to go.
Patsy was wearing black skinny jeans, a panic t-shirt, and her converse. She gelled her hair into a Brendon quiff. She wore panic bracelets, too.
We took our bags and got a taxi to the station. We waited a little while, and the train arrived. Then we were on our way to London.
I put my headphones on and listened to some panic. Pray for the wicked. Patsy read her book.
2 hours later we arrived in London. We took the underground to our hotel, dumped our bags, and got some food. Then we headed to the 02 arena.

Our backstage passes were put to good use. We sat down on some seats and chatted. The meet and greet was after the show. As we sat and talked, we heard a familiar voice.
"Hey, I know you 2."
We turned our heads, and there he was. Brendon Urie. Nicole Dan and Mike were with him. We hadn't realised, but it was nearly show time.
"You wanna hang for a bit?" He asked us. We both nodded. He escorted us to the dressing rooms. I looked at Patsy out of the corner of my eye. She was flirting with Nicole. Brendon sat down next to me. Dan and Mike were talking amongst themselves.
"What's your name?" Brendon asked me.
"Genna." I replied, and we shook hands. His hand felt so warm, and we just stared at each other. His thumb stroked my thumb, and then they had to get onto the stage.
We both walked towards the exit. Mike asked if we wanted to watch right up close. Of course we did.
We were placed right in front of the barrier. Like we were right up close to the stage.
Patsy started jumping up and down screaming, and I joined her. The countdown clock came on, and everyone cheered. We all counted down and the opening bars of (Fuck A) Silver Lining started. We sang our hearts out to every single song. When Brendon was on the flying piano, it was amazing to see.
All too soon, it was the end of the concert. We had both enjoyed it so much. We were escorted backstage again and to the dressing rooms.
"Did you enjoy the show, guys?" Dan asked us.
"It was amazing." Patsy answered. I was very quiet. I usually am after a concert. I have to deal with the post concert depression. Nicole came and sat next to me. She put a hand on my shoulder and asked if I was ok. I nodded and smiled. Brendon came through in his leather pants and a shirt. I got up to use the bathroom.
As I left the bathroom, Brendon was waiting for me.
"Oh, are you ok, Brendon?" I asked. He came really close to me and looked into my eyes.
"Genna, I am more than good." His voice was all husky. His hand trails along my cheek. I swallowed, and my breath got shaky.
"Brendon, what are you doing?"
"Do you not feel that pull?" Brendon asked me. I have to admit that I did. I nodded. Brendon took my hand and led me to a room and locked the door.
I have never felt whatever this was about any of my previous boyfriends. Was this love at first sight? Is Brendon my soul mate?
I shrugged my thoughts off and didn't look too deeply into things anymore. We both leaned in and kissed. My goodness. It was phenomenal. Our chemistry was undeniable. We parted, and I was practically swooning with the effect the kiss had on me.
"You felt that too?" I asked Brendon. He nodded.
"Yea, what was that?" He looked puzzled.
"I don't know." I replied. I did know that I needed to make sure that it wasn't a one kiss fluke. So we kissed again. The second kiss was even better than the first. "Oh, wow." I breathed out as we came out of the kiss.
"I know." Brendon said, our foreheads touching. I closed my eyes and then opened them. Brendon still had his eyes closed.
"Do you want to come back to my hotel?" Brendon eventually asked me. I nodded. This was so unlike me. I normally wait at least 3 or 4 dates before I open my legs.
We went to find Patsy. I pulled her to one side and told her what was happening. She looked surprised at my eagerness to spend the night in Brendons' hotel suite with him.
"He's my soul mate, Pats. We have instant chemistry." Patsy rolled her eyes at the soul mate comment but hugged me.
"Ready?" Brendon asked me, offering a hand. I nodded and said goodbye to Patsy.