Leo enters his boss Alton's office.
"Alton" Leo said. "You wanted to see me?"
"Yes Leo I did" Alton replied. "Please have a seat."
Leo nodded and sat down.
"So as you've heard my brother works for channel 311 news" Alton said.
Leo nodded.
"Yes, sir" Leo responded.
"And he recommended you as a host for the channel" Alton said. "You have a act for talking and arguing in business and you aren't camera shy."
Leo laughed.
"He thinks your perfect for the job" Alton said. "And so do I. I know you've been having a tough year with losing Craig and everything. But I think this is a job you just can't pass up. It pains me to think about losing you. Your the best journalist on the whole paper but this is a huge job for you. And it's in New York. City of big big dreams."
Leo nodded. He wasn't sure what he wanted to do. He always dreamed about New York. But he was dating Wade. It felt complicated.
"Can I think about it?" Leo asked.
"Yes" Alton replied. "Take all the time you need, Leo. There's no rush. At least not yet."
"So you would have to move to New York?" Alex asked Leo. "Are you sure your okay with that?"
"I would be" Leo said. "I love the city. It's just I have two factors to consider. My baby son. And.. Wade."
"Don't go" Jude said. "Wade is a nice guy."
"I just.. I'm not sure about it" Leo replied. "I know I care about him. But I'm not sure I love him."
"Leo you've never been the type of guy to give up your dreams for a guy" Alex said. "So don't start now."
Leo nodded.
"I'm so glad I decided to stay here and do chemo" Jude said. "There was no way I was going to Atlanta. I mean I love Callie but you idiots need me."
Leo and Alex laughed.
"You know the three of us have come a long way" Leo commented. "In high school I hated you guys now we're friends having coffee together."
Alex and Jude laugh.
"I'm sorry I stole the dance team" Leo said.
"You waited like no telling how many years to apologize" Alex laughed.
Wade opened his door to see Leo.
"Hey babe" Wade greeted. Wade tried to kiss Leo but Leo hurried in. "What's the matter?"
"I got offered a huge job in New York" Leo told Wade. "And it pays really good money."
Wade stares at Leo.
"So your taking it?" Wade asked. "Leo but I love you."
Leo stared at Wade.
"I don't love you" Leo said. "Look I'm sorry but I have never chose guys over my career and I sure as hell ain't gonna start now."
"So that's it?" Wade asked. "it's over?"
"I'm sorry, Wade" Leo said. "But I have to go to New York and be who I am. I have to be single. My soul mate is dead. The guy I was meant to spend my life with he's dead." Leo wiped his eyes. "I'm sorry but this has to be the end of us. For good."
Wade wiped his eyes.
"I can't say this doesn't hurt" Wade said. "Because it does. But I understand. Go to New York. I hope you find the life you've been searching for."
Leo nodded and rushed out. Wade broke down.
Leo and Alex hang out at Alex's apartment.
"So my Mom already took Callum up to my apartment in New York" Leo told Alex.
"It's good your mom is going to live with you" Alex told Leo. "That way you can have more time for work and she can help with Callum."
"Yeah."
Alex smiled at Leo.
"Can I tell you a secret?" Leo asked. "Promise not to laugh."
"Fine" Alex smiled.
"I was kinda attracted to you in high school" Leo said honestly. "Might be why I was such a jerk all the time."
Alex crossed his arms.
"I'm serious" Leo laughed. "I always wondered what it be like to.." Leo then stopped. "Never mind."
"No tell me" Alex said.
Leo acted like he zipped his lip. Alex climbed on Leo and acted like he unzipped Leo's lips.
Leo then kissed Alex and Alex kissed him back. Alex pulled Leo ontop of him.
"So I thought you were like the bottom" Alex smirked. "I mean all these years you and Craig.."
"Don't assume things you don't know" Leo smirked in a sexy way kissing Alex's neck. "God your so fucking hot."
The next day, Leo stands in the airport with Alex.
"I'll miss you" Alex said. "Connor and Jude are really sorry they couldn't make it. They have another treatment today. And Daria and Taylor had work. So it's just me."
"Kinda like last night" Leo joked.
Alex laughed. Alex then hugged Leo.
"I'm really going to miss you, Leo"
"I'll miss you too" Leo said pulling away. "I have to go." Leo then passionately kissed Alex. "So you can remember me."
They smiled at each other. Leo walked off. He was walking off to his bright future. New York was where he was destined to be. He was going to make it. He was going to be something. Goodbye Anchor Beach and hello New York City.
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This chapter is named Leo because this chapter is all about Leo. He was the main character this chapter. Which is huge because we've hardly seen him lately. But this chapter I wrote him off. That doesn't mean he's gone forever. But for right now he is. I just want to say Leo has really grown up since he came aboard. At first he was the man stealing Jonnor hater you just can't stand. But he transformed. He became a good friend to Alex. He and Jude eventually became friends. Him and Craig were awful people who made the other a better person I think. I'll miss Leo. He never got much because I love focusing the story mainly on Jude, Connor and Alex. But Leo was a big part of this story. And I want to say something about his hookup with Alex. I just thought of them hooking up. It was interesting to see that happen. So for Wade I wasn't really that into the character of Wade. He was just like a substitute for Craig I think. I never could see Leo choosing a guy over his career. Except Craig. Craig was the only guy he truly loved and I think Leo is a strong person for chasing after his dreams. And I'll miss him. Will you miss Leo? Or did you find him annoying?
