My Journey: Home (Sequel to My Journey) ***COMPLETED***

February 12, 2011

We just got to Madison as an extra stop. We weren't preforming here, there aren't any malls big enough. We had extra time before having to go to Milwaukee tomorrow. So we-well I decided we were going to stay at my house tonight.

As the bus pulled up in front of my house we got off. Almost jumping my gate. But we didn't because Jake must have seen us pull up and opened it. We walked quickly because of the curious eyes that were watching. Probably teenage girls. We were walking up to the front door when Jake opened it. "Hey!" He called, "what are you doing here?"

"Hey! We are just visiting tonight before we have to go to Milwuakee for tomorrow night. Jake, this is Justin. Justin, Jake."

"Hey, nice to meet you." He said, shaking hands.

"Likewise." Jake said.

We went in and I showed Justin around after figuring out that my parents and Jesse weren't home.

"Wow!" Justin said as we walked into my room.

"Yeah, big house. Why would I want to leave? Well, it's too big. When you're the only one here half the time it just feels.... lonely."

"Yeah. What do you're parents do??"

"Not enough for this house.."

"Then how...??"

I turned to him, "Because it's my house. I had money and I decided to buy it for them. Why do you think I have the biggest room in the house? Ummm, yeah, you can sleep there." I said pointig to the other bed.

"Cool." He said, looking around before he decided to be a man about asking. He turned and looked me in the eyes. "Where did you get the money?"

I sat down and he sat beside me. "I used to work for the FBI... With drug dealers, criminals, and murderers... But before that I used to sell. Never did. Just sold.... That's how the FBI got a hold of me, and then they offered me a deal. I took it. That's why I don't have many friends here. I was never in school.... When I was, it was only to sell to stupid people who wanted it.... I thought I needed a new start, and so did my dad. That's why I moved to California. I payed for this house, my truck. The house in California. I paid for this house, my truck. The house in California, my dad paid for, but I helped him. Payed him back. My parents say that soon they will have enough money and move out. Jake and Jesse pay me rent to live upstairs.... I also changed my name. Make life easier. That's why you never hear my families last name... I've never told anyone this before. Not even Ryan. Do you think I should tell him??"

He nodded, "yeah, you should tell Ryan. Start with honesty before he does. I know he won't care...." I knew he wasn't done. He was just deciding if he should ask me.. Then he did, "what was your name??"

I laughed, "It was Jasmine Schmitt."

"I get why you never told anyone. And thank you for telling me... I don't care what happened to you in the past. You right now matters. And what I see is a beautiful girl who went through a lot of shit. Shit you've overcome. I like your name now because it's the name of my best friend." He smiled.

"Thank you Justin." I smiled. We hugged, then my phone rang. Ryan.

I looked at Justin and he let me go. Standing up, I walked to my closet. "Hey Ryan. There's something I gotta tell you."

"What is it??"

"Something that you and Jesse never thought to ask when you were here..."

"What Jords. You're scaring me. What is it? Are you okayy?" He asked, concerned.

"Yeah. I'm fine. I just want to be honest with you." Then I went into telling him the same things I just told Justin.

He was silent for a moment before he said, "I understand. I don't care what you're name is now or what it was. I respect you for who you are and what you've done. All I care about is that you care. I understand that you didn't say anything before because you didn't have to. But when it came up, you decided on begin honest. That, I care about. I love you and nothing will change that."

I was crying, "Thanks Ryan. My name was Jasmine Schmitt."

"That was a beautiful name. I'm sorry you had to give it up. But, so is your name now. Jordyn Evander. It's unique, like you. There isn't another like it. Even the spelling of Jordyn. Never change it. I love you."

"Thank you Ryan. I love you too." I smiled.

"Will you be okay?"

"Yeah. I'm fine."

"Okayy. I wish we could talk more, but I gotta go."

I nodded, "Okayy. Bye Ry."

"Bye."

With that, we hung up. The day has passed and Justin is asleep now. I was laying in bed when I heard a soft knock on my door. Getting up I opened it to see my mom.

"Mom? What's wrong?"

"Oh, nothing. Can we talk?"

"Of course." I silently shut the door and followed her down to the kitchen. Where there were 2 cups of hot chocolate. "What's up??"

"How're things in California? When I heard about Jesse and you, I was concerned. Now Ryan?"

"I'm fine. But, Ryan never told me.... about... Stacy... Even when we were on the phone earlier..."

She nodded. "Do you think it's time to come home honey?"

"I might have to. I mean, with what's happened... And Ryan not telling me.. I mean. I thought we were friends. After I told Justin about Jasmine.. I told Ryan. I was honest and he liked that. But he wasn'e honest with me... But I wouldn't come home till after the tour. I promised Justin."

She nodded again. "How does Justin feel Jasmine?"

"Don't call me that.. "

"Sorry Hon."

"He's fine. Like Ryan. They don't care, they're just glad with my decission to stop and start over."

"And you love Ryan, I can see that. Does he love you? And what about Justin?"

"Yeah, Ryan and I are in love with each other. I just don't know though... And Justin and I are best friends. Like brother and sister."

"Alright honey. I just wanted to know what was up. Do what you think is right. Follow you're heart. And if it brings you home.. then so be it. You can always go back when you're ready."

"Thanks mom." We hugged.

"You're welcome sweetie. And I have news."

"What??"

"You're father and I are moving out by the end of the summer."

"Really? You got a house?"

"Not yet, but we will. We won't be far. And you can always have a bedroom there."

I nodded. "I'm happy for you. I love you mom."

"I love you too. Thank you." We hugged, "now, go to sleep. You need your rest."

I nodded and stood up, returning to my room.

I'm writting this now, hoping it will make me tired. 3 more months of tour..... I have to go. Justin just woke up to my desk lamp...