Dreamer

Chapter 10: Counting Down the Days

"Patience?" he asked me. "Yeah??" He paused for a moment. "Can I- tell you something?" He looked up at me hesitantly. "Of course." I said. "I-I really like you. I know that we just met, but you're just so cute. Not just in your looks, but in your personality too. I really want to be with you, but I can't be. I can't go after you. It's not right..." Kevin trailed off, and I was shocked. I couldn't help but to just look at him with a million of thoughts running through my head. Before I could even ask myself what I was doing, I quickly leaned in and kissed him. When I pulled away I spoke softly "I really like you too Kevin." And then I felt like I was falling. It was the most odd feeling I had ever felt. It was like gravity pulling me backwards. And while I was still sitting where I had been sitting the whole time, I felt like I was going down a hole that got deeper and deeper... then I shook awake. My whole body shot up as my eyes widened and I came out of my sleep. My heart was beating really fast, and I was trying to catch my breath. I rubbed my face and ran my fingers through my hair. "God that was a weird dream." I whispered to myself. I got up clumsily and stood for a moment. "I need coffee." I thought. I grabbed some dark blue jeans, a sleeping with sirens shirt, a thin jacket, and a beanie. I got dressed and then slid my feet into my converse. I brushed the hair that was out of the beanie, and I brushed my teeth. I grabbed my bag and threw my phone in it. As I left the house I locked the door behind me and started walking to the nearest coffee shop.

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After I got my coffee I sat down at a small table. I figured since there was no electricity at the house, I should charge my phone while I'm here. I pulled out my charger and plugged my phone in. I thought about who I could talk to while I was waiting. I pulled up my contacts. "I haven't spoken to Autumn in a while." I thought, so I went to her name and sent her a message.

Patience: Hey, how are you doing?

Autumn: Hey gorgeous!! I'm doing pretty well. I saw all the posts about Glen, I'm really sorry Patience. How is everything else?

Patience: Yeah... it's okay, but everything is just kind of hard right now, you know?

Autumn: I understand, but it will get easier. I promise. <3 Keep your head high, I'm here if you need me.

Patience: Thanks. Can I tell you something?

Autumn: Sure. What's up?

Patience: So... I don't feel like I'm really supposed to tell anyone this, but I can't keep it in any more. I know that I can trust you with it, and you're my best friend, so I figured what better person to tell? So you know the band Ghost Town??

Autumn: Of course. Why?? Lol

Patience: You're not going to believe what I'm about to say. You're straight up going to think I'm crazy.

Autumn: Just tell me. I'm your best friend. I won't judge you.

Patience: Well. I found out that Evan is my half brother, and I got to meet him. And Manny. And Alix... And Kevin... and I'm kind of living with them now. I mean not now because I'm back home for Glen's funeral, but I'm going back when it's over. But seriously don't tell anyone else this. I don't know if it's something they want getting out just yet.

Autumn: OH. MY. GOD. GET OUT!!!!!! Are you serious?!

Patience: As cereal as cheerios.

I checked the battery percent on my phone. It was 98% charged now, so I unplugged it, and I left the coffee shop. I started to make my way to Glen's mom's house. I didn't really want to go because I knew it would be depressing, but she needed me. Plus, I still hadn't heard what day his funeral was. I stopped at the store on the way. I figured it wouldn't be a bad idea to get his family a small little gift, considering I'm sure they were grieving way more than I was. I got them a bouquet of sunflowers. I picked sunflowers because I had always felt like they represented life... joy, happiness... they always just seemed so bright and nice to look at. I also picked out a card, and I figured a tub of ice cream wouldn't hurt either. After I paid I continued walking.

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"Patience! It is so wonderful to see you." Glen's mom leaned in for a tight hug. "We missed you so much, please come in." She then proceeded to say. When I walked in all I could see was pictures of Glen everywhere. It hit a really hard spot, and I couldn't stop looking at all the photos. "Patience would you like something to drink?" Glen's mom had startled me. "Oh. No ma'am, thank you. But I got these for you guys." I handed her the flowers, card, and ice cream. She hugged me tight again. "We really appreciate you coming by Patience. How is everything at home?" I heard Glen's dad say. "Oh. I- Well I actually moved out." I could tell that he was surprised. "I recently found out that I had a brother. He, unfortunately, got to see how things were with Megan. Megan didn't want to accept him, so I just kind of left. Now I'm living with him and his room mates, but I won't be here much longer. They're just staying in a hotel for now, and when the funeral is over we're going back to California. So it's been pretty eventful.. And busy." I gave him a slight smile and chuckled before sighing. "I can see that! Well I think it's great that you have a newly discovered brother who will look out for you. We'll miss you when you're away." I smiled. "Oh please! I will come back and visit you guys!! I love you all!" I told him and his wife. "Oh! Patience, I have this poem that I would love for you to read at Glen's funeral... if you want to." Glen's mom said to me. I thought about it for a moment and then agreed. "Thank you Patience, it really means a lot."

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Glen's family and I sat down and talked for hours. I ate dinner with them. Before I knew it, it had gotten late. "Hey, I have to head back. I really enjoyed spending time with you." I said to them. "We enjoyed you as well sweet girl. Don't be a stranger, you know you're welcome anytime." Glen's mother said to me. They gave me hugs as I was walking out of the house, and I started to walk back to my house. Suddenly, I felt my phone buzzing in my back pocket. I pulled it out to look at it. "Unknown?" I asked myself. I slid my thumb across the screen, "Hello?"