Until We Fall (A Before You Exit Fanfic)

CHAPTER 18

It has been about 6 months since the boys left LA. 6 months since I last saw them and 6 months since I spoke to the 3 of them. All of us have been so busy with our own lives. I, for one, had a lot going on with work and my schooling. I have never felt so stressed in my life for the past months and there are even times when I wasn't able to participate in the activities of Dr. Richardson because of the endless work I have to accomplish in school.

The boys, however, have been very busy with their music. Their recent tour was a huge success and Connor, from time to time, sent me messages about updates regarding the band and even their own lives. But that was during the first few months.

Now, I rarely get to speak with them anymore. I get to talk to each of them for a while but never at the same time. It was either I was busy or they were the ones who are busy. There was never a time that we got to talk just like what we do before.

I took it as a sign that maybe it's time that I should let Connor go. For the past 6 months we rarely talk and when we do, I didn't feel the same feeling I had before. Maybe because of our busy schedules, but I honestly felt that he was drifting away from me too.

I get to have a day off from school and work today since I practically begged Dr. Richardson to let me rest even for just a day. Since he has seen how tired I was lately, he agreed. He thought that he'd rather have me out than having there and compromising my work eventually.

It's already 1pm and I was already falling asleep when I heard a loud beeping sound. I checked my phone immediately and saw Riley's photo flashing on the screen, requesting for a facetime call.

I stood up immediately and fixed myself, putting my hair up in a messy bun. I plopped down the bed again accepted the call.

"HEEEEEEEY!" Riley shouted as soon as my video appeared.

"Rileeeeeeeyyyyy!" I said, smiling.

"It's good to finally catch you! No work today?" He asked, placing his phone down the table to give a sturdier view of him.

I shook my head. "Yeah. Day off, I guess." I said.

"I have someth---" He was cut off by a screaming Toby.

"ALEEEEEEEEEX!!!" Toby shouted as he enters the room.

I immediately smiled at the both of them. "TOBES!!" I said, sitting up. "How are you??" I asked.

"I'm good. You?" He asked, sitting next to Riley.

"Stressed. But I'm fine." I said, giggling. I just feel happy that I get to talk to them. I was wondering where Connor is actually, but I don't want to be rude and ask them about him.

"Hey, I'm okay too." Riley said, raising his shoulders.

We laughed in unison. "Anyway." Riley said, looking at Toby. "We have news!!!"

Please tell me you're coming to visit me again. I said to myself.

"What is it?" I asked, feeling really excited as I can already feel that they are also very excited about this.

Riley and Toby looked at each other before Riley spoke up. "We will be releasing our new EP in 2 weeks!" He said, smiling widely.

"Oh my gosh, for real??" I asked, shocked. I can't believe they have fully produced an EP. I am so proud of them.

Toby spoke up. "Yeah! Connor just finished producing it this morning!"

Just hearing his name made me feel happy and sad at the same time. I felt like my heart is aching for no apparent reason.