Until We Fall (A Before You Exit Fanfic)

CHAPTER 19

Today is the day. I'm so happy that it's my last day in medical school and my last day as an intern at the hospital. Dr. Richardson offered us an opportunity to do volunteer work across different developing countries and go on medical missions, etc. Sean and I immediately accepted the offer. The work will start a month from now and basically, I have about a whole month of vacation.

Next week, I'm planning to go home to Arizona. I've told my family about this and they were more than happy. I texted Bianca as well and she said she also has news for me. Later this afternoon, we agreed on having a facetime session just to catch up with each other.

Connor and I on the other hand have unfortunately drifted apart. The last time we talked - or at least tried to talk - a month ago when I congratulated him for a job well done regarding their new music. I don't want to start a conversation with him anymore in the fear that I might just be bothering him. It's weird but I already felt something awkward between us. And in fact, if he does want to talk to me, I thought that maybe he should have done it before already - but he hasn't so I took that as a sign already.

It hurts especially when I keep having flashbacks of our good times together and the moments that we were almost considered as a couple - the dates, the late night phone calls, the constant updates we share with each other, etc. But in a matter of months, all of that have faded away.

A part of me is still wondering why - why did we let it come to a point where we drifted apart and not talk to each other regularly, why don't we keep tabs on each other anymore and basically what happened to our entire relationship. That was basically on the top of my worry list. But then again, it's all my fault.

Toby and Riley, however have still been the same. We try to text each other as much as we can and they update me regarding the band. I didn't ask them about Connor, though.

The band has been doing very well lately. They are in the process of writing more songs, planning their headlining tour and the like. I am really proud of them and what they have accomplished. I've told the guys about this but unfortunately, only Riley and Toby responded with their thank you's.

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"OMG!!!! Look at you!!!" I said, the moment Bianca's face appeared on my iPad screen.

She giggled. "I KNOW RIGHT?!" She responded. I was surprised by how breathtakingly beautiful she has become. She's only wearing a very light make up, she dyed her hair into a dirty blonde and she had it trimmed just on the shoulder level.

"You look different!!" I said, sounding very excited with her change.

She flaunted her hair and we both laughed at her gesture afterwards. "The agency had my look altered to fit the needs of the designers. But I like it and I think I'll stick to this look. Does it suit me?!"

I rolled my eyes. "I think no matter what type of hairstyle or color you have, it will suit you very well." I said, winking.

"Oh gosh, I miss you and your random compliments." She said, smiling really wide. "So! How have you been? Aunt Jessie told me you'll be coming home next week!"

I smiled at the thought. "I know!! Gosh, I miss Arizona so much. I'll be going home next week and I'll leave to do some volunteer work after." I said. "How about you?! Huh?? Living the good life??" I asked, concluding that her life is definitely more interesting than mine.

She took a deep breath before speaking. "Omg, where will I begin." She said, thinking. "I've done a few fashion shows in New York and San Diego. I went to Milan a few weeks back to meet up with an agency and I've shot with a few magazines there!" She said, sounding very excited. "Guess what!!!" She added before pausing.