Autumn Leaves (An Ed Sheeran Fanfic)

February 17th

February 17th

I clambered out of my bed and let the soft carpet comfort my cold feet. I quickly got changed into my light blue jeans and a warm hoodie. I then slipped on my fluffy slippers and ran out of my room to the bathroom.

I got up extra early today because it was a very important day. Today was Ed's 16th Birthday! And I had the duty as a girlfriend to make sure it was extra special.

I brushed my teeth and tiptoed down the stairs into the kitchen. I was planning on bringing him breakfast in bed. Nothing spectacular. Just tea and toast.

The thought of toast reminded me of my very first day at Oakwood. When Ed attempted to make me toast but we ended up setting the fire alarm off. It seemed like yesterday but it was around 4 months ago. Time flies.

I poured some water into the kettle and put it to boil. I got his favourite mug out (the one covered in paw prints) and put a teabag in it.

I twirled around to the bread and popped it into the toaster. Then paced to the fridge and got the butter and milk out.

The kettle finished boiling and I poured the water into the mug and let it brew.

Suddenly I heard the sound of a door closing. Who was going out this early in the morning? It was probably Mark or Anna or someone.

The toast popped up and I spread the butter evenly on it. I then poured the milk in the mug and put the butter and milk back in the fridge.

I quickly removed the teabag then held the plate of toast in one hand and the mug of tea in the other.

Cautiously, I walked up the stairs and headed to Ed's room. I pushed open the door.

"Ed?" I whispered.

I put the tea and toast down on his desk and moved towards his bed. I pulled off his blanket clean off the bed, expecting to find Ed underneath.

He wasn't there.

I noticed his wardrobe was wide open and walked towards it. All of his clothes were gone. What the fuck?

I suddenly remembered something. Ed had always said, as soon as he turned 16, he would go to London and become a famous singer. Oh gosh!

I ran out of the room and towards the boys bathroom, he wasn't there. I paced back into his room, worry flooding my mind.

Underneath the plate of toast, a piece of paper was sticking out. I rapidly snatched it out.

"Jessica. I'm so sorry I left without saying goodbye but I just couldn't face leaving you. I've gone to London to become famous now I'm 16. I'm going to miss you so much. I wish I could take you with me but you have a whole career ahead of you. I couldn't ruin that for you. I love you so much and leaving you is the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I hope in time you will understand and forgive me.
I love you, Ed x"

He's gone! Ed had left me.

I sank down to the floor, tears filling my eyes. How could he leave me like this? He would rather go to London on the off chance of getting signed, than be with me. I know music was his passion, but he could've waited a few more months for me to finish school so I could go with him.

I noticed a scrunched up paper down the back of his desk and reached to get it.

"These Dreams....

Ok, sessions over time to get back to the classroom. I hate this lesson and I guess the teacher finds it hard to. You told me I should try my best but, guess what? I still find this trigonometry a head Fuck. Constantly told I'll fail my gcse's...

Chorus...

These dreams are all that I have, to hold me

When sleeps the only thing that I want, to take me away, away."

The whole piece of paper had a huge cross over it, indicating that he thought this was rubbish. It was clearly unfinished and parts of it were unreadable because of all the scribbles. This song was acctually about Ed. About how hard he found school and how much he wanted to follow his dreams, because these dreams were all that he had.

Thats why he left.

Reality struck me as I realised I would never see Ed again.

No! I couldn't let that happen. I needed to see him one last time. To say goodbye at least.

Then I suddenly remembered. I heard the front door close just a few minutes ago. It must have been Ed going to the train station. I could still find him. Before it was too late.

"Jessica? Why are you up so early?" Mark startled me.

"I...I was..." I began.

"Wait. Where's Ed? Where have all of his stuff gone?" Mark looked worried but furious at the same time.

What was I going to do? I needed to find Ed before he left, to say goodbye. "Sorry Mark, I have to go."

I rapidly paced passed Mark and ran down the stairs.

"Jessica wait!" Mark wailed but I was already out the door...