Ancient History/Future Hearts

Goodbye

"sweetie are you still there?"

i was brought back to reality by mom's voice. i realized i was still on the phone with her and i wasn't answering. i also noticed Austin was staring at me, a spark of pure anger in his eyes.

"uh... yeah, mom hold on a second" i muttered.

i covered the phone with my hand and turned to Austin.

"why? what's happening?" i whispered.

"why don't you ask your beloved boyfriend?" he spat out, turned on his heels and left me standing there with my mouth now fully opened.

what would that mean? hold on, was it because of me? all i could think about was that i had asked Austin to talk to Cody a couple of days before. was Cody mad at him? was he that mad that he had decided to kick his friend out of the band? that wasn't happening.

"honey what's happening?" mom was still waiting for an answer.

"uh... yeah, i'm, i'm sorry mom."

"so what do you think Nicole? isn't this a great opportunity?"

"yeah, a great opportunity..."

"i will miss you so much, but i'll come and visit you as often as i can. we can find you a nice flat in LA instead of that shack you used to live in"

"yeah, a nice flat... mom i really gotta go now though"

"okay sweetheart, call me later maybe and we can start planning something"

"ok. bye" i was completely numb. i hanged up. what now?

i decided i needed to recap what had just happened. i had just been told i would have to move to LA again, God knows for how long this time. i did want the job. it was the opportunity of a lifetime. but that would mean leaving everything behind. leaving my friends. and Cody? what would happen between the two of us? hold on, had he been the one to kick Austin out of the band? i needed to talk to him. now.

it didn't take me much time to find him. he was sitting outside the venue, a beer in his hand.

"hey" he said as soon as he saw me.

"Cody what the hell's happening?!"

"what do you mean?" he asked taking a sip.

"you know what i mean! i deserve an explanation!"

he sighed "ok fine. i don't know what he told you..."

"he told me enough! why did you do it?!" i was not really mad. yet. i just wanted an explanation.

"Nicky. i'm serious. we made this choice and i would lie if i said it wasn't tough. he's been one of my best friends for years now. but he didn't deserve to be in this band any more"

"what the hell would that mean?!"

"look Nicks, i need you to trust me"

"how can i trust you if you won't tell me what happened?!" i was starting to get nervous.

he got up and got closer to me, so that our noses almost touched. "i can't tell you right now. but i need you to trust me. i wouldn't do anything that is not necessary to keep this band going."

he leaned towards me, his lips protuding towards mine but i pulled back.

he looked me in the eyes and for a second i got lost in his.

"Nicky what's wrong?"

"i just... we can't keep seeing each other Cody. and i mean it"

"oh of course this again!" he raised his hands towards the sky. "what the hell did Austin say to you uh? i'm gonna kick his ass..."

"Cody stop it! it's not because of Austin!"

"so what's that about then?"

i hesitated. i breathed in and said "i am moving. back to LA."

his jaw dropped. he didn't see it coming obviously. "what? Nicky-"

"i got offered a job. i need to go." a tear fell down my cheek.

"oh baby..." Cody got closer once again and gently wiped it away with his thumb. i couldn't look at him anymore. i was dying inside. that was one of the most painful things i had ever done.

"Nicky. i know what you're thinking. but we can still make it work"

"how?" i whined.

"i promise you, i swear to God i will come and visit you as often as i can. we can talk on the phone each and every day, we can skype, we can, i don't know..."

"i don't know Cody... i just don't want to suffer anymore..."

"please give me a chance. you won't regret it. i can't lose you Nicky"

i abandoned my head on his chest and started crying softly. "okay"

we landed in Orlando at 8.47 AM. some days had gone by and the tour was now over. we were back home. as soon as i got out of the baggage claim area i spotted mom waiting for me. i ran towards her and hugged her tight.

"hi Nicole! i missed you so much"

"i missed you too mom" i smiled.

i would spend the next 3 days in Orlando. the last 3 days home. then i would have to take a plane and leave. mom had offered to come to LA with me and stay there for the first week, so that she could help me find a nice place where to live and settle in in general. i had happily welcomed her offer.

Mom drove me, Maxx and Cody to our place. she agreed the two boys could stay the night. i was determined to spend as much time with them as i could. once we dropped off our luggage, Maxx grabbed me by the hand and took me aside.

"Kiki. i just wanted to say... God that's hard" he was obviously trying to hide it, but his eyes were a bit wet. he blinked a few times to keep the tears away.

"i just want to tell you that i'm proud of you. i will miss you so much but i want you to be happy. it's a great opportunity for you. i'm just... proud okay? i want you to know it. i love you"

i smiled, tears clouding my eyes. "i love you too Maxx"

Guys here we go! here's the end of the story! i still have an epilogue coming out later. i am planning on starting the sequel soon, so keep an eye out for that! i will post something about it as soon as i find a good title and write the first chapter. i have new ideas and something big is happening! i'm sure you guys will enjoy it. as for now, i would like to thank you for all your support. it means the world to me. i hope you liked the story. i will see you very very soon, i love you all, byee