stage boy | sequel

prologue; cassidy

I remember the day like it was yesterday. But it wasn't. Ryan admitted he had feelings for me. I had already started to loose feelings for Brendon. This opened my eyes. Brendon screamed. He kicked and he punched. He was mad. Ryan didn't deserve it. I told him that he was worthy of so much more. I didn't expect him to take it that way, but he did. He told Brendon he was leaving. There was silence. Brendon looked me in the eye and simply asked,

"Will you stay with me, Cassidy?"

His eyes were glossy as they flicked back and forth between my eyes. I could feel tears coming in my own eyes. I opened my mouth to say something, but nothing came out. I managed to whisper,

"I can't break my promise."

I couldn't. I promised Ryan's mom. I wouldn't leave him. But at the time I was unaware that wasn't the only reason, I didn't know I was falling in love with the boy. I didn't know that things would become so complicated.

I sure as hell didn't think any of this bullshit would happen back in 2005.