COMING DOWN | M. WAY

Chapter Twenty-Two

Cecilia's POV

After Mikey left, I fell asleep. I didn't notice anyone come in, but they obviously did.

I woke up at 6 AM, freaking out that I'd missed my interview. I ran and looked at the clock, seeing that I'd gotten up just in time. I went in the bathroom and did my makeup. It was simple. Brown in the crease of my eyes, mascara, blush, foundation, concealer, and peachy lipstick. I put my hair in a messy bun and changed into my gray Panic! At The Disco shirt. I was ready.

I got an email from E! telling me that I would be called any minute then. I was curious about the time, but I thought about the difference between the east coast and the west coast. It was probably 10 or 11 there. I took a few deep breaths, took my computer and a bottle of water outside, and sat down. We were still stationed at the big parking lot, as I'd named it. I really had no clue where we were.

Before I could think about where I was any longer, I got a Skype call.

(This is gonna be in like a script format and I'm sorry but I can't think of any other way to do it bc it'll be confusing if I don't and I'm really sorry if you don't like it)

Erin: Hey guys! Today I am on Skype with the girl that we've all been talking about! Cecilia Joseph!

Cecilia: Hey!

Erin: So, how have you been?

Cecilia: I've been good. Despite all of the drama, it's been great.

Erin: That's good. Let's get right to it, shall we? What's the story with you and Mikey Way?

Cecilia: It's a long one. We dated for almost a year when we were sixteen and seventeen.

Erin: Teenage love! Was it just a fling or was it something more serious to you?

Cecilia: It was serious. We thought we were going to get married and all that jazz. And if the circumstances had been different, we probably would be getting married.

Erin: Oh, wow. I know you said it was a long story, but could you tell us the story of you two?

Cecilia: Yeah, sure. Um, so when I was sixteen, I had just broken up with my first boyfriend. I wasn't really heartbroken, but it wasn't the happiest time. Tyler brought home Mikey and Frank Iero and that's when I really met him. But, I had known of him since eighth grade. I started to hang out with them and I got pretty close with both of them and Gerard. And then one day Mikey told me that he liked me and we scheduled our first date.

Erin: Awe, go on.

Cecilia: And then we went roller skating. There was...it sounds cliche, but it was like a spark. We connected. I took him to meet my friends in Queens...I believe it was a day later, and we kissed and he asked me to be his girlfriend.

Erin: That is so adorable. What happened after that?

Cecilia: We dated for ten months. Gerard took Mikey to San Diego for his birthday. My parents got into a huge fight and that was when they broke up. My mom took Tyler and I to Ohio. I didn't get a real chance to say goodbye.

Erin: Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry. When did you see him? You know, after the breakup?

Cecilia: Last night.

Erin: How did that go?

Cecilia: Very well. We talked about what we'd been doing, what we wanted to talk about since I left, and what we were up to now. It was just like old friends.

Erin: Old friends? Does that count out a reunion, like getting back together?

Cecilia: I wouldn't necessarily count it out, per say, but I don't think it would be all over the internet if it happened. I feel like we would keep it private, if it did happen.

Erin: I'm just going to let you know, I ship Mikily all the way.

Cecilia: Haha, I would think our name would be Cecikey.

Erin: I think either works! It was great talking to you!

Cecilia: Same to you! Bye!

Erin: Bye!

(End of Skype)

I took a deep breath, mad at myself for answering that question about the 'reunion.' If it was me normally, I would have said something along the lines of, "If I had the chance, I would kiss him and go running back to him any second." But I couldn't say that. No way.

Mikey's POV

When it was time for my interview, I was freaking out. I was worried that I'd say something that I shouldn't.

About the time I was going to have an all out anxiety attack, I got the Skype.

Erin: Hey Mikey!

Mikey: Hey!

Erin: How are you?

Mikey: Good.

Erin: How are things with Cecilia?

Mikey: Great. Everything's great.

Erin: That's fantastic. She's told us the story of you two, so we'd like to ask you a few questions.

Mikey: Go for it.

Erin: Did you have any girlfriends before or after her?

Mikey: No. I was a very awkward teenager and I was too heartbroken after she was gone.

Erin: Okay. Is there any possibility that you two might get back together?

Mikey: Um...I don't really know. We've only just recently seen each other. I just don't know. If we did, I don't think that many people would know, considering all of the drama surrounding both of us.

Erin: That's what she told us as well. If she asked you if you wanted to give it another go, what would you say, if you don't mind me asking.

Mikey: I would say yes. Things didn't end on a bad note with us, firstly. It was neither of us. I still love her very much.

Erin: I'm so happy to hear that! I ship Cecikey or Mikily all the way.

Mikey: Haha.

Erin: What is it like having to see her, knowing that you two aren't together, but you still love her?

Mikey: Uh, it's not something that I'm fond of, but it's not the first time I've felt it.

Erin: Not the first time you've felt it?

Mikey: Um...when I was in eighth grade, Cecilia got switched to my schedule. And I had a really big crush on her. And so did my friend. And when we were about fifteen and sixteen, they started dating. I still really, really liked her, but she was dating him.

Erin: Aw, I'm sorry.

Mikey: It's in the past.

Erin: Before we let you go, I have a question. What would be the song of your life right now?

Mikey: That's a hard question! Haha, I have to think about that. It's a Fall Out Boy song, I know that one. 20 Dollar Nose Bleed. That's it.

Erin: Okay! Thanks for talking to us, Mikey!

Mikey: Anytime.

When I closed my computer, I took a deep breath.

What would Alicia and Mom try next?