Hometown Heroes; National Nobodies (An All Time Low fanfic)

Chapter 18: Graduation

Sorry if this is really late, idk if anyone reads this pleasssseeeeee give me feedback, at least tell me you read it please, it would make my day.

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The next day came and went just like the rest of spring break, followed by weeks of school and now, It was the last day of 8th grade, let alone, middle school.

The entire 8th grade class counted down the seconds until school let out, and finally, we reached 0.

I ran to my locker and before I could grab the few things left, Zack came over and lifted me onto his shoulders, Rian carrying the rest of my stuff, we left that stupid school forever.

Turns out, people never recognize Zack and Rian like they do Jack and Alex, so everyone just assums they're my brothers or some thing, except for the real All Time Low fans, and we've hung out with them too.

It all seemed so unrealistic, having them care enough for simple things like my graduation, I mean, I'm just a fan who got a chance

Right?

They carried me to their car where Alex and Jack were waiting for me. "Where to, lil miss?" Alex said. He recently found out my hate for the name "lil miss" and uses it a lot to piss me off.

"CUNNINGHAM FALLS!!!" I yell, throwing my fist in the Air, the rest of them cheered.

It was a while away, but it was worth it. A lake with a path parallel to a stream leading to a waterfall, not a lot of people visit at the begining of summer, so chances are we had it to ourselves. Alex, Jack, and I went together once before because it was hot and sticky and we got bored and we all loved it.

We stopped by so I could change out, since I was formally dressed, and got McDonalds on the way. About 2 hours later, we arived to the one and only, completely relaxing place on earth.

With my favourite people on Earth.

"Who's ready for a PAAARTAYYYY" Rian yelled.

"PARTY! PARTY!" the rest cheered, I was so embarassed, an older woman and what I assume was a grandchild of hers, were staring at us. Really? Party? Of all lame things to cheer...

"Guys!" I smiled, trying to quiet them down a bit, "OTHER PEOPLE!" 

Zack, once again, picked me up, but this time, under his arm and he was sprinting toward the trail, the others running to catch up. I was laughing and screaming and having the time of my life. I felt like I finally had a real family, my dad is great and all, but 4 new older brothers had come into my life for half a year and it was perfect, it was the first time I've smiled and been happy in years.

But it can't last forever.

At the trail head, he put me down. Even though Zack never really talked, he was always involved and loved and adored. Most girls from my school who saw him would always tell me "Oh my god! Your brothers soooo hot, like, those muscles, wooow what a playboy!" but to me, none of that matters. He's so quiet, and down to earth, and nice, and wouldn't hurt anyone. He feels guilty a lot and sticks to himself, and doesn't bask in the fame and glory. He's so precious and must be protected at all costs. He isn't a playboy poser douchy guy, he's a puppy.

We kept hiking and talking about stuff, they had also made plans to go camping aparently, so since we're already at a certified camp park, we wouldn't have to leave. I was so excited.

Finally, we arived to the waterfall and started climbing the rocks and playing in the water and having the time of our lives, well, at least I know I was.

"So Hope." Jack came up to me when we were alone, "About this summer-

"When are you leaving for warped?!" I blurted out, even suprising myself.

"That's what I was getting to." He said. We climbed higher, until we were sat ontop of a ledge. The other three were racing to where we were on top. " Hope, we're leaving this week."

A part of me died inside. "W-when will you be back?" I said, I could feel my heart breaking.

"By the end of summer." He looked away. The other three got here.

"I won't see you all Summer?" I said, I felt like jumping off.

"Not entirely, you see..." Alex started. "We all thought it would be kind of fun if you could come with us for the first 7 concerts."

"W-wha?" I could barely believe my ears.

"We talked to your dad about it, he said it's fine with him, he's just going to have to check up everyday." Rian added.

I couldn't talk or move, I was so happy and excited, I had no idea what to do or say.

"You'll be on the bus with us too, and since we're really shitty caretakers, you may have to stay on a different bands bus sometimes. We would take you all summer, but it would get really intense after the first week, which usually is the safest." Surprisingly, Zack said.

Still didn't know what to say or do.

Am I dreaming? I pinched myself, I couldn't feel anything, but I just assumed it was from shock.

"Uhh..." I stared blankly. "You guys... You're the best!" I threw my arms around Jack, and soon, everyone else joined in for a big group hug, even though we all have personal space issues, it seemed like an appropriate time.

Not 5 seconds later, we got uncomfortable, drew away from eachother, and started sliding down the slipery waterfall rocks, kind of like an inclined slip 'n slide, and splashed around at the bottom for a while.

Again, it was the time of my life.