So This is Love (Sequel to Tale as Old As Time)

Chapter 18 ~ Thanks for the memories

Hey guys....I am so sorry for the events in this chapter....Just trust me, it's part of the story line and in no way is the way I truly feel toward any of the Former/members of IM5, I love them all very much. 

So try and enjoy <3

Genesis P.O.V

Shouting...lots of shouting. And not the good kind of shouting we hear at concerts...this kind of shouting was actually scaring me. It could scare anyone truthfully....I was trying to hard to keep my composer, but it was truly no use. Everything was falling apart

"What do you mean you're done!!!" Cole spat. He was clenching his fists tightly at his sides. 

"I mean I'm done!" Dalton shouted back "I'm not happy, can't you see that!!!" 

"This is ridiculous Dalton!!" Gabe shouted as he paced back and forth

"How could you just up and leave us?! After everything we've been through over the years?! After we've grown so close!!" Dana grumbled

"I am unhappy......I care about you guys, you all mean so much to me. But I can't keep doing this to myself...I need to live my life, I need to figure out whats good for me" Dalton sighed sitting down on the couch. 

"Dalton, why didn't you ever tell us?" Will said softly "Why didn't you tell us you were so unhappy?" 

"Because I thought I could handle it! I thought it would pass!" Dalton shouted

"We're like your family...why couldn't you just man up and tell us!!" Dana yelled standing up. And this is exactly the moment I began to completely lose it.

"Because the band had enough drama with your dating shit!!!" Dalton spat. I stood up quickly

"Enough!" I choked out. Of course no one heard me

"Don't you dare pin this on us! We were perfectly fine at first!" Dana stood closer to Dalton now, glaring at him

"At first!!" Dalton spat "Then all hell broke loose and I knew damn well if I put my own damn problems in the middle of it all we would've all lost our minds!!" Dalton shouted

"You're leaving now! The minute shit gets real you decide to leave...you are a coward!!" Cole shouted

"Shut the hell up Cole!" Dalton shouted pointing over to him "Don't you fucking say a word!" He added. Cole's eyes widened

"What!" Cole shouted clenching his fists

"You were my supposedly best friend! So don't you fucking complain that I'm leaving! Maybe if you weren't so wrapped up in your own little world that revolves around Sarah you would've noticed that I was unhappy!!" Dalton shouted

"Don't you dare involve Sarah in this!!" Cole shouted

"ENOUGH!!!!!!" I shouted at the top of my lungs. Everything quickly got quiet. Soon everyone's eyes were on me. I was panting heavily, due to the mixture of my tears and anger. 

"This is ridiculous!!" I shook my head "You guys said it yourself, we're like Dalton's family. And since we are practically family we should support his decision!" I said sternly. I noticed Dalton's facial expressions softened. 

"We're fighting for no reason! Making up excuses that aren't accurate at all" I continued "If Dalton feels that leaving IM6 is whats gonna make him happy then so be it! I care about Dalton, and I know damn well you boys all care for him too....am I right?!" I asked looking around. They all slowly nodded. 

"Exactly! We all care for him and for his well-being, if this is gonna make him happy then we're all gonna support him dammit!" I shouted the last part in frustration. How hard was it for the boys to accept the fact that Dalton is unhappy, and making a change in his life is gonna help him out?!

"So instead of arguing over all these false accusations, lets give a proper goodbye to Dalton. Because like it or not, without him we wouldn't have made it where we are today. No matter how hard you try to deny it. This is a new chapter in all of our lives, we're all growing up, figuring ourselves out. So lets all stop being so judgmental and support each other" I said calmly. I looked at each of the boys, their expressions have all softened, Dana and Cole weren't clenching their fists anymore, Will didn't look like he was going to burst in tears anymore, Gabe wasn't grinding his teeth together in anger, and Dalton's eyes were finally black to being bright blue, rather than dark with anger. 

We stood in silence. Well that was before Dalton quietly walked over and wrapped his arms around me, pulling me into his warm embrace. I wrapped my arms around his torso, resting my head on his chest as he rested his head atop mine. 

"Thank you" He mumbled. I smiled snuggling up to him 

"You're welcome" I replied. We pulled away and I noticed his eyes were glossy. Never in a million years would I have ever thought I'd see Dalton cry....guess I was wrong. Like clock work Dalton's cheeks were wet in tears. 

"I'm so sorry" He said turning towards the boys. "You know that if it wasn't this bad I wouldn't be leaving...I just need a change....I don't want to leave...But I need to" He choked out. Cole quickly ran up to Dalton and wrapped his arms around him

"You're my brother Dalton. I'm so sorry I didn't see how sad you were...I probably could've done something" Cole shook his head

"Cole, no one could've helped me. The only person that can help me is myself" Dalton smiled "It's not your fault" 

"Don't forget us" Will said through tears. Yup...I am definitely not surprised he is crying. Poor Will. 

"Of course not...just cause I'm leaving the band doesn't mean I'm gonna disappear....I'm still gonna be around,  I'm just not gonna sing or dance with you guys" Dalton chuckled. Will nodded walking up to Dalton and hugging him gently. 

"Dalt..." Gabe sighed "I'm sorry....you know you can always talk to me when you're down" He said with a nod. Dalton smiled 

"Thank you" He said wrapping his arms around Gabe for a tight hug. 

"I'm so sorry for what I said Dalton" Dana spoke up , causing Gabe and Dalton to break apart. "I-I didn't mean it" He shook his head

"It's okay Dana, I know" Dalton nodded " And I am sorry too" He added looking over at me "To the both of you" He said looking between Dana and I

"I didn't mean a thing I said about your guys' relationship..." Dalton said now looking at Cole. "It was wrong of me to involve Gen and Sarah in our arguments" He looked down. 

"You know I love you man" Dana chuckled walking up to Dalton and tacking him in a bear hug. Once they pulled away we all stood in the living room in silence. It was comfortable silence though. I cleared my throat making everyone look up

"Well Dalton....I felt the need to say this" I took a deep breath "THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES" I sang at the top of my lungs

"EVEN THOUGH THEY WEREN'T SO GREAT!!!" Dalton laughed singing along

"HE TASTES LIKE YOU, ONLY SWEETER!!!!!!" Cole and Gabe sang along at the top of their lungs

"Fall out boy.....really?" Dana laughed

"I always knew you had amazing taste in music" Dalton turned to me. I giggled wrapping an arm around his torso. Boy was I gonna miss singing along side Dalton...but hey, if he's happy, then I'm happy. 

I need closure....

Dalton closure...lol

And honestly this helped me xD

I am so sorry if I got you guys all sad about this. I know it's a touchy subject and all but trust me

Dalton is still gonna be in the story. It's gonna be like he never left, I promise!!!

But I must warn you...this chapter is only leading up to a heap of DRAMA!!!!!

Stay tuned lovelies <3