BLACKMAIL | MATT CHAMPION

A YEAR LATER

it's a year and three months later, making us in early september. i still think it's crazy that it's been that long since we've graduated.

but right now, the boys and i are currently on our way to the airport. matt, joba, merlyn, and i are in my car while the rest are riding in a taxi.

they're going on their first ever tour.

after we graduated, the boys continued working really hard on their music and eventually came out with their first album, saturation. they're a boyband and named themselves brockhampton.

a couple months later after that, they came out with another album called, saturation II. they grew a fan base, causing for them to finally get their own tour. they're really excited for it, and i am too.

"you sure you can't come along with us, everlee? we're gonna miss you a shit ton." matt, asks for the hundredth time.

i shake my head, "i wish i could, but you know i gotta go back to school."

oh yeah, and i eventually did receive my decision letters and did get accepted to a few colleges. i picked one that i wanted to attend, and i'm gonna start my sophomore year this month.

"you'll come and visit right?" joba asks.

"definitely!"

"you should fly out to our los angeles show, we're planning to go to the county fair before our show," merlyn blurts, "it should be fun!"

i nod excitedly, "i'll be there!"

after half an hour, we arrive to the airport. we wait a couple minutes for the rest since we had separate rides. once they finally did get here, we went inside and checked in their luggage. once that was done, we continued our way to the line where people go through metal detectors and security.

we stop at the end of the line and the boys turn to me with a sad look on their faces. then they all unexpectedly pull me into a group hug. i'm pretty sure people looked us weirdly, but we don't care.

we all pull apart, "don't have too much fun without us." dom chuckles.

"and call us if there's anything you need." ian says as i nod.

matt, pulls me aside for a moment and holds my hands, "are you sure you're gonna be okay on your own?" he asks, concerned.

"i'm gonna be okay," i smile, holding out my pinkie, "i promise."

he locks my pinkie with his and brings me into another hug, "be careful, alright?" i can feel him rub my back with his thumb.

"don't worry about me, just have fun." i pull us apart.

he smiles, "i love you."

"i love you too."

"matt, come on! the line is moving!" romil calls out.

he gives me a kiss, and then starts to walk backwards, "see you soon!"

"good luck!" i wave, and so does he as he disappears into the line.

sure, i'm gonna be lonely back at home and not have anyone to hang out with for a while, but i'm happy that the boys are gonna live their dream. they've been waiting for this moment and it's finally here.

and i couldn't be any prouder.