Another Boy Without A Sharper Knife (Kellic)

Chapter 24

Two weeks later and all our friends were now out of the hospital. Oli was the next to come out after Matty so we all went to get him. Me, him, Matty, Alex, and Kellin had hung out every day the last week. He says that it helps him keep his mind off of Josh and besides he doesn't like sitting in his apartment alone.

Austin was the next to get out. He wanted a few days to just be with his family so we of course gave him space and before you knew it he was with the guys at my house watching movies every night. Alan got out two days ago and now it feels like the group is complete. It's so weird that all of us are friends even outside of the hospital. We all get along so well though.

Alex and Kellin of course became the leaders of our little group so they planned all the hanging out which basically took place at my house. Mike and Jaime were of course invited to hang out with us, the "nut jobs". Alex's boyfriend Jack came along too so it was all complete. Needless to say it's been a pretty good two weeks.

Kellin and I have hung out every day. I just wanted to do everything in my power to keep him out of his house and keep him happy. He hasn't slept over since that night though, I've been trying to stay a little distant. I haven't entirely forgave myself over the whole thing even though I know how silly it seems to feel committed to someone who can't even be with you anymore. Mike has continued to watch me like a hawk, making sure I don't snap though. Right now everything seems to be going okay at least.

"Pass the fucking popcorn," Alex whined, kicking me with his feet. He was stretched out on the couch next to me, his head in Jack's lap as Kellin curled up on my other side.

"Here it is man," Matty said from the floor, passing Alex the bowl. He grabbed a handful and started to throw it at the back of Oli's head. Oli was currently on the phone, the phone clenched tightly in his hand. It must be important because they made me pause Coraline.

"Fucker stop!" Oli hissed at Alex before turning his attention back to the phone.

"What do you thinks going on? He seems kinda upset," Kellin asked, looking concerned.

"I'm sure it's nothing. It's probably just his parents or his band friends," I assured Kellin just as Oli ended the call.

"Guess what!!!" He nearly screamed, jumping up off the ground. He turned to all of us, a huge grin displayed on his face.

"What??" Austin asked from the chair where him and Alan were sitting.

"I got signed! That was the record company they liked my band's demo!"

"What?!?!" We all exclaimed. Is he serious??

"Yeah mates! I'm serious."

"Holy shit Oli great job!" Alex smiled, sitting up to give him a hug.

"Yeah man, can we hear the demo?" Kellin asked excitedly. Oli gave him a smile, pulling a cd out of his bag.

"Good thing I brought it here for you twats to hear," he laughed, shoving the disc into my hand. I rolled my eyes and got up, plopping the disc into the old stereo.

"It's called It Never Ends," Oli said quickly just as the song started. We all sat and listened intently, watching the excited face of our maybe soon to be famous friend. The song well.... it was amazing. It was deep and emotional and it kinda spoke everything that I'm sure we all were feeling or have felt. I could see why the label would want to sign them. I'm not going to lie it made me a little jealous that I didn't write it. The rest of my band and I were nowhere near the point of recording a song to send out. I mean we haven't even played in front of friends yet: we didn't even have a name.

"Jesus Christ man," Austin exclaimed as the song came to an end. The rest of us just nodded in agreement, our friend's smile widening.

"Think I'm going to be famous?" he asked seriously. Alex snorted, playfully hitting him on the back.