Remember Me For Centuries

burning bridges

Hey guys! The last chapter is back up, I'm aware I'm still missing chapters from other stories for some reason, but they will all be back up in good time! Till then enjoy this!

I watched Patrick walk onto the stage, the guy I'd been sleeping next to for more than a week now. This time when he went in stage it wasn't to sing, it was because his name was called. Patrick who was dressed in black robes took the diploma from our principal and shook his hand and walked off. I looked to my mom and dad sitting on the schools lawn in our fold out chairs in a sea of people. I smiled at them and I saw that my mom was crying Joe and Andy were the next ones in our group to go on the stage. Then it was Amelia's turn. She gracefully walked onto stage, it was weird to see her without all the colors in her black hair and her piercings taken out. Then my turn. It was all over so quickly and I knew my friends and parents were watching, making me feel more comfortable. After the whole graduation ceremony was over Patrick found me. I got a kiss on the cheek from him then he said hi to my mom and dad.

"I'm sorry to skip what ever comes after this, but I have to get to get to practice, I've got a show tomorrow." I told my parents.

"I do too." Patrick sighed.

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When I got to practice the guys seemed to be on top of things already. They were making t-shirts with our bands name on them and planning to sell them at the show tomorrow. If we won battle of the bands this would definitely fuel a tour for fall out boy and us and possibly the money to record a CD. We were all pretty psyched about these possibilities. I knew I would probably be here late although all I felt like doing was falling asleep with Patrick.

When I got home I was so exhausted. I walked in my front door and my mom hugged be unexpectedly.

"Great news!" My father said holding a piece of paper. I'm sure my face was totally confused at this point.

"You got into Indiana University!" My mom squealed. I felt my heart sink and I began to cry, I just put a smile on to make my parents think they were happy tears.

"That's my girl!" My dad said as he gave me a tight hug.

"Wow. I um- this is a lot to take in. Just wow." I said all I could say.

When I finally got to go up to my room, the first thing I did was call Amelia.

"Hey!" She picked up.

"Hey" I said sniffling.

" What's wrong?" She asked concerned.

"I got into Indiana University." I said.

"Oh." She said with grimness.

"I don't know what to tell Patrick or the guys or my band. I think I'm going to drop out of tomorrow's show. There's no point now." I said.

"Don't. Please don't. We can figure something out, I promise." She said.

"Alright." I agreed.

"I will have you a plan by tomorrow." She promised. I agreed knowing I would still have to go to college anyway.

Next I shakily dialed Patrick's number.

"Hey Paige!" He said cheerfully.

"I have something to tell you Patrick." I said sadly. There was a pause over the phone a moment before he answered.

"What is it?" He asked worriedly.

"I just found out I will be going to college in Indiana." I said.

"Oh." He said "well I can go with you and-" I cut him off.

"You need to stay here with your band and family" I said. There was some silence again.

"Run away with me." He said suddenly. "We could have everything I promised you, we could go to California or something. I have some money saved back. I'm sure the guys would want to come too." He said.

"Patrick, I don't think that's very realistic." I said.

"I don't want to lose you." He said sadly. "But this may be the best thing for you. I don't want you to end up like I'm going to, working at a record store for eight dollars an hour for the rest of your life. Just promise I can visit you and call and stuff." He said and I began to cry again.

"We can try, but I don't know how our relationship will hold up." I said. "I love you Patrick." I said.

"I love you too, and I swear to you I will give you what I promised some day." He said.

"I have to get off the phone now" I said quietly.

"Okay." He said just as softly and I hung up.

Lastly I called Kevin.

"Hey what's up?" He answered.

"I can't do the show tomorrow. I just found out I'm going to college in Indiana, and I just don't see the point anymore." I said.

"I understand." He said sadly. "You do what you have to do. Were going to miss you Paige." He said getting my point of this conversation.

"I'm going to miss you guys too, even Blake" I said letting myself laugh a little.

"Have fun in Indiana, and if you come back, you know where we are." He said.

"Thanks Kev." I said then hung up the phone and fell back in my bed and cried. I felt like I should also call Pete but decided against it for some reason. It was over, I had made my decision.