return. // bws

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(A/N: I won't add the other events in the Charity Concert, sorry.)

the concert ended, James, Tris and Con went to the parking lot, i told them i'll catch up since i have to get my books in my locker.

And i did, i quickly closed my locker door, and i walked out of the school. "Bradley." I heard, i closed my eyes. "What do you want?" i ask, coldly. "Bradley, please talk to me." She says, walking towards me.

"what am i doing?" i furrowed my eyebrows. "Bradley, i just want to tell you that, i love you, i'm sorry if i wasn't the perfect girlfriend you had. I guess, letting you go would be the best. I can't get over, i can't move on, you're always in my head, and the words you said kept replaying. I can't stand a day without you, but i have to face it. I did this mess, i have to accept what result what my actions lead. I'm sorry for hurting you, Brad. I'm really sorry, i have no right to do that, i apologize. I'll always love you, remember that." She says. She faked a smile, before waving goodbye.

I stared blankly at her shadow. I sighed, now, she's gone, forever. All my efforts have been wasted and there's nothing else i could do about it. It was worth a journey. I enjoyed Doncaster. It's back to my old days.

......

"you're leaving?!" Ross and Niall exclaims, "sorry, Birmingham's calling my name, and i have to go back home." I reply. "But, Bradley." Ross groans. "I'll miss you, guys." I frown.

"We'll miss you too, Brad." Niall pats my back. "Just stay for the whole school year." Sydney pleaded. "i can't, i'm already marked to leave this school today. Birmingham's Classic is waiting for me. I'm sorry, guys." I answer

Jesy hugged me. "It was nice meeting you." She says. "I'll miss you, bro." Ross frowns. They all bid their goodbye's. I was about to walk down the steps of the entrance, when i heard somebody call my name.

"Bradley!" Luke chased after me. "Brad!" he grabbed my hand, i faced him. "Hey, uhm, i wanted to say goodbye. You were my best friend since the start of class, and i am peoud to say, you were. I'm sorry for everything. I'll miss you." Luke hugs me. I smile, "take care of her, okay? i'll miss you too." I tell him, i waved goodbye and walked away.

I faced the large white gates of Crossfield and sighed, "Goodbye." I muttered.

......

"Bradley!" Natalie shouts, as she came running towards me. She hugged me, immediately. "How was Doncaster?" Dad asks. "Fun and very Educational." I winked at them. They chuckled, "i'm glad you're finally home safe and sound." Mom says

"i'm glad i'm home too." i smile. I looked around our front yard, and realized that this was the place where mine and Anne's first date took over.

"How's Anne? did she come home along with you?" Natalie asks. I frowned and shook my head. "W-We broke up." I answer, Mom gasped, Natalie hugged me, knowing that i'll break down any minute.

"why do such thing?" Mom asks, "she had somebody else in mind.." i faked a smile. Dad pats my back, "she's not the only girl in the world, Son." Dad says. I just nodded.

"it isn't such a loss. I enjoyed Doncaster, but it's time to stay in Birmingham and make better memories." I grin. I sighed, knowing that she won't ever come running to me and beg for forgiveness, she has already said her last words.

"it's time."