One Shots

Centuries (Patrick Stump)

Calisto’ POV

 I ran through the maze of tunnels in the colosseum in hopes to find Patroclus before he could perform. It amazes me how my father could be so cruel. I am the princess of Pompeii. My father found out that I had been seeing Patroclus in secret instead of being with my betrothed who is an awful man although handsome. I love this man so much and I am not ready to loose him yet. I ran into the fighter’s preparation room and yelled for his name. I saw his friends, Peteos, Androcles, and Ioseph, but no Patroclus. “Where is Patroclus?” I screamed in a panic. “I’m right here.” He said walking out from behind a curtain with all his gear on. “You can’t do this! Please we can beg my father for forgiveness.” I screamed. “I have to. I don’t want to be seen as weak and I want to prove my love for you.” He said. I cried into his chest, as I knew he was right. “I am so sorry that I got you into this mess boys.” I said to his friends. “It is alright Calisto. We love you like a sister and would do anything to protect Patroclus and you.” Peteos said as the others agreed. I smiled and went to kiss Patroclus. “Remember, you will always be my cherry blossom.” He said tucking my red bangs behind my ear. I fixed my bun and headed up to sit with my father and family. Of course my father picked the toughest warrior for them all to fight. I watched as Lycus hurt the boys. My “fiancé” cheered for Lycus with my sister and father. My mother watched as my pained look went across my face. She held my hand tightly as tears fell from my eyes. I watched as the boys looked at things in their hands as Lycus went for an ax. I saw Peteos fumble to put them together into a sling. He swung the rope around flinging a rock straight at Lycus. It hit him dead center between the eyes killing Lycus. I cheered and began to run down the stairs to Patroclus. My mother grabbed my waist as my father let out the lion. I screamed in terror. I ran away from my mother and back to the tunnels. I found the door to the arena and yelled for the boys. They came running in. Patroclus held me tightly. “We need to leave now.” He said. I nodded and we felt the ground rumble. We ran out of the arena and found that the volcano had erupted. We ran for the boats. “Just remember this Calisto, if we do not make it. I will love you foe centuries and beyond. We will always find our way back to one another.” Patroclus said as he kissed me. I nodded and he picked me up as we ran. All the boats were gone and the ash was piling up. Patroclus set me down. I placed my hands on his cheeks and kissed him. My lips never left his nor did his leave mine as we were buried in the ash and left to die.

Centuries later

I climbed out of my car after I parked it in the California Science Center parking garage. I am here for work and to see the Pompeii exhibit but sadly work needs to be done first. I placed my name tag on that read Calypso I started the paperwork as I put on my Fall Out Boy playlist. Centuries came on first and I sang along with it. I find Patrick so hot and I wish I could be his. I finished with my work early and headed down to the exhibit. I listened to the recording as it described a Romeo and Juliet type love. Princess Calisto was sneaking around with a poor man named Patroclus but her father did not approve of this when he found out about their meetings. He sentenced Patroclus and his friends to fight until the death. The men won and were about to face the lion when Calisto saved them all until Vesuvius erupted causing them to be covered in ash before they made an everlasting vow of love to always find each other and that their love would last for centuries. I tears up as I saw the statue of them kissing. I dropped my phone and went to grab it but only to bump heads with someone. I rubbed my head. “I am so sorry.” I said. “No problem.” A man’s voice said as he handed me my phone. I looked up to see Patrick Stump. I was awestruck. “I guess you know who I am.” He said. I nodded. “I am Calypso but my friends call me Cleo.” I said. “It is nice to meet you, Cleo. Would you care to grab a coffee?” he asked shaking my hand. I felt a spark as if there is history between us. I nodded and we headed to the Starbucks located across the street. He held the door open as I entered. “Such a gentleman.” I said. He smiled and we ordered our coffee. We sat down and began talking about our lives. He held my hand. “I would really like to see you again.” He said. I looked up and his eyes sparkled. He looked taken back. “Calisto?” he asked. I looked at him confused and felt a pang in my heart. “Patroclus?” I said. “Oh god, it really is you.” He said kissing me. I kissed him back wrapping my arms around his neck.  “I told you we would always be able to find each other.” He said brushing my red hair out of my face. “I never doubted you for a second my love.” I said. We walked to the beach holding hands and just being happy to have each others company. “So Calypso?” he asked. “My mom loves Greek history.” I said. “Well I think I can get used to calling you Cleo.” He said. “And I can get used to calling you Patrick.” I said. He smiled and kissed me again. “So are the boys here too?” I asked. “Yes, their names now are Joseph who we call Joe, Pete, and Andrew who is Andy.” He said. I smiled. “And they found their girls?” I asked. He nodded. “Actually, they are all married and have kids except Andy. Sadly Pete screwed up and married the wrong girl and had a son but we love Bronx all the same but Ashley is a mental case.” He said. “I’ve missed them.” I said. “Well we will have to go see them right away.” He said. We got into my car and he drove to someone’s house. He walked in without knocking and I saw all the boys. Pete dropped his drink. “You found her?” he asked. I smiled. Pete ran over and hugged me tightly. He pulled me into the living room introducing me to Meagan, again, and his kids Bronx and Saint. Joe reintroduced me to Marie and his baby daughter Ruby. I smiled at Andy and hugged him tightly. “You will find her soon.” I said as I whispered into his ear. He nodded and we all went around catching up. Bronx took a liking to me quickly. Ruby and Saint were too distracted by each other. I heard Patrick clear his throat. We all turned around to face him. I was shocked at what I saw. “All these years, this ring was passed down through generations of my family. All those years wasted as it looked for the right girl. And I found her today, so, Cleo will you please do me the honor of marrying me?” Patrick asked. I nodded as he slipped the ring on my finger. I started crying tears of joy and kissed him passionately as everyone cheered. “Auntie Cleo is getting married.” Bronx cheered. I chuckled and hugged him.

Few Years later

 “Come on Selene, we need to go see your uncles and your dad play.” I yelled up the stairs. I watched the giggly six year old run down the stairs and jump into my arms. I laughed and carried her out to the car. I placed her in the car seat and she buckled herself up. I drove off to the arena. It was the last night of them on tour. We had Selene a year after we found each other and we got married a year after she was born. We arrived at the arena and she saw Saint. She started blushing and I helped her out of the car. “DADDY!” she screamed running over to him. He caught her and hugged her tightly. “Princess, I have missed you so much.” He said kissing her head. “What about me?” I asked. He laughed. “Maybe a little.” He said. I stuck my tongue out and kissed him. He smirked and kissed me back. Saint came over and poked Selene. Selene smiled at him and wiggled out of Pat’s arms. Saint hugged her tightly and they ran off to hangout with Ruby and Bronx. “Well hello there pretty lady.” He said. “Hello.” I said. He wrapped his arms around me and kissed me. “I’ve missed you.” He said. “We’ve missed you too.” I said placing his hand on my stomach. “Really?” he asked. I nodded. He screamed with joy and kissed me. We went around telling everyone and they were all excited. Selene was already excited and hoping to have a baby brother. I can’t believe it only took centuries to find my love again.