Ocala Dreams//Jeremy McKinnon

Chapter Five

I slowly began to flutter my eyes open. I look around. Then, I notice that I'm on top of Neil. "Shit" I thought to myself. I sat up. All of a sudden, Neil woke up. "I'm sorry. I didn't-" I blurt out. He interrupted me. "No, you didn't do anything. You fell asleep on my should so I just cuddled you. So, I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable." I smiled to myself. I ran my fingers through my hair. "No, haha, um, it's all good!" I stood up and made a pot of coffee. "Want some?" I raised the pot up. "Yes, thank you." He walked up and sat at the table. I poured our coffees and sat at the table. I slid Neil his and took a sip of mine. "So, when do you leave Chicago?" I asked. "Tonight" I lowered my head and looked at my cup. I was a little upset. I didn't want Jeremy or Neil to leave. "What's wrong?" He asked me. "Nothing. Just, I wish you and Jeremy didn't have to leave today." Neil turned and faced me. "Hey, we will keep in contact. I know Jeremy would agree with me on the fact that we don't want to leave. I know he doesn't want to leave his sister again. We'll think of something." I hugged Neil tightly. "I'm going to miss you two." I said smiling. "We'll miss you too." He laughs. "I think you, Jeremy and I should spend the day walking around Chicago." I suggested. "That's be nice." Neil spoke. I decided to text Jeremy and tell him to meet me at my house. He responded with "I'll be there!" I locked my phone and decided to fix my hair and makeup.
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We all went to a record store that was about 10 minutes away. Jeremy looked through the new arrivals and Neil and I looked through some old punk records. I found a NOFX record. I hid it behind a Paramore vinyl I was buying. I decided to go ahead and pay before we left.
We got in the car and drove to Fall Out Boy's old apartment. I parked beside it and stood in front of the building in awe. I had a giddy smile on my face. "So, what place is this?" Neil asked. I turned and looked at him. "Fall Out Boy's old apartment building. This was the starting point of the band." I turned back and stared at the apartment. "Oh, and the coffee shop right there is where they would spend countless ours drinking coffee because they had no money and stayed for hours because they had nowhere to go." I may or may not watch their 2004 documentary over and over. "Impressive" Jeremy spoke up. I smiled in his direction. They're the only reason I'm living in the darling city.
7:45 PM
It was time for the guys to leave. I dreaded this moment. The bus was parked by the hotel. I stood by everyone as we talked amongst one another. "Guys, time to go." Their manager said. I wanted to cry. I hugged Josh, Kevin, Tom and Alex as they got on. Neil and Jeremy were left. I hugged Jeremy tightly. I felt a tear run down my cheek. "Promise me you'll text or call me as much as you can?" I said into his shoulder. "I promise. I hate that I can't stay longer." He spoke. "I hate it too but you need to be there for your fans too." I chuckled. "I know." He didn't let go. In fact, I didn't want him to. He kissed my cheek and released. "I'll text you." He said as he walked into the bus. He disappeared. The only one left was Neil. I feel like I've gotten to know him well. I really care for the kid. "I'll miss you." I chuckle as I begin to cry. Neil pulled me to his chest and hugged me. "I'll miss you too, Indy." I gently dug my nails into his back, holding him tightly. "And I also promise you that I will call you and text you. Even Skype your cute little self." I blushed. "Please do" I looked up at him. "Neil, c'mon man." Their manager said. "Chill. Give me a minute." Neil snapped in a calm way. "I Plan on coming back for you." He smiled. "Good. You better" I smiled. "Now, do you think it would be appropriate if I gave you a goodbye kiss?" He smirked. "Completely." I smiled. Neil put his hand to the side of my face and pulled me close to his face. He then pressed his warm lips on mine, keeping us there for at least 2 minutes. "I'll miss you" he whispered. I smiled and kissed him back. "Be safe." He nodded and grabbed my hand. He slowly let go of our grip and went on the bus. I waved goodbye as it drove off. Once it disappeared into the night, I got in my car and sat there, thinking of the kiss.