52Title: Broken Wings
Author: DisasterousLetdown
Genre: Drama/Romance
Rated: R
Summary: Sequel to Concrete Angel It has been five years since Mike & Chester ran away together. Starting anew means everything couldn't be better, right? Wrong! Mike's life doesn't seem to have gotten much better and he isn't sure it ever will. He wonders when enough is enough and if there is a happy ending for him.
Broken Wings
Chapter One: Stop Crying Your Heart Out
It has now been five years since I ran away with Chester and will be twenty-three in a month. I am currently living in LA where Chester and I moved all those years ago. Things have changes considerably since then. Chris, Eric, Justin and Ben moved here a couple of months after we did and we all started a band. Believe it or not we actually got a record deal with Epic Records and are making our first record. That is where I am currently at in fact; I am sitting on the couch in the studio lost in my thoughts as usual.
I have become very close with Chris and Eric, Eric has become my best friend in many ways and Chris is always there for me... he is always there to listen. They truly are my best friends, besides Chester of course. We have all gotten closer though.
Also I have heard nothing from my mother since I left. She probably doesn't even care where I am, but that is a relief to know that she has no clue as to where I am at. I don't really want to see her ever again. My life is somewhat better now, I am on the road to recovery and I don't need her coming in and fucking it all up.
Mandy showed up a year after we left and to this day I am still unsure how she found us. It might have been a coincidence, but somehow I highly doubt it. In my opinion I think she tracked us down so she could get to Chester. I was in no way happy to see her and still don't like her, but she is in our lives now and there is nothing I can do about it. She has become civil with me and has even started conversations with me, but she is still a bitch in my opinion. I have been civil with her out of courtesy, but that is as far as it will ever go.
I haven't seen Sarah since the day I left and miss her terribly. I tried to get in contact with her once, but apparently she had moved or her phone was simply turned off. I often wonder how she is doing and if she is still with Tim, but I guess that is something I will never know.
As for Chester... well we are not together anymore. We broke up a little over a year after we moved here. The sad thing is I am still as much in love with him as I was before. He broke up with me and now we are best friends, but I am still madly in love with him. Isn't that sad? After all the time that has gone by I am still in love with him. I thought my feelings would fade especially after about four years, but my feelings are still as strong as ever. The day he broke up is still so fresh in my mind...
Flashback
I let out a sigh as I start fanning myself with my hand. This California heat is unbearable and the sad thing is it is night. There is a heat wave passing through and I swear it is killing me. I stand up from the couch and make my way into the backyard. Chester is in our bedroom taking a nap, but I will have to wake him up soon cause he needs to make dinner and if I don't wake him soon he won't be able to sleep tonight. In a way I don't want to wake him up though cause he has been acting very unusual lately. He seems to have a lot on his mind and he won't talk to me.
I stare at the stars for a moment longer before deciding to head back into the house. A yelp of surprise escapes me however when I turn around and see Chester standing there.
"God don't do that!" I say clutching my chest.
I smile at him, but it quickly fades when he doesn't smile in return... he always smiles back at me. I can tell something is wrong and now I am not so sure I want to know what it is.
Hold on, hold on
Don't be scared
you'll never change
What's been and Gone
May your smile shine on
Don't be scared
Your destiny
Will keep you warm
"Baby what's wrong?" I ask in concern after a moment.
"Mike we need to talk."
"About what?" I ask putting my hand on his shoulder.
He shrugs my hand off and I snatch it back as if I had been burned. That reaction was definitely not a good sign! I try to look into his eyes, but he keeps avoiding my gaze. Okay now he is starting to scare me! What is going on?
"Chester please answer me, you're scaring me!" I plead trying not to panic.
"Mike we need to break up." He says softly.
Cause all of the stars
Are fading away
Just try not to worry
You'll see them someday
Take what you need
And be on your way
And stop crying your heart out
My blood freezes as his words sink in... We have to break up. Why the hell is this happening, why does he want to break up with me? Did I do something wrong?
"I-I don't understand." I say trying not to cry.
"I don't know how much clearer I can make this Mike... I'm sorry, but I'm just not in love with you anymore. I love you, but I'm in love with someone else."
"Who has taken you away from me?" I ask in just above a whisper.
"Mike..." He says with a sigh.
"No I think I deserve to know who you're leaving me for." I say in a demanding tone.
He lowers his head as if in shame and whispers, "Mandy."
I stare at him in disbelief as my world shatters all around me and the familiar pains of heartache attacks my chest.
Get up, come on
Why you scared
You'll never change
What's been and gone
I can't get it out of my head... he is leaving me for Mandy. Mandy of all people! God why is he doing this to me again? Haven't I gone through enough pain and heartache?
"Why?" I ask miserably as tears fall down my face.
"I'm sorry Mike, but I fell in love with her and want to be with her."
"So this is it? It's over just like that?"
He nods his head silently and tears fall harder down my face. I wish I could pretend that nothing is happening, but that is impossible. He has hurt me again and I was stupid enough to let him.
Cause all of the stars
Are fading away
Just try not to worry
You'll see them someday
Take what you need
And be on your way
And stop crying your heart out
"Alright, I guess there's nothing I can do to change your mind then. I... I'm gonna go pack my things." I say softly.
"You don't have to move Mike, I can leave." He says with a sad look on his face.
"No I want to leave, I can't live here. I hope you have a happy life Chester." I say somewhat bitterly.
After that is said I walk away before the conversation can continue. As I walk away tears stream down my face, but not once do I look back. My life has gone to hell once again, but somehow I am not too surprised... I knew it was too good to last. Now I have to find a way to pick up the pieces of my shattered life and move on. First step is packing and getting the hell out of here. That is what I am doing even though tears are devouring me and my heart feels shattered.
We're all of us stars
We're fading away
Just try not to worry
You'll see us someday
Just take what you need
And be on your way
And stop crying your heart out
Stop crying your heart out...
End of Flashback
I shake the memory from my head and think of other things before I get depressed. After I had packed I went to Eric's house with tears streaming down my face and we welcomed me in with open arms. I ended up living with him for a few months until I found a place of my own. I didn't speak to Chester for months either, but eventually we got to talking and now years later we are best friends. I am glad he is still in my life; I don't know what I would do without him.
As for relationships I am alone and lonely, expected though right? Chris doesn't have anyone either, but it doesn't seem to be bothering him. If it is he is doing a good job of hiding it. Eric is still dating Billy and I swear they are just too cute. They are just the ideal couple, I find it amazing how they have been together for years and are still going strong. Justin is married to a beautiful girl named Lindsey; we met her when they moved out here and right away they hit it off. We even attended their wedding, which was beautiful. You can tell they are deeply in love with each other and I wish them all the best in the world. Ben is dating this girl named Makaila, but I don't think it is serious. No one is sure if their relationship is going to last, but I don't want to jinx them so I don't talk about it much. As for Chester he married Mandy three years ago and they have a son named Rayden. I swear I absolutely adore that kid, he really is too cute. He has even started calling me Uncle Mike, how adorable is that? Even though I hate the fact that Chester is withMandy something special came out of it... Rayden.
"Yo earth to Mike! Snap out of it man, it's your turn to record your part." Chris says bringing me out of my thoughts.
I blush a deep crimson and stand up. "Okay thanks man, guess I spaced out."
"Yeah like you do so often." He teases me.
"Shut up, let's just get this done." I say as I walk into the recording booth to do my part.
Song... Stop Crying Your Heart Outby Oasis