Chapter 1: Tell me I'll be alright
"See ya, Nathan." Cameron said, looking over his shoulder. One of his best friends turned his back and walked away forever from the band. Cameron tried to stay strong outside, but inside he was a wreck.
"It's okay, Cameron," Zach said.
Cameron looked over at him. They were walking to the tour bus, getting the last of their stuff out. Cameron's lip quivered and Zach stopped to pull him close, hugging him. Cameron squeezed him tight.
"I know it's sad, but you gotta realize, this is what he chose. It's not because of us. He's still our friend," Zach murmured in his ear.
"I know man, it's just…the thought of him walking away forever. It's tough," Cameron whispered.
"It is tough. But we'll get through it…" Zach pulled him back and looked at him. "Together."
Cameron gave a little smile. "Together." He said.
It would get better, the band will survive. It's a temporary break in rhythm, but we'll pick back up again, Cameron thought.
They walked back to the tour bus slowly. It was hard for them to grasp that the tour was over. It was an incredible summer, full of so many memories.
Zach climbed up the stairs, followed by Cameron.
"Mikey man, didn't you wanna say goodbye?" Zach asked.
Mikey looked up at him, "No… I don't know if we'll ever be the same as we were before. So many things have changed…"
"I know, but still."
"It won't be the last time we'll talk. We'll work things out…" Michael said.
"Hopefully," Cameron said softly. They all looked at each other. They were all thinking the same thing. Nathan wasn't coming back. It's time to get over it and focus on what's coming.
"Hey guys, perk up. Our album comes out soon! Brand spanking new, full of great songs. Our fans will love it. There's no point in being sad," Dillon said.
"Of course they will! How hard did we work on it?" Zach said, plopping onto the couch. "I'm definitely gonna miss this bus," he said.
"Yeah…" Mikey said, looking around. "Got us some memories in here, huh?" He said raising his eyebrows. They all laughed, relieving the tension.
"Let's get outta here, and out to dinner," Dillon said.
Everyone hopped up and grabbed their stuff. Cameron took one last look at everything, and walked out, joining the others.