K, okay, short chapter. It was unplanned. But I figure it's necessary, after all, I couldn't just randomly insert "oh btw they're engaged" in an authors note at some place in the next chapter. So anyway, don't forget to review. Hope you like it!


Now I'm falling asleep

And she's calling a cab

While he's having a smoke

And she's taking a drag

Now they're going to bed

And my stomach is sick

And it's all in my head

But she's touching his—chest

Now, he takes off her dress

Now, let me go

And I just can't look its killing me

And taking control

Jealousy, turning saints into the sea

Swimming through sick lullabies

Choking on your alibis

But it's just the price I pay

Destiny is calling me

Open up my eager eyes

'Cause I'm Mr Brightside

--The Killers, Mr Brightside


2 Years later

Friday

The joke shop

6:59 p.m.

The thoughts going through his mind, the images, it all hurt so much.

Alicia thought he hadn't heard her telling George, but he sure as hell had.

"They're getting married," she had whispered. She took a concerned glance toward the office where Fred had been sitting.

"are you serious?" George, a sound of shock in his voice.

"Yeah. D'you think we should try to keep it from Fred?" she sounded worried.

"I dunno, don't say anything to him, but don't try… well we'll just see what happens. Let it all play out."

They had then talked for a few more minutes, and then said their goodbyes.

Did they really think they could keep that from him?

Did he really thing he could afford to lose the love of his life?


Same day, same place

5 hours later

Laying in bed.

He couldn't sleep.

Every time he'd close his eyes he'd see them.

Every time he opened them, he'd see himself, alone in his room, alone in his mind, forever.


"Because days come and go, but my feelings for you are forever."

--Papa Roach, Forever