Chapter 3: The Memories at the Studio Warehouse

"Like the time, we spent all night drawing on the walls." Nat said.

*Flashback*

"What should we draw?"A 12-year old Thomas asked as he and the band sat on the floor, staring at the huge chalkboard wall in front of them.

"Anything and everything." Rosalina said, picking up a piece of pink chalk and writing her name huge across the wall. The rest of the band did the same.

Hours later, the band was all lying asleep, except for Nat and Rosalina, who were dating at the time. They were lying down, admiring the artwork that stood before them.

"It's amazing." Nat said as Rosalina curled up against him.

"Yeah, it is." Rosalina said. "It's like were starting a new chapter in our lives."

"Yeah, and I'm glad to be starting it with you." Nat told her. They kissed. Rosalina got up and grabbed some chalk and found an open spot. She wrote in her perfect cursive, 'A New Chapter started tonight, how long will it last?' Then she drew a heart and put to letters in it, a N and a R.

"What does that mean?" Nat said, still lying down.

"It means we belong together." Rosalina explained. "And that this mural of art will stay here forever."

*End Flashback*

"Yeah, and when we had the Battle of the Brothers." Rosalina laughed.

"Oh yeah, and when me and you and Alex built that fort and had a ball fight against Thomas, David and Qaasim." Nat said. He and Rosalina laughed.

*Flashback*

"Surrender!" A 12-year old David yelled as he emerged from his team's fort on the left side of the stage.

"Never!" Alex yelled back at them, chucking a soccer ball, hitting David square in the forehead.

"Nice." Nat and Rosalina said, high fiving their teammate.

"Guys, we gotta rehearse." Cooper said, walking on stage, completely oblivious to what was going on. Thomas threw a ball, trying to aim it at Rosalina. Instead it hit Cooper in the side of the face. He fell down.

"Sorry Coop." Thomas yelled, as everyone abandoned their forts to help their friend up.

*End Flashback*

"And when I brought my first boyfriend, besides you, here." Rosalina reminded him.

"Oh yeah, I wasn't too fond of him."

*Flashback*

"Guys, we're here." A 14-year old Rosalina yelled, slamming the door behind her.

"We?" The guys asked each other. Rosalina walked in, dragging a tall, dark haired boy behind her.

"Guys, this is my new boyfriend, Ian." Rosalina introduced him.

"What up homies?" Ian asked.

"Nothing much." Alex immediately responded to keep Nat from blowing up on his crush.

"That's solid dude." Ian replied. Rosalina dragged him to the couch.

"Ian's gonna watch out rehearsal today." Rosalina told them. "That cool?"

"Solid." Thomas said, holding back laughter. He and the guys burst out into laughter moments later. Rosalina smacked Thomas on her way past him.

"Is she really dating that doorknob?" Nat asked Qaasim. He nodded his head.

"I guess so."

*End Flashback*

"And, when we broke up." Rosalina said quietly.

"Yes, unfortunately I remember that the best." Nat said.

*Flashback*

"Rosalina, I can't deal with this anymore." A 14 year old Nat yelled at her.

"What can't you deal with? Me wanting to spend time with my boyfriend?" Rosalina responded back. By now, the guys were smart enough to jump off the stage.

"You are being so attached." Nat said. Rosalina had tears filling her eyes. "Listen, you know I love you. I just don't think I can be your boyfriend anymore."

"Well, can you still be my best friend?" Rosalina sobbed. "Cause I really need one right now."

"I'll always be your best friend Rosalina, no matter what." Nat pulled her into a hug, never wanting to let go. The guys left, living them on the stage hugging.

*End flashback*

"Are you still gonna be my best friend?" Rosalina asked him.

"Yeah, I will." Nat said, wrapping his arms around her from behind. "Do you remember the time that we made the huge obstacle course through the entire studio?"

"Yeah, and Thomas tripped me and I sprained my ankle." Rosalina answered. "You were the one that carried me all the way to the hospital 5 blocks away. Because you're…"

"Your best friend." Nat finished for her. "Do you remember when you and Thomas got in that big fight about what Guitar Hero was better and we had to separate you two to different sides of the stage?"

"And I almost lost because he kept bringing up songs and getting the guys to go to his side." Rosalina said. "And you were the only one who stood up for me because you're my…"

"Best friend." Nat finished for her again. "What about when you were secretly staying here when your dad left without telling you for a business trip."

"Then you found out when E.T. dragged my clothes out on stage during rehearsal." Rosalina said "And you made me stay with you until he got back because you're my best…"

"Friend." Nat finished for her again. "And the times we spent arguing over the stupidest things like what song was better or what kind of candy to buy for movie night."

"And you would always take my side so we wouldn't have to fight anymore." Rosalina said. "Because you're my best friend."

"That's right." Nat said, picking up a piece of chalk and handing it to Rosalina. "One more time?"

"Yeah. One more time. For now." Rosalina took the chalk and started to write. When she finished, it read, as we go on, we remember all the times we had together, and as our lives change come whatever, we will still be friends forever.

After Nat read it, he hugged her and told her it will never be erased ever.