A/N: Finally, finally, I am updating this. Thank you, thank you! (Bows to adoring fans) ATTENTION: Plot twist ahead!
A/N: I'm in the process of writing another story, but it'll be a while before I update too much, I have mid-term exams from the 14th-17th
Disclaimer: I only own Alyssa, Meg, and Jake. I would love to own Roger, though! ;)
Dedication: To GorgeousSmile!
Roger lay beside his girlfriend. It had been six months since they had gotten together. He now lived at her apartment. He was very much in love with her. He loved her almost as much as he had loved Mimi, if not slightly more. He was roused by the ringing phone. He leapt for it, as so not to wake up Alyssa. The urgent voice spoke.
"Roger?"
"Mark?" Roger answered sleepily. "What's up?"
"It's Collins."
Roger's stomach dropped. "What happened?"
"He collapsed. We're at the hospital."
"Is he ok?" Roger managed to get out.
"I don't know yet," Mark admitted. "No one does. Can you come down here?"
"I'll be there as soon as I can," Roger said, hanging up the phone. How could this happen? First Angel, then Mimi, and now Collins?
"Who was that?" Alyssa mumbled, still half-asleep.
"It was Mark. Collins collapsed. He's in the hospital." Roger began to cry softly.
Alyssa wrapped her arms around him, holding him. She held him, and he cried quietly. After a few minutes, he got up slowly.
"I'm going down to the hospital to be with Mark," he said, throwing on his coat and shoes.
Alyssa did the same. "I'm coming with you."
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They reached the hospital, and immediately ran into Mark, Maureen, and Joanne. Maureen was bawling, as Joanne was holding her protectively. Collins was Maureen's best friend, and she could not bear to see him go. The doctor came out, and took a deep breath.
"We're not sure how long he's going to last. The AIDS has completely taken over his body. He might die within a few hours. Would you like to say your last goodbyes now?"
The whole group dissolved into tears. Joanne finally spoke up.
"I'll go in first," she said between her tears. She walked into the room, and couldn't believe that this was Collins. He had machines and tubes sticking to and out of him.
"Collins?"
"Jo?" he asked?
"Yes," she said. "Collins, I've known you for a while now, and well…you've become somewhat of a brother to me. I guess I'm trying to say, I love you like a brother. I hope you and Angel will be happy together, in Heaven."
"Thanks, Joanne. I love you like a sister. Take care of Maureen for me, ok?" he said shakily.
"Yes," she said. "Goodbye, Collins."
"Bye," he said.
Joanne made her way back out to the waiting room, and sank into a chair next to Maureen, crying softly. Alyssa rose, and walked into the room.
"Lyss?" Collins asked.
She walked over to the bed and hugged him gently. "I'm here, Collins. I haven't known you nearly as long as the others, but…I've enjoyed our time together. You're really funny and cool. I…hope you and Angel will be happy. She sounds like such a great soulmate for you. I…love you."
"I love you too, Alyssa. Take good care of Roger. Don't let him go all emo-musician on us again. You know, he really loves you…" he said, his voice trailing off.
Alyssa nodded, and laughed. "Well, I guess this is goodbye, Collins…"
"Goodbye, Alyssa," he said.
She walked back, straight into the arms of Roger. They looked at Mark, and he stepped away, into Collins's room.
"Hey, buddy, it's me," he said.
"Mark…I'm glad you brought me here," Collins said.
"I'd do anything for you guys, Collins. I can't believe it's been years since me, you, Maureen, and Benny were all roommates. I can't believe it's been awhile since Angel died. I can't believe this is goodbye…" he said, his voice breaking off into a small sob. "But, I do love you. I wish the best to you and Angel. And to Mimi, too. Tell them I said hi. Rest in peace, buddy."
Collins started crying. "Thanks, Mark. I wish you the best in finding a girl. Love you, too."
Mark nodded, and left the room, quickly. How could this happen? Angel, Mimi, Collins?
Roger was next to go.
"Collins…" he started. "I…I can't believe this is the end. First Angel died. Then, the love of my life, Mimi, left. Now, one of my best friends?" He, like the others, broke off. "But…I'm glad I have Alyssa. And I hope you have fun running around in Heaven with Mimi and Angel. Give my love to Mimi, would you? Tell her that I haven't forgotten her, and I never will. Love you, Collins."
"Aww, I love you too, Roger."
They said goodbye, and Maureen went into the room, shaking.
"Mo?" Collins asked?
"I'm here, baby," she said, through her tears. "Babe, I love you. It seems like yesterday we were roommates, and we first met. And then…so much happened. It hurt so bad to say goodbye to Angel, and then to Mimi. Now, I have to say goodbye to my best friend? I'm going to miss you SO much, Collins. I'll never forget you, ever. In fact, I'm going to dedicate all of my future performances to you. Give my love to Angel and Mimi. I love you, baby," she said, sobbing.
"I love you too, Maureen. You're like the sister I never had. I'll miss you like crazy, but I wish the best to you. Goodbye," he said, now sobbing, too.
"Bye," she managed to say. The rest of the boho's came in, and watched as Collins faded away. Suddenly, he cried out, "ANGEL!" they all rushed to his bedside, and saw the moment when his soul left his body. They all swore they could hear him laughing and singing with Angel, all the way up to Heaven.
The tables have turned! The next chapter shall be Collins's funeral, and a special surprise! If anyone has any ideas for the next chapter, such as what they will say at the funeral, what should happen to Mark, etc, feel free to PM me and/or leave a review. Thanks, all! Now, begone, and reviewth me! (Sorry, we're reading Romeo and Juliet in English!)