Since I know you guys are too lazy to check out blue's pics and accs, I attached a picture of him above. This is what Eugene looks like. (Not the sixty year old guy on the left) I just made your day, didn't I?

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I couldn't concentrate. No I couldn't.

I had no idea what the person in front of me was talking about.

He kept ranting about albums and debuts and lyrics and shit, ugh I'm having this tremendous headache right now.

Here I was, in a hall in the music academy, listening to Ed Sheeran talking about his music life. Ed has always been an inspiration to me and meeting him in person was never expected, but somehow I wasn't in the mood for this.

I was too exhausted from last night's conversation. All the drama had drained out my energy. Both sides of my brain were wrestling each other until the very end.

"Thank you all for your attention. I hope to see you prosper one day. Thank you and goodbye"

Everyone in the room clapped as Ed ended his speech. I got up to leave the room. I wanted to go home as soon as possible.

"Charlie?"

Oh shit.

"Hi Jess." I said, putting on a smile.

"Why are you leaving so early? You can't go back without talking to Ed Sheeran. Come on."

Before I could even hesitate, Jess pulled me and dragged me into a room.

In front of me was Ed Sheeran, as in really the Ed Sheeran. Oh my god, he's real. He's solid. Am I hallucinating?

"Hi. Nice to meet you" Jess greeted Ed with a handshake and a smile.

"Hi. You must be Jess. And Charlie. Heard you guys got awesome talents"

"Hi" I said before shaking his hand.

Oh my god. So he knows my name and he thinks I'm talented. Oh shit, I even touched his hand!

On the inside I was totally freaking out but I managed to stay cool on the outside.

And so for a few moments we talked about our music and career and a lot of things until Mr Ed's bitchy manager told him it was time to leave for his studio. Well at least he gave us a number and the address to his studio.

After saying goodbye to Jess, I made my way out the gates and started to head home.

Halfway during my walk, someone draped a hand on my shoulder.

"Argh, get the fuck off me!" I said as I turned back to see my intruder.

"Charlie, relax! It's only me!" A familiar voice said. The same old guy with long hair stood in front of me. James.

"This is the second time you've scared the crap outta me, James." I said.

"Sorry Charles. I just saw you from the corner of my eyes and um.... Wanna grab a coffee or something?"

"More like grabbing some dinner. I'm starving."

"Takeaway burritos then!"

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Here we were, sitting on an isolated bench on a deserted park, munching on our spicy burritos. They were absolutely delicious and I felt so satisfied.

"I never knew there were food this good on the planet." I complimented.

"Trust me, there's way more tasty food than you can imagine."

"Well I'm interested."

There were no other sound rather than the sound our our conversation and the low melody of the breeze.

"Charlie." James said, looking towards me.

"Yeah?"

"Remember the game we played? The ten question one?"

"Uh, ...yeah. You and I have nine questions each to ask."

"Okay. So question two."

Somehow my heartbeat hot faster and time felt like eternity. Deep inside my heart I knew this question was not gonna be good....

"What exactly happened yesterday?"

Damn! I knew it! Of course I kicked him out of my house when Edgar came and he would have been very curious. Hell I would be too curious if I was in his place.

"Uh. Well, uh.... The guy you know? He came in saying he was my father."

"Your what?! Fuck- "

"Oh shit! You okay?"

James must have choked on his burrito and started coughing and grasping his throat. I had to slap his back several times before his breathing turned regular.

His face was red and ugh, you know? The type of facial expression when you choke on something.

"Third time you've scared the crap out of me, James." I said as I hand him a bottle of water.

"Your father? Holy shit, your life is a drama series."

"Actually, that doesn't sound very comforting at all."

"Oh, sorry. So um.... What happened next?"

And so I ended up telling him the whole thing, about how he found me and the history and all. It was surprisingly a relief to tell someone all this, my heart felt lighter after spitting out all those words.

"Oh my god.... You must have gone through a lot of things." James mumbled.

"Yeah" I said with a sigh, sipping on my coke.

"You know what, Charles? You're amazing. I've never seen anyone as brave or courageous like you. Wow. Just wow."

"And what makes you think that?" I ask, looking at him.

"You've been brave for twenty years and I..... If I were you, I couldn't have gone through anything. At all. You're really amazing."

I smiled at his words but still I was deciding whether I should trust him or not.

"Question two." I said, and James looked at me.

"Go on..."

"What do you think will happen next? You know, about my father and his family."

James thought for a while before answering.

"I'm not sure but.... It's either he'll come back to you or you'll go to him. You can't just erase him out of your life but...... I don't know why I'm talking this but. You should really go see him."

"I don't know, James. I seriously don't know. What am I gonna do now?" I say as I buried my face in my hands.

"Honestly...... I don't know either. But um...... Whatever decision you make, I'll stay by your side."

Saying so, he got closer and wrapped his arms around me. I laid my head on his shoulder as we both watched the shining moon in the sky.

I'll stay by your side.

Do I have to believe that too?

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Nothing particular to say but I just want everyone to stay happy and NEVER read horror comics. Trust me, they scare the crap out of you.

Bye!

MKTZ