Imagine #159: Dare Me Not (End)

*Patrick's P.O.V.*

I have no idea if all this is just coincidence or it is fate's way to telling me to just leave this situation be and have a fresh start. The timing is really amazing for after all these messed up revelations I found out recently, I have just received a scholarship grant overseas in one of the most prestigious musical schools out there...It was honestly an honor of mine and receiving this is my dream, it just saddens me that this is how it'll go. I literally have to leave this situation be.

Of course, I didn't decline the offer. That had been my dream for years, I'm determined to go and study there...besides I think that'll help me to forget all this and start new. I really have to let it go now.

I remembered what Brendon told me that night...if I love her, I should let it go. Now I get what he was trying to say, but sadly, that's easier said than done. I'm honestly still confused, I have no idea what to do...but I'm sure of one thing, I'll talk to her before I leave, even if I have no idea what to say.

My flight is tonight, my things have been packed and everything is settled. The decision was sudden, but I think it's best for me, for the college, for Elaine, and for Y/N...maybe this will start up the change around here and honestly I have no idea how things will go the moment I leave. But actually, that's the beauty of all this.

It's currently morning and I decided to go to the college to at least have a last look around. It's all silent around here since classes are still on break, honestly, there are no one around here. I just walked through the halls, look at the classrooms. I'm actually realizing how cruel we are in here...I'm really regretting all of those things now and I can't do more than apologize to them.

I actually left little notes saying my apologies to them, hoping that somehow it'll lessen their hatred towards me. But I honestly think that's too much to ask.

I continued to walk and finally arriving inside the music room. I'll honestlt miss this space since I've made most of my original songs here. I was about to walk away when I remembered a more important room then I started walking there -- the old gym.

This room had been special for me this year for this is where I always talk to Y/N...this is where I changed back too because of her. Of course, I can't leave without seeing it.

Suddenly, before I am in front of that room, I heard chairs being dragged inside as if someone is arranging things in there. I got curious and I moved faster to see who's in there and in shock I found Y/N arranging things inside the gym.

At first, I was just confused why she's here and after some seconds, I got nervous...I still don't know what to tell her. It's not that I'm angry and not that I've forgiven her, it's really still complicated.

"I honestly thought you'll leave without saying goodbye to this college. It might hold up some bad memories, but it's still a part of you." I suddenly heard as I realized she was already by the door and looking at me.

I can feel that she's nervous too and she honestly can't look at me straight. Of course, she'll think I despise her...that I hate her, but actually, I myself can't answer that.

I still like this girl in front of me...but things are really just complicated right now.

"Y/N...t-that night, I'm sorry for leaving like tha--

"It's okay, I understand. Surely, anyone would have done the same." She sadly said, but still managed to smile. She walked inside and I just followed her. "Honestly, now, I'm not even expecting to be forgiven. I do deserved what I got...but I really just want to tell you how sorry I am for doing that, Patrick. I really am." She said, finally looking at me in my eyes.

I can feel the sincerety in her words. I can feel her honesty and I just love how she's here in front of me again. I gently pulled her towards me and hugged her tightly, kissing her head as I felt her hug me back.

"Me leaving that night doesn't signify that I didn't choose you. I chose no one that night, not you and not Elaine. And I also chose nothing that night too, Y/N...I chose not to be angry with you but at the same time I chose not to continue my feelings for you." I murmured while I hug her. "We've done an equal share of fucked up shit to each other and I think we may have had enough of each other...for now. I honestly think that...this...all this...should be just left as it is and just let fate do it's job...right?" I told her.

I was glad that I'm finally able to think of something to say and I really am satisfied with the things I stated. Y/N pulled back from the hug ang smiled at me genuinely.

"I couldn't have said it better than that, but I agree with you, Patrick." She said with a low chuckle. "I can't believe all this started with a freaking dare." She said that made me chuckle too.

"Well then, what about ending all this with a dare too?" I suddenly said and she looked at me curiously. "I dare you, Y/N Y/L, to leave everything behind starting this moment...forget everything and move on. AND IF we happen to see each other again in the future, I dare you to start fresh with me. No more of this, no more of the past...just a new start." I told her and I was glad she replied with the confident smile of her.

"I think I can do that, Mr. Stump...and I wish to dare you with the same thing too." She said and I smirked at her.

Y/N lend out her hand for a handshake and I shook it, accepting this last dare we'll be doing.

"Go catch your dreams, Stump." She said.

I honestly feel that this is our last good bye, I actually feel that we'll never be able to meet each other again...but this closure is maybe the best I can get. At least, this is better than nothing.

"Same to you, Y/L." I said and I started walking away.

I actually feel letting it all go with every step I take away from this...I'm really happy that I'm finally able to feel that honestly, finally, I'm forgetting that past of mine.

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*Five Years Later*

*Patrick's P.O.V.*

Vocalist of the pop punk band called Fall Out Boy, that's who I am now. I've made it, I've reached my dreams and I'm satisfied with everything now...well actually not everything, because I know deep inside me, I still wanted to meet that someone again. With all the faces we see each night in our every concert, I still find myself looking for her.

I may have totally forgiven and forgotten all of the things in my past finally, but one thing remained...and that's my admiration towards that girl. And honestly, I can't wait to fulfill the last part of our last dare if we ever meet again...

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*Y/N's P.O.V.*

Five years, I can't believe it went that fast. I graduated, I'm already a part of the executives in one of the renown music producer company worldwide and I'm satisfied with everything. I chose to forget all of my past and start everything fresh and here I am now, but still one thing didn't change...and that's my hope to see him again, personally. Because that Stump is popular now, I'm always seeing him on TV and music videos, but I know meeting him again will be a totallh different thing and I can't just wait to see how it would go.

"Ms. Y/L. I think today's your lucky day!" my secretary told me excitedly as she walked towards me. "As you know we'll starting our field work today, right? Well, the first concert we'll go to is your favorite band -- Fall Out Boy! And of course, we'll be VIPs and you'll meet them!" She excitedly said and I think I just paled out in there.

Of course, I haven't told anyone about what had happened between me and Patrick, it's part of the dare...to leave everything behind and I'm so done with that. I did it and I've forgiven and forgotten it all...and now it's happening, we'll finally meet each other again.

"That's definitely exciting, indeed." I said and I can't believe my heart is already going this fast as if it's going to explode.

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We arrived at the concert venue way earlier our call time. I'm tasked to interview all of the staff and the band members themselves to maintain the good relationship between the company and it's client like them...

It's honestlt so early that the staffs are still relaxed. We just arrived and greeted all of them, alreadg starting to build a good communication with them. I actually enjoy my work in here and really, I'm also trying to distract myself from this pressure I'm feeling...I'll be meeting that Stump again.

"Ms. Y/N, actually Mr. Stump is already in his dressing room. For the first time in forever, he was the first one to show up today, I really don't know what's gotten into him. You can go see him now if you like." Their stage manager said and I smiled at her.

"Thank you. I'll go on ahead, then." I said and started walking.

My heartbeat is actually going louder than my footsteps right now and finally, I stood infront of his door and knocked gently.

Moment later the door opened and there he is, the guy that I thought I'd never see personally again.

"Good day, Mr. Stump. I'm Y/N Y/L, one of the executive board from the music producer company your band has a partnership with. It's nice finally meeting you." I said and I just honestly want to hug him that instant.

His eyes says everything, of course be remembers me and his shock says that he was still wanting to meet me too. He looked at me dumbfoundedly and finally after some seconds, be gained his posture...giving me that prideful and intimidating smile of his like before, but this time...I know it's just for a tease.

"It's also nice finally meeting you too, Ms. Y/N. You have no idea how I'd been dying to see you, cause you know, that's just who I am these years." He said arrogantly that made me giggle at him.

This is it...finally, the last part of the the last dare is completed...if ever we meet, we'll start fresh.

Hoping this time to have no more secrets...no more lies...no more dares.

Hoping that people will dare us not.

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Picture above is the latest's Patrick's picture from their concert in Japan this March 2017...bless him <3

the picture isn't mine tho So credits to owner.