7. Collins
Chapter 7
Collins
(AGE 13)
Dear Creed,
How has California been? I saw you on TV for your first live concert special and your song Black Roses was amazing. It reminds me of a song you used to play when you’d hang out with Asher.
Speaking of, he got me a phone for my birthday, but he’d only programmed his and Dani’s numbers into it. I don’t have yours, so that’s why I’m writing this letter.
I have a Christmas gift for you and Bear, but we didn’t see you over the last few holidays, so I’ve still got a pile of them here for you. They’re just silly bracelets and some other things that I learned how to make at this summer camp that my parents dumped me at to get me out of the house, but the string colors matched the colors of your album so I thought they might bring you luck when you perform.
Anyway, I still use the polaroid and have a scrapbook of memories. Mom and dad aren’t home a lot and when they are, they’re back to fighting. So I sneak out with my music and the camera and take pictures on my walks until they either fall asleep or leave the house.
Things aren’t super great, but I’m staying strong.
Write back soon!
Love,
Collins.
He never answered that letter.