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"Omg that smells so good! I love popcorn!" I said from the den as I was looking thru his movies. Aria came in holding the biggest bowl I've ever seen a human hold! "So, what's it gonna be?!" He asked excitedly. I said "how about we start with...the original Spider-man movies!?" He smiled, set the bowl down and popped the movie in. "Sounds great!" We sat on the couch and enjoyed the movie and popcorn. When it was over he looked at me and said "ready for the second one? We still have plenty of popcorn left." I smiled and said sure! He got up, put the movie in then disappeared into the other room, coming back with a blanket. He sat down and draped it over us and we continued watching. After that movie was over we took a break and just kinda chilled.. Chatted about various things. I was having a great time and looking forward to snuggling and watching the last movie (with that actor) then my phone rang. "Hey have you been to your apartment lately?" Katie asked me. My brow furrowed as I said "umm no why what's up?" She didn't say anything besides "you should come see for yourself-and hurry." I hung up and asked Aria if he could drive me over there. He said not a problem..we got there and I saw...bags..of stuff..MY stuff! I could see the neck of my guitar poking out from one of them..I asked Katie what happened. "I don't know, the door and locks seem to be in place still. Dana's not home or answering my calls or texts..maybe you can try." I got my phone out and called Dana. Dana was my roommate..lately she had been annoyed at a lot of things..I figured work was too much and that she needed a vacation..she works as a flight attendant and has some unruly self righteous passengers. But she wasn't answering my call or any of my texts either...I tried asking my neighbors if they knew what was going on but they either weren't home or didn't know..then just by a stroke of luck my apartment manager showed up..I asked him if Dana had said anything to him. He replied "pfft. Said anything? You two owe me rent for the past 2 months! I knew things were a bit rough so I let it slide but I can't anymore" I looked at him baffled.."what?! No that can't be! Dana keeps track of the rent and-oh crap..that bitch!" The manager raised his eyebrows as it all fit into place..she stole the money and left me out to dry...homeless and penny less..I stood there stunned when the manager sighed and said "I'm sorry but I have people wanting to rent" I managed a small understanding smile. "Its ok, I'll get things moved, hopefully by the end of the week." He left..I cried. Both Katie and Aria hugged and held me. After a while I managed to pull myself together a bit. Standing up and still sniffling I said " well I guess I better get this stuff to storage. Will you guys help me?" Without a moments hesitation they both agreed! All three of us started packing up first Katie's car then Aria's. It wasn't quite dark get so thankfully the storage places weren't closed for the night yet. I got a locker and put my stuff in it- barely filled half. As I closed and put the lock on it Aria took my hand as we walked back to the cars. He hugged me and said "you should go stay with Katie tonight. It'll be nice to be around familiar surroundings." I smiled and thanked him, stroking his hair. He kissed my cheek then I got in the car with Katie and off we went. In the car we chatted a bit and decided we would have a mini girls night-full of ex friend bashing and giggling about crushes! But when we got home and settled..we both crashed.

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Meanwhile Aria was awake. Making phone calls, texting and emailing, trying to get his plan in motion.

Aria Shahghasemi imagineWhere stories live. Discover now