Slightly different style of writing than I'm used to which if probably why I wrote it quicker compared to anything else I write. Lesson learned, if I want to write quicker, just don't at dialogue.
All chapter titles are from 'Can't catch me now' by Olivia Rodrigo
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She'd found him in Boston. He'd been across the street when he saw her, weaving her way through the crowd with determination. She'd spotted him only seconds later and her feet had ceased their movements. She'd crossed the street with hurried steps and was greeting him with a beaming smile and a hug, before he could blink.
It had only been noon at the time, but their conversation had lasted the rest of the day. Strolling aimlessly around the city as they reminisced about their less than pleasant time in Rosewood, and revealed all that had happened to them since.
By the time it was dark, Jason was unwilling to let her disappear again. So he'd offered her a place to stay for the night, knowing full well she had a hotel waiting for her across town.
She accepted.
And she did not return to her hotel for the remainder of her trip.
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Aria's job interview came and went. They were no doubt impressed with her resume. But when she received a job offer not long after, she turned it down - citing a need to travel and familiarise herself with the world, before settling into her career.
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She was only meant to stay in Boston for two weeks. Her original departure date passed with no mention of her leaving.
Similarly, he too put off his plans in favour of spending time with her. Enjoying every moment he had with her before she no doubt disappeared again.
Jason wasn't entirely sure what he would do when she left again (he'd convinced himself that if he said 'when' instead of 'if', he'd be prepared for the disappointment - that it wouldn't hurt as much).
(He was lying to himself).
Aria often found herself daydreaming about what her different futures could be like. She could go back to Rosewood, get a job as a journalist for the local paper, or perhaps become an English teacher (the thought was met with bile rising in her throat and was quickly dispelled with a shake of her head). Get a nice house in the suburbs, marry a basic nice-guy-next-door and pop out a few kids.
While it was not a terrible life - it felt too mundane after the excitement of a whirlwind romance in the city. The small town life wasn't enough for her anymore.
She wanted to travel the world, see all the sights a tourist would want, and then the hideaways only known to locals. She wanted to learn new languages, explore other cultures - She wanted more than Rosewood could offer her.
But more than that, she wanted the simple things too.
To wake up next to Jason each morning, cursing himself for not shutting the blinds. To steal his hoodies and to continue making his tea the way he likes it best.
Rosewood definitely wasn't enough.
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They didn't hide it.
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You Can't Catch Me Now • Jaria ✗
Fanfiction'She'd found him in Boston. He'd been across the street when he saw her, weaving her way through the crowd with determination. She'd spotted him only seconds later and her feet had ceased their movements. She'd crossed the street with hurried steps...
