New Patterns

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Travis: Hey Aria thanks for sending me your new number. I ask Mike about you all the time, he said your fiancé cheated on you and you left.
Aria: Yes he did...Fresh start for me though.
Travis: That's great you deserve it.
Aria: Do you have to leave tomorrow.
Travis: Unfortunately I do, but maybe when I get back we could hang out you know as friends?
Aria: I'd really like that...I'm going to tell you a secret.
Travis: ok?
Aria: I've always kind of liked you.
Travis: Are you still drunk?
Aria: Yes very.
Travis; lol I don't want you to say something you'll take back or regret...get some sleep, we'll talk later when you're sober.
Aria: Ok night Travis.
Travis: Night Aria

ARIA'S POV

I put my phone on the bedside table curl up with my blankets and welcome sleep with a smile on my face...A few hours later I'm being shaken awake. My eyes still crowded with sleep. I see it's Mike. What do you want?What time is it? He turns on the lamp beside my bed. "It's 3:30 in the morning" Why on gods green earth are you waking me up at 3:30 in the morning? "Because I need to talk to you." I sit up in my bed sickness hitting me.  What do you want to talk to me about? "I um I need your help actually.  I'm actually going to propose to Mona when I get back." SHUT UP!!!!! I almost scream. Micheal Scott this better not be some sick joke. "It's not I promise." He shows me the ring. "Do you think she'll like it?" I have tears in my eyes. She'll love it. It's really beautiful and so her. I say giving him a hug. So what do you need me for? "Well that's the other part of the surprise. I um I kind of really got her/us a puppy. I need you to come with me to pick him  up." I can't wipe the big stupid grin off my face. Which in turn makes him smile.Im sooo excited I say all happy and giddy. "He won't be ready until next week." He's so adorable oh my god! Does he have a name? "Mona mentioned a baby name she loves, but I think it fits him." What is it? "August!" He actually looks like an August. Of course I'll help. "Great one more thing and I hate to ask,but will you photograph it?"  I still can't wipe the smile off my face. You don't even have to ask. He hugs me thanks. Now go back to sleep. I'm going to get going or I'll be late." Ok good night Mike. He leaves my room. About 10 minutes after he leaves I jump up and run to the bathroom. I throw up whatever is left in my stomach, after I finish I brush my teeth. Now I'm in search of some headache relief after it I head to the kitchen for a snack. I take banana from the fruit basket on the counter. I go back to my room and climb back into my bed and fall back asleep.

9 am

I'm now awake just laying in bed, I grab my phone off the bedside table...I look through my new texts and I see that I texted Travis at 4 this morning, I'm so mortified I what said. I was basically flirting with him. Oh my god! I quickly text back...

Aria: I'm so mortified!! I'm soooo sorry about last night..apparently I'm a lightweight.

I send it knowing he's probably on a flight..but to my surprise I get a text back...

Travis: lol it's ok I figured...But I did mean what I said I'd like to hang out with you just the two of us...I'm not trying to rush or pressure you...just know when you're ready I'll be here..

As I read the text and read it over and over again, all I can do is blush and smile...Am I ready for this? Is it to fast? Am I as sad I think I should be? Another thing is he's my brother's best friend. But I HAVE had a huge crush on him for so long I just haven't been able to act on it. I think he likes me back but I can't be sure. I put my head in my hands not knowing what to do.

What will Arie do?
Is she as sad as she thinks she should be?
Will she try things out with Travis?

Also Mike and Aria go pick up little August soon, and the big question is asked!!!