Coexist // Dave Franco

chapter 24

Unconditionally - Katy Perry

Aria's POV

The doctor had said that if I felt better I was able to go home, so I did. But I didn't want too. I wanted to be in LA with Dave, Jocelyn, and Evelyn. It still hurt every time I thought of it- the fact that he never loved me. That every was a complete and utter joke. I stayed silent the whole ride home. Emma tried to keep conversations going as I kept replying with a mono tone. I felt bad that she had to see me suffer over a guy I've never really dated. And when she goes through the same phase- I'd have to deal with her mono tone. But our love was just a figure if imagination, but yet that was the best kind and I wanted it so badly.

I arrived back home as I opened the door. To my surprise there was my family and friends greeting me with a "Welcome Home" banner. They all threw confetti and streamers in the air as I put on a fake smile. "Thanks guys."

"We're so glad to see you again, Aria." Alex, my friend, went up to me and engulfed me into a hug. I greeted everyone in the room and thanked them as walked up to my room and wiped off the forced smile. I didn't feel like seeing anyone expect Dave. I wasn't in the mood to be showered with attention because I only wanted Dave's attention. I locked the door behind me as I silently cried. It was silly of me to be so upset over a dream because it was so vivid and felt so real. He was too good to be true. I changed out of my leggings and hoodie to look more presentable to my guests.

I put on a white shirt that said "céline paris" on it and a light wash pair of jeans. I put a few gold bracelets and my gold and black watch. I put on a gold necklace with two downward triangles and paired it with my black high top converse. I looked at my mirror as I was semi- pleased with myself. Even though I knew clothes wouldn't change my mood anytime soon.

I heard a faint knock on my door and I opened it. Lauren and Alex walked in with excitement. "Hey girl, why aren't you downstairs mingling?! I invited a lot of cute guys from school but I doubt you'd even talk to them since your with Tyler and all." She said- obviously she just had to bring it up.

I shook my head, "I don't know about Tyler anymore." I confessed.

"Why?! What happened?" Alex asked as I slumped on my bed.

"I wasn't as happy as I thought I'd be. And also because there's another guy that I've had my mind on." I admitted.

"It's Dave isn't it?" She said.

"How'd you know?" I said.

"Because every time I visited you he would always be sitting there next to your bed. And sometimes I'd like walk in and he would be talking. Like you were still awake. It was kind of weird."

"Really?" I said shocked. She nodded, "But he has a girlfriend anyways and I've seen her so I have no chance."

"I bet you can change his mind about that." Lauren said.

I scoffed, "Yeah in my dreams."

"Come on Aria! It's time to stop mopping around and get some action!" Alex nudged me. I rolled my eyes and actually smiled for once.

"Sure!" I said sarcastically. "If I ever have the guys to talk to him."

"Aria Thompson, are you nervous?!" Lauren said and giggled.

"N- No I'm not nervous it's just that. I'm scared." I said.

"Of what?" Lauren asked.