Coexist // Dave Franco

chapter 25

Dear No One - Tori Kelly

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Aria's POV

Millions of things ran through my head. Was this a date?

Is he leading me on?

Is he even dating Jocelyn?

Has he even seen Jocelyn?!

Is he lying to me to make me jealous?!

Does he like me?

Holy shit. What do I do.

I smiled and he said, "Let's go on the trunk." I nodded and got out of the car.

He had a pile of blankets and pillows in the back of his open truck.

He helped me up as in hopped in. I got myself comfortable as I turned around to help him up but there he was hand in hand with the one an only. Jocelyn.

"Aria! Long time no see! How are you?" She squealed as Dave helped her up.

Are. You. Kidding. Me.

"Just great." I faked smiled.

Dave hopped in breaking the silence, "I thought Jocelyn might want to swing by so I texted her to meet us here." He grinned as they snuggled up.

I was basically the awkward third wheeler who was obsessed with Dave. He sat in the middle while Jocelyn and I surrounded him- making him look like a pimp. I was disgusted.

This is not what I wanted. And the fact that I actually thought he never really had a girlfriend made me give up on everything. It was no use to try anymore.

I pulled out my phone and texted Lauren.

To: Lauren

Hey pick me up at the Oak Wood Drive in Movie theater please.
-Aria

I sent it and a few seconds later my phone vibrated.

Text Message From: Lauren

What?! What happened? Did he try to pressure you into sex?! Because I swear to god Aria I will kill him!

I rolled my eyes.

To: Lauren

No. Turns out he just thinks of me as a friend. And I'm third wheeling right now with his gf..

Text message from: Lauren

Oh my god. I'm so sorry Ari. I'm on my way.

I closed my phone and sighed as Dave and Jocelyn starting having a make out session. I shivered and slowly got out of the truck without being noticed.

Seeing him happy with another girl hurts. A lot. Especially when his tongue is down her throat.

It was hard not to cry so I just let it all out. I ran far out in the front of the entrance while I sat on a log stump waiting for Lauren.

I sobbed so loud I had to physically cover my mouth to shut up. I buried my face in my hands and kept wiping my tears even though it was no use because it kept coming.

Silly girl, he never loved you. I thought.

I held my stomach to stop it from aching and mentally beating myself up to stop crying. I shouldn't be doing this. I shouldn't be so upset about something so stupid.

I heard a twig crack from a distance and I turned around.

"Aria what are you doing? I've been looking for you." Dave walked up to me. "Why are you crying?"

I quickly wiped my tears and forced a smile, "I'm alright. I think I got a little sick so um Lauren is coming to pick me up." I bit my lip to stop myself from bursting out into more tears. If I had any left.

"Aria. I've known you long enough to know that your not okay." He sighed. "What's wrong?"

"I told you. I'm not feeling good." I spat. "You should get back to Jocelyn. You guys are obviously happy." My voice cracked and more tears started to fall.

Stop it Aria you look like a fool.

He cleared his throat, "Is that why your upset?"

I sniffled, "No shit. And I'm sorry I'm such a mess but being in a coma for two months made me realize that I really like you Dave. I don't know how or why but I just do! And seeing you with her hurts a lot. Even though we haven't been as close since like the fourth grade I never felt closer to you now. And Jocelyn may be the right girl for you and you guys will probably live a happy life but I can't help dying inside when I'm gonna see your pictures on Facebook with you and your family and I'm not in it. I want to be apart of your life and it might sound weird but I've never loved anyone the way I love you. Its fucking cheesy- I know! I am kind of obsessed with these kind of love stories. But I don't expect you to immediately fall in love with me, because for you I'd wait a thousand years. As long as I get an answer that's when I'll be okay." I let out a deep breath from all the speaking.

Dave sat there next to me- speechless. And part of me wanted him to say something and the other just wanted him to keep quiet.

I saw headlights come in and noticed it was Lauren's car.

I stood up and walked towards it. I took one last look at him and waved goodbye. He still sat there in shock and sighed.

I hopped in the car, shut the door, and cried.

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