Is This Real

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As soon as we got home I went inside just as mad as Ethan. Not about loosing like he was, but at Ross. My phone rang and I knew it was Ross. "i can't believe you ACTUALLY didn't go!!" I yelled into the phone. "im sorry but I don't understand what the big deal is. I had more important things to do." "ross you had a commitment and if you're one of those people that break their promises as soon as better things come along then how could I trust you? As soon as you see a prettier or nicer girl you'll leave me!" "That's different." "No its not. You didn't go to the game because you got a better offer. What if selena Gomez came knocking on your front door begging to fuck you?! Would you go with her?" "No." "bull shit." "look Ari I'm sorry b-" "no Ross I'm sorry! For falling for a guy even though I promised myself that i wouldn't!" By now I was crying. I wasn't mad anymore..I was sad. Sad about loosing Ross. I really really liked him. "Ari-" "good luck Ross. I hope your band becomes huge and your tv show becomes so popular that I can't look at a magazine without you being on the cover." I said before hanging up and then falling into my bed and sobbing. The last part was really just to make Ross feel bad, but it was kinda true. I should want him to feel miserable. I should. But I don't.

**5 days later** the only tome I've talked to Ross within the past 5 days was to tell him what time to pick me up and that's only cause he asked over text and I didn't actually have to listen to him talk. I honestly don't want to go with him but I have a plan. My plan is a) don't give in to him b) don't look him in the eye c) be a bitch d) put in my headphones on full blast so I don't have to hear him. I was all dressed and packed and I was watching tv when my mom walked into the living room. "Ross is here." "k." I answered without looking at her. "aren't you gunna let him in?" "Nope." "Ari!" "He can wait." "its already quarter after 6! You'll be late of you wait any longer." It's so early I don't want to move. Ugh especially not to see Ross. "go!! Now!!" "Fine!" I got up and opened the door. "let's get this over with.." I said as I grabbed one of my bags and pushed him out of the doorway so I could get by. He ran over to me and offered to help me with my bags. "i got it." I said without looking him in the eye. Wow. The trip hasn't even started yet and I've already accomplished steps a, b and c.