Just Not Meant To Be

22~ Promise

~Tatums P.O.V~

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      “But, Tate.”

     “I'm sorry,” I turned and walked away.

    “No, you can't leave.”

   “Why?”

  “Because, I love you.

I stood there, shocked that the first boy, I've ever dated, said I love you. Not only did he do by himself, but in front of one of his friends, and two of mine. By the way his voice said it, I know he meant it. But, could I say it back. I was hurt, that everything changed because of one night. Because of one women, because of one mistake in the past, that I couldn't say three god damn words.

Adults ruin it for everyone, they fuck everything up. They always say, TV is changing our children minds now. No, the actions your kids hear of, your actions change their minds. They change them so bad, that little girls that once dreamt of a true love can't have one because of how your actions changed their mind. Now that im grown and got over my parents divorce, that changed my mind, I’m never falling in love.

So what have I been doing thru this rant? Standing there, as my boyfriend stands there waiting for my response.

But, I will give him one. Because, I have my own mind and it does what it wants.

“I. Love. You. Too.” I answer, and notice that i'm crying. He smiles and hugs me.

“Please, don't leave.” Ashton whispers in my ear.

“Why would I leave the boy that just confessed he loved me.” I whisper back, he tightens his hug and picks me up.

“Lets go home kitten.” He whispers again and kisses my neck.

“No. I promised a day with my friends alone and I will keep that promise. Just because people say promises are meant to be broke doesn't mean I will break them.” I say and walk back to Sawyer.

“You, will be next to me tonight.” He points at me and walks away.

I laugh and turn to Ace and Sawyer.

“I really wanted to stay with you guys. But, I am going to go to that college. Or at least try.”

“Its fine.” Ace says.

“Yeah, fine. Atleast you didn't leave with him and leave me hanging.” Sawyer says lifting up the place.

“Ye. So, wanna race?”

“Bring it.”

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“Call me when you're back in town.” Ace says and gives me my bag. “And um, live life, don't die.” We laugh and hug out. I said my goodbyes to the others at the house.

“Bye,”

“Bye.”

He left and I slowly walked inside the Armstrong house. Ashton said everyone was asleep. And I could come and go to bed with him.

I called him and he opened the door. We snuck upstairs and fell asleep like always, I did miss this.

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“Morning Beautiful.” He kisses my neck right under my ear. I giggle and sink under the covers.

“It better be 10 o’clock if you're waking me up.” I mutter and try going back to sleep.

“I know when my girlfriend likes to wake up on weekends so I know I won't wake her up any earlier.” He says, so it probably is 10. “Anyway, we leave home in a while.” I growl and sit up.

“There's my Kitten. Now up, breakfast is ready.” He says and without waiting he scoops me up in his arms and we go downstairs.

“Tatum your back.” Mrs.Armstrong says as everyone sits down, Mason across from me, smiling. I glare at him and start my food. He frowns and looks down at his food.

-6 P.M-

I’m home. HOME HOME. With my mom and Mason discussing my college future.

“I'm either going to LA for school, or going to Montana for MSU. Deal with it.” I utter and cross my arms.

“There are better choices.” My mom says.

“Don't tell me about choices.” I snap starting to get mad.

“I don't want to fight. This was simply a mistake you can leave. But say sorry to Mason first.”

“Sorry? For what? Did you know that he hit me, and had a problem with my relationship. And if you want me to leave I will. To LA. Far from Montana.”

“Oh lord.” Before she could stop me I was out the door and in my house.

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“I'M sorry babe, I can't deal with her or any adults, I just wanna leave here. I wanna see Liora and her belly I want everything out of here. Montana.”

“Why must you be complicated?” Ashton snaps.

“I'm sorry for being that way. I will wait for you, but not forever. Just let me see my friends for a month and I'll be back.”

“Promise?” He lifts his finger.

“Promise.” I pick mine up and intertwined our fingers.