Falling For Him (completed)

Chapter 9

Sarah and I finally made our parents take us to Arizona. Road trip! Adam and I havent talked in forever though.

"Seriously Adelynn. Don't worry about Adam. He'll be fine," Sarah says through a mouthful of beef jerky.

"Yeah, but he hasnt messaged me, talked to me or even made any contact with me. It's been three days Sarah," I say worringly.

"We're going to Arizona where theres hot sun, cute boys and ice cold drinks. Let's not worry about Adam for now," Sarah rolls her eyes then gives a shy smile.

"I'm going to miss him," I reply devastated.

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We finally arrive in Phoenix and we hit thirty seven degrees celcius. I roll down the window and make waves with my hand while driving. Sarah's parents take us to Sarah's Aunts house. It has a private pool, an outdoor bar, a rich neighbourhood and you get the point. Who wouldn't want to live here. Once we settle inside of the house, I receive a message from Ryan. Woah, Ryan? I open the text and a long paragraph appears ont the screen.

Adelynn;

I'm sorry I chose Kayla over you. What was I thinking? I got hammered at a party and I ended up still thinking about you. I love you. I want you to know that whenever you come back, we need to talk. I need you in my life Adelynn. Even if you still hate me in the end. I just needed to tell you that. I love you Ad. Always will. ♡- Ryan. I cry as I read the text and I decide not to show Sarah. She'll end up saying that he's something he's not. It's only now that I have second thoughts about Ryan. Was Adam really that nice? Afterall, Ryan admitted that he loved me. He never  told me that before. I reply back with a kissy face and ask him to facetime me.

 Soon enough my phone starts to ring and I pick up immediately. 

"Adelynn," Ryan starts.

"Ryan," I reply softly. 

"Adelynn, I missed you so much and I'm sorry for all-" 

"I know you are Ryan. I forgive you. We all make mistakes and one of mine was leaving my best friend confused, sad and misplaced. I should've never ever ever left you in the first place. I'm in Phoenix now, so I won't be home for another three or four days. I'm sorry again Ry," I confess in my most sincere voice. 

"Ad, I broke up with Kayla.. a while ago. I wanted you, no, I needed you. How about you can give me a big slap in the face when we get back," Ryan says teasingly. 

"I wouldn't do that to you," I respond.

"Ad, I-" 

"Ryan. I love you." 

"I love you too."

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I wake up with anticipation. I get butterflies in my stomach when I replay the words in my head.

"I love you." Ryan announced yesterday. 

I head to the guest room dresser and pick out a coral colored bathing suit. I think I needed to get some things off my mind by swimming. I start to head out the back door when Sarah notices I'm going swimming.

"I'll join ya in a sec," she confirms.

I throw my cover up on the beach chair and I jump in the pool and smile. I tread for a few minutes then Sarah walks out carrying two pink colored drinks. I hop out of the pool for a moment and pick up my iphone.

"I'm snapping a pic of this," I declare through a smile. Pink lemonade. My favourite.

"Selfie!" Sarah squeals picking up her phone. We get some pictures in the hot sunny sun. We have a fun photo shoot and then we decide to tan on the chairs for a bit. I sit back and relax on the chair with my glass in my hand.

"Sarah," I silently say.

"Yeah?"

"I love him. I love Ryan."

"You what?!" Sarah shouts.

"Umm yeah. I just- yanno... long.. story," I stutter not knowing how to explain this to Sarah.

"Umm yeah. About the whole loving thing.... Adam sort of messaged me last night. I'll tell you later," Sarah informs. A smile spreads across my face. I knew it. She liked Adam. Of course I wasn't mad at her for liking hin considering that I'm kindof back with Ryan.

"Let's go back in the pool," I say setting my cup on the cement ground.

Before we could do anything, Sarah's phone starts ringing and I look at the caller I.d. Guess who...Adam.

"Oooh, Sarah. I like."

"Shut up," Sarah says teasingly giving me a nudge. I laugh and jump in the pool.

"Ryan, I love you,"  I replay the sentance I confessed to Ryan. I do..