Long Distance

Tux.

3 weeks later

[Mason]

I step out of the fitting room looking into the mirror and liking the suit. It matches her dress perfectly.

"Man you look nice," Matthew came behind me sipping from his water bottle. I chuckle looking back at him and straightening out my tie. I take a deep breath giving myself one last check before deciding to purchase the suit.

After paying for the tux we head to Matt's house where I had been staying since yesterday. The dance was tomorrow and everything had to be perfect.

I had already ordered the corsage and boutonnière along with the best bouquet of flowers I could get.

Aria and I haven't seen each other in forever and I was determined to make tomorrow night special for her.

[Aria]

"I'm so excited for the dance tomorrow!" Madison sing songed. We were all at Kris's house up in her room with two boxes of pizza.

"I'm not sure I want to go anymore." I sigh picking up a stick of crazy bread.

"WHAT?!" Kris and Madison scream in unison.

"Ar, you have to go." They insist.

"It's not like I'm gonna enjoy my time there. I can already see it. You guys ditching me for the guys and me standing in a corner wishing Mason was here." I grab my fourth slice of pizza deciding to just eat my worries away.

"Aria you have to go. You already bought your dress." Madison argues.

"I still have a few days left to return it."

"Aria pleaseee you have to go." Kris whines.

"And why exactly do I have to go?" I ask, throwing the pizza crust into the box. Kris and Madison exchange a look with each other and I furrow my eyebrows as I question, "Is there something you guys aren't telling me?"

"It's nothing. Just promise us you'll go." They both give me their puppy dog looks and I sigh reluctantly agreeing.

"Fine. But you guys better not ditch me for the guys."

"Deal." I throw another pizza crust onto the almost empty box. .

[Madison]

My phone beeps and I smiled as Matthew's name flashes on the screen.

We got our tuxedos. Just make sure Aria wins :)

I reply quickly before continuing with my homework. Every year the student body elects a king and queen at every major dance. Lucky for Mason, I'm president of the dance committee and have full access to the votes.

A couple hours later we decide to call it a night and we head home leaving Kris's house.

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[Aria]

I step into my room where all the girls are currently getting ready. I clear my throat causing them to look up and Kris to almost drop her curling iron.

I chuckle as each of them begins to squeal about how good I look. I turn to see myself in the mirror. I loved the dress, but I couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed that Mason wasn't here. He was the only thing missing. I shake my head trying to cheer myself up and enjoy tonight.

By the time I finish my makeup, the girls are ready and waiting. I move some stray hairs out of the way before applying my lipstick and grabbing my handbag.