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RYDER'S POV
I go downstairs and tell my parents I leave next week for "UCLA."

"Um hey I got an email from UCLA that I have to be there for orientation next week." I said.

"Okay. And how long will it last for?" My mom asked.

"A week." I said.

"A week? Ohio State was only a weekend." My dad said.

"Yeah well UCLA is different. Plus I want to feel comfortable there since I'm going to be in a different state and on a different coast." I said.

"Yeah I guess that makes sense." My mom sighed.

"Where are you off to now?" My brother Ethan asked.

I clenched my jaw at the sight of him.

Only seven more days of him. I tell myself.

"I'm going back to California for UCLA orientation next week." I said.

"For how long?" He asked.

Since when did he start caring?

"For a week." I said.

"Good. Can Alex sleepover next week then? He can use Ryder's room as a guestroom." He asked.

"Of course he can!" My mom said.

"Excuse me?! I'm gone a week not a lifetime. Before you guys start planning on turning my room into a guest room or arcade, at least wait until I'm actually moved into my dorm." I ranted.

"Relax, Ryder. It's just one night." She said.

"I don't care! All my stuff is still going to be there!" I said.

"Why do you hate me?" Ethan asked.

"Because all you do is find new ways to try and ruin my life!" I yelled running back upstairs.

I grabbed my phone and instantly texted Luke.

Perfection 💞: Can't wait until I come to my real home.

Baby ❤: Making sure my room is nothing but perfect for your arrival

Perfection 💞: I love you so much

Baby ❤: And I love you so much more 🖤

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