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“I’m not trying to force her into anything!” He quickly defended. “I just want her to talk to me and tell what’s going on in her head. We spend all of this time together and do all of these couples things in private, but when it comes to doing the same thing around other people she just shuts off.”
“Look – she was with Theo for three years. That’s a long time.” I replied. “If she’s not willing to commit, maybe it’s time for the both of you to move on.”
It was Lucas’s turn to let out a deep sigh. “You’re supposed to tell me to fight for her.”
“You can fight for her all you want, but if she’s not ready to be in a relationship then you’re wasting your energy.” I shrugged. I want nothing more than for the two of them to work out – but at the end of the day you have to be realistic. “Just talk to her – that’s the best advice I
can give you.”
Once the cupcakes had cooled, I frosted them and placed them in the fridge. The house was unusually quiet and I don’t know where everyone had gone.
I checked the living room to see if Lucas and Aiden were playing video games, but there
was no one there. I figured they couldn’t have gone too far, so I made my way towards the
backyard.
I wouldn’t trade living in the city for anything, but sometimes it’s nice to just be outside in
nature.
There was a large backyard just outside the kitchen that had a barbecue, patio furniture
and a large patch of neatly trimmed grass.
Glancing around, I spotted Aiden laying down on one of the sofas on the patio.
“Hey.” I said softly, walking up and taking a seat next to him.
“Hey babe.” He smiled up at me, pushing himself up in an upright position.
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“So, Northwestern huh?” I tried to keep my voice leveled and as bright as possible.
“Lucas told you.” He stated, keeping his gaze trained on the firepit in front of us.
“He did.” I nodded. “The question is, why didn’t you?”
“Cause I’m an idiot.”
“Can’t argue with that.”
“Northwestern offered me early admissions in January.” He cleared his throat, finally
turning to look at me. “They have a great biology program, so it was an easy decision for
me.”
“I see.” It was my turn to look away. I didn’t want him to see how upset I was by this
because I honestly couldn’t explain what I was feeling. I never thought I would find myself
in a position in which my college decision would be impacted by another other than my
mom.
Although I didn’t even think about Aiden when I made my decision to go to Stanford, now
that I know he’s going to be staying in Chicago for school, there’s knot forming in the pit of
my stomach.
“I didn’t tell you earlier because I honestly forgot.” He said. “I know Stanford and
Northwestern aren’t exactly close but it’s not the end of the world.”
“It’s bold of you to presume that I’m upset because the two are so far from each other.” I
chuckled, although it didn’t reach my eyes.
I am upset at the distance.
I am upset he didn’t tell me where he was going.
I am upset he pushed me to accept admissions at Stanford.
I am upset at myself for questioning my decision to accept Stanford.
But most importantly, I am upset because even if I knew he was staying in Chicago – it would not have impacted my decision at the end of the day.
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Aiden has become such an important part of my life this past year, and I can’t even begin to imagine what it’s going to be like not seeing him every day. However, September was still
pretty far off, and there was no point in wasting the time we do have now, dwelling on what
could be.
We can cross that bridge when we get there.
“Come on,” I bumped his shoulder. “I believe I promised you some fun earlier.”
“I cannot believe prom is two weeks away!” Caroline all but squealed as she sat down
during lunch. “There is so much to do – I still need to book a photographer and I think I
figured out who’s going to do my hair and makeup, but I still need to get a pair of shoes.”
Looking up from my phone, I raised a questioning eyebrow.
“Breath, Care.” Brooke rolled her eyes, shoving a forkful of pasta in her mouth.
Caroline shot her a glare. “I cannot breath when there is still so much to do!” She let out an
exasperated breath. “And Scarlett – you still haven’t gotten your dress, have you?”
“That’s because I’m not going.” I replied going back to scrolling through my instagram feed.
“WHAT?” Caroline’s high pitch voice shrieked, making the surrounding tables turn to look
at us with curiosity gleaming in their eyes.
“I said, I’m not going to prom.” I repeated, glancing up to meet her intense gaze.
