"I'm much more me when I'm with you."

Bree's pov.

I jerk open my eyes as my phone starts ringing. Aiden wasn't there next to me and my body was covered with nothing but a bedsheet.

I grab my phone and pick the call without checking the caller Id.

"Hey," I hear Rachel's voice on the other end and my eyes keep scanning the room for Aiden but he's no where.

"Hey Rachel, can I call you back in ten minutes? " I ask her still rubbing my eyes.

"Yeah sure Bree, " she says and drops the call. Aiden never left without telling me.

I find a white paper on my nightstand. I take it to see that it's a note from Aiden.

Princess I got a call from my parents and they say that they're going to talk to me about their behaviour lately. I'm sorry I'm leaving without telling you but I'll call you once I speak to my mom and dad.

Kisses,
Aiden.

I smile at how he ended the letter but I can't help but wonder what's going on between him and his parents. I look at the clock and realise it's 7:00pm.

I get off my bed and get to the shower. Stacey. I shake my head to get rid of the thoughts of what happened in the mall but it doesn't help.

How could she do such a stunt? What if she did hit Aiden?

Stop thinking about it Bree.

I tell myself and take deep breaths to relax. I brush my teeth and walk out of the shower.

I put on one of Aiden's t-shirt and a shorts before walking out of my closet.

I call Aiden as I walk out of the room. He doesn't pick the call so I message him so that he could call me once he's free.

I call Rachel and she picks the call after four rings. "Hey Rachel," I say with a smile.

I walk into the kitchen to see Maria cooking and take a coke tin before sitting on a barstool.

"How are you now?" She asks me in a low tone and I knew what she was talking about .

" I'm fine Rach . Just change the topic , I don't want to talk about the bitch," I say as I sip on my coke.

" Okay, Ricky took me to his beach house today," she says with a cheerful voice.

"Wow," I say smiling too.

"I'm so happy Bree and it wouldn't have been possible if it wasn't you who helped me understand Ricky," she says .

"Rick fell for you Rachel and I'm glad he did cause that's why he realised what he was losing on while being an asshole, " I say with a smile. I call Ricky as Rick.

"Bree my mom's calling me, I'll call you in the morning," she says.

"Okay, bye Rachel, " I say .

"Bye Bree, " she says and drops the call.

I look at Maria who was smiling at me.

"What's for dinner today?" I ask her with a smile as I walk into the kitchen.

"Meatballs and spaghetti, " Maria says and I smile .

I love spaghetti which is why Maria makes it frequently.

"How are things between you and Aiden? " Maria asks.

"Just awesome!" I squeal making Maria giggle a little.

"It's so good to see you happy," she says with a smile which I return.

The front door open and Brad enters the house.

"Hey Brad," I says from the kitchen.

"Hey Bree, " he says with a smile before he and Maria exchange glances .

Brad leaves to his bedroom to freshen up while I help Maria cook. I couldn't help but think about Aiden.

I wish he gets back on good terms with his parents. I walk to the aisle and take my phone to call Aiden again.

One ring

Two rings

Three rings

Four rings

Five rings

Six rings

Voice mail.

I run my hand through my hair in frustration and sigh. Why wouldn't Aiden pick my call? He never did this before. Maybe he's still talking to his parents.

I know if Aiden doesn't call me tonight then I probably wouldn't even sleep. Not that sleep mattered to me more that him.

'Nothing ever mattered to me more than you,'

Yeah it reminded me of the song somebody to you by Demi Lovato ft. The Vamps.

"Dinner is ready! " Maria announces from the kitchen, snapping me out of my thoughts.

I help Maria set the table and take a seat. I eat your food in silence and let my thoughts wander around Aiden.

I didn't realize I was so hungry till I took more spaghetti. Maria looked at me surprised since I never ate so much unless it was pizza.

Maybe I burned too many calories in the afternoon. I let out a low chuckle at the thought.

I look at my phone to see of Aiden messaged me but he didn't instead I found a message from Ricky. I open it ask I continue eating.

Ricky: is Aiden with you?

I decide on calling him after dinner and shove my phone back into my pocket .

I finish my dinner and put my plate in the dishwasher before saying goodnight to Maria and Brad.

I walk into my room and call Ricky.

One ring

Two rings

Three rings

"Hey Rick, "I say as I put on my air conditioning and lay down on my bed.

"Hey Bree, is Aiden with you?" He asks me.

"Rick he's not here. He's with his parents and they wanted to sort out things with him," I say and sigh.

"Oh," he says .

"I'll call you in the morning Rick. I'll try calling Aiden and I'll let you know if he talks to me," I say.

" Yeah do that and take care. Bye Bree, " he says.

"Bye Rick, "I say and drop the call.

I call Aiden again.

One ring

Two rings

Three rings

Four rings

Five rings

Six rings

Voice mail.

I sigh in frustration and and flick off the light before opening my roof. Aiden never missed calling me atleast twice when he's not around me.

My curiousity always gets the best of me. I take my phone and dial his landline.

One ring

Two rings

"Hello," I hear Lindsay's voice.

"Mrs. Waters is Aiden at home?" I ask her without any further introduction.

"No he's not home and stop calling on the landline ," she says with a harsh tone and drops the call.

What the hell was that? She was almost yelling at me for no fucking reason.

Aiden's not at home? Then where is he? I dial his number again.

One ring

Two rings

Three rings

Four rings

Five rings

Six rings

Voice mail.

Fucking hell! Where is he?

I could feel tears forming in my eyes as I continue calling him . Why would he do this to me? Why could he just answer my call?

I get off my bed and walk around my room impatiently as I continue calling him.

Even if I get out in search of him, where would I start?

I stop calling Aiden and dial Ricky's number.

"Hello," Ricky says .

"Rick I called Aiden's home and his mom said he's not there neither is he picking any of my calls," I say and a sob escapes my lips.

"Bree, I'll be at your place in ten," Ricky says in urgency and drops the call.

I crash down onto the floor and continue crying. I don't know why but I'm so scared at the moment.

Please come back Aiden.

I love you.

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Two days later
"I'm going to his house Rick, "I tell Ricky over the phone.

I've been worried sick about Aiden since the past two days and now he's back home but not bothering to talk to me.

"I've been crying for him Rick. I haven't even slept in two days nor have you. How could he do this?"

"I think it's better you meet him," Ricky finally agrees with me.

"Thank you for understanding me Ricky, "I say .

"Call me once you're done talking to him," he says.

"Will do. Bye Rick, " I say and drop the call.

I'm not going to wait till graduation day, I'm going to confess my love for Aiden today no matter what.

I've got Maria, Brad and Jackson worried about me. I look at myself in the mirror.

I look like a freaking zombie. I apply a little make up before leaving my room.

"Maria I'm going to Aiden's house!" I announce walking towards the front door.

"Take care sweetheart. Bye," she says and I nod before leaving.

I take my car and start driving towards Aiden's house. I see his car in the drive way and anger rise up in me.

Why would he ignore me? Thank God he did runaway before I came home since I messaged him that I was coming .

I park my car behind his and get out, shutting the door hard behind me.

I ring the bell and tap my foot against the floor impatiently. Finally the door opens revealing Lindsay's face.

"What are you doing here?" Her harsh voice gets me on the edge.

"I need to talk to Aiden and I'm getting in even if you don't want me to." I state in a high pitched voice and I'm not backing off.

"Would you ever leave us alone?" She asks me.

"I'm not here for you or your husband Mrs. Waters. I'm here to talk to Aiden and you can't stop me from talking to him," I say and push past her and run towards Aiden's room.

I take a deep breath before pushing the door to get in. Aiden was facing the window and stood there like a statue.

"Aiden," I call him in a low voice and got inside closing the door behind me.

"What are you doing here? " He asks me taking me by surprise.

"Aiden you fucking disappeared for two days and now you ask me why I'm here? "I ask him losing my patience. Even if I wanted to cry , there were no tears.

"What do you want from me Bree? " he asks me coldly.

"Why are you behaving like this?" I ask him placing my hand on his shoulder.

He shrugged my hand off his shoulder. I couldn't move after that. I stand there frozen looking at him but he never made any eye contact.

"I can't do this anymore Bree. A relationship with you has been nothing but attraction," he says and I felt nothing. No tears.

"Aiden what are you talking about? "I ask him in a low voice unsure of my words.

"I don't like you enough to stay with you . I don't want an emotional relationship where it's all about the pain we're going through," he says and I lose it.

"You're a fucking lair Aiden. You're lying. I know you like me and you promised me that you would never leave! " I yell at him , grabbing him by his collar. I could see it in his eyes that he was lying.

"I'm not Jared okay! I'm not the perfect guy you would want. I can't be in an emotional relationship like he would've if he was here. I don't like you Bree, why can't you get it ?" He asks me. He's not Jared and that's why I love him.

"Aiden why are you doing this to me? " I ask him and I still couldn't feel any tears.

"I'm not Jared to love you Bree, " he says taking Jared's name again. He looked serious which made me stand there at a loss of words.

"I came here to tell you something important that I thought you would be longing for me to say..." I trail of and let out a dry laugh.

"Maybe there isn't anything left to say after all," I say still staring at him.

I step closer to him and say " You're not Jared and no matter what you say , I know you're lying for God knows what," .

"Goodbye Aiden, "I say and look at him one last time before running out of his room.

My hand hits a vase as I get out if his room and blood starts oozing out but I continue running out of his house.

I wish this was just a nightmare but maybe it's not. I lost the guy I love the most and maybe I wouldn't love anyone more than him ever again.

I get into my car and drive off to some place far. I couldn't stay anywhere close to Aiden cause I don't know if I can stay away from him.

He's not Jared and that is why I love him. No matter what I'll continue to love him.

No tears were forming in my eyes. Maybe I'm way beyond just broken to cry it all out.

I love you Aiden.

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Hey lovelies ,
I know you guys would probably hate me after reading this chapter but that's how it is. Lot of rings up there right?

So all that's left is the epilogue. So what do you guys think about Aiden's behaviour? This chapter was really long , wasn't it?

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-this_is_her.....😘