a r i a 

Chris:

Meet me for coffee

Me:

Okay

I got up from bed and quickly threw on some jeans and a tee.

I grabbed my phone and walked out of my apartment and to the coffee shop Chris and I usually met at.

There, I saw him sitting at a table outside waiting for me. Once he saw me, his face completely lit up and that alone made my heart race.

" Hi. " I smiled, sitting across from him in the old wooden chair.

" Hi. " He said softly, watching my actions intently.

I grabbed the menu and began looking through it. My eyes scanning every item on the menu. I found what I wanted and set the menu back down. Chris looked at me with his brows knitted, as if he were confused, " What? " I asked.

" You're quieter than usual. " Chris chuckled and I only shrugged. " Is-uh- something wrong? "

" Nei. " I shook my head.

" You're sure? Because you seem disconnected. " Chris added, he seemed so concerned about me. I swore I was fine but he wouldn't let it go.

" I guess I'm shook up about William smashing a bottle over someones head. " I sighed.

" Aria. " Chris said softly as he reached across the table and grabbed my hand, " You know he had to do it. Those Yakuza guys are nothing but trouble, they deserved it. They needed to be put in their place. "

" It just doesn't seem right! " I groaned, pulling my hand out of his. " When theres a problem you don't just go around smashing glasses over people's heads. You talk! Resolve it! You don't fight! That's no solution! "

" Well thats the solution we used. " Chris shrugged. How could he act as if this was nothing? They could've killed that guy.

" So what're you gunna do if they come back for you guys? You got hurt once, it could happen again! Don't you realize that! " 

" It's going to be fine Aria. I'll be fine. " Chris chuckled at how worried I was.

" It's not funny. You getting killed is not funny. " I said sternly, I grabbed my phone and stood up from the table and began walking home.

10 minutes later a familiar looking car parked next to where I was walking and Chris got out and chased me.

" Aria! "

" Chris. I don't want you to get killed! " I yelled, tears threatening to spill from my eyes.

" I won't get killed. " Chris said softly, grabbing me and holding me in his arms.

" Please stay out of it. Please. I don't want you getting hurt over something as stupid as your groups pride. " I said, lightly laughing.

" I'll stay out of it. I promise. I love you Aria. Okay? "

" Okay. "