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Aurelia was just finishing getting ready to go out.

She had spent extra time on her hair and chosen her favorite outfit, feeling a flutter of excitement at the thought of spending the evening with Walker.

They had planned to go to their favorite spot, the boardwalk , a place filled with shared memories and laughter.

As she was about to grab her purse, her phone buzzed with a text. She picked it up, smiling at the thought of Walker's usual goofy messages. But as she read the text, her heart sank.

"Hey, Aurelia . I can't make it tonight. Sorry."

Aurelia stared at the screen, her excitement deflating. She typed a quick reply, trying to keep her disappointment out of her words. "K."

She sat on her bed for a moment, letting the silence fill the room. The disappointment was sharp, but she didn't want to dwell on it. Instead, she decided to call her best friend, Anastasia.

"Hey, Stasia," Aurelia said when Anastasia picked up. "Can you come over? Plans with Walker fell through."

"Of course, Lia. I'll be there in ten," Anastasia replied, her voice warm and reassuring.

True to her word, Anastasia arrived quickly. She took one look at Aurelia and knew something was up. "What happened?"

Aurelia sighed. "Walker canceled on me. He didn't even give a reason."

Anastasia frowned. "That sucks. But hey, we're going to have a great time anyway. How about we go live on Insta and chat with some fans?"

Aurelia nodded, grateful for Anastasia's positive energy. "Yeah, that sounds fun."

They set up Anastasia's phone and went live, greeting their fans and answering questions. Aurelia found herself relaxing, the disappointment from earlier fading a bit as they engaged with their viewers.

Midway through the live session, a comment caught Aurelia's eye. "Did you see Walker's post?"

She didn't read the comment out loud but felt a sudden urge to check her phone. She opened Instagram and quickly found Walker's story. Her heart dropped as she saw a picture of him with a blonde girl, both of them laughing and looking cozy. The caption read, "Hanging out with the coolest @emma_w1lliams."

Aurelia's mind raced. She didn't know who Emma was or why Walker had canceled on her to hang out with this girl. She felt a mix of confusion and hurt, but she didn't want to show it on the live stream.

Anastasia noticed Aurelia's sudden change in demeanor. "Everything okay, Lia?"

Aurelia forced a smile. "Yeah, just got distracted for a second. Let's keep answering questions."

Anastasia gave her a curious look but didn't press further. They continued the live session, but Aurelia's mind kept drifting back to Walker and Emma. When they finally ended the stream, Anastasia turned to her with concern.

"Okay, spill. What's going on?"

Aurelia sighed, showing her the story. "Walker canceled on me and then posted this."

Anastasia frowned. "Who's Emma?"

"I have no idea," Aurelia said, feeling a lump in her throat. "But it hurts that he ditched me to hang out with her."

Anastasia hugged her tightly. "I'm sorry, Lia. That's really crappy of him. Do you want to talk about it?"

Aurelia shook her head, her voice trembling. "Not right now. Let's just do something fun and forget about it for a while."

They spent the rest of the evening watching movies and eating popcorn, trying to push thoughts of Walker and Emma out of Aurelia's mind. But as she lay in bed that night, Aurelia couldn't hold back her emotions any longer. Tears began to stream down her face.

Anastasia noticed and immediately pulled her into a comforting hug. "Oh, Lia. It's okay to cry. Let it out."

Aurelia sobbed into Anastasia's shoulder, feeling a mix of sadness and betrayal. "I don't understand why he didn't tell me," she whispered between sobs.

Anastasia held her tightly, rubbing her back. "I know, sweetie. It hurts, but I'm here for you. We're going to get through this."

As they sat there, Aurelia's phone, which had been playing soft music in the background, began to play "Mess It Up" by Gracie Abrams. The melancholic melody and poignant lyrics filled the room, matching the mood perfectly.

Aurelia sniffled and managed a small smile. "This song... it's like it was written for this moment."

Anastasia nodded, her own eyes glistening with empathy. "It's okay to feel everything you're feeling, Lia. It's all valid."

They sat together, the song playing softly as Aurelia's sobs gradually subsided. The comfort of her best friend's presence made her feel a little less alone in her pain.

As the song came to an end, Anastasia pulled back slightly and looked at Aurelia. "Do you want to talk about it now?"

Aurelia nodded, wiping her tears. "I just... I don't understand why he didn't tell me. I thought we were close."

Anastasia sighed. "Sometimes people do stupid things without thinking about how it will affect others. Maybe he didn't want to hurt you, but he ended up doing it anyway."

Aurelia looked down at her hands, feeling a mixture of anger and sadness. "I just don't get why he couldn't be honest with me. It's like he doesn't trust me or something."

Anastasia squeezed her hand. "I know it hurts, but try not to jump to conclusions. Maybe there's more to the story. You should talk to him about it when you're ready."

Aurelia nodded, knowing that Anastasia was right. She needed to have a conversation with Walker, but the thought of confronting him filled her with anxiety.

"You're right," Aurelia said softly. "But for now, can we just watch another movie? Something funny to take my mind off this."

Anastasia smiled. "Absolutely. How about we watch that new comedy that just came out?"

Aurelia nodded, grateful for the distraction. "Sounds perfect."

They settled back on the couch, scrolling through the movie options until they found something light-hearted and funny. As the movie played, Aurelia found herself laughing despite the lingering hurt. Anastasia's presence was a comfort, and for a little while, she was able to forget about Walker and Emma.

But as the night wore on and the movie ended, Aurelia knew she couldn't avoid her feelings forever. She needed to figure out what was going on with Walker, and more importantly, what she wanted from their friendship.

As they got ready for bed, Anastasia turned to her one last time. "Remember, I'm always here for you, no matter what."

Aurelia smiled, feeling a warmth in her chest. "Thanks, Stasia. I don't know what I'd do without you."

They hugged tightly before turning off the lights and settling into bed. Despite the hurt and confusion, Aurelia felt a glimmer of hope. She would get through this, and with Anastasia by her side, she knew she wouldn't have to face it alone.

— YOU ARE IN LOVE—