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Dakota's POV

My vacation with my mom and dad was going well. I loved Florida

and I loved the guys here too. But, Oliver didn't too much like that I thought the guys were hot.

"I'm not going to do anything with them. They're just attractive."

"Not sweet and a total package like me." I laughed.

"Yeah, I agree." He laughed too and sighed.

"So what're you guys doing for the last two days?"

"My parents have to wrap up the conference today. Then from there, we're just gonna have a family day tomorrow. So, I'll explore the hotel today. Probably go to the spa."

"That sounds nice. It would've been fun to come along." I shrugged. I don't think so, but I'll agree.

"Yeah, it would've. I've got to go, I'll call you later?"

"Yeah, bye." I hung up and sighed. I can't help but compare him to Reid. If Reid came, then it would be fun. He and I would play in the pool or go to beach, or who knows what?

I sighed. Why does he have to be an asshole? Then I laughed.

I did ask for this, didn't I? For Oliver to be nice and for Reid to be an asshole. I guess I didn't really want that. I began to get dressed to do something. I didn't know what yet, but I was bored.

My phone dinged and I looked down at it.

Dickface

I take it back. I do want to talk to you. I rolled my eyes. Who says you get to dictate when we can talk? I laughed at his name and shook my head. I'm hilarious.

I don't want to talk to you Reid. Leave me alone.

I threw my phone down and finished getting dressed. I guess I would go to the spa, it could help.

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Reid texted me every now and then while I was in Florida. I ignored him for most of it. On the trip home, he texted me again, just once.

Please Dakota. I wish I would've never said what I did. I was stupid.

That you were.

The next day, I woke up in a good mood. Oliver was supposed to be taking me out tonight. I stretched and grinned, looking at my phone.

I really miss you.

I rolled my eyes and read it, closing it. I heard the doorbell ring and I raised my eyebrow, I hope Oliver isn't here. This is hours early.

I went downstairs and opened the door. Reid stood there, smiling at me and I tried closing it back, but his reflexes were faster. Not to mention he was stronger.

"What do you want with me?" I groaned, giving up.

"I... I want you." I raised my eyebrows and stared at him, taken aback.

"You what?" He sighed and pulled me into his arms.

"I'm tired of acting like I don't like you. I messed up, trying to push you away. But I don't want that. I know you're probably happy with Oliver and he's treating you so well, but we both know I'm better for you."

"Reid... I don't know, you've got Sadie and it's just not right for us to be together."

"You don't mean that Dakota." I didn't mean it at all, but I swallowed and nodded. "Tell me if you mean it after this." He pulled me into him and smashed his lips into mine. I melted into him and threw my arms around his neck. I definitely wouldn't be telling him I meant it. He pulled back and rubbed my back softly. "I won't fuck it up again Dakota. I'll break up with Sadie." My eyes widened.

"Y–you will?"

"Yeah." He breathed. "Right now." He pulled away and I shook my head, pulling him back to me.

"No, don't leave." He smiled and I shook my head. "I'm not ready to lose her. I know it sounds selfish. I just don't think I can do that." He nodded.

"I get it... I get it. We can keep it a secret if you want?" I sighed, not wanting to. I was torn. I wanted to be with him, but I wanted my best friend.

"I want to be with you Reid. So badly."

"I feel a but coming on."

"I just don't think it's right with Sadie." He ran a hand through his hair.

"Dakota, I can't just ignore my feelings for you, or go to her and act like I love her." I shrugged, looking at my fingers.

"I just need some time to get ready to tell her." He shook his head at me.

"What am I going to do with you Dakota?" I smiled sheepishly.

"Wait for me?" He smiled sadly.

"I can't wait forever. Please don't leave me hanging." I nodded.

"I won't." I hugged him tightly and he leaned down and kissed my cheek.

"See you. Whenever." I nodded as he left my house. I sighed and shook my head. What did I just do?

Over the next few days, I spent as much time with Sadie as I could. I talked to Reid a good amount too.

Breaking up with Oliver again was hard, because I knew he was serious this time.

"What? But I was doing everything right! I don't understand!" I sighed.

"I know, I just don't think I can really like you as much as I thought. I can't see us moving forward. I'm sorry for leading you on. I thought it would work." He frowned at me.

"You know, you're just as much of an asshole as you used to call me. I come back and I try to make things right and you just used me for attention. It was a waste of time, you could've told me from the start!" I scrunched up my eyebrows.

"Whatever! Just because you apologize and become a nice guy doesn't make things better! I tried, and you should be happy I gave you another chance. Leave my house now!" He stomped out and I sighed.

"I'm so tired of boys." I muttered, locking the door and going to my room. Sadie sat on my bed, innocently. "I know you heard it, shut up." She sighed and laid back.

"I don't understand why you broke up with him!"

"The same reason I told him. I didn't think it'd be long term." I laid beside her and she hummed.

"I don't think Reid and I will be long term." My eyes widened. Well that's great.

"Why not?" She shrugged.

"I don't know. I don't think he wants it... He rarely talks to me and I just think he doesn't care about me. I mean, I love him, but it doesn't seem like he loves me. I wish it wasn't that way. I want to be with him forever, you know?" I sighed, wishing she didn't tell me. But I am her best friend.

"Yeah. I get that. If it's meant to be, it'll happen Sadie. You'll find someone you'll deserve." She smiled and hugged me.

"Thanks Dakota. You're an amazing best friend. I wouldn't trade you for anything." I scoffed.

"Girl, I am not all that. If I were you, I'd trade me for some crayons and a coloring book." She laughed, but I was serious.

"God, I love you."

"I love you too." My heart sunk, the more I talked to Sadie. I wasn't ready to tell her that I was falling for her boyfriend. And that that boyfriend would be breaking up with her to be my boyfriend.

I was now the asshole that I've been calling everyone else. On the bright side, Reid was still an asshole either way. Because he's the reason I'm doing this.

Okay, I lied, it's my fault.

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