Hello

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*Ella's P.O.V.*
I met up with Stella and Eva after school, and we left. We dropped off Eva first because Stella and I had to go to the store for her party tomorrow. We went to Walmart cause it's bae.

"What do we do for food?"

"I was thinking we just get some drinks and snacks, and order pizza"

"Good idea, what snacks?"

"Chips, cookies, a veggie bowl, and obviously a cake, and for drinks we can just get coke and iced tea"

"Alright, how about I get the snacks and drinks and the paper plates/utensils/napkins, and you get decorations?"

"Sounds good"
We split up and I went to get the decorations. I honestly have no idea what to even get for decorations. I decided to get a crown that said "happy birthday!" on it, and a bunch of balloons. What else do I need? I went to find Stella, and I found her.

"Hey, is this good?" She looked annoyed

"Are you kidding? Balloons and a crown? That's not enough"

"What else do we need? She's turning 18, not 5"

"I guess you're right, I have no idea. Maybe get those like blow things"

"Good idea"

I went back to the decoration section and got a bunch of those blow stick things. I think this is good. Then, I went to look for a card for Eva. I found a really cute one that plays music. As I was going back to find Stella, I saw Nash with Sierra. Holding hands. Wtf is with this kid? First he tells me he likes Stella, and now he's with Sierra again? Unbelievable. I walked by him and gave him the dirtiest look, and he looked at me confused. He came up to me

"Hey, what's with that look?"

"Are you for real? You tell me you like my best friend and all of these other things, and now you're here with Sierra holding her hand? Really? And this morning your arm was around her? What is wrong with you? Honestly, why should I trust you, I don't need you hurting my best friend" he looked really sad.

"Look I know I'm a jerk, and I don't even like Sierra, but she dragged me along and she's the one who took my hand and I just went along with it. We aren't dating, we're nothing, but I don't know how to tell her, I don't want to hurt her" I'm not sure if he's lying. Why is he even here? Walmart isn't really a hot place to be with someone.

"Yeah okay Nash. Why are you even here?"

"I'm getting a card for Eva" awww

"Oh, okay, well I'll see you tomorrow. And if you bring that bitch Sierra, I will gladly kick you out, k?"

"Whoa, who said I was gonna bring her? Don't worry, I won't"

"Good. Bye" I walked away from him and went to find Stella. She can't find out about this and she also can't see them together.

"Hey! I'm done! Let's go please"

"Geez, what's the hurry? I still need to find Eva a card"

"No need! I found you one!"

"I think I can find my own" she was on her way to the card section, fuck fuck fuck. Nash might be there with her. We got into the card section...and what do we see...Nash and Sierra making out...I'm gonna punch this kid. I looked over at Stella, and she was frozen. Oh my god. She turned around and walked away. Nash didn't even notice we were here. That's it. I went over to them, pulled Nash away, and slapped him across the face. He was furious.

"What the fuck?"

"You are such an asshole! I let you sweet talk me and no more! You will have nothing to do with Stella, absolutely nothing, don't even bother coming tomorrow you jerk! And hey Sierra, you're disgusting and you two deserve each other" I walked away from them with a smile on my face. That'll show him. But where's Stella? I went to the check out line, and she was already done and waiting for me. She looked like she was crying. I checked out and ran over to her.

"God Stella are you okay?"

"Can we please just go"

"Yeah, come on" we left the store and got into her car. We sat there for awhile and I gave her some time. She finally said something.

"I'm not gonna pretend anymore. I like Nash, I really like him, but he's a jerk. We aren't even dating and I'm already crying over him, it's ridiculous. This is exactly why I try to deny my feelings for him and not like him, because I know I'm just gonna hurt. I want to give him the benefit of the doubt but he just keeps proving me wrong. And I'm not trying to say this to be mean, but whenever I hear you and Eva talk about Cam and Matt, I can't help just get jealous and wish it was me. But I am happy for you guys, and don't think it bothers me because it doesn't, you guys can tell me anything, but it just sucks liking Nash when he'll never change" I started to tear up because that honestly broke my heart. I don't want her to feel this way about some stupid guy, and I don't want her to think I rub my relationship with cam in her face.

"I hate seeing you upset. It really hurts. Nash is not worth your tears and he doesn't deserve you, and I want to believe he's different but I just don't know. I don't want you to get hurt and I don't want him to break your heart, you deserve so much better. I know it's hard to let go and forget your feelings for him, but you're gonna have to try. If you're this upset over him now, what's it gonna be like if you date? I don't know. Maybe you can give him a chance, maybe he's different. Life is all about taking chances. And if you get hurt, it's life, and Eva and I will be here to pick up the pieces, because that's what friends do"

"You're right, exactly right. Thank you for this, thanks for everything" I gave her a hug.

"Of course stell, I'll always be here for you" we finally drove away. I just can't believe Nash. What is wrong with him? Why would he say he likes Stella and then make out with Sierra? He's so confusing. Maybe I shouldn't have slapped him, but he deserves it. I have to talk to him and get to the bottom of this.