I've got a hundred million
reasons to walk away,

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The big double doors facing us opened the moment they came into view, leaving me shocked.

Eli grin widen at the sight of my half confused face while one of his arms slid on my back and around my waist.

"Surprise," He leaned in to my ear before whispering softly, almost making me forget where we are as my knees buckled from underneath me.

"You really did all of this?" I looked up into his eyes, amazed by how far he'd gone to make my last night in the valley special.

"I'd do anything for you, you know that," He smirked smugly, making me laugh as familiar faces started to join us.

"Come on in love birds, we were all waiting for you," Miguel childishly pulled us into the crowded, pink lit room before leaving us, as I tried not to trip on my dress.

The grandiose room was filled with everyone from classmate I've talked to once and my closest friends; even my uncle stood by the giant snack table, stuffing his face with what looked like diverse cheeses.

"Thank you Eli, I love this," I said as we walked further into the room, admiring everyone's outfits.

"It's nothing princess, I got help from my friends," He laughed through his nose as a grin appeared on his face while he nodded towards Demetri and Miguel who were arguing with the poor dj.

It wasn't long until I started hearing a beautiful, slow song blaring trough the speakers.

"I like this song," I whispered to Eli as he delicately took my hands to pull me closer.

"I know," He guided my hands with a soft smirk to finally place them behind his neck.

We progressively got closer, melting into each other as the dance floor became crowded.

From the corner of my eyes, I could see Skylar and Dawson all cuddled together. I couldn't help but smile at the thought. Since they were kids, they always pushed away the idea of being together, but turns out I was right the entire time; Skylar and Dawson were always meant to be together, thats just how it goes.

Are me and Eli meant to be together in the end? I always thought yes. Even though we had our ups and downs, I knew it was impossible to love someone more than I loved and love Eli.

I needed to tell him that.

I love you.

I was such a coward, pushing my strong obvious feelings for him aside in fear of messing up the good thing we had between us.

"You smell good," We pulled me closer, hugging my waist complaining, our bodies completely touching. I laughed softly while his eyes lingered on my face, "What? Was that weird..?"

"No," A soft smile escaped my lips while I looked down at our feet, "You're just cute, that's it,"

One of his hands left my hip, leaving me longing for his touch before he softly grazed my chin up so that our eyes can meet once again, "Thank you for giving me the best summer I've ever had,"

I only squeezed his hand with a thankful smile, not knowing exactly what to say as we continued   swigging to the music.

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I was now standing with Miguel, trying my best to focus on our conversation when I constantly sneaked a peek at Eli across the room.

"When are you going to tell him y/n?"

"What?" I focus back on Miguel who had a slight annoyance in his expression.

"When are you going to tell Eli that you love him?"

I blush slightly while my eyes widen, "Is it that oblivious that I still do?"

Miguel looked over at Eli who was laughing with his friends, looking as angelic as ever, "Well, love doesn't come and go so quickly, it kinda lingers most of the time,"

I nodded, "I just don't want to hold him back, it doesn't help that i'm leaving tomorrow morning. I think it's for the best that I move on you know? Long distance sucks,"

"You'll hurt yourself by doing that," Miguel signed, "You'll never have closer, you'll never really know,"

"I know its sounds crazy," I sighed heavily while looking at the cup in my hand, "But there's a part of me that wishes he would ask me to stay,"

"Would you?"

"I...I don't know... it's just that it hurts that me leaving doesn't seem to hurt him as it hurts me," My eyebrows furrowed with a head shake.

"Again... you don't you that y/n,"

"I'll see how tonight goes,"

Miguel nodded understandingly, "Oh, speaking of the devil," He whispered with a soft smile, leaving my side as Eli appeared with a little wave to his friend.

"Hey,"

"Hey,"

"So, how are you liking it?" Eli took a drink out of his cup while I kissed him on the cheek.

"I love it," I laughed at the slight blush forming on his face.

I love you.

"I was afraid it would be too much,"

"No really, it's perfect Eli,"

"Good," He whispered with a soft smile.

Good.

~~~

All night, I've waited for the confession I was to afraid to say to come out of his mouth. Of course, I didn't knew if he even had it in mind, but it was all I could think about especially since I was constantly remembered that in a couple of hours I would be on my way to my old life; A life without Eli.

Tonight is my only chance. If nothing happens, nothing will ever happen; I'll move on, find someone new like they all say I will and try to live with the fact that I am the one that left him.

I knew the night was coming to an end and soon enough, just like cinderella at her ball, I'll have to run away.

As I looked into his eyes, each time begging for him to say those three words, I felt sadness but hopeful at the same time; maybe it was the way his eyes lit up and the way I knew that I wouldn't be able to see them in a while.

We didn't leave each other's side and I was thankful for that, I needed it. With everyone approaching me, hugging their goodbyes, it was nice to have a hand to hold.

He reminded me all through the night how he'd always be there for me and how'd we'll constantly call when I'm gone, but I knew there was no way it would ever be the same.

As the room became more and more empty, leaving me with only my closest friends, I left Eli to talk to Miguel because that boy always knew the perfect thing to say.

"You're okay?" Miguel rubbed my arm the moment I appeared besides him.

"I will be," I smile at another face I'll miss, "I was so foolish Miguel. So so foolish,"

"What do you mean?"

"I told myself that if he didn't confess the feelings I hoped he had before summer ended, I would let him go. Of course I would still be friends with him, but I'll work on the fact that I want to kiss him each time I see him," I laugh at myself while rolling my eyes.

He looked at me with complete understanding while my eyes started watering even though I forced myself not to cry; not tonight.

He suddenly pulled me towards him in a tight hug, making me completely crumple as I started to sob, "I guess it's one sided after all... I can't believe how dumb I can be Miguel,"

"Shhh, he'll come around, if he doesn't it's fine too, you'll find someone who loves you so much y/n, and you're such a good person so I know it's going to be easy for you,"

"I'll never love someone again,"

"It's okay, you'll be fine. I know it feels like that right now," He then puts his head over mine while he rubbed my back, calming me like a mother.

"How are you so good at this?" I half cried, half laughed.

"Magic... I guess," He laughs before we push away from one another, "Now go say goodbye to Eli, that man couldn't live with himself if he didn't get to say goodbye to you,"

"I love you Miggy," I kiss his cheek before walking away, "Thank you so much,"

"I love you too y/l/n,"

a/n: Am i so so so sorry for the long wait! I think theres only one chapter left after this one but i'm not sure. I hope you liked it! Leave a vote if you did:)

I wish everyone a good day/night, love you all <3

-C