Ben, Amy and Adrian were all hanging out at Ben's apartment when Ricky came in.
"Hey." Ben said.
"Hey you guys, I'm glad you're all here. I want to tell you something." Ricky said, sitting on the coffee table so he could face the three of them who were sitting on the couch.
"What's up?" Adrian asked.
"I've decided to go back to Valley Gen." Ricky said.
"Are you sure? I mean, you could stay here, it would be so much more easier. Plus we love having you here." Amy said.
" Thanks but I think I need to go." Ricky said.
"When are you leaving?" Adrian asked, not knowing how to react.
"My flight is at 10, tomorrow night." Ricky said.
"Well, why don't we all go out to dinner tonight?" Ben said.
"Sure. I should get going, I have tons of packing to do. Amy, I'll leave John with you until I'm settled again and we can figure the rest out?" Ricky said getting up.
"Okay." Amy said smiling.
Adrian followed Ricky out of the apartment and back to Amy's.
"Are you sure you want to leave?" Adrian asked.
"Yeah. I wasn't suppose to stay this long anyway." Ricky said.
"Is this about us moving in together? Because we don't have to if you don't want to. I'll figure something out." Adrian said.
"No, it's not about that." Ricky said.
"Then what is it about?" Adrian asked, purposefully pushing Ricky to say what she knew he wanted to.
Ricky paused, just looking at Adrian. "Its.. it's about New York never being a part of my plan. Plus I don't have the kind of money to transfer here and live a life or money for the tuition."
"That stuff can be worked out. You have such great grades, you can get a scholarship." Ricky said.
"My life Is at valley gen Adrian." Ricky said.
"Okay then Ricky. I just hope you're leaving for the right reasons and you're sure this is what you really want." Adrian said and left.
Ricky knew that Adrian was better off without him, she'd been hurt enough and he'd just gotten out of a relationship, he couldn't hurt her more, he'd already hurt her enough.
Adrian had really thought she and Ricky had a shot, that now that they were older and wiser, they could make this work. But once again, Ricky didn't feel the same way or maybe feel what she felt with the same intensity. She couldn't believe she was heartbroken all over again.