<span style="font-style: italic">Dylan looks away quickly to the other side of the table when he's Ari's glare. He catches a flash of light out of the corner of his eye, but when he looks over again it's gone.<br/></span><br/>Stella feels more than sees Ari relaxing. Which causes her to relax a little bit also. The group agrees on Pepperoni and Hamberger pizzas, each person kicking in a little bit. Of course, she gives the edited version of why she's back and how Ari came to be in her company.Talk turns to going to a movie. Stella hadn't been to a movie since before semester finished at school. She doesn't know what's playing. It occurs to her that it would probably be better to introduce Ari to a something like that with just her. When the group get's ready to go, Dylan asks if he can talk to her alone. She nods and tries giving him a convincing smile. She knows what he's going to ask. She gives Ari another squeeze, this time on the shoulder, telling him that she'll be right back and to wait here. She let's Dylan lead the way over towards the bathrooms.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">He leans against the wall, fidgeting with his cellphone. He speaks after a few tense seconds. "I'm really glad you're back in the States Star. I've been thinking alot since you left. We've known each other a long time...I realized that I liked you. Alot...I guess what i'm getting at is do you feel the same way about me?" Hope shines brightly in his eyes when he looks up at her.</span><br/><br/>She dreads having this conversation. "Dylan...You're like a brother to me. It would just be really strange for me for us to be together. I'm sorry," she says, watching his reaction. The boy understandebly looks crestfallen. He nods after a second.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">"I understand." He walks away, hurt plain on his face. "See you later Stell. Take care." She stays standing in the entrance to the rest rooms, blinking back tears.<br/><br/>Ashley had stayed at the table both to guard their stuff and keep Ari company. She looks over to see Dylan walk away and Stella looking about ready to cry. She gently nudges Ari. "Now would be a good time to give her a massive hug," she suggests quietly.</span>