Ari was going to keep her safe but he was certain she wasn't going to want him around right now. At least that is how felt. He felt unwanted and like he was nothing more than an appendage that was hindering her. It was the hurt making him think like that but he couldn't help it. He watched yet only merely made a slight wave when Robert entered the kitchen. Stella must not want him close anymore. Since they came back to here and she had her guy friend that she had to like. She had been rather protective of him. So what was he to think except he had his Kissa's heart? He was sulking a bit but not much. Mostly just hurting. He looked at Robert like what he said was a foreign concept. "Maybe. Why? Stella has prior plans. Ones much more important then going clothes shopping. She has plans to make plans with that boyfriend of hers." He says in a clearly very hurt voice. He could hide the pain from his expression but it showed in his words. Clearly very, very hurt and very, very unhappy. He hid the fact a tear had escaped and trailed its way down his cheek. A fire colored tear that when it hit the ground made a soft sizzling sound before vanishing. He reluctantly joins the table. Giving Stella space and sits away from both girls. Taking his plate and moves to near Robert. Another obvious indication that he was hurt by Stella's actions and words. He kind of sadly stabs the waffle with the fork. Playing with the food over truly eating it. He didn't really need it after all. He takes a couple of bites to not hurt their feelings though.