ARIANNA POV
I looked at Dean still thinking what my answer should be.
“Look I totally get it if you don't want to be my plus one. I am fine with that so you don't have to think too long about it.” he said smiling but I could tell his smile didn't reach his eyes. He wasn't fine about it at all.
“It's not that Dean. It's not like I don't want to be your plus one, the problem is I didn't want to go. I don't feel like going because of what happened in the past. I am trying to avoid any gathering that involves students because of the stimga.” I decided to be honest with him.
He let out a sigh and walked closer to me before holding my both hands. He looked me in my eyes and gave me a warm smile.
“Look at me Ari, I am not that piece of jerk who doesn't know know your worth. You are my best
