"I hope you're happy, but not like how you were with me

I'm selfish, I know, I can't let you go

So find someone great but don't find no one better

I hope you're happy, but don't be happier"

~Olivia Rodrigo, happier.

*TIME JUMP CAUSE I'M LAZY*

Cole and Lili had gotten some type of closer over the months, it was like their friendship was back again, but their love for each other was stronger than before, although they would never admit it.

Everyone noticed it, everyone noticed how they still look at each other the same way, how Cole reacts to seeing Lili kiss KJ while filming, how his eyes are sad and how he avoids everyone after watching the new episode that has barchie Everyone also noticed how their eyes light up the room when they see each other, how they want to be with each other all the time. That seems, everyone but Lili and Cole themselves.

Until, suddenly, the internet broke once again. This time it was about Cole and the model that nobody knew about, Ari Fournier, holding hands in Vancouver while walking. When Lili opened her tiktok, her fyp was ALL Sprousehart sad edits, there were videos of people crying and at the same time being happy for Cole. She couldn't help but cry with them, he moved on, he forgot her, she thought. 'But it kind of makes sense, you broke up a year ago, he isn't going to stay single for the entirety of his life.' the voice in Lili's head said.

But what hurt her the most was that Cole publicized his latest relationship so easily, and he was the one who didn't want to publicize theirs when they were together. It hurt her, so fucking bad. and Cami and Mads knew.

When they heard about the rumors, they went straight back to theirs and Lili's house, with an idea already. When she opened the door, they hugged her tightly and kept saying: "Don't cry, Lili, he is the one who lost you for this bitch" then when they pulled away from the hug, they told her "your agent called, a magazine wants a photoshoot with you, the outfit is gorgeous and it will show Cole what he truly lost. He deserves it, Lili, look what he did to you." and after many convincing and persuading, Lili finally agreed. It was their break from filming season 5 so they were obviously free.

The next day, Cami, Lili and Mads went to the photoshoot location and Cami and Mads couldn't help but scream when Lili got out of the changing room, she looked beautiful.

When posting the pictures to Instagram, Cami chose a caption that says: "Hey, I'm here to step on your ego." for the first pic, and Mads chose "an afternoon with @sashasamsonova" for the second pic.

@/camimendes can you step on my throat while you're at it

@/madelame please do

@/natboltt Honey. this is a keeper.

@/marisolnichols Ridiculous, just ridiculous 🔥

@/vanessamorgan OMG

@/madchenamick Dead

@/dovecameron why is this happening to me

@/bellathorne Wowo🔥🔥🔥🔥

@/dovecameron ohhhhhKAY?

@/haileesteinfield LILI!!!!

@/lucyhale Good heavens step on me !

@/charlihoward STEP ON MY NECK

@/erinwestbrook LILI..! 😍🔥🔥

@/shannonpurser bro

@/trinity_likins WOWWWW!!!!!

@/xyomnaislamx COLE LOST A FREAKING QUEEN

@/xyomnaislamx YOU ALREADY DID LOVE.

***Back to real life***

Cole sat in his apartment, his phone also blowing up by many fans asking him if he and Ari were dating. They were, in fact, but he didn't want to tell them so soon. he also saw the new pics Lili released and drooled

She looked so sexy, he couldn't believe he actually lost her. All for nothing.

He liked Ari, maybe but his heart always belonged with Lili, he wouldn't confess it though. "She doesn't like you anymore, she has a new boyfriend now" the stupid voice in his head told him.

He believed it, like most of the time Lili wasn't with him. She always made him feel good about himself, now that they aren't together anymore, she couldn't make him feel as good without it being awkward for both of them.

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