Dating the presidents son is not quite what you’d expect

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00:00I was just a month into my freshman year at college, and I never in a million years would have guessed that the night I was pinned against the bleachers of the school football field by bullies was the night that would change my life forever.
00:12Well, Sydney, you have two choices. You can kiss my shoe or lose your hair. I have a rule that I never kiss cheap shoes. Now get away from me!
00:22Oh, look, she's gonna cry. I have a lot of practice holding in my tears, and these bimbo bullies weren't gonna break me.
00:31Hair grows back. I guess you've made your choice, then.
00:34After they threw me to the ground, I prepared myself for what was coming, but a voice boomed from behind them.
00:41What the hell do you think you're doing? Leave her alone!
00:43The girls turned around and sprinted away. The person walking toward me was silhouetted by the field's lights, so I couldn't see him.
00:50When he got close and helped me up, I saw who it was, and my jaw nearly fell off my face.
00:56Are you okay? Did they hurt you?
00:58It was Ian Gallagher, the son of the president. He also just started at my school and was the image of perfection.
01:06Flowing blonde hair, a chiseled jaw, and deep green eyes.
01:11Other than my pride? No, but there wasn't much of that to begin with, so I'm good. Thank you.
01:16Maybe you and Sydney should go get some food, Ian.
01:19Who was this guy, and how did he know my name?
01:22Yes, absolutely. Are you hungry? Joe Jr.'s diner is just up the street.
01:26I'm Todd, Ian's assistant. Our driver will be happy to take you and then bring you back to your dorm room afterward. Right, Ian?
01:33Um, yeah, absolutely.
01:35Please stop saying absolutely.
01:37Absolutely. I mean, right.
01:39I wasn't sure what was happening here, but whatever it was, it was really freaking weird.
01:44Okay then, shall we go so you two can eat and get acquainted?
01:47Can you two hold on for just a minute? I need to pause this here.
01:51As you already guessed, my name is Sydney, and it would be awesome if you clicked like and subscribe.
01:56And while you do that, I'm gonna fill you in on some quick backstory.
02:00I grew up in a huge house with everything a girl could want.
02:04Giant stuffed animals, so much chocolate that Willy Wonka would be envious,
02:08and an arcade packed with every video game that ever existed.
02:12There was only one thing missing. My parents.
02:16Sure, I had an amazing nanny who hated children and would lock me in my room when she wanted to be left alone.
02:22But all I wanted was to spend time with my mom and dad.
02:26They ran an international hotel business and traveled the world visiting their properties.
02:31Even when they were home, all they would do was criticize me and compare me to others,
02:36like my spoiled brat of a cousin who screamed whenever she didn't get what she wanted,
02:40or their friend's daughter who was forced to perform at the most ridiculous beauty pageant,
02:45or even the little girl on the cereal commercial who ate the cereal, acting like it was the best thing ever.
02:51That little girl appreciates her life. I've never seen you enjoy your cereal that much, Sydney.
02:56I felt so bad about myself that I developed this nervous facial tic where I would squeeze my eyes shut and then open them really wide.
03:04Yeah, weird facial tics are like catnip for bullies at school,
03:08and when you're the smartest kid in class, it just adds to their joy when they stuff you in the garbage can.
03:14So I kept to myself and didn't care about my appearance because there was no point.
03:19No makeup, big glasses, and my hair in a bun. I looked like a mini version of the school librarian.
03:25Okay, I did have one friend, Monty. We were friends since kindergarten because he was as awkward as me.
03:31He was also really smart and had asthma, so he was always walking around sucking on his inhaler.
03:37Also catnip for bullies. Okay, that's enough backstory. I think you get it.
03:41I thought college would be better, but clearly I was mistaken.
03:45Once an outcast, always an outcast, it seems.
03:48Now, back to the night I met Ian, because it just gets weirder from here.
03:53He took me to the diner, but our table was guarded by his two big, serious-looking secret service agents.
03:59His tiny assistant, Todd, sat in the booth across from us, just staring.
04:03Sorry about all this. It must be really weird for you, Sydney.
04:07This? Weird? Nah, I'm used to it. Happens every time I meet a president's son.
04:12He laughed! Someone actually thought I was funny besides me!
04:16And then he leaned in.
04:18Just imagine that your whole life is like this.
04:20It was manageable when I was a minor because the media left me alone.
04:23But now that I'm 18 and my father is running for re-election, it's like every move I make is under a microscope.
04:30Sometimes I just want to disappear.
04:32In a weird way, I completely understood.
04:35I felt the same way, except I always wanted to disappear.
04:40Just then, reporters swarmed into the diner and started taking photos of us.
04:44Todd signaled for us to smile, so I did, but I had absolutely no idea what was happening.
04:49Okay, that's enough. Everybody out.
04:52Why do they want pictures of me with the president's son?
04:55My own parents didn't want pictures of me.
04:58I think it's time you head back to your apartment, Ian.
05:00Um, if it's okay with Sydney, I'd like to stay and chat some more.
05:04Considering all the insanity of the last couple of hours,
05:07the one thing that didn't feel completely nuts was the connection I had with Ian.
05:12It's like we instantly got along. I'd like that.
05:15Yeah, no. Sorry, we're leaving.
05:18Car's waiting outside to take Sydney home, so it's time to say goodnight.
05:21I couldn't believe how Ian's assistant was treating him like a child.
05:25And then I felt something touch my hand underneath the table.
05:28Ian slipped me a piece of paper with his cell number.
05:31But then tiny Todd stuck his face in mine.
05:34Listen to me carefully, Sydney.
05:36Under no circumstances are you to try and make any contact with Ian
05:40unless you check with me first. Is that clear?
05:43Um, sure.
05:45Good girl. And if he or the press tries to talk to you, you call me.
05:50Wow, this little man just good-girled me.
05:53Yeah, no. Maybe I won't feel like it.
05:56Well then, I'll make a single phone call and have you expelled,
06:00which I will also do if Ian learns about this conversation.
06:03So we're gonna keep this between you and me, right?
06:07I was frozen. If I got expelled, my parents would disown me.
06:11All I wanted to do at that moment was to wrap my fingers around Todd's throat and choke him.
06:16But instead, I just nodded.
06:18When I got back to my dorm room, the first thing I did was call Monty.
06:22Yeah, we both applied to and got into the exact same colleges.
06:26And then, like the weirdos that we are, we chose to go together.
06:30That's crazy. So you hit it off with Ian Gallagher, like for real?
06:35I wouldn't say we hit it off, but I feel like we kind of get each other.
06:39You mean like you and me?
06:41Yeah, but the difference is, he's the president's son. But why me?
06:46Because you're amazing, Sydney. You're like the smartest person I know.
06:50You're funny, you're...
06:52Not deserving of Ian's attention, that's for sure.
06:55That's not true. You're deserving of anyone's attention.
06:58You're just saying that because you're my best friend.
07:01I want to call him, but I'm scared his tiny, jerk assistant will find out and get me expelled.
07:06So, don't let him find out.
07:08I stared at the number on the piece of paper for like an hour before I got the courage to call Ian.
07:13And then, late that night, he snuck out of his apartment and picked me up.
07:18I'm so glad you called. Now hold on to me.
07:21They let you have a motorcycle?
07:23Nope. They have no idea.
07:25And then we sped down the road. And it was thrilling.
07:29I actually had to pinch myself to believe that I wasn't dreaming.
07:32We raced up to a narrow, twisting road to a spot that looked out over the city below.
07:37Wow! This view!
07:40I found this spot when I first got to school.
07:42I needed a secret place to get away from everything.
07:45My dad, his re-election campaign, Todd...
07:48He was so sincere. When he looked into my eyes, I thought I would melt into a big puddle.
07:54He's such a jerk.
07:55He really is.
07:57Why do you let him treat you like that? Why don't you just fire him?
08:01I wish I could. My dad hired him to manage me.
08:04And now you're in it too. I'm so sorry.
08:07What do you mean I'm in it too?
08:09He then handed me a copy of the morning newspaper.
08:12On the front page was a photo of Ian and me at the diner with the headline,
08:16Ian Gallagher's New College Girlfriend?
08:19I couldn't believe what I was seeing!
08:21If you never want to see me again, I totally understand.
08:24This is my life, but it doesn't have to be yours.
08:27I had spent my whole life avoiding attention.
08:30And here I was, about to be on the front page.
08:33My instinct was to run away as fast as I could.
08:36But Ian needed someone.
08:38And for some reason, that someone was me.
08:42We just sat on a rock and talked and laughed for hours.
08:45But as the sun came up, Ian looked at his watch and panicked.
08:49Oh no, they're gonna be looking for me.
08:51We have to go. Now.
08:53We sped down the road, but suddenly there were flashing lights behind us.
08:57It was the police.
08:58At that moment, I knew I was gonna get expelled.
09:01My life was officially over.
09:03But instead of being pulled over, Ian floored it.
09:06We raced down the road away from the police car.
09:09Forget about being expelled, I was going to jail.
09:12Ian pulled behind a tree and shut off the motorcycle lights.
09:15We watched as the police car sped by.
09:18My heart was racing, but Ian looked at me.
09:21And we both just burst out laughing.
09:24The next day when the papers came out,
09:26I walked through campus and everyone at school was just staring.
09:30Including the three bullies.
09:32All I could do was smile.
09:34For the first time ever, I cared about how I looked.
09:37Monty went with me to get a prescription for contact lenses.
09:40Then to the salon to get my hair done.
09:42And finally to Sephora to get a makeover.
09:44Listen, Sid. Something feels off about this whole thing with Ian.
09:48Wow. Is somebody getting jealous because someone else is taking up my attention for once?
09:53No, that's not it at all.
09:55You said it yourself. Why did Todd know your name?
09:58But I wasn't listening.
10:00All I could think about was seeing Ian again.
10:02And then the cosmetologist turned my chair around.
10:05So, how do I look?
10:07That bad, huh?
10:08You're beautiful.
10:10I hugged him as hard as I could.
10:12I don't know what I would have done without him all these years.
10:15For the next few months, Ian and I snuck out nearly every night and went on crazy adventures.
10:21We went to a closed amusement park and turned on one of the rides.
10:24Did a Ouija board in an abandoned house.
10:27And went for a midnight swim in the park fountain.
10:30During the day, I struggled to stay awake in class and my grades went down.
10:34But I didn't care. I was falling in love.
10:37I was so caught up in Ian that I barely ever saw Monty anymore.
10:41I didn't even care that Todd kept posing us for the press.
10:44Until one day when things took a dark turn.
10:47Todd had Ian and I meet.
10:49Well, look at you two lovebirds.
10:51It just warms my heart.
10:53I didn't know you had one of those, Todd.
10:55Every day there's a new surprise.
10:57Ian tried to contain his laughter, but Todd was not amused.
11:01When the press gets here, Ian, I want you to kiss Sydney.
11:04Ian and I hadn't kissed yet, which I thought was strange.
11:07But I felt like he was just taking it slow.
11:10Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw Monty sitting alone on a bench eating his lunch.
11:15Is that necessary, Todd?
11:17Of course it's necessary, Ian.
11:19And I want you to kiss her like you mean it. Understand?
11:22What the heck was that supposed to mean?
11:24Why wouldn't he mean it?
11:26And like clockwork, Ian's bodyguards ushered a dozen reporters over to us.
11:31Ian looked so uncomfortable.
11:33He gave me the most awkward quick kiss.
11:36Now, I'm no kissing expert.
11:38But I would have to say it was pretty terrible.
11:41I looked over and Monty was gone.
11:43Ian and I got to the back seat of his limo.
11:45Todd got into the front and just exploded.
11:49What the hell was that?
11:50I'm sorry, Todd. I'll do better.
11:52For your father's sake, you better.
11:54For your father's sake? What does that mean, Ian?
11:57What does it matter to you, Sydney?
11:59You're not bullied anymore.
12:00People admire you, which I'm guessing is a first.
12:03So be a good girl and keep your mouth shut.
12:06Hey, don't talk to her like that.
12:08Or what, Ian? Hmm? You gonna fire me?
12:11I was waiting for Ian to defend me, but he just went quiet.
12:15When I opened the door to my dorm room, Monty was waiting.
12:18I had given him his own key at the start of the year.
12:20I was so happy to see him.
12:22Monty!
12:23But that happiness didn't last long.
12:25You're being played, Syd.
12:27Played?
12:28Stop it, Monty.
12:30You and Ian?
12:31It's a setup because his father is running for re-election
12:33and Todd was hired to craft his image for the public.
12:36You're just jealous because I fell in love
12:38and I'm spending my time with someone else.
12:40And then, Monty held up a printed photo of Ian embracing another boy.
12:45I did some digging and this was Ian's high school boyfriend.
12:49Boyfriend?
12:50You're saying that Ian is...
12:52Yes, I'm so sorry, Syd.
12:54And they're using you to give off the image that he's straight
12:56so it doesn't affect his father's re-election campaign.
12:59Wow, Monty. You are pathetic.
13:02I was a loser until I met Ian
13:04and you're just upset that you're still one.
13:06I can't believe I was ever friends with you.
13:08Now get out!
13:10Monty looked like I just slapped him as I slammed the door in his face.
13:14That night, when Ian picked me up,
13:16I told him I wanted to go to our spot on the cliff overlooking the city.
13:19I'm so sorry about today, Sydney.
13:21The pressure to perform in front of the camera just...
13:24Before he could finish, I held up the photo.
13:26Have you been lying to me, Ian?
13:28Where did you get that?
13:29Who cares where I got it?
13:31This is the reason why you've never kissed me, isn't it?
13:34Todd says if the world finds out about this, my father will lose.
13:37I was furious at myself.
13:39Monty tried to warn me, but I didn't listen.
13:42And now, I've probably lost him forever.
13:45But it all suddenly made sense.
13:47Right. Choose a girl with low self-esteem who wouldn't question what was happening.
13:51Who would be so thrilled with the attention that she would just go with it.
13:55And these adventures at night? Were they part of it?
13:58Not at first.
13:59But the police officer that first night ID'd me,
14:01and Todd thought it was a great idea to keep them going.
14:04He threatened to tell my dad if I told you.
14:06I'm so, so sorry, Sydney.
14:09I never wanted to hurt you.
14:11Your dad doesn't know about you?
14:13No. That was the only photo ever taken of my boyfriend and me in high school.
14:17And Todd found it too.
14:19Goodbye, Ian.
14:20Sydney, you need to see this through until the election.
14:23My dad is coming to campus tomorrow, and if you're not there,
14:26Todd will have you expelled.
14:28Doesn't matter. I'm dropping out anyway. I'm done.
14:31Ian dropped me off in front of my dorm, and I turned to him one last time.
14:36If you want to live your life trying to be someone you're not just to prove yourself,
14:40it will crush you. Trust me.
14:43The next morning, my face was puffy from crying.
14:46I loaded up my car with all my stuff and was preparing to head home.
14:50Back to a life where I wasn't worth anything.
14:52Back to face the judgment of my parents who already thought so little of me.
14:56I got into the car and tried to close the door, but it didn't budge.
15:00Monty was standing there holding it.
15:02What are you doing here?
15:04Stopping you from making a huge mistake.
15:06Didn't you already try that?
15:08Yeah, well, that's what best friends do, right?
15:11And then I just lost it.
15:13I am so sorry. I was such a huge jerk.
15:17Why do you even want to talk to me after those horrible things I said?
15:21I don't deserve you.
15:23Because I love you, Syd. I always have.
15:25Why do you think I chose this school?
15:27It was to be with you.
15:29And then he kissed me with a passion that I had never experienced before.
15:34My body felt like it was plugged into an electrical outlet.
15:37The president's about to speak. Shall we go watch?
15:40Why would I want to watch?
15:42And so we went to the football stadium, where Ian was standing on the stage next to his father.
15:47Todd was standing behind them.
15:49And as I stand on the cusp of the next presidential election,
15:52I want to hand the mic over to my son Ian, who means more to me than anything in the world.
15:57During my dad's first election, nobody paid attention to me because I was only 14 years old.
16:02But now that the world is paying attention, I want them to meet my true love.
16:07And suddenly, the boy from the photo walked onto the stage.
16:10The whole stadium burst out into applause.
16:13It was incredible.
16:15And then Ian turned and hugged his father.
16:18Todd looked horrified.
16:20After the speech ended, Secret Service let Monty and me backstage, just in time for Todd to walk out.
16:26I hope you enjoyed your time here, Sidney, because you're as good as expelled.
16:31Nah, but you're as good as fired, Todd.
16:34Ian walked over, and for the first time, Todd looked terrified.
16:39You can't fire me, but I can.
16:42Mr. President, I was only doing this for you.
16:45I told you to do that.
16:46You harassed my son for years and misused the power I gave you.
16:50Get him out of here.
16:51And the Secret Service dragged him away, kicking and screaming.
16:55It was glorious.
16:57I forgave Ian, and four years later, he and his boyfriend became the best men at Monty's and my wedding.
17:03At the White House!
17:05My parents were there, glowing with pride, but winning their approval didn't matter to me anymore.
17:10I was happy that at least they were there.
17:13Finally, I was just happy being me.