Ghost of You ♡ LRH

25 - Fire on Fire

Fire on fire would normally kill us

But this much desire, together, we're winners

They say that we're out of control and some say we're sinners

But don't let them ruin our beautiful rhythms

Fire on Fire – Sam Smith

♡

Aria

We had finally made it back to LA for a couple of days. I was excited to be home for a little bit but I was also beyond nervous. Tomorrow morning, Luke and I will be officially going public with our relationship. Rumors have been flying rampant since my "accident" at the last show. Luke and I were advised by management that it would be best for us to put those rumors to rest in any way possible.

There were really only two options for Luke and I, break up or go public. Breaking up was not an option for us so it was time for us to let everyone know. Luke had the brilliant idea for us to actually go public during a radio interview. The boys already had an interview scheduled tomorrow and instead Luke and I are hijacking the interview to go public. He thought it would give me the chance to tell my story so people understand my side of things. I thought it was a genius idea really, even if I knew it was going to be hard to put everything out in public.

Currently the boys were booked with TV appearances and radio interviews which allowed me a bit of free time. Until Luke and I go public, we have been advised to keep our distance. Since I had this free time I was going to be meeting up with Diana to work on a special project for Luke.

"Aria!" Diana squealed as she opened her door. She pulled me into her arms. "I missed you so much," her voice was wavering. As I pulled back, I could see her teary eyes. She was always the more emotional one of the two of us.

I teared up as well realizing just how much I missed her. Diana and I used to spend almost every day together but I haven't seen her in months. "Oh D, I missed you so much!" We moved into the living room where I gave her all of the details. "I actually need your help."

Diana jumped up from her slouched position with a big smile. "What can I do to help my superstar best friend?" Instead of giving her a verbal answer, I pulled the baby blue lace out of my bag. Her eyes lit up as she finally connected the dots. "Are you finally letting me do a boudoir shoot for you?"

My cheeks heated at her excitement. Over our years of friendship, she has been begging me to do one. She always claimed that doing the shoot would boost my confidence but I've always been too insecure to do it. "Uh yeah."

She squealed. "It's about time! What changed your mind?"

The blush on my cheeks reddened even more when I thought of the answer. I am not entirely sure how it will be received but I can only hope this is a good idea. "Um..." I trailed off, trying to find the confidence to answer her. "It's for a present."

"Wait." The brightness in her eyes intensified as did my blush. "Is my sweet Aria trying to say that she wants me to take professional sexy photos for her boyfriend?"

"Yes?" It came out as more of a pathetic question than an answer. I knew that Diana would tease me about this but I didn't expect it to be this intense. Luke's birthday was coming up and I wanted to give him something special that he wouldn't expect from me.

"I'm so happy for you Aria." Diana's soft voice shocked me. All the teasing had left her replaced with a bright smile. "I can tell how happy you are with him. It makes me so happy as your friend to finally see life back in your eyes." I teared up at her words. Diana has been by my side for a while, seeing me at my lowest points. "Now enough emotions, go change."