INNOCENT - Ariana Greenblatt

3. deep fried

    "Guys I should probably get going It's almost one" Paris rationalized. "Noooo dance with us" Clem pried. "Fine but only ten more minutes" Paris agreed.

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    Now at four AM Paris had a bigger problem, how she would get home. "It's fine I'll just walk" Paris reassured her friends. "In this town, at this time?" Delia laughed.

    "I'll walk with her, we don't live far" Ariana volunteered coming out of nowhere. "See I won't be alone" Paris crossed her arms. "Fine but be safe I love you" Clem agreed and the two girls left.

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"So what's it like with school and acting?" Paris asked the shorter girl. "Hard, I miss a lot" Ari replied blankly. "I mean I bet" Paris sympathized.

"What's it like being the daughter of Taylor Swift, every little girls role model?" Ariana returned the awkward question. "I don't know, I guess I wouldn't it's like to be normal, there was no before, only during" the blonde shrugged.

"I think I was too young to know a before, but maybe I'll get an after" she joked. "I don't think there truly is an after" Paris inquired, "as long as someone knows your name, knows you. There will never be an end."

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"She has to come home soon right?" Taylor asked leaning against her husband. "Of course darling, she will be back" he assured her.

"I-I just have a feeling" Taylor tried to calm herself taking breaths but couldn't seem to find any air. "It's called being a mom, which by the way you're great at. I'm sure Paris is safe. She's not alone" Harry emphasized.

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"Oh well this is my house" Paris stopped seemingly out of nowhere, not wanting this conversation to end. She was enjoying this a lot more than she expected to. "Oh well goodnight!" Ariana said goodbye but was surprised to be pulled into a hug by the blonde.

"Night Ana" Paris ran towards her door leaving Ariana thoughtless. Normally Ari wasn't one for physical touch but she choked the enjoyment up to being a product of the cold weather.

    Ari knew she definitely down played just how far she really lived having passed her own house 20 minutes prior, but she just wanted to make sure Paris made it home safe.

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    Paris opened the door careful not to wake up her parents. "Welcome back darling" Paris jumped at the sound of her Fathers voice. "Hey guys" Paris laughed nervously.

    "How was the party?" Taylor crossed her arms. "It was good, thanks for asking" Paris rubbed the back of her neck.

    "Phone now" Taylor held out her band. "Don't have to ask me twice!" Paris exclaimed, knowing she was defeated. "Go to bed" Her father commanded. "Already on it!"

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    "Wake up!" Taylor opened the blinds, Paris felt like she had slept maybe all of ten minutes. "Mom, come on. The suns not even up!" Paris pointed.

    "We have a long day ahead of us Ris, get dressed" Taylor smirked. "Mom, what?" the young woman asked confused. "I figured we could start with some taking those bags to charity, then you can come with me to that brunch, then after that we will have your talk" Taylor elaborated.

    "You know I hate those brunches" Paris pouted. "Which is why you will be going, now come on I laid out your outfit" Taylor ordered.

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    "Oh Paris you have got so old!" A random woman was holding her hands. "You remember Margaret don't you?" Her Mom grimaced. No I do not. "Mhm" Paris clenched her teeth.

    She rarely felt this out of place. It was not a good feeling. "Paris?" she heard a voice behind her. "Phoebs??" she questioned hugging the older woman.

    Growing up Phoebe Bridgers was one of Paris' many seasoned babysitters. The Swift-Styles babies always called her their extra cousin.

    "Oh my gosh how are you!" Phoebe hugged the small girl. "I was good, then I snuck out last night, now I'm grounded" Paris sighed.

    "Do you need me to talk to Tay? You know I have my ways" Phoebe smirked. "No it's alright, I deserve whatever punishment I'm getting. But how are you?"

    "I've been alright, busy with the band" Phoebe smiled. "Aww the band, I love that" Paris congratulated.

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    "Before we start, Dad, Mommy, I'm really sorry. I want you to know I understand why it was dangerous and wrong to leave in the middle of the night and I never want to do it again. Plus I understand and am perfectly okay with any punishment you find fit" Paris apologized.

    "Actually Paris, we want to give your phone back and we aren't going to ground you under one condition" Taylor proposed. "Yes, anything you need" Paris agreed.

    "Blaike and Ryan need a baby sitter, they're going on an anniversary trip the entire next weekend Friday thought Sunday night, can you do it?" Harry added. "Yes, Of course I can, thank you" She hugged them.

    "You're welcome sweetheart, we just want you to feel safe and like you can come to us, you don't need to sneak around. Never do this again" Taylor hugged her mini. "Oh trust me I won't" Paris giggled in confirmation.