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vocal lessons

** written by bieberspoetry **

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A R I A N A

The way he touched me, grabbed me. The way he looked at me made me feel alarmed, but soothed in some mythical sense.

I dug around in my purse for my keys, earning stares from numerous men and women walking down the hallways.

I felt small in such a large place, I never really looked around until now; once I realized I was in. Once I was calm.

I took out my phone, calling my mom. "Mom?! I made it in!"

"Oh! That's great! I'm so.. I'm just so proud of you Ariana! We'll have to celebrate."

"Of course, but I promised I would hang out with Will for an hour or a bit,-"

"After that straight home so we can have a special family dinner alright?"

"Alright. Love you."

"Love you too."

I hung up, putting my phone away.

My phone rang again, I sighed grabbing it as I left the building. "Hey Will, I'm just leaving now."

"Okay sexy. I-"

There was a pause, greeted by some shuffling. "Will?" I got into my car,

"Yeah sorry babe. See you later."

With that, he hung up.

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Will and I sat aimlessly together on the cozy couch in Starbucks.

"Can I please have a sip of your coffee?" I looked up at him with pleading eyes.

"No." He smirked, sipping the ever so desirable caramel macchiato. "Pleaseee."

"You've got that... Whatever it is."

"It's a salted caramel mocha."

"We-"

Will was cut off by my phone ringing again, I shook my head hitting decline... Not bothering to look at the caller ID.

"As I was saying-"

Once again, more ringing. I declined it.

"Carry on,"

Ringing.

I finally picked it up and answered. "Hello?!"

"Ah. Ariana Grande."

I gulped realizing the familiar voice." "Mr. Bieber... So sorry... Uh..."

"I understand. Whatever you're doing is far more important that your career, than me. Than this. I guess..."

"No! No not true at all."

"I suggest you keep your tone down."

"S-sorry Mr. Bieber, but no. I didn't realize it was you calling, I didn't even know you had my phone number."

"Your application, sweetheart."

I felt a few butterflies attack my stomach, but pushed them away quickly looking at Will, meeting his lonely eyes.

"Oh, yes. So why did you call?"

"Hmph. Well, I'm quite interested in hearing more of your vocal range so I've hired a vocal coach to come in to see you tomorrow at twelve P.M. No exceptions."

"O-okay.. At the studio?"

"Yes of course at the studio!" He sounded a bit angry at my question, "S-sorry..."

"Please, for the love of God. Stop saying sorry."

The loud, obnoxious dial tone rang in my ears, much like Mr. Bieber's snotty dialogue.

I met Will's eyes. "Wow he 'kinda sounds like a dick..."

I shook my head slightly, he wasn't intentionally like that... running a big business takes a toll on you sometimes. Oh business men... I... - fuck!

"No... He's not. I mean, I am 'kinda annoying."

He laughed, "agreed." "Wow!" "Just kidding. I guess we have to cancel our plans tomorrow..."

I looked down, "yeah, sorry baby." "It's fine." He pulled my chin much like Mr. Bieber did... Only this time I didn't feel a rush.

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I rushed into the office building, coincidently right into Justin. "Twelve. O'. Two. Hmm." I stared into his gazing eyes, "I'm... Uh, my apologies?"

"It's fine. Follow me."

I followed him to a room, not much bigger than an elementary school music room; another boy was sitting on a chair with headphones on.

"This is Sean, he's a rapper that auditioned...Maybe an hour after you. I hope you two can become good friends."

Oh god. Oh god. The way he looked at me and talked. Wow!

What the fuck Ariana stop!

No wait go.

Justin smiled, patting the small of my back, "alright sweetheart?" "Alright."

"Sean?! We're starting now!"

He looked up at us both, our eyes locking. "Hey, uh. I'm Sean."

H-hi. I'm Ariana." My voice was weak and timid, I believe a mouse could be louder.

BUT DAMN HIS EYES.

I could stare into them all day.

"Nice to meet you."

"Okay you two so since you both dabble in two different genres I'm going to have you both try both genres."

Sean and I looked at each other, "Ariana rapping, Sean singing. Yeah."

I blushed, looking at my feet.

"Sweetheart eyes up here."

I blushed harder looking at him. I felt a nudge at my side as Sean gave me a mocking yet friendly look.

"No, I'm just kidding. I really just want to hear Ariana sing some baritone and Sean Baritone as well, and then just your flat out normal singing voices."

We both nodded as he walked away looking through music in his phone.

Jeez this guy... He's driving me crazy. I 'Kinda miss Will but... Being here makes it hurt less.

"Ariana? You said you had other songs. Mind singing one?"

"Uh, yeah..."

I cleared my throat and adjusting my poster,

"You know how to treat me,
You know how to love me,
Maybe then you'll get the chance
The chance the chance to love me
It's obvious I wanna be into you
But it all depends on the things you do....."

I continued to sing, Justin's face growing more and more satisfied.

I finally finished.

"What was that called?"

"Be My Baby."

"Beautiful, wow. I know I made the right decision..."

He looked over and Sean as he began singing something I was unfamiliar with.

Wow. Fucking... Wow. I mean, I love Will but being here in this atmosphere is giving me so many... Vibes.

Push it away Ariana.

No.

No.

No.

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