Torn

Chapter 9: So Who Is It?

*Ariana's POV*

My thoughts are suddenly interrupted by my phone beeping obnoxiously in my lap.

I pick it up to see I have a new message and swipe the lock screen to see a text from somebody I had totally shut out, how could I forget?

It was from Jai, yes Jai fucking Brooks aka, my boyfriend.

"Hey baby, I miss u so much, when can I see u?<3 -Jai"

My heart rate picked up speed and I went into full panic mode.

"Baby, you okay?" Justin asked once I got up from the couch and began pacing around he house. I didn't reply because there was just too much going on.

I began to feel more and more guilty from the kisses Justin and I have shared. I came to the realization that I was dating both of them, so in other words, I was cheating.

This is not my thing, I don't cheat, I can't cheat.
Yet, I knew it was wrong, but I did it anyways. I'm the only one to blame, now it's up to me to make things right.

I came to the conclusion that I had to break up with one of them, but which one?

I clearly have feelings for Justin, but then again, Jai and I... we've been through everything together and I don't know if I'm over him just yet.

I sigh deeply and run a hand through my hair when I hear a voice speak from behind me.

"Ariana? Are you alright?" Justin asked, then my throat got dry all of a sudden and I got a pinch feeling in my stomach. That didn't help the situation at all.

"Justin, I have to tell you something. I know you'll be upset, but it's something I have to say. Please don't be mad, okay?" I explained and Justin nodded hesitantly.

"I never broke up with Jai..." I mumbled incoherently under my beath quickly.

I heard Justin chuckle, which made me give him a confused look.

"You can't expect me to understand that, baby. All I could hear was you mumbling." He said wrapping his arm around my waist from behind, causing me to pry them back off of me.

"Sorry," I chuckled nervously, "I forgot I was still dating Jai, and I haven't broke up with him. So..."

"You're breaking up with me?" He asked worriedly.

"No, wait... you're not mad?"

"No, but I am upset that you're technically cheating. I guess you forgot so I assume you haven't been talking to him, right?" He asked.

"Right." I say with a satisfied sigh that he understands.

"So, who's it gonna be?" He asks and I feel my stomach doing flips while I bite my bottom lip indecisively.

After a few moments of thinking I reply, "You." with a small smile.

Happy with my answer, he returns the smile and pecks my lips lightly.