Never Been Hurt (Cari) (Sequel to 'The Hate Factor.')

Chapter 4. Our Song.

Ariana's POV

I felt bad that I was kind of paranoid and distant while I was with Cody yesterday, but I couldn't help it. For the first time, I was actually letting all this hate get to me. I didn't want it to, but I couldn't really get the thought out of my head.

No one knew about it yet. But if that hashtag started trending, people would see it and ask me about it. I certainly hoped not that many people would use that tag.

I decided to stay off twitter for a couple days and try to forget about everything that had to do with fans, touring and hate mail. It actually helped me.

Two days after our walk in town, Cody wanted to take me out again. Only he said, this time, to the beach. He knew how I loved the beach, but I didn't go often since I was busy these days. So that's where we were going.

We were going later in the day so it wasn't scorching hot and crowded. The only downside was it could be cold. I was going anyways! I slipped on my bathing suit and a maxi dress, then left to meet Cody outside.

Staying off twitter really helped me. I wasn't feeling paranoid, worrying about things. I was able to be me. The normal me.

I checked the weather on my phone while Cody and I were in the car. It was going to get colder later on.

"You do know that it's going to get chilly tonight?" I told Cody. He looked at me and nodded.

"Yeah, I had a feeling."

"We're going to freeze." I chuckled.

"But that's part of the fun!" Cody replied.

"Oh, freezing is your idea of fun?" I joked.

"Perhaps." He winked.

"Not in my opinion." I rolled my eyes and laughed.

"Well, I hope you brought a sweater then." I shot him a glare and it just made him laugh. "I was kidding, Ari."

"Sometimes it amazes me that we are still together. We're so different and disagree on quite a lot." I told him.

"Well, opposites attract."

"That's true."

"And our disagreements are usually over silly things." He added.

"Oh, so me not wanting to freeze is silly?" I teased.

"You know what I mean."

We soon got to the beach, and to our exitement, literally no one was around. I saw two other cars, that was it. I got out and Cody said,

"All I need is to go surfing."

"Well I'd like to see you do that."

We found a nice spot and put our stuff down, then Cody dragged me over to the water. I didn't want to get wet now that it was cold, but I did anyways.

"It's nice out here." Cody smiled. I did too. It really was, even though it was cold. I could deal with that.

The sun was just starting to set, and the sky was starting to turn pink. It really was beautiful out here, and I'm glad we came. The water rushed over our feet as I stepped back a little. Cody laughed.

"That's cold!" I exclaimed.

"And it's only going to get colder." Cody dragged me in farther. I tried to hold up my dress so that it wouldn't get wet, but it was no use. I gave up, as Cody just laughed.

"Come on Ari, don't be a stick in the mud."

"I'm not being a stick in the mud." I replied.

"Then you won't mind, this?" He splashed me with the salty water. It took my by surprise, then I splashed him back. It surprised him too, then I started running. He would get me back for that one.

"You asked for it, Ariana!" I got chased for quite a while. And there, I saw three boys who looked strangely familiar, coming towards us. It was Devin, Owen and Ethan! But they had a guitar, and they were here. As in here, on our date.

"Oh hey you two!" Owen shouted. I stood, still quite puzzled. I whispered to Cody.

"Was this planned?"

"You'll see."

"What's that supposed to mean?" I asked again.

"Here, I'll show you." Cody took my hand, leading me up to them. "Did you guys get the stuff?"

What stuff?

"Yup, all set." Devin replied. What was going on?

"What's going on?" I asked Cody again.

"We'll show you. Sit down." Cody smiled mischievously. I raised an eyebrow at him, then sat down on the many beach towels that were set up. They were up to something big, I could tell.

Ethan picked up his guitar and started playing a song both Cody and I knew like the back of our hands. Two Is Better Than One, by Boys Like Girls and Taylor Swift.

We called this, 'our song'.

We sang this on the X-factor together during duet week, than when I was voted off. He knew I loved this song so much.

They started singing to me as I blushed red. I hated and loved this. It was embarrassing, but also really sweet. Never did I see this coming. I had no clue that Cody had planned for the boys to come and serenade me like this.

So maybe it's true,

That I can't live without you.

Cody looked right at me while singing and I felt like I would literally melt. It was beautiful.

And maybe two is better than one.

There's so much time,

To figure out the rest of my life.

And you've already got me coming undone.

I was almost positive my face was as red as a tomato throughout the whole song. As they were about to sing the last line, Cody took my hand, helping me up and sang right to me.

So I'm thinking two, is better than one.

I smiled at him as he kissed me lightly on the cheek. I'd say this date was by far one of the best.

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Dedicated to @Bubble_Kickz

I have kinda had a lot of writers block lately on this, but now it's up!

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