And He Calls Me Moonlight Too

I didn't know

Ariana's POV

After the performance we all get together and hug and cheer and cry. This was the last time we performed the Honeymoon Tour.. It's over..

I walk back to my dressing room and sit down on the couch with my soy latte. I take a sip of my drink and I suddenly realise something..

I'm in love with Ricky! I can't stop thinking about the way he picks me up and looks straight into my eyes with the cutest smile on his face at the end of Pink Champagne. I can't believe I realised this just now.. After all these months...

I guess I was scared to give in to the feeling of loving someone again. My relationships always ended dramatically. I was scared to get hurt again. I couldn't risk it.

But now it's different. I can see that Ricky is different. He's not like any guy I've ever met before. The way he looks at me makes me feel like I'm the only person in the world he has eyes for. When we make eye contact it feels like we're alone on this earth. Like we're all that matter. At least that's how I feel..

I had to tell him before he was gone forever..

I was saying goodbye to all of my dancers and I got so emotional. I'm gonna miss these amazing people so much! Only Brian and Scott will never leave my side, I know that for sure. They've been here from the start and they'll be here till the end.

It was just me, Brian, Scott, Ricky and Nekai left in the arena. I gave Nekai a big hug and she whispered in my ear: "Go get your boy. I know he'll be good to you. Please make yourself happy Ari!" And she walked away. She looked back one more time and winked at me. I blew her a kiss and she was gone.

I started crying because I didn't want everyone to leave me.. We had so many great memories and now we'll all go our seperate ways..

Ricky walked over to me and gave me a big hug. It was his turn to leave. While Ricky's strong arms softly squeezed me I looked at Brian and Scott. They know I like Ricky so I turned my eyes to the door, meaning they should leave us alone for a while. They understood and left with smiles on their faces.

Ricky was still holding me and I slowly stopped crying.

"Ricky, there's something I want you to know.." I sniffled.

"You can tell me anything, you know that" he whispered in my ear. His warm breath sent chills up my spine.

"I.. Uhm.. I.. I'm in love with you..."
I murmured.

Ricky let go of me and looked at the floor. He didn't say anything.

I knew it. He didn't love me back. "I'm so sorry I should've never said that.. I knew you wouldn't feel the same about me.. I just..." Before I could finish talking he kissed me.

His soft lips gently touched mine. My body stiffened. I didn't expect  him to do that. I relaxed and kissed him back. He wiped a tear of my face.

"I love you too" he said. His dark brown eyes sparkled as he pulled me back into another hug.