Torn

Chapter 16: Lucky Charm

*Ariana's POV*

"You ready?" Justin asks and I nod nervously.

"Don't be nervous, it's amazing. I swear you'll love it." He assures me.

"Okay." I say and take a deep breath.

Justin starts walking downstairs, but I call after him.

"Wait," I say and he turns to look at me, "what if they don't like me?" I ask. Suddenly I think of all the things that could go wrong, which is the worst thing to do at this point because I'm already nervous enough.

"I think they'll love you. What's not to love?" He asks with an adorable smile.

"Right." I wink and he chuckles.

"Plus, I bet most of them are fans of yours too." He adds, which actually helps.

"Alright, I'm ready." I say and go downstairs with him. We get in the car and he shuts the door for me, then goes to his side.

"You look beautiful." He says and grabs my hand in a way that makes me melt.

"Thank you, you look amazing." I compliment and he smiles.

"Don't I always?" He says, I expected a cocky remark.

"Always." I giggle and he pecks my lips.

He starts up the car, then drives to meet up at the concert arena so we can get back to the tour.

That means we won't be home for a while, one thing I'm not looking forward to.

"You ready? This is where all the excitement begins." He says tapping his fingers on the steering wheel to the music beat.

"Of course I'm excited, but won't you miss being home?" I ask.

"Before you know it, it's already done with." He says.

"Sounds convincing." I retort and nod.

"And they're gonna see you a lot." He said in a baby voice and poked my side.

"What about it?" I said in between short giggles.

"I'm just happy your adorableness will be with me every step of the way." He replies and flashes me a toothy grin.

"You're too cute." I smile while shaking my head.

*Backstage at the arena*

"Ariana, you're opening in five." A guy from backstage with a headset on says. I nod while taking a drink of water nervously.

"Good luck babe, they'll love you." Justin says and kisses my cheek, then goes to get himself fixed up to perform also.

After they finished my hair, makeup, and wardrobe, I was all set to go on stage.

"Alright, go on out." The same guy says. I nod and run out on stage energetically.

"Hey guys, are you as excited to be here as I am?" I exclaim as they all cheer.

My music starts playing and I open with 'Baby I'.

When I finish I wave and tell them I love them, then get back off stage.

The first thing I see is Justin smiling, and I reach out to give him a hug.

"You did great." He says and kisses me.

"Thanks, good luck!" I say to him before he goes on stage.

I grab my water bottle and take a drink.