Temptations (A Jariana Story)

Chapter Eight

A R I A N A
[Song Of the Chapter: Just Let Me Love You by Ariana Grande & Lil Wayne]
Update Date: April 30th, 2016]

My heart was racing as we drove away. I saw Justin watching the car as fans crowded around him. I saw as Selena wrapped her arms around Justin and how she kissed his cheek and smiled at the fans. He looked so uncomfortable.

"So, about Perry," I told Jake. "She's very hype but you're gonna love her."

"Perry seems sweet. Very happy to meet her and your parents." He said as he grinned.

Ten minutes ago, my mother called to tell me that it was my little sisters birthday. I seem like a bad big sister but I really am not in touch with my family that much. They don't want to waste time on me and I don't want to waste time on them. It's a both-sided thing. Seems bad but it really made me grow up a bit. Even though we haven't seen each other in a while, I would still like to be on their good side and be able to see them whenever I can.

"Perry is sweet, but not my parents," I mumbled. "Only sometimes. Like today, they could be nice since there's gonna be lots of people."

Perry was turning eleven today. We're nine years apart. That seems bad but it's really fun sometimes to mess with her...

***

"Ariana!" I heard Perry scream as she ran out the door. Opening my arms, she ran into them.

My older brother, Frankie, then walked out and hugged me after Perry. "I'm glad you made it, sis," he whispered. Then we got out of the hug and I nodded.

"I'm glad I made it, too," I whispered as I padded down my dress to flatten it. "Where is mom and dad? Are they fighting?"

"No. It was Perry's wish to have them not fight on her birthday so they're trying their best. It's clearly seen that it's hard," he chuckled then looked behind me at Jake. "Who's this?"

"Uh, Frankie, this is my boyfriend, Jake," I muttered. "We started dating around a week ago."

"Well, that's great!" He answered, smiling. "I'm Frankie." He put out his hand to shake Jake's while Jake gladly took it.

"I'm Perry!" Perry exclaimed, jumping up and down.

"Nice to meet you, Perry. I'm Jake. And happy birthday." Jake replied. I smiled as he wrapped his arm around my shoulders and I grabbed his hand to hold it.

"Let's go inside." I mumbled. "Time to face mom and dad." I whispered to Jake.

So, here's the deal, I haven't seen my parents for a whole four years. They were shit to me. I moved out when I was sixteen but I still got proper education. Just some fake IDs and I was okay. . .

"Ariana!" My father, Edward (Ed), came up to me and hugged me. "I haven't seen you in forever. You haven't changed one bit!"

I smiled weakly as I nodded and walked off. Then, my mother (who I was really close to), went up to me and hugged me.

"How are you sweetie?" She asked me and hugged me.

So a thing about my mother and I is that we FaceTime and stay in touch. The whole fault of me moving out was my father. But I forgive him.

"I'm good. You?" I asked and chuckled.

"Great."

Nodding, I checked behind me to notice Jake was gone. What the? Walking outside, I saw him dancing with Perry like a fairy. Twisting and twirling. Laughing, I noticed that he was actually fun and lay back.

Hearing my phone buzz, I checked it from my pocket and froze when I read the name. Tell me why I didn't delete his number?

From: Justin Biebs
So...I've been thinking that maybe we should...

It cut off so I dragged it over, typed in my passcode, and the messages appeared.

From: Justin Biebs
So...I've been thinking that maybe we should talk about this and be adults. It's not technically my fault that Selena and I are 'dating.' If you give me some time to explain, maybe you would understand. Think about it. I'm always here.

To: Justin Biebs
I have no time to talk.

From: Justin Biebs
C'mon princess!

My heart warmed up but then realized it's wrong.

To: Justin Biebs
Tomorrow. My house. I guess I'll talk...

Groaning to myself, I slid my phone in my pocket and went over to Perry and Jake.

Those puppy name types really are my weakness.

***

"So what are your plans tomorrow?"  Jake asked as we were driving home. It was around eleven at night and Perry had just went to sleep so we went after she fell asleep so she wouldn't fuss.

I hesitated to answer Jake's question.  What are your plans tomorrow? 

Oh you know. Seeing my close-to-be-before-you-tagged-along boyfriend.  My whole life is so complicated.

"Meeting up with Justin," I blurted out.  His eyes trailed over to me and I swear I saw his jaw clench. But, he covered it up with a smile. Lying is bad in relationships so I want to keep it real. "That won't be a problem, will it?" I started, crossing my arms over my chest.  "I don't want to be controlled." I huffed. I hated being possessed over from a man.

"Of course I have a problem!" He muttered, sighing angrily.

"Oh?" I sassed, my one eyebrow raising.

"Ariana, don't get me wrong, I don't have a problem with you going to see him. I have a problem with him going to see you." 

"And what does that mean?  You think I'm not loyal enough?" I rolled my eyes. "You think I'm going to cheat?"

"I've had a rough past, Ari."

"So have I but I would trust you if you were seeing your ex.  But that's none of my business," I scoffed as we turned into my street and then turned into my driveway.  "This is just great," I mumbled while getting out of the car and slamming it. "Great.  Great." I whispered.

Jake drove off as I walked to the door, opening it, and quickly smelling weed.  Walking in, I saw Paul and Kylie sitting down, hand in hand, looking high as hell.

"Ayyyeee, Ariana," Paul dragged on.  "Want some?" He grabbed a blunt that Kylie was smoking and handed it to me.

Nodding, I grabbed the blunt and quickly inhaled it.

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honestly, this chapter was SHIIIITTTTT.  May update twice today 😩 only if u want.  This was 1.5k+ words but I guess we'll see how long it looks published.

Sooo ALSO I really don't like the drama shit but it's a story! A story w/out drama is bOring!  But, maybe *wink* things will cool down in the next couple chapters.

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