Torn

Chapter 19: Catch-Up

*Ariana's POV*

Waking up, I was relieved that I didn't drink, or I'd feel horrible.

I was happy to know that Justin's on break for a while now, he deserves it. He works so hard for what he does, most people don't believe that, or they just mock him. What he does requires a ton of energy. Yes he may be young, but that doesn't mean he has as much energy as people would expect.

He's human, he gets tired. He needs breaks, he needs to relax, and stay away from the media sometimes.

Could you blame him for wanting time off? I couldn't.

"Ok, see you later." I heard Justin's voice from a distance, I think from inside the bathroom.

Bingo.

He walked out with a huge smile on his face, then slid his phone in his pocket.

"What's Mr. Smiley smiling about this time?" I winked and he chuckled quietly.

"We don't have any plans today, right?" He asked and I shrugged.

"I don't know. Do we?"

"Well I was wondering," he licked his lips, "if I could go out for a while, and you'd maybe call up some friends to hang out with as well?"

I knew what this was about. Obviously he was making plans with Caitlin.

Should I be offended?

Ugh, stop Ariana. Get over it, they've been best friends forever. What is there to worry about?

Oh, yeah, they were more than friends.

Who knows what could happen between them, maybe they'll get close again... or-

"Ariana?" Justin interrupted me.

"Hm?" I asked and turned my focus back on him.

"Would you care if I went bowling Caitlin?"

"Oh, um... no. I don't care, you can go." I said and looked down.

"We don't have to today, if you don't want me to b-"

"No, no it's okay. It's..." I sucked in a breath, "all good." I finished

"Okay." He nodded somewhat suspiciously, but let my comment slide. "Oh wait, Ariana?" Justin added, turning towards me on his heels.

"Yeah?"

"I love you." He smiled and kissed me lightly.

"I love you too." I smiled.

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"Hello?" I messed with the necklace in my hands.

"Ariana?" My best friend Alexa answered the phone.

I was almost relieved to hear her voice, it's been a while since we've talked.

"Of course it's Ariana, aka your best friend in the entire universe." I giggled. "How have you been?" I asked with a smile on my face.

"I've been pretty good, what about you?"

"Good." I paused. "Hey I was wondering if you wanted to hang out today or something, maybe do some shopping?" I asked.

"Of course! I miss you so much, I can't wait. When do you want to?" She said quickly, I could barely keep up with what she was saying.

"Here in about two hours. Are you in town?"