On her first day of college, Ariana meets a boy. The 2 made a mistake that no one can forgive them for, except her best friend, Alexa, and her brother, Frankie. But it will be alright, As Long As You Love Me.
I wake up in my bed, my head pounding. Immediately, I rush to the bathroom and throw up everything I ate yesterday.
"Gross." I flush the toilet and brush my teeth for 3 minutes instead of 2.
I take a shower and get dressed.
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I call Justin to see if he can come over and he says yes.
"Hey babe." He says, kissing my cheek.
"We're not even dating." I say.
"But after what we did last night, we should be. Speaking of that: will you be my girlfriend?"
"Of course. I love you, and you love me."
"That's true. Can I come in?"
"Oh yeah, come in." He walks in and I close the door behind him.
"Justin?"
"What?"
"I threw up this morning."
"Thanks, I totally wanted to know that." He says, a look of disgust clear on his face.
"No, that's not the point. We didn't have any protection last night, and I never throw up when I drink. Do you know what that means?"
"Wait, do you think you're pregnant?" He says.
"I don't-" I cover my mouth and run to the bathroom.
Again, I throw up, but I don't know what, and Justin holds my hair, rubbing my back.
"Do you want me to get you something?" Justin says.
"There's a mini fridge in the room. Can you get me a water?" He exits the bathroom as I brush my teeth again.
When I'm done, I go sit on my bed, taking small sips of my water.
"What should we do?"
"Let's go to the nurse. Come on." He takes my hand and we walk downstairs and out of the building.
We follow the signs to the nurse's building and go in.
"Hello, what can I help you with?" The desk worker says.
"I think I'm pregnant."
"That's common in college. What's your name?"
"Ariana Grande."
"Ah, yes. Freshman. Go through those doors and to the right. Someone will be there waiting for you."
We follow her directions and enter the room to the right.
"Hello, you must be Ariana. Pattie told me you think you're pregnant. Symptoms?"
"Well, we sort of did some stuff last night, and this morning I threw up twice. I also have a really bad headache."
"Typical pregnancy symptoms. Go pee in this cup. Bathrooms out the door and to the right." I do what she says and Justin stays in the room with the nurse.
2 Minutes Later
I enter the room again, and having given the cup to the nurse, Brenda, I sit on the bed and Justin comes over.
"No matter what happens, everything will be ok." He says.
"As long as you love me." I say as Brenda comes in.
"Good news, you're pregnant. Congratulations. Now get out of my office." She says, obviously not a fan of her job.
"Can you carry me back to the room?" I ask, tears gleaming in my eyes.
"Of course." He picks me up bridal style, showing his muscles on his uncovered arms.
"What are we gonna do?" I ask as he sits me back on my bed.
"I don't know. Whatever happens, happens. You should call your mom and tell her. She'll probably want to know." I nod and grab my phone.
Dialing my mom's number, Justin takes my hand.
"Don't worry, Ari. I'll always be right here." He says.
"Hello?'
"Hey mom."
"Hi Ariana! How is college life working for you?"
"Fine, I guess. I have to tell you something."
"What is it, Ari?"
"Mom, I'm pregnant.
"Haha, that's funny. Did you really think I would fall for that?"
"No mom, I'm serious. I went to the nurse and everything."
"Ariana Grande-Butera! What were you thinking? How do you get pregnant on the 1st day of school?"
"I know mom. I'm sorry. I really am."
"No, sorry won't cut it this time, Ariana. I can't believe you would do this. Don't even think about calling me." She hangs up and I drop my phone to the floor, tears falling along with it.
"I'm so sorry, Ariana. I had no idea she would do that." He says, wrapping his arms around me.
"It's ok, it's not your fault." I lay down and Justin lays next to me on my queen sized bed.
Soon enough, I'm asleep, Justin dozing lightly with his arm still wrapped around me.
