Fools Fall In Love

Chapter 6

Justin's POV

It's been a week since Ariana and I last spoke. Remember? We were at the coffee shop? She hasn't texted me..called me..not even said anything to me on Twitter. I mean, I know the kiss was bothering her, but I didn't know she would totally ignore me, especially after she admitted she liked me. Maybe I should try calling her. I hope I won't annoy her. "Hey, this is Ariana, I'm probably busy, which is why i'm not answering the phone. Just tell me your name and I'll call you ASAP, bye!" Of course, her voicemail. My head dropped in disappointment. I'll just text her and see if she responds. "Ariana, I really need to talk to you. Please text me back."  I waited, for hours, and hours. No response. It's now 6:30. We have a concert to do in 30 minutes. Is she even going to come? So many questions, that I, myself, can't even answer.

It's 6:45. Still no sign of her. "Justin, where the hell is Ariana?" Scooter shouted at me. "How should I know? She hasn't talked to me since last week." I responded. "We can't do the show without her. She's supposed to be opening up for you." he said. "Dude, I'm not letting all those fans down because of one no show by Ari. I'll just make it a longer concert." I demanded. Scooter just threw his hands up slightly and said, "I really hope this works. Knock 'em dead kid." I went out to the stage, looked out at all the fans and smiled. "How you guys doin' tonight!?" I shouted. A bunch of screams from kids to teenage girls came back at me. I better tell them Ariana isn't coming tonight. "Alright guys, I know you all were excited for Ariana Grande to start you out with "The Way" but unfortunately, she can't be here tonight." The crowd just aw's in disappointment. "But!" I interrupted. "I'll go ahead and give you guys some new music that hasn't been released yet." All of a sudden, the crowd jumps up and down, screaming louder than I've ever heard.

"Now....I hope none of you guys will be my heartbreaker.." I said, making a reference that I'm about to sing part of my song. Kind of like how I do "Baby" and "Boyfriend". I start singing, and I hear all these girls just scream louder and louder. Then I hear, "Release heartbreaker!" shouted by everyone in the crowd. I stop the song, I laugh uncontrollably and I make a semi-long pause, about 10 seconds. "Soon.." I whisper. I start laughing once again. Out of nowhere, the croud gets louder. It can't be from me, because I haven't really done anything else to make them cheer. I turn around and she's there. Ariana Grande is standing behind me. I couldn't help but to feel a little angry that she would show up unexpected like that, especially when she's late to the concert. "Hey guys!" she shouts. I laugh sarcastically, and I look at her. I walked up beside her and said in her ear. "Glad you show up 20 minutes late." and I just walk off.

Was I wrong to be angry? Was I wrong to feel furious with her? Ariana is such a sweet girl, but why would she do that? I'm walking backstage, and I get my bottle of water and cool myself off. 30 minutes later, Ariana comes back there. I get up, and try to walk pass her without talking to her. She grabs my arm tightly. "Justin." she said. "What?" I responded in a hostile tone. "Why are you mad at me?" she said. Really Ariana? Really?  I thought to myself. "That's a very stupid question." Just like that, I walked on. I returned to the stage and performed for my beautiful fans.

Ariana's POV

Jai hasn't talked to me since I told him last week about the kiss. He said he needed to think, but never informed me on what he thought about. *Knock Knock* Maybe that's him! I ran to the door and opened it. It was Jai standing there. Just staring at me. "Um, do, do you want to come in?" I asked. "No, it's fine. I can say everything right here and now." he said. I felt butterflies rush through my stomach as he spoke to me. "Ariana, look, maybe this thing here, just ain't meant for us. I want to be with you, but you obviously have some decisions to make. I don't want to be your boyfriend, when you have feelings for someone else, but I don't want to be a second choice either, so you're gonna have to choose. It's me or Justin." he said. I understand what I did was wrong, but how could he just put me on the spot like that..?

"Jai, I love you, I really do, and yeah maybe some feelings are visible for Justin. I just, I can't decide right now. It's too much pressure." I said, sadfully. "Ariana, I'm only giving you until tomorrow to tell me what you want." he said. He just turned around and left. Didn't even give me a chance to respond. I just laid down on the couch, more upset than I have been in a long time. It's 6:00. I have to go to Justin's concert to open up for him at 7 o'clock, but I'm really not in the mood. Would it be wrong not to go? My concious was telling me yes, but I just didn't care at the moment.

My phone starts ringing in the silence. I pick it up over my head and look up. It's Justin calling me. I don't want to talk to him because I know exactly what he wants to talk about. That freaking kiss. Or he's going to do what Jai did and make me choose. There's so much pressure on me, I don't know what to do. I really love Jai, but I'm starting to feel strongly for Justin too. How am I supposed to choose between two perfectly amazing guys. I just ignore his call. Next thing I know, I get a text. Oh god, it's from Justin again. Just a heads up, if I don't answer you the first time, text message or call, I'm not going to answer the second time either. I read it and it says, "Ariana, I really need to talk to you. Please text me back."  See, he wants to talk about what freaking happened and I really don't want to.

It's quarter til 7, and I still don't feel like going to the concert. I just lay down and stare at the ceiling. Thinking to myself about this decision. Maybe I can think of Pros and Cons about Justin. A pro, I get to tour with him and be around him a lot more, he's super cute, his voice is amazing, he seems like the perfect boyfriend. Cons? his fans and Selena. Those two are the only things that's probably getting in my way. But if I lose Jai, i'm losing the person I gave my love too. Ugh, so many things. You know, maybe going to the concert might empty my mind.

I make my way over there, and Scooter stops me and talks to me. "Ariana, where the hell have you been? Justin is out there trying to keep the fans happy, and you're 20 minutes late? Get out there, now." He said angrily. "I'm really sorry. I have a lot on my mind." I said. "Just go." he demanded. I walked out there, and the crowd cheered me on for being here, which brought a big smile on my face. I'm actually starting to think about the fans, and not about guys. Justin turned around and had a confused look on his face. He walked up to me and whispered in my ear, "Glad you show up 20 minutes late." Then he just walked off. I just slip it from my mind and start performing "The Way". I finish the song, and I walk backstage. Justin's arm skins mine as he's walking passed me. I grab his arm and say his name. He turns around and says, "What?" I look in his eyes, and ask him softly, "Why are you mad at me?" I obviously knew why, but I wanted to see what his reason was. "That's a very stupid question." he said as he rolled his eyes. Then he just walked away and started performing. I always mess things up and it's so hard to fix things and make them right.