Almost Is Never Enough

Chapter 3

A Week Laterrr

Ariana POV

" Mama where is gypsy's toy?" i call out from the living room and my mom cynthia throws it to me from the kitchen " Thanks yo" she laughs " Where are you going today?" I throw the toy at gypsy and she runs around and i go to the kitchen " Probably to Nathans house... Why?" My mom stares at me for a minute and i giggle " Whats going on?!" I ask and she pokes my cheek " tell me whats going on Ari" she says and i gasp " What do you mean?!" " Come on babe i know your hiding something... whats up?" I sigh.. i can never keep anything from my mom " Are you sure you wont freak out?" i ask and she nods " I have a crush on Nate..." My mom jumps up and gasps " FINALLY!" i look at her weird " What do you mean?!" she laughs hard " Well since you guys were little we always knew you would end up togehter... you guys were and still are inseprable so yeah.. " I blush and my mom hugs me " but what if he dosent like me back?" She  shrugs and plays with the curls at the ends if my hair " Just go with the flow baby " I nod and Get up " Alright dont tell anyone! im going next door byeee " My mom smiles waving bye and i run over to Nates house.. i open the door and Tia Lauren is washing dishes in the kitchen " Heyyy girly how are you?" She asks and i hug her kissing her cheek " Im excellent and you hot mama?" I ask and she laughs " So cheeky kiddo.. im great.. Nates down stairs go ahead " i smile and wave bye walking to the stairs.

Nathans POV

" Dude you have to get some soon.. your almost 18!" Alex says and i shove him " guys your idiot... i dont have to do anything.. im waiting for the right girl " Nick chuckles " Who like Ari oooooo" They both say and i roll my eyes " Ari and I have been best friends for a really long time wouldnt that be weird?" I say and they shake there heads " No dude... it would be kind of perfect " Nick says and i smile thinking about being with Ariana.. " I dont know why dudes but like... ive been feeling for her lately... its weird.. should i go with it?" they both nod " But what if she dosnet feel that same and everything gets akward?" Nick holds my shoulder " Just go for it bro... love is love " Alex laughs " your so gay bro " Nick shoves alex and they start to fight so i grab both thier shirts seperating them when the door open " Nathan I... oh " I look up wide eyed and let go of the boys and they fall on there faces " OW THANKS ALOT BRO!" Alex yells at me and i laugh " Whatever dude " " Hey guys " ariana says smiling " Hey beautiful, well we will leave yall alone " Alex winks at me and i roll my eyes.. Nick waves bye and they both run up stairs and i guess home " hey Ari whatchya doin here "  i ask cleaning the mess the guys made nevously " Oh i just was wondering if you wanted to do something " She asks .. hmm do something .. " Like what?" i smile and she looks around " i dont know anything.. " I think for a while " Well i heard theres a new arcade opening on sunset wanna go?" i ask and she nods " Sounds fun " she smiles and i just stare at her beauty.. she has the most amazing smile like if a little bunny sneezed i dont even know its just so cute shes so cute " Alright its a date.. " did i just say that " not a date.. i mean like a .. you know.. chill .. you know.. alright !" I ramble nervously and she giggles " I get you..dork " She rolls her eyes and shakes her head " Ill pick you up at 8 ?" i ask and she nods " see you then" She runs up stairs and i release a breath i just realized i was holding.. phew that was close... i sit down on the couch thats in the basement and think about what it would be like if Ariana and I Ended up together.

Ariana POV 

Did Nathan Cabello- Jauregui just say Date?... Yeah... but he didnt mean it... why is this so cliche and weird... what the hell.. DATE?!.... chill its just gonna be like every other time.. im in a complete daze " Woah hold up kiddo " I get pulled from my thoughts by aunt camila holding my arms " Oh hi how are you ?" i smile and she giggles " Whats up with you.. you seem all weird " She says and i giggle nervously " Nothing Mila just... walking home to get dressed " she looks down then back up too me  " you looked dressed to me " I laugh " Your silly.. no Nate and I are going to the arcade so im gonna change " She quirks her eye brow in a bit of a knowing look and i look down nervous " Alright... be careful walking back " I kiss her cheek and quickly run out the door.