Friends With Benefits

Chapter 12

Justin’s POV:

I let go of Selena and flicked my cigerrette on the ground behind me, holding my hands behind my back and flashing her a nervous smile.

"Oh nothing." I lied while stifiling a quick laugh.

Ariana peered behind me and looked at Selena then back at me. I felt my body grow warmer and sweat start to build on my forehead. This is what i least excpected to happen today.

"I was just teaching her how to ride a skateboard." I said avoiding Ariana’s harsh gaze towards me. She was fucking scary when she was mad and right now I could tell she was furious but also confused as fuck.

"Justin I called you a bunch of times last night and this morning but you never answered or called back." Ariana said through gritted teeth.

"Sorry." I said gnawing on my bottom lip.

She held out her hand in front of me, “Give me your phone. Now.” She demanded.

I awkwardly fished through my pockets before pulling out my phone and handing it to her. She pressed the home button and her face grew bright red, and she clenched her grip on her purse strap. I forgot i set the picture of me and Selena sleeping together as my lock screen, fuck. I screwed up big time.

"WELL JUSTIN ALL I SEE IS ABOUT 10 MISSED CALLS AND 20 UNANSWERED TEXTS FROM ME AND IM GLAD TO KNOW YOU AND MY FUCKING COUSIN ARE GETTING ALONG JUST WELL!" She screamed throwing my phone on the ground and stepping on it, making it break into a million pieces. I would have yelled at her but i could completely understand why she was angry so i let it slide.

"Ariana please calm down." I said stepping towards her.

She retreated back and looked me up and down in disgust, “NO YOU ARE A FUCKING LIAR! YOU ARE BASICALLY CHEATING ON ME WITH MY COUSIN AND YOU LIED TO ME AND TOLD ME YOU QUIT SMOKING! How could you!?” She shouted, tears forming in her brown eyes.

"Ariana I am sorry just please let me explain." I said trying to sound as in control as possible.

"What is there to explain?" This time it was Selena who spoke.

I turned to her and looked at her trying to seem as sincere as possible, “Selena just..”

"Just what?" She asked raising he voice.

"Let me explain." I said flashing my eyes between the both of them.

Selena’s POV:

I was sitting on the couch in Justin’s living room scrolling through my phone waiting for him and Ariana to get done talking. Justin decided to talk to us but Ariana wanted to talk to him alone up in his room. They have been talking in his room for over 20 minutes now and I’m starting to get a little worried. 

I heard a loud thud come from Justin’s room and curiosity took over my body. I got up from the couch and tiptoed up the stairs, trying not to make the stairs creak. I heard small giggling and Justin’s laughter come from his room and I pressed my ear to the door.

I could hear each of their voices muttering something to one another but I didn’t understand what they were saying. A loud gasp came from Ariana followed by both of there laughter. I couldn’t take it any longer, so i swung open the door and walked inside. I saw Justin and Ariana laying down on his bed facing each other smiling and talking, but when they saw me their faces lit up even more. 

"Selena!" Ariana said. I was confused because I have never seen her that happy to see me.

I stood their awkwardly and placed my hands in my pockets, “Oh I um-“

Justin got up from the bed and swung his arms around me, pulling me into a tight hug. He leaned his face towards my ear, “We will talk later.” He whispered.

Justin backed away from me with a smile on his face then sat back on the bed next to Ariana who wrapped her arms around Justin’s neck from behind placing a kiss to her cheek. I felt like my heart had been sat on by a sumo wrestler, it just weighed down. I watched as Justin turned his face towards Ariana and pecked her lips gently, smirking into the kiss. 

Well, glad to know they had a nice talk. 

"I’ll leave you guys to it then." I muttered, walking out and slamming the door behind me. I jogged down the stairs and sped out of the front door. I tried to wipe the tears from my eyes as fast as i could while i walked down the street towards my house. I hated myself for being so stupid. Justin would never like me. 

I blindly bumped into someone, causing me to jump back. 

"Sorry." I croaked swiping a tear under my eye.

"It’s okay." The lady said. She had bright blue eyes and straight brown hair, and she had a very nice smile. 

"Hey," She said pointing at me, "you know my son Justin." 

"You are Justin’s mom?" I asked analyzing her. 

"Yeah! You guys were so cute together last night, didn’t Justin show you the pictures of you guys cuddling? He even set it as his wallpaper because he liked it so much." Justin’s mom said with a giant smile on her face.

I faked a laugh and wiped a tear from under my eye, “Yeah but I’m sorry but we are just…friends.” I said quietly.

"Don’t play that crap with me. He even made you breakfast! He never makes me breakfast, or even make me anything. And I’m his mom!" She exclaimed. 

"You don’t understand, he’s with my cousin, Ariana." I said, my voice wavering.

Her smile fell from her face, “What?”