Fearlessly {Ariana Grande}

2// date

Quinnlyns P.O.V

The ambient sound of the tv in the background strung through my ears. Ariana was fast asleep on my chest. She had most likely left stains of makeup on my shirt but I didn't mind, I had something I could brag about. I was half asleep. It was kind of weird because I could comprehend what was happening around me but I couldn't react to it.

   I was awoken with a sudden jolt or the weight being lifted off my chest. Ariana sprung off me and landed on her feet barley able to hold her up.
"What the fuck-?" I choked.

"Did you not hear that?!" She piped.

I opened my mouth and shook my head but no words came out because I was interrupted by a loud boom.

"What is that?"

Before her question could be answered her mom bursted through the door with sweat forming in a pool on her face.

"There is someone trying to break in. They're shooting. Get under the bed and stay there" Joan yelped. She then b lined back out the door. I turned to Ariana unaware of how to act. We jammed ourselves under her bed. There was room to move, but not a lot. she turned on her side and faced me so I did the same. We could hear the door attempted to be pried open. Ariana put her hand over her mouth to stop the whimpers from coming out. Our nightmares became reality when we heard splintered wood from the door being cracked open. I had to keep her safe. We both realized our mistakes when we tried to call for help but forgot we had left our phones on the bed.

The footsteps got closer to her room and I heard her heart beat through her shirt. I had to calm her down or our position would be compromised. I shuffled toward her so there was no gap between our bodies. I put my hand on her waist that was exposed and snaked my other one underneath the other side of her waist. I felt her breath get heavy and I knew it wasn't out of fear.

"If anything happens-" I said in a hushed tone.

It was impossible to see. Pitch black. But I felt her staring dead at me and chills ran up through my spine.

"If anything happens" Ariana continued "I love you."

It came out effortlessly. She tangled her arms around my shoulders. I'm not exaggerating when I say there was no space between us. And I'm not going to lie being this close felt amazing. I couldn't see anything so I had no time to dodge what she did next. But I'm glad I didn't. I felt her take a deep breath before she interlocked her lips with mine. I accepted this time. I don't know why I didn't before but everything was tingling. Waist down. She held her lips there and shook nervously in my arms. The door creaked open and the footsteps were inches from my eyes.

I sat up sweating and breathing heavy.
It was a dream.
Thank god it was a dream. I mean thank god that no one broke in. My heart ached and tore at my chest when I realized how much I wish I took that kiss last night. It was 4:26 AM and I sighed and wiped the droplets of sweat from my forehead. Ariana must have scooted off me and while I was glad she was comfortable fast asleep, I missed her.

I looked over to where I assumed she was sleeping and flicked the night light on. Fast asleep. And I should've been too. So I laid down my heart still crying and eating me inside. I can't just tell her I changed how I feel she'll think I'm using her for her lust. I'll show her for sure but I'll never have the opportunity.
I had texts and the anticipation would've given me another nightmare if I didn't read them.

*4 new messages*

Chrissy❤️: hellooo? U forgot to call me slow bean.

Ben💘: I hope you're safe. Where does she live?