Between Us ➳ [J.B]

Chapter 7: Puppy Love

Arielle's POV

It had been a few days since Andrea and I met up at Starbucks .

Oh and Justin, can't forget the whole Justin encounter .

Although I should

He keeps calling me and I can't find the strength within to block that beautiful soul. Curse his charm.

He's all I ever think about since our last confrontation. Mark has been getting on about how distant I've been, but what's new ?

I was startled by a sudden dropping of keys on the counter and looked at the clock across from me to see it was nearly 5 o'clock . My favorite person is home.

"Look who's out of their little corner for once!" Mark gleamed with unnecessary sarcasm.

I had been staying in our bedroom everyday only coming out to cook which is what my mom likes to label as , "The only responsibility that shall pertain to a house wife."

I gave him an awkwardly tight smile, trying to refrain from rolling my eyes both at my mom's words that repeated in my head and his little comment.

"I thought I'd get some fresh air out here." I shrugged it off not wanting to make a big deal of it.

"I'm glad my babe decided not to be a hobo today." Mark laughed at his own comment.

I looked at him in disbelief because he never once even bothered to ask what was wrong .

"Yup."

He looked at me and shook his head while laughing some more then walking out into the kitchen. Some humor he has.

I decided I'd do something to get my mind off of things and get out of the house before I'd turn to insanity as my last result .

Joy was still mad at me and Andrea was most likely at another job interview .

She goes through more jobs than my ex has gone through girls

I'll just do something alone.

I quickly got off the couch and went upstairs, skipping every other step in efforts to not waste valuable time I could use to get out of the house without Mark interrogating my actions.

After a quick shower I splashed on Victoria secret's Very Sexy body mist (although I felt very crappy) to keep my spirits high.

I peeked downstairs and saw that Mark was no where in sight so I quietly made my way down the stairs and shouted and quick, "I'll be back later!" before slamming the door.

Oh the things I could get away with.

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Thanks to my husband's handy dandy money I felt the sudden urge to splurge on things that'll distract me from my morally incorrect recent decisions to name an example - sleeping with Justin . And Mark . On the same night .

I walked into Puppy Land in search of a new loving little friend since I am considered a loner now.

As I walked around the crates of cheerful little puppies I stopped in my spot when I saw an awfully familiar set of blonde hair and that dress-like shirt. I should've known he would've been here. The kid has a zoo in his house!

"You have to be fucking kidding me!" I whispered to myself, quickly turning towards the exit.

My clumsy self tripped on a dog toy someone must've forgotten to put back, only calling more attention to myself.

I tried to refrain from freaking out and got up in slow motion hoping I could still leave unnoticed but the moment I met with those hazel eyes I knew there was no getting out of this.

I cursed myself quietly, hearing workers ask if I was okay here and there and I found myself simply nodding but being unable to get out of the trance Justin put me in.

We were having a mini staring contest for a good 2 minutes until he impatiently cleared his throat, expecting me to talk first .

I crossed my arms over my chest and rose my eyebrows in disbelief. My pride was too high to start this conversation, especially considering where we left off.

I wasn't in the right state of mind to speak to him. Not when he's been making a mess of my thoughts for so long.

Justin rolled his eyes and began to slowly approach me afraid of what I'd do at him being near me.

He reached me a lot faster than I was hoping and before I even knew it his fingers were brushing my cheek lightly and I could feel a blush arising on my cheeks.

"Always so damn stubborn." He muttered glancing at my lips then our eyes met .

You're mad at him remember.

I slowly grasped onto his hand and brought it down away from my face, attempting to make myself look more serious .

"Always so petty." I remarked with a smirk .

He accidentally let out a laugh then his features went serous again.

"What was petty, me sleeping with your sister or you running away from me when I tried to explain myself?." His bluntness took me by surprise.

I cleared my throat afraid of how soft my voice would come out,"Both."

He gave a low hum before beginning, "I just find it ironic how we keep running into each other. What are the odds that we'd both be looking for a new pet to love and distract us from each other ? Destiny works in mysterious ways."

His eyes were shining with passion but his lips were turned into his usual smirk.

The fact that he was trying to cope in the same way made my heart churn.

"Destiny doesn't exist! You just like to stalk me." I said in a shout, I glanced around the store and saw we kept getting constant glances from others.

I tried to steady my breath, already heated from Justin's smart remarks.

"Talk about puppy love!" This little old lady whispered from a few feet away holding her hand to her chest in adoration.

He sure is a dog.

"I'm too busy trying to become a man your mom might except. No time for stalking babe." He sounded a little upset but played it off with the use of the word babe .

Getting tired of all of the attention we were calling to ourselves,  I grabbed Justin's hand and looked around for a private place to get this over with.

The only place by us was a storage closet. Making sure to push Justin in first I quietly shut the door, leaning against it with deep slow breaths while praying that God would give me patience.

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Justin and Arielle are the most stubborn people everrrrr. But I'm back you guys !!!

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