The New Kid

Chapter 12

Justin POV

I was in last period and it had been 10 minutes since class had started, but no sight of Ariana. I started to get worried so I texted her a few times; but she didn’t reply.

“Ms. Lake, may I use the bathroom?” I asked our teacher.

“Yes you may, Justin.” She replied.

I slid my phone into my pocket and quickly got out of my seat and headed towards the door. I walked out of the classroom and made my way towards the cafeteria. Again, no sight of Ariana. I walked around the parking lot, checked the second and third floor, the office, but couldn’t find Ariana. I decided on going to the parking lot once more, to see if Lily, Ariana’s friend was there so I could ask her if she knew where Ariana was. I couldn’t find either of them in the parking lot so I decided on walking back to class. As I was making my way towards the front door, I heard a sound coming from behind the school. I started to follow the sound. It sounded like a scream. I hurried myself and started running towards the sound until I could tell it was Ariana. I have never ran this fast in my entire life. I stopped in my tracks when I saw what was going on. Jai was trying to kiss Ariana by pushing her up the wall and grabbing her in places he shouldn’t be. Ariana was screaming for anyone to help.

I furiously ran up Jai and took a hold of his shirt collar. I pulled him back towards the garbage dumpster and smacked his head onto it. I then pushed him onto the ground and jumped on him. I then started furiously punching his face. I couldn’t stop myself, especially after I saw him touching my girlfriend.

“Stop Justin! Stop!” Ariana was yelling at me.

“Ariana, go to my car.” I said.

“No Justin! Stop, your going to get us all in deep shit!” she yelled.

I let go of Jai and walked up to Ariana. I held both of her arms in my hands and pushed her against the wall.

“I let him touch you, Ariana! It was my entire fault! Let me finish him, finish him for what he did to you!” I spat.

“Justin… your hurting my wrists.” She said with a tear coming down her face.

I let go of her wrists and noticed that I had squeezed them really hard; I left red marks on both of them. I couldn’t help but cry. I took her wrists gently in my hands and kissed them. I sat down and started crying.

“Justin, get up. Let’s go to my place.” She whispered.

I nodded and held her hand. We walked to our cars and both drove to her house.

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Ariana POV

Once we got to my place, I went into the kitchen to make us some coffee. I walked back into the living room to find Justin asleep on the couch. He looked like a little baby that was exhausted. I crouched down beside the couch and started to gently rub his hair. I don’t know why I love playing with his hair so much but whenever I get around him, my hands find themselves in his soft, dirty-blonde hair.

“Justin, I’m so sorry you had to go through this…” I whispered.

“I love you so much, Justin.”

I then got up and laid down beside him. He then placed his arms around me and before I knew it, I was asleep.

Justin POV

I opened my eyes slowly. Ariana was lying in my arms, on her couch. I ran my fingers through her hair, not leaving one strand untouched. I guess she felt me playing with her, because she turned around and kissed me. I loved the taste of her lips. So delightful.