Just Friends

Chapter 35

T h i r t y F i v e

"Over time."

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Tyler shook his head slowly before walking away from Justin and I, though Justin told me to go after him which I did. There wasn't much I could explain to him - I loved Justin. I followed him anyway to try and give him what I thought would be the best explanation.

I grabbed Tyler's arm as we reached outside and he turned around, looking at me through a confused expression. "What, Ariana?" He sighed as he spoke and I ran a hand through my hair trying to find the best words to say to him.

"Look, I know you saw Justin kissing me and yes, it is what it looks like, but I need you to know that I lov-

"I know - you love him. I get it." He spoke, giving me a small smile which made me feel horrible. Why was every guy I managed to be around be so nice? "I don't know why I tried in the first place."

I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion at his statement. "What do you mean?"

"It's obvious that the only guy that will ever have your heart is Justin. No one else makes him feel the way he does and I understand, okay? You don't get it - but the truth is that you may think that you might be able to be with someone else all you want, but it's always going to be Justin."

I had no idea what to say to him because everything he just said sounded so new, yet, I felt like I already knew this. Every other guy I tried with, I always thought of Justin and it was stupid but it was the obvious and clear truth that laid right in front of me.

"I know everything. How you were gone from the party because of Justin. He took you home and I knew from that point on that you only had eyes for him. I just thought that I would give it one more shot," Tyler said a smile coming to his lips as he pulled a cigarette out of his pocket and placed it between his lips.

I felt all the guilt sitting in my stomach. I was really a bad person with these kind of things. I led guys on when I already knew how things would play out. I quickly wrapped my arms around Tylers neck hoping that it would make me feel the slightest bit better which I guess it did.

After we finished, Tyler kissed my cheek softly before walking back into the party and I sighed, looking for Justin. I spotted him talking to Ryan, a smile was formed on his lips as he let out a laugh. I admired his perfect eyes and jaw, well - I admired his face. I felt a smile come to my lips as his eyes met mine and I knew from that moment that I didn't want anyone else but Justin. I really loved this boy.

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J u s t i n

Ariana sighed as she looked down at the laptop screen through her long eyelashes as she bit her lip. She was so beautiful but I knew she wasn't happy at the moment. She leaned forward, grabbing a pencil of the side of the desk and I placed my head in my palm, admiring her body.

"Justin," She sighed, running a hand through her hair as she fell back on the bed. I shook my head, shutting the laptop screen and propped myself so I was slightly hovering above her.

"Ariana, stop looking at colleges. It's still a long way away." I spoke, as she closed her eyes, her lips turning into a frown.

"What if something happens, Justin?" She spoke, looking up at me through her long eyelashes and I sighed as I watched the concern fill her eyes. I knew exactly what she was thinking and I didn't want to talk about it. "What if we get split up?"