the one

Showtime

Ricky's p.o.v.

Two days had passed since the Big Sean thing. Ariana wasn't acting the same. She said she was fine and that she didn't need to talk about it or anything so I left it alone. She barely ate, she barely got out of bed, she ignored calls and texts. I knew that it was bothering her but I didn't want to push her.

I was now laying awake at 11:00 am. I needed to wake her up, she had a show tonight and she has to rehearse. I'll let her sleep a couple more minutes before I wake her up. I thought about our future, what she would look like on our wedding day and what our kids would look like. I know that people would think I was crazy for already thinking about these things since we just got back together but I love her. I looked over at her and she just looked so peaceful and beautiful. I started placing little kisses on her forehead then down to her cheeks then just giving her nose a little peck. Her eyes fluttered open and she smiled at me. That's the best response I've gotten from her these last two days. Maybe she's feeling better.

Ricky- good morning moonlight.

Ariana- what time is it?

Ricky- 11:06. You have to get up to get ready. You have rehearsals

Ariana- oh shoot I forgot. Will you drag me there?

Ricky- I won't drag you but I'll carry you. Now come on, you have to get in the shower. I'll make you some pancakes

She just laid  there looking up at me. I sighed and picked her up bridal style, carried her into the bathroom, and set her down. I turned on the water and walked over to her. She lifted up her arms and I took her shirt off then I bent down on my knees and took off her pants and panties. I sat there looking at her legs then I looked up at her. She gave me a shy smile and her cheeks started to get red. I let out a heavy sigh then got to my feet. I picked her up again then set her in the shower.

Ricky- I'm going to make your pancakes now

I hurried downstairs and got the pancakes ready. I was cleaning up the dishes when I felt two cold hands on my chest.

Ariana- thank you

Ricky- no problem. Anything for the girl I love

She sits down at the table and starts eating. I stand there and watch her for awhile. I guess her not eating the last two days has caught up with her.

Ricky- are you excited to go back and see your fans?

Ariana- yeah

Ricky- what's wrong?

Ariana- I don't know I guess I just worry about not being able to keep them safe. I couldn't even keep my own house safe, how can I keep all of them safe?

Ricky- you have the best fans anyone could ask for and they don't want you to have to keep them safe. Your singing and your words keep them safe. That's why they go and see you. You are their safe place. There will be plenty of security surrounding you and your fans.

She smiled at me and continued eating. I went back to cleaning things up when she told me to look at her. She had her phone out and she took a picture of me. I rolled my eyes and chuckled as she continued on her phone. I then got a text from Brian.

Brian- is she ready?

Ricky- yeah. We are on our way

I walked out of the kitchen to the living room and got all of her bags in the car. She walked outside and waited for me. I held out my arm for her and she took it. We got in the car and headed to the arena.

We walked in and headed to the stage. Everyone was standing there waiting when they saw us. They looked like they wanted to run up and hug all of us but they knew about Ariana not doing so well. She had ignored all their calls and texts too.

Brian- hey guys! How are you today?

Ariana- I'm doing better today thanks to you guys my fans and my absolutely wonderful boyfriend

They all said "aww" as we kissed. Ariana giggled and pulled away. I won't be dancing with them anymore unless someone else goes out sick. I watched them rehearse a little then I decided to get on my phone. It was blowing up as soon as I opened it. She had posted the picture that she took of me this morning on Instagram her caption said "moonlight" with the moon emoji. I instantly smiled and commented "mine" on the post. I read through some of the comments and there were some people who loved it and people who hated it, just like always.

They get done and they only have a few hours until the show so we all decide to stay here. We all decided to take this moment to talk, laugh, have fun, and talk about the future.

Nekai- Ricky, where do you see yourself in the next two years?

Ricky- married to the most beautiful girl in the world and maybe a baby on the way

Brian- I get to be a groomsman right

Ricky- absolutely

I looked over at Ariana and she had the biggest smile on her face and she was playing with the bottom of her shirt. I took a picture of her while she wasn't looking and put my phone away. She looked over at me and winked.

We had used up all our free time sitting in a circle talking about the future and the past. It was now time for the show and we were all standing behind the curtain. We heard someone say "time to go" and she gave me a kiss and walked up the stage with Brian and Scott. It's showtime!
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A/N
Sorry you had to wait so long for this.