What We Keep Hidden (Jai Brooks- Ariana Grande)

Getting to know Ivy.

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"What are you doing?" Ariana asked in shock as Jai pulled his lips slowly away from hers.

"I'm kissing you, of course."

His smile was as big as her eyes were wide. Luke had only been gone for three days before Jai decided it was time to find out about these new feelings he was having for Ariana.

"But why?"

"Because you're one of my best friends and you're a lot prettier then Luke." He drew in closer to her again and she backed away reflexively. He exhaled deeply. "You smell better too.. Plus you're not my brother."

That one made her smile and Ariana relaxed a bit.

"It's just ... well, we're changing, you know? Growing up, that is." She kept watching him with her doe like eyes. "You must have noticed." She blushed at this and dipped her head, but didn't respond otherwise. "And so.. I thought maybe we could.. you know, find stuff out together."

"Stuff?" She asked softly as she raised her head to meet his eyes.

He leaned in closer and their lips met again. This time she kissed him back.

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Ariana hurriedly rummaged through her locker the next morning in school, trying to snap out of those damn memories she kept going back to. She had gotten there late because Brandon had a high fever and she refused to leave the house from her worry. But her mother had finally convinced her to go to school and that she would see that her son would be okay. So now she was late for her English class that started in just under a minute. Not having time to really get ready, she had thrown on just a pair of dark blue jeans and a strapless black peplum top. She had left her hair down mostly, but pinned her bangs back and slipped her feet into a pair of white heels. And of course, her beloved bracelet Brandon made her that said mommy.

Quickly shutting her locker, she was met with one person she despised and would forever despise.

Ivy Michaels.

Ivy smiled sweetly at her. She herself was wearing a white sweater, halfway tucked into her floral skirt that went perfectly with her sheer polka dot tights and her beige booties with lace socks. Her own hair was pulled to the side in a messy braid.

It took her all morning to figure out her outfit and she secretly envied Ariana's. "Hi Ariana." She quipped sweetly.

Ariana's eyes slowly narrowed at her. "Ivy." She practically spat. This was not how she wanted to start her morning. "Did you need anything? Because I do have better things to do." the shorter girl said coldly, eyeing the blonde with obvious disdain.

Ivy just giggled as the bell rang and everyone disbanded in a rush to get to class. As soon as the two were alone, her sweet facade dropped and she gave the brunette a cold look. "Yes, actually. I know the history you have with Jai. And I just wanted to make sure you knew to stay away from him. Got it?" She glared at her but Ariana just burst out in laughter.

"Oh honey. I don't want anything to do with your precious Jai. He's messed with my life enough." Ariana took on an extremely cold expression as she looked at the girl in front of her. "Just like you have. It's him you should be worrying about, peaches. Now please kindly stay the fuck away from me."

Ivy blinked in surprise at the icy tone the petite girl took on. "Excuse me?"

Ariana rolled her eyes as she pushed past the taller blonde to walk to class. "I don't want you anywhere near me. Ever." She stopped and turned around to give her one last cold look. "Everyone thinks you're so sweet and innocent. But in actuality, you're just a bitch." she said icily before turning around and walking to class without another word.