What We Keep Hidden (Jai Brooks- Ariana Grande)

Trick or Treat

Ariana plucked a males blonde wig package off the hanger in the costume store where she, Brandon and Jai were getting Jai a Mr. Incredibles costume. She held up besides Jai's head and smiled. "Perfect."

"A wig?" Jai chuckled, looking at her with a raised eyebrow.

"Yes. Mr. Incredible has blonde hair." She grinned, looking down at her son who clutched her hand tightly and watched his parents with interest.

"But Jai has brown hair." His eyes sparkled with happiness.

"Cmon Jai. Please?"

"But shouldn't we make these costumes more us? Wigs are uncomfortable."

Ariana frowned and paused for a moment then kneeled down to Brandon's height, whispering something in his ear, causing the little boy to giggle.

She then stood up and smiled sweetly at Jai.

Brandon looked up at his father with his big doe brown eyes and reached up, clutching his tshirt and standing on his tip toes.
"Please daddy?" He asked sweetly, his eyes shining with love for him.

Jai looked down at the little boy and piratically melted at the sight. "Okay, fine. I'll wear the wig." He relented, smiling at the loud yell Brandon let out.

"YAY!"

"You played dirty." He then said, turning to Ariana who just shot him an innocent smile as she shoved the package into his hands.

"No, actually, it's called playing the cute factor."

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Jai sat on Ariana's couch in his costume that night, waiting for the two to finish getting ready. He reached up and scratched his head, hating how the wig felt on it.

A zoom of red whizzed past him and he watched as a small boy ran fast circles around the coffee table, laughing to himself.

Ariana came rushing in, holding a blonde wig in one hand and a trick or treat bag in the other. She was dressed in her red costume, which was tight, and Jai appreciated that because it really accentuated her rear and chest.

She wore black thigh high boots and gloves that reached her elbows, as did Brandon and Jai himself, and all three wore black masks. She on the other hand did not wear a wig because "Elastigirl has brown hair too."

Jai commented that she had auburn hair and that her hair was short but Ariana had shut up him with a kiss and that was that.

"Brandon baby, come here so I can put on your wig." She sat down on the loveseat as Brandon stopped and pouted at her.

"I'm not Brandon! I'm Dash!"

Ariana giggled. "Alright, Dash, come here." She smiled as he came running over and bounced up and down excitedly. "Honey, I can't do it while you're bouncing." She laughed and he stopped long enough for her to put it on for him.

"Perfect."

"You look great Ari." Jai grinned as he stood up, his fake muscles protruding off his arms.

"Thanks," she laughed, looking at them. "you don't look too bad yourself."

"Cmooooonnnnn!!" Brandon started bouncing once again, grabbing both their hands and dragging them to the front door. "We donts got all night!"

His parents laughed and followed him out the door.

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They hit a few houses and Brandon was already snacking on a candy bar as they walked onto the next house.

Jai's hand softly brushed against Ariana's as he watched Brandon trudge in front of them.

Ariana looked down at their brushing hands and smiled to herself as she watched Jai's hand slowly slide into hers and they locked together, lacing their fingers through the other.

"So hey," Jai started speaking with a clearing of his throat. "I read your poem.." He said slowly.

She looked up at him, her eyes wide. "My.. my poem?" She sputtered in shock. "How?"

"Ms. Innings posted it outside her classroom anonymously." He rubbed the back of his neck and looked down at her. "But, I mean, it was kind of obvious it was yours. Not to everyone. Just me and Luke."

Ariana sighed and looked down. "Oh.."

"Listen, I just wanted to say, thank you for the second chance. I mean.. After everything--"

She looked up at him and shook her head. "Don't. Please don't. I don't want to remember those days anymore.."

He hesitated and nodded, squeezing her hand. "Yeah.. I understand. Just.." He took a deep breath the continued. "Thank you." He smiled softly and leaned down, kissing her cheek.

"You're welcome.." Ariana said softly, smiling back before quickly looking over at her son to make sure he wasn't too far away.

"And one more thing.." She looked up at him. "Will you.."

"COME ON YOU SLOW POKES!" Brandon yelped from a few feet away, watching them impatiently, not knowing he interrupted a very important question.

"Your brothers have had an influence on that child. They are not allowed near him anymore."

"Agreed." Jai chuckled.

"Mooooommm-yyyyy!" Brandon whined with a over exaggerated pout. "C'monnnn!"

"I'm coming baby!" Ariana laughed and let go of Jai's hand, running over to her son and picking the boy up, kissing his cheek as Jai watched with a small sigh, wishing he got to ask her what he wanted.

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Not much happened in the chapter, just some family bonding ☺️ drama in the next one, promise. I just haven't updated in a while and I wanted to get something out there. And please go check out my new stories! 9 Months (Ziley) and Castaways! (Jariana)

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