How You Look on Me

Truth or Drink

Dalton's POV:

Yesterday was one of the best days ever.

Ariana and I talked for what felt like hours non stop. We both felt like talking to each other was easy.

We had a couple flirty moments here and there, but mostly I was happy with the friendship we were building.

She's all i've been thinking about since yesterday. I think I fell asleep with a big smile on my face. Just like the one I had all night while being with her.

She's crazy beautiful. Stunning. I just hope she didn't notice me staring at her all night.

I was looking forward to seeing her tonight, and my heart was telling me she was too.

Yesterday would have been perfect if it wasn't for one small thing. Tara. I felt guilty calling Ariana princess knowing I had an exclusive thing with someone else.

I just know that when I see her again today, I want to be able to call her what I want and know she likes without me feeling bad.

I shower quickly and get ready. I grab my car keys and text Miley I'll be back soon.

Next thing I know I'm in front of Tara's house.

I knock on the door and she opens it. Her smile grows when she sees me, "Hey Baby! What are you doing here?"

"Hey T, I just wanted to talk to you." she opens the door letting me in. I sit down on the couch.

"Umm okay, do you want anything to eat or drink?" she asks and I shake my head.

She sits down next to me and I can already see that she's nervous. Her brown eyes are looking at everything, but mine. Her blonde hair is in a ponytail and she's playing with the ends of it.

"Look Tara, you know you're one of my best friends in the world. I care about you so much, and i've really enjoyed the times we've spent together." I stop not knowing how to phrase the rest of it.

"Dalton wait enjoyed? I don't understand. Just get to the point." Her voice is serious.

"Tara, I can't keep doing this anymore. You're so special to me, but it's not right."

"Why?because you don't like me in that way? Or have you met someone else?" She sounds hurt and I can see that she's holding back tears.

"No Tara please don't make this harder. You're beautiful, and an amazing girl. But I don't think this is right anymore."

"Why Dalton? Just tell me if you like someone else."

"Fuck okay. Maybe I'm interested in someone else. And i'm so sorry I never meant for anything like this to happen."

"Oh you are? so i'm just the one you fuck right? Not the girl you want to date?" I've never seen her this mad. The sweetness to her voice is gone. The tears finally escape and land on her face.

"You know that's not true. This is hard for me too. But this isn't right Tara. You deserve so much better. Someone who wants a relationship with you. Who's gonna be there all day everyday, not just when he calls you."

The tears stop falling and I see a glimpse of a smile on her face. "You're right. I deserve better."

"Im sorry again and thank you for understanding." I tell her.

"Thank you for making me realize my worth."

I smile and hug her. I realize it's better if I leave before things get awkward. We say goodbye and I drive my way back home.

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I'm at home with Miley helping her get everything ready for tonight.

"Mikey, and Scooty are coming today too." she tells me. I had met them a couple times since Miley's boyfriend is good friends with them.

"Oh that's nice." I say.

"So D, what's going on with you and the popstar princess?" she asks me.

I smile to myself remembering our conversation yesterday of how she was both a princess and a bad bitch.

"We're friends. We enjoy talking to each other, it's easy." I reply.

"I think she has a little crush on you. And honestly I think you have a little crush on her."

"Why do you think that?" i ask

"Well for starters, she texted me today asking me about Tara." i'm shocked. Why would Ari want to know about Tara?

"Oh shit! I forgot to tell you. I broke things off with her today. Right thing to do."

"Wait.. what?? And you expect me not to believe you have a crush on Ari?" she yells while grabbing her phone and texting really fast. I would bet money that she's updating Ariana on my situation.

"I don't know. I've only met her twice, but it feels like we've always been friends. We have a great connection, and she's so beautiful." I say without thinking. I look over at Miley and see her smiling.

"Bitch you're crushing on her. I'm here for it. Y'all are gonna be iconic."

I roll my eyes at her and finish setting everything up. I hear the doorbell ring and Miley rushes to open the door.

"Hii Guys! Come in." She hugs everyone and lets them in.

"Hey Dalton!" Victoria says

"Hi everyone." I reply and hug everyone as they're coming in.

Ariana is  the last one in. I see her looking as beautiful as ever. She's wearing a white denim skirt, a black lace croptop, and black sneakers. She comes in the door,

"Hi D, how are you?" She wraps her tiny arms around me and I hold her there.

"Hi princess! Good now that you're here. You look beautiful Ari." I tell her making her blush.

"Thank you D. I missed you." My heart jumps as I hear those words come out of her mouth.

"I missed you princess." she smiles and pulls away from me.

We make our way to the living room to join the others. Ariana and I separate sitting in different ends of the couch. I wish we were sitting together. We talk about everything for a while.

"Guys let's play Truth/Dare or Drink!" Miley suggests.

"Okay let's do it!" Tommy says laughing.

"Ok. Ok. Vic you go first." Miley says and Vic nods, "Is it true that even though you and Tommy are broken up you keep fucking?" she asks with no hesitation.

Everyone laughs at the question.  Victoria glances at Tommy and then looks at the bottle of tequila. She pours herself a shot and drinks it. She turns to look at Ariana,

"Your turn Ari.  Are you attracted to anyone here?" Victoria asks. Ariana's eyes meet mine for a second and then turns to Victoria,

"Maybe." It was a confident tone in her voice.

I can't help but think if it's me? It could be me right? She said she missed me in the 24 we didn't see each other? I started overthinking everything. Maybe she's into Mikey? or Scootie? Fuck I don't want to think about it.

I was so lost in my train of thought that I didn't realize it was my turn to play.

"So Dalton," Tommy said. "What do you think about Miss Ariana?"

I look at her wanting to get some sort of approval from her. She makes eye contact with me and gives me a slight nod.  I look down at my feet for a second, then meet her eyes again.

"Well" I start, "I know I just met her, but we have a really special connection. It's very easy to talk to her. She's also so pretty. Beautiful. And now all I want is to get to know her even more." I word vomited. Not noticing I had said all of that out loud.

Everyone is looking at me with wide eyes and huge smiles, except Ari. My eyes meet hers once again and I see her still blushing, and appreciative eyes.

Ariana stands up and starts walking towards me.