How You Look on Me

Sleepless in LA

A/N: Long chapter!

Dalton's POV:

Life is crazy. What the fuck is happening? Why am I packing for a sleepover at Ariana's house? Am I dreaming?

Today has been unreal.

We cuddled while watching movies, and I felt so comfortable. Now I always want to have her in my arms. I also made the bold move of kissing her forhead. I could tell something was bothering her, but she didn't want to tell me.  And I respect that.

Luckily, Courtney hinted it a bit. While Ari was in the bathroom, Court told me that she texted her and told her she was feeling weird. She also told me that if I like Ari then I should go for it.

So I am going to listen to her. I really like her, and I think she might like me too. This impromptu sleepover might give me the chance to tell her before she leaves for three weeks.

I finish packing my things, and walk into Miley's room. Lord help me.

"Miles. Hi." I mumble.

"What's wrong? Why do you look so nervous?" she has a confused look on her face.

"Uhh nothing. I'm going to Ariana's umm i'll stay there for tonight. I'll be back in the morning." I let it out.

"BITCH WHAT?? Holy Fuck! Y'all move fast! Damn i'm so happy I made this shit happen." she's yelling at this point.

"Stop it. We're friends ok?"

"Friends my ass. Hurry up! Leave! Use protection!"

"Miley wtf? Shut up." I close the door to her room and make my way downstairs.

Ari had already texted me her address. I get in the car and make my way to her house. I'm so nervous. I know i've been with her the whole night, but with other people around us.

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I knock on the door and she opens it. God, she's so beautiful. I notice she is still wearing the same top, but changed her skirt to some joggers.

"Hey you!" She says letting me in.

"Wow! Your house is so pretty." I look around. Her house is bigger than Miley's. And way more organized. It's decorated with white and grey things all over.

"Aww thanks D! I try." she laughs.

"So, what are we gonna do to stay awake for 12 hours?" I ask her.

"We'll see."

12:30 am
Ari and I decided to have a midnight picnic in her backyard. She grabbed a basket and filled it with cookies, chips, and a bottle of champagne.

We're sitting on a blanket with a glass of champagne each. All the lights in the house are turned off, and the fairy lights in the backyard are on.

"So Miss Grande, can you tell me what was upsetting you earlier?" I ask her.

She takes a sip of her champagne and sighs, "Well D, I have talked to you before about my past and the things i've gone through."

"Yes."

"Well I see things differently now because I'm so scared of going through shit like that again. Tonight I was just doubting myself and not trusting my instincts cause I feel like one of the things in my head might betray me. Either my anxiety, my trauma, my insecurities, or any other thing going on." she explains honestly.

"Am I causing any of this?" Fuck do I hope not.

She laughs and looks down, "Umm not intentionally no, but I feel like we have this connection and I really hope that it isn't all in my head."