Sorry this took so damn long everyone, been dealing with some serious family stuff and personal mental health problems. Also thank you so much for getting this book over 100k reads thats amazing! I hope you all enjoy this chapter, I put a lot of thought into it! So without further delay, please enjoy!
Y/n's POV:
"W-What?"
"Be my girlfriend." She says again.
"Ari I-"
"Y/n" She takes ahold of my hands.
"But what about-"
"I told you already, I don't care about any of that. I only care about you, I like you for who you are, not what you are. I like your smile, the way you laugh, you're kind and have a huge heart. I like that your presence brings me so much joy that no matter how bad of a day I'm having I instantly feel better with you around...So why won't you let me in?" She asks.
Why won't you let me in?
That phrase. I've heard it more than I've ever wanted too. Why don't I let people in? The reason is always the same, I don't want to get my hopes up and end up hurt again. It's a selfish reason, but none the less I have turned down multiple people before Ariana in order to protect myself from a pain I know all too well. To keep from having to go to therapy or taking drugs to feel something more than my heartbeat...I made a pact to protect myself from the darkness...but has it all really been worth it?
I look down at the girl in front of me. What if she's the one?
Ariana's POV:
I never thought that I'd be the one begging for someone to like me back. But I don't want to lose Y/n, I won't let whatever it is that we have just disappear. I haven't felt like this in a long time and I might not be ready for the hardships this relationship could bring, but I do know what I want and right now it's Y/n.
"Y/n?" I say again, and her facial expression tells me that I have her full attention.
"Be my-"
"Yes." She says.
"What?"
"Yes." She repeats, and my eyes widen.
"You mean-"
"I'll be your girlfriend." She says.
"I-I...I'm so happy!" I fling myself into her arms and she holds me tight.
When I look up, she's staring down at me with a smile that lights a fire in my heart. I quickly lean up and give her a soft yet tender kiss, one that left my lips feeling kind of tingly.
"Thank you." She says.
"For what?"
"For being you, for existing in this toxic world. For getting me to open my heart again. I never thought I would find someone like you that doesn't care about all the stuff that has haunted me in the past." She says.
Oh my god she's too cute!
"Stop you're gonna make me cry!" I already feel a tear developing.
"I'll stop, but only if you promise to get breakfast with me before work tomorrow?" She says.
"Okay, but I get to pick the place, deal?"
"Mhmmm deal." She says with a smile and I lean back up and give her another quick kiss.
*clap* *clap* *clap*
Y/n and I both look towards the clapping to see Jasmine leaning against the hallway wall with the biggest smile on her face.
"Took y'all long enough." She says.
I see Y/n's face turn red in embarrassment out of the corner of my eye and all I can do is laugh.
"Ariana, babe? Could you kindly turn around so I can beat Jasmine's cocky ass?" Y/n asks.
"Girl please, you and I both know I'd throw your ass to the ground in less than ten seconds." Jasmine says.
"Calm down Y/n, you should be thanking Jasmine, not picking fights with her that you can't win." I tell her through my laughter.
"What?! You really think I'm that weak!" She says.
"Y/n we're picking. I'm glad that you guys figured everything out though. Shit was getting real tiring." Jasmine says.
"Well I'm thankful to you Jasmine, even if Y/n isn't."
"I didn't say I wasn't thankful. I just-I you always have to ruin a good moment with something like this don't you?" Y/n says.
"I meannnn-"
I see Y/n raise an eyebrow and Jasmine stops.
"Im kidding, but I'll leave you two love birds alone. I just wanted to see how things turned out. Y/n let me know when you're done canoodling your girlfriend, I need your help moving something again." Jasmine says.
"We're not canoodling!" Y/n shouts.
I watch as jasmine leaves and then look back at Y/n who is already staring at me.
"What?"
"Nothing. Just thinking about how lucky I am to have found you." She says.
I feel my heart skip a beat. I get close to her again and leave about an inch of space between our lips.
"That's my line." I tell her, then close the distance.
To Be Continued...
A/n:
Yeah so sorry about not updating for so damn long. I'm still dealing with family stuff and now my own mental health. But I'm doing my best to write when I get the chance! I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter and found it worth the wait!
Till next time guys! 🖤
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