It's closed for renovation

Ariana's pov

Michael and I were currently laying in bed watching a movie in my laptop. He hasn't talked to me much since our conversation in the morning but i could tell we were in better terms judging by the way he had his arms around my waist and his cheek resting on my shoulder.

Halfway through the movie I felt his arms loosen from my waist and make it's way on top of my thigh. I didn't think much of it until he started massaging them softly. I looked towards his direction and gave him a suspicious look. He smirked and slid his

hands between my thighs and went upwards. I gasped and slapped his hand away shaking my head, smiling a little.

Suddenly he paused the movie and removed the laptop from near us shutting it in the process.

"What the fuck?"

He didn't answer and instead sat in front of me and pulled me towards his lap. I smiled down at him as he pulled me closer if that's even possible. He leaned up and kissed my lips as I returned the favour. His lips moved

from my lips to my neck when I heard my phone ding. I tried to push him away but he didn't release me.

"Just ignore it. ", he mumbled against my neck as he bit and nibbled on the skin.

"No what if it's important?", I said as he finally released me,sighing.

I looked at my phone and found out I had a message from Dalton.

"I'll be downstairs. ", Michael said softly and exited.

I could tell he was upset but I didn't care at the moment.

Ariana?

The one and only;)

Hahaha I thought you won't remember anything.

Well then it's a surprise for you isn't it?

Yeah haha. Had you slept well last

night?

Does your ankle still hurt?

Yeah I slept well.

My ankle's good too.

I don't really remember everything

but I do remember you wanted my

number so here it is.

Rightfully deserving after helping

me reach home safe.

Thanks:)

Hahah it's ok. I couldn't just leave you

all alone.

But don't you remember your whiny

requests for me to take you to mars?

You even wanted to talk to the aliens in

English.

Omg I must have embarrassed tf

outta myself.

Nah it's cool. Kinda cute if u ask me :3

Hahaha thanks. What else

happened?

Oh you sprained your ankle so I had to

carry you to Mars. I mean not really

but you were convinced it was so I'm

pretty proud of myself.

Aww hahaha.

Then you passed out.

You told me not to bring you home but

I couldn't just do that yk. So I just took

you home and made sure that guy who

fought with you tucked you safely to

bed and left.

Really tho Dalton. Thanks a lot.

I'm sure I would've done something

stupid if you hadn't found me.

My pleasure. :)

But now that I know your number

I'mma spam you with messages

everyday hahah.

I'll be glad to be spammed

lol

Alright then goodnight Ari. I hope I can

call you that.

Omg sure.

Goodnight to you too.

_*_*_*_

The next morning I woke up, had coffee and went straight to the studio with Michael as I had a dope idea for a song that I couldn't think of what to do.

I dashed into the studio and went straight up to call my manager,Scott. I know exactly who I wanted as a feature of a song that I was trying to figure out.

Scott asshole Brewer!!!!

Omg what an intro. I'm sure it's

something exciting then.

Yass it is. I know who I want as a

feature in my new song. Abby

mother fucking Reynolds andSkylar

god damn Lawrence. What do u think?

I think that'll be amazing. The whole

internet will blow tf up I'm sure.

I know right!!! So bye I don't have

time to talk to you anymore bye.

You're one crazy ass client I have to

deal with on a daily basis I don't even

know how I'm alive.

Shut up dumbass. Bye.

I didn't wait for his reply and hung up. I was too excited for the song to talk to scooter right now. This song's gonna turn out so good as three amazing female artists are going to take part it it. I could already tell.

I approached my producer tommy who was talking with the rest of the people in the studio.

"Tommy I'm calling Abby and Skylar

right away. I want them in the new song. ", I

said excitedly as I searched for Justine's

name in my contacts.

" That's an amazing idea but right now? What if they're busy or doing something? ", he asked.

"There's no harm is asking though. " I shrugged and went somewhere more quite to make the call.

Abby thankfully didn't have anything to do so she offered to come right away to the studio to help me figure out the song and record her part. But Skylar said she wouldn't be able to come today because of some work but at least I've got Justine. We can record her part later on or send it to her via

email so she can record it in her own studio.

While I was adding some harmonies to a song Abby came into the studio.

I ran to her and gave her the biggest hug. She was a really great friend of mine and finally we met after a long time. I was really looking forward to spending some time with her.

"How's my bad baby girl Ari? ", she asked after pulling away.

"I'm great. What about you Abs. Haven't seen you for ages. Wow didn't even realize it's been so long. ", I said leading her towards the couch for her to sit.

"I know right. We should start hanging out more girl. I mean I'm in LA for a while right now. What you say?"

"Sure thing. "

"By the way I was looking my ass off for you at that real estate company party. Where the fuck were you? ", I added Inquisitively.

Sonya had told me she'd be there but I didn't spot her at all that day so I had to ask.

" Omg you were there? Shit man. Actually I was busy catching up with an old friend of mine. You know? The guy who co-runs the company? Dalton Jacobs ?", she said making me choke and my friends who were busy doing their own work look up.

"Wait you guys are friends? ", I asked shocked.

"Um yeah. We're very good friends actually. Why? Have y'all met? ", she asked looking around at the widened eyes of everyone.

"Well they did more than just meet. ", Crystal said smirking.

"Yeah they fucked. ", Sonya added laughing along with the others.

"Woah what? ", Abby asked looking at me with wide eyes.

I rolled my eyes. Again they had started with the" They fucked " thing. They'll never leave me in peace.

" Omg no!! Don't listen to them Abby. They're crazy. He just brought me home the night of the party. "

"No wonder he wouldn't stop asking about you. ", she said now joining the others in mission 'Tease Ariana' by smirking at me.

"Ooohhhhhh", they said in unison.

Here we go again.

" Guys will you stop!! He just did something any other genuine person would have done if they found me drunk and walking all alone in the empty streets.There's nothing to oohhh about. ", I stated truthfully.

I could see from the corner of my eyes

Michael grew really silent and upset.

"What did he ask about her? ", Crystal said excitedly.

"Well he kept nagging me to tell him if we were friends and I said yes and then he wouldn't stop asking all sorts of stuff. ", Miley replied while the others smirked.

Isn't their mouths hurting from smirking so much? Like seriously?

"You guys know that I'm not ready to indulge in the dating game right now right? I'm already trying to heal from Dave's death and my past relationships. I'm not about to even try looking for someone. I'm happy,

independent and single. ", I said making a point.

"Yeah she's right guys. Its her choice what she wants in life. ", Sonya said patting my back.

" Its closed for renovation. All of me."

_*_*_*_

After my studio session with Abby we were all packing up to go home when she approached me.

" Yo Ari I was wondering if you have any work today cuz I don't and was thinking maybe we can hang out you know. ", she said picking up her Starbucks drink and sipping on it.

" Sure girlie. I don't have anything to do but even If i had I'd cancel it for you to hang out like old times. ", I said enthusiastically.

It's true though. We used to hang out with each other a lot earlier but we both are big names in the industry right now so because of work stuff and all ,couldn't find time to spend with each other.

"But first let's get some take out food cuz I'm hungry. ", I said and as we exited the studio.

_*_*_*_

We decided to be lazy and hang out at her house instead of going out. I didn't have a problem with that as I really didn't feel like dressing up.

As we were entering through the gates of her mansion, she smirked at me and said, "In case you didn't know Dalton's staying at my house for a few days so y'all can get to know each other. "

I narrowed my eyes and gave her a look as she threw her hands up in the air in defense.

" Just saying y'all can get to know each other that's all. "

I chuckled and rolled my eyes at her.

Now even Abby thinks we are meant to be and shit.

I was wearing a white hoodie, black leggings and slip ons keeping it simple. I was not here to impress anybody. Just to hang out with a friend.

As we entered the house I complimented her for keeping her house so neat and tidy. Mine was bigger than her but in a mess. My dogs were to blame in this.

"Dalton bro! Where the fuck are you man", Abby shouted as her voice echoed throughout the house.

Footsteps were heard from upstairs as a tall figure in a shirt and sweatpants came down looking at his phone and not paying attention to anything else but the screen in front of him.

"Gosh Abby I told you I had some work to do. You know this- '", he stopped once his eyes fell on me.

I didn't really remember exactly how he looked like but I could see he was cuter than what I was imagining all this time.

Soft black hair, widened eyes looking me up and down, and suddenly out of nowhere that cute smile.

Ugh I live for his smile.

" Ariana? How come? You - um", he stuttered cutely while looking between Abby and me.

"Hi", I said shyly and smiled back.

Why the fuck is he making me nervous?

" Me and Ari had a studio session and as we haven't seen each other for a while we decided to hang out so that you can leave me alone and know all that you wanted to directly from her.", Abby said wiggling her eyebrows at him as he mouthed a "Fuck you" at her.

She took the take out from my hands and left for the kitchen leaving us both alone and awkward.

"I um I'm sorry about what Abby said. She's a crazy ass girl who's back of my life somehow. ", he said chuckling.

"Oh no it's fine. I don't mind", I said chuckling along with him.

Our moment was interrupted once Abby came in from the kitchen with her arms folded.

"Um can y'all keep the flirting for later cuz now I'm here and we're gonna watch a movie so let's gooo", she cheered and ran upstairs to her room I'm guessing.

Me and Dalton followed behind.

Her room was pretty cute with light purple walls and white fibre furniture.

" Nice room Abs. Didn't know you had such good taste. ", I said impressed at her.

"Speaking of which I wanna see your

new Netflix series. So why don't we

binge watch that? ", I added.

Abby recently shot a new Netflix series which was I heard was really great and interesting so I knew I had to watch it and support my girl.

Abby and Dalton both nodded as we jumped on the bed to book our places.

Abby sat in the middle while Dalton and I took places on either sides of her. Not gonna lie but I wanted to sit beside Dalton but never mind. I was fine here.

"I'm feeling so hot just looking at you wear that Ari. You could have my clothes if you want. Just have to ask. " Abby commented as she stood up to get some light clothes for me.

She was right though. It was getting really hot in here and my huge ass hoodie wasn't helping. So I let her get whatever she was about to without complaining.

"While you change I can go get the snacks ready k? ", Dalton said and ran downstairs.

Abby came back with an extra short crop top and even more shorter shorts.

Is she kidding me?

" Do you want me to seduce him or what cuz I see where we're going with this. ", I said and face palmed myself.

"That was exactly my intension, yes, ", she winked.

Tell me why I have crazy friends like this? To be honest I really don't know. But God knows I love them.

I took off my sweatshirt and took hold of the crop top from Abby. I didn't mind changing in front of her because first, I've done it before and second she's a very close friend of mine. I could see her smirking at me.

" You've come all prepared I see. Lace

lingerie and all hmm. "

I rolled my eyes and finally managed to wear my clothes ignoring her comments here and there. I looked at myself in the full body mirror. That crop top even showed cleavage.

Great!

Note the sarcasm.

Dalton entered the room at the right moment, just after I was done changing.

"Hey can y'all tell me where.... ", he stopped suddenly as he caught a glance of me.

Blood flushed to my cheeks as I stared at him staring at me.

Ugh Abby's gonna get it from me after this I

swear. She's dead meat.

"Umm... I.. Was just asking where the spoons were kept. ", he asked shaking his head a little.

Why is his shocked expression like.. So cute??? God save me.

Abby volunteered to go find the spoons as she pushed Dalton towards me and mouthed a " Have fun" and left. Thankfully I was the only one who saw it.

There was an awkward silence as we looked at anything in the room but each other. Some divine power help me out of this!!!

After a moment of doing that, Dalton broke the ice.

"I didn't know you had so many tattoos. "

"Oh yeah I do actually. People always have the same reaction when they find out. Is is that shocking that I have them?"

It was becoming easier for us to communicate now that we've gotten a topic to discuss. Hopefully it goes like this the whole time I'm here.

He flashed his cute smile and said, "Yeah kinda. You can blame people for their stereotypical mentality I guess. "

"What you mean? ", I said not in a mean way though.

"Well you know. We think girls who are very gung hoe, badass , racer types have a lot of tattoos. You seem like a cute, princess type ones. No offence though. I mean it in a good way."

Well that's true though. People judge my personality by my looks or by the fact that I'm know as the pop princess and all that in the industry. But they didn't know I had a different side to me as well. I can be badass When I wanted to.

"Well there's a lot of stuff you don't know about me. There's more to me than the pop princess, barbie doll title.", I told him truthfully.

He nodded and smiled.

"And I'll love to get to know you definitely. You seem really nice and sweet. "

"I'll be glad to know you too. You seem really cheerful and nice. There's always this positive vibe around you I've noticed."

We smiled at each other in silence for a while but it was not an awkward one. It was rather comforting.

Suddenly I remembered something.

"Wait what's taking Abby so long?"

He looked as surprised as me as we realised she's been gone for a while now.

"Wait let me go and check. ", I offered as I got down the bed and headed downstairs.

I called her name out loud but there was no reply.

Where the fuck is she?

I went towards the kitchen. No one's there too. Don't tell me she left? Ugh i swear I'm gonna strangle her if she did.

I was looking here and there for a while when I found a sticky note on the counter.

Babes, sorry but my manager just called me for an important meeting so I had to leave without telling you guys. Swear it wasn't another plan of mine. Just really sorry. Enjoy without me for today. We can make it up by having a game night with the gang tomorrow.

Your sexy bitch,

Abby xoxo.

Was she fucking with me? What am I supposed to do alone with Dalton for so long? God this is gonna be so awkward.

I jumped screaming when I felt a hand on my shoulder.

"Oh my God shit. Didn't know I'd scare you. ", Dalton spoke with his hands over his ears blocking my sudden scream.

"You took so long so I came to check.", he added.

I calmed down from the sudden heart attackI had just got. I almost thought I was

about to be murdered.

Phewww.

"Nah it's fine. But guess what? Abby left.", I said handing the sticky note to him.

"Your sexy bitch Abby? ", he laughed at the end sentence.

"I know right she's crazy "

"I guess we have to enjoy without her then. ", he shrugged his shoulders and smiled.

_*_*_*_

We were currently almost at the end of the movie as I heard light snores coming from beside me. We ended up watching Extraction instead of Abby's new show as we wanted to watch it with her.

The movie was great, not to mention how hot Chris Hemsworth was.

I looked to my side to find Dalton in the cutest sleeping position ever making me awe silently. The movie was over by now and I wanted to change it but couldn't find the remote. I found it beside Dalton and me being my lazy ass tried to stretch my arms and get it not wanting to get up from the bed or wake Dalton up. After several vain

attempts I gave up. I hovered over him slowly and stretched my arms. Feeling the remote I got hold of it and was about to retreat when I slipped and fell over Dalton waking him up. His eyes immediately opened, shocked to see me over him in that position.His hands moved slightly and touched my thigh accidentally.

Fuck.. That sent electricity throughout my body. He looked from my face towards my chest which was almost exposed due to the low cut of the crop top and also due to the fact I was leaning over him.

I quickly got off from him. This day couldn't get any more awkward.

"Uhhh I... I was just trying to get the remote but I fell over you. I.. Um sorry.", I stuttered trying to get the words out of my mouth. This was getting really uncomfortable now.

"It's ok. Umm.. yeah don't worry. ", he said straightening himself on the bed.

I mentally face palmed myself trying to think of something to ease the.tension.

" The movie's over. Guess I have to

leave now. Tell Abby bye for me yeah?"

"Um ok sure. It's late I'm guessing.",he said giving me a smile.

Ugh that smile.

I think I'm gonna pass out.

I got hold of my things , put on my sweatshirt from above miley's clothes

and moved downstairs, Dalton following close behind.

As I was about to say bye and leave he stopped me.

"Hey uh you don't have to be awkward in front of me."

"Oh no haha I'm not. It's all good. ", I lied.

I was about to turn once again when he spoke from behind.

"I don't know about you but I had.a lot of fun. Honestly. You're a fun person. Hope we can be good friend? ", he said the last words unsurely.

I smiled and said, " No no I had a lot of fun too. And we definitely can be friends. I'd love to. Let's start with following social media k? "

" Yeah alright.", he smiled.

I gave him one last smile.

" Bye Ariana. "

"Bye Dalton"

I looked at him waiting for him to say whatever he wanted to say as it seemed like he was contemplating something.

Finally he spoke.

"Uh will you mind if I do something. ", he asked unsurely.

"Um no go on. "

He leaned down and kissed my cheek making me gasp. Now I didn't expect that at all. I'm sure I had turned 50.shades of red judging by the way my cheeks burned.

I hid my face and turned around embarrassed from the fact I was blushing so much.

I felt Dalton's hands removing my hands slowly as he chuckled.

"Your so cute. ", he said as I blushed harder.

" Thanks. "

"Shit it's late. I gotta go. Tell our sexy bitch Abby bye for me. ", I laughed and turned to walk towards my car.

Dalton offered to walk me to my car but I denied it politely. I don't think I could handle anymore Dalton here.

As soon as I reached my house, I took a shower and got ready for bed. I took hold of a pillow, pressed it to my mouth and screamed into it.

I think I'll go insane.