(not proofread, honestly i never do 😭)
[ chapter 13 ]
october 29
6:00 p.m
boca raton, florida
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"Why the fuck did you invite him?" I glared at Billie, staring down at her as she looked guilty.
"I-I-" I sighed, effectively cutting her off. I grabbed her arm and pulled her out of the room, yelling that we'll be back.
"Billie I would've been fine with him coming if you asked!" I whisper-yelled at her the second we rounded the corner, barely a few feet away from the room. The entire studio was soundproof from inside and out.
"I know, I know - I'm sorry! I just-I know you and Z don't like him. So, I assumed you would say no and I just wanted to see him. He never comes to see me. I have to like-fucking beg him and this was the only time he's agreed in fucking weeks! I-" I cut her off before she continued to ramble.
"He's not good for you, Bil. He's a fucking senior at - what 22?! You're 16, he's basically fucking grooming you!" She looked down.
"I-I think I love him, Y/nn." My heart dropped and I immediately shook my head in distaste. I didn't mean to, it was just an immediate reaction to her .. disturbing words.
"I-.." I sighed. "I don't know what to say about that. I know you can't control how you feel, but maybe you should try to detach? Lose contact? Billie, he's bad news and I knew it from the start. All he's gonna do is leave you heartbroken." I spoke honestly.
She looked down, interlacing her slender, ringed fingers behind her back. She didn't say anything, so I sighed and wrapped my arms around her in comfort.
And there it goes.
She broke down, sobbing into my chest as she gripped my shirt and pulled me even closer. "It's okay, Bil. Let it out, I'm here.." I whispered in her ear, over and over as I continued to comfort her.
After a few minutes, she finally calmed down and I could hear her sniffle and clear her throat every now and then.
"Thank you," Billie whispered into my chest, still gripping onto my shirt. I simply hum and give her a quick squeeze before we pull apart.
She stared up at me with a saddened look on her face. I just kept eye contact to let her know I'm here. Then, something changed. A look flashed in her eyes and before I knew it - her lips were on mine.
My eyes widened, and I didn't kiss back. I was frozen. She stopped when she noticed I wasn't reciprocating, opening her mouth to speak but was cut off by another.
"Oh.." My head had never turned so fast, a look of despair already all over my expression as I scanned over Ariana's hurt features.
"Shit, Ari it's not what it-"
"It's not what it looks like? Really? I'll see you around, Y/n." She began to turn away. I immediately stepped away from Billie and ran after Ariana's gradually leaving body.
"Wait!" She opened the door, basically sprinting away.
"Aria-"
"WHAT Y/N?!" She snapped, turning around to stare up at me with a glare.
"Ari, I swear it wasn't like what you saw. Please give me a chance to explain myself." She sighed, but kept her narrowing eyes on mine.
"Honestly Y/n, I don't wanna hear it right now. Just leave me alone." She shook her head and continued to get into her car and drive away.
Looking down at my feet, I sighed deeply. Just my fucking luck.
goddammit billie eilish pirate baird o'connell.
I looked back up at the graying sky, in attempt to hold back the tears I didn't want to come out. With one last deep breath, I walked back into the house, and then back into my studio.
All eyes turned to me, everyone giving me a sympathetic smile. "Billie told us everything. I'm sorry Y/nn." Zayn came over to me and hugged me. I reciprocated and then turned to Ariana's friends.
"I'm sure she'll come around. We'll talk to her." Courtney said and then gave the other two a look. They glanced at Courtney and then stood up with her.
"Thank you," I said, barely above a whisper.
"No problem, thanks for having us." Doug smiles and pats my back. I nod and return the smile.
"Oh, and then song is fucking amazing, by the way." Victoria gave me one last smile and they all walked out.
Billie then interrupted the silence before it could even begin.
"I'm so sorry Y/n, I don't know what came over me-"
"It's alright, Bil. I understand. Let's just clean up."
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*the next day*
"Y/n?" I swear I got whiplash for how fast I turned around at the sound of soft, angelic yet raspy voice.
"H-hi." My eyebrows furrowed at my stuttering. She giggled lightly before clearing her throat and connecting our eyes again.
"Do you want to explain yourself now, girlfriend?" She smirked. I chuckled and nodded. "Hold on guys," Billie and Z immediately waved me off and continued the conversation we were all once having.
I couldn't help but laugh a little, following behind Ariana like a kicked puppy with it's tail down. I probably looked so stupid.
"Okay. Explain." Her expression was unreadable. The lack of emotion intimidated me - I won't lie.
"So, basically Brandon a.k.a "Q", a.k.a Billie's fucking groomer is treating her like shit. She started crying, I was comforting her. Her emotions got all confused and mixed with her hormones and she kissed me. I froze, because of course I wasn't expecting it. I didn't kiss back - she pulled away when she noticed I wasn't. Then that's when you came in."
"I'm sorry, Ari."
I took a deep breath after getting all of that out. She seemed to believe me as her expression changed. She looked sympathetic - sad almost.
"I believe and forgive you. It's okay - but I'm concerned about Billie. Should I try talking to her?" She asked, tilting her head adorably to the side. I couldn't hold back my smile. She was worried about my best friend and looked so cute while doing it. Who else wouldn't be able to keep back their smile?
"Yeah, yeah I think that would help. You'd be a good girl friend of hers." I smiled. She smiled back.
She then jumped on me, wrapping her legs around my waist and her arms around my neck. Instinctively, I grabbed under her thighs to give her extra support.
"Thank you for being so good to me, Y/nn." She whispered in my ear, lightly pecking under behind my ear.
"I should be saying the same thing to you, moonlight." Her head snapped back, eyes connecting with mine again.
"Moonlight? You're finally saying that again?" She smiled so brightly, I couldn't help but replicate it.
I had called her moonlight back when she was dating Mac. No, it wasn't anything sus. It was completely friendly, and I had gave it to her when we had one of our A.M talks and she went on and on about how much she liked the moon and the stars.
"Of course." I smiled widely.
She leaned forward, her lips barely inches away from mine when the bell rang, signaling the end of lunch and to get to 4th period.
I had never seen her jump off of me so fast. It honestly confused me on why she was in such a rush to get away from me.
"I should hurry so I can talk to Billie." She then ran back into the cafeteria without another word. To say I was confused as fuck was an understatement.
"Y/nn! Yo-you good?" Camila was smiling widely but it faded a little as her expression changed into one of confusion and puzzlement.
"Uh, I don't know?"
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shorter chapter but things will be picking up once again real soon . much love, A :)