Ariana's POV

When Frankie mentioned to me that Y/N was coming to our movie night a slight tingle forms in my stomach. 

After that night when she saved me from Pete my views about her has changed, I'm still cautious about her but the warmth I felt when she held me during the night was the best thing I've ever felt in so long. Before, when Pete hold me as we sleep it just feels heavy and suffocating but with Y/N its so different. Speaking of Pete after what he almost done I completely cut ties with him, blocking him on all social platforms and even managed to file a restraining order for him to never come near me.

On the other hand, I'm totally aware on how I  reacted like a cold bitch the morning after but I just feel numb, even little bit now but I'm working on it. After she left my room that I completely broke down and just wanted her to wrap her arms around me again but I can't let my guard down easily even more so after the incident. 

To add more to my misfortune I had to cancel a few shows to heal or at least strengthen my ankle and mentally work on my emotions as it would be unfair my fans to give them only half of me. They deserve more than that especially when I gave them the news of the cancellations they're very understanding and supportive. I couldn't ask for more. 

Anyways, as soon as Y/N walk in the living room I was speechless because of how good she looks. Simple, yet attractive. I tried to not stare at her for too long before I get caught so I busied myself with my phone or anything really to distract myself but from time to time I would glance at her without her knowing. 

I was taken back when she placed my legs over her lap and even more shock when I witnessed her making a pillow fort on the floor where I sat there to watch the movie more comfortable than craning my neck from the angle of the sofa. Me being me, I tried to hide my gratitude and the butterflies that's manifesting in my stomach as she tuck me in with the blanket. Her proximity is doing stuff to me.... I almost cave and kissed her. Those soft pillowy lips are beginning to be more irresistible and harder to ignore. Don't get me started on when she licked her lips. God I wanted to trap those lips with mine and explore her mouth with my tongue. When I realised that my hands are resting on her shoulders with our lips are merely inches apart, I had to push her away. I'm not ready, emotionally not ready. I did what I do best and that is ignore her and put all my attention back to my phone, scrolling through nothing but anything until I hear her ask me what I want for snacks. I just told her to get anything. 

I let out a breath that I didn't realise I was holding until she left for the kitchen. I can hear giggles and laughter from Frankie and Nonna, who are now, walking back with their snacks in hand. 

"What are you two girls giggling about?" I ask curiously. 

"Oh wouldn't you like to know?" Frankie tease back.

"Well DUH, that's why I asked." I scoff at him, geez, sometimes I wonder if I am speaking in gibberish. 

"Don't you worry dear, we're just teasing her." Nonna jumps in but now I'm more curious.

"Teasing her about what exactly?" I push further with my arms crossed over my chest. 

"If you so desperately want to know, we're teasing her about being part of the family soon." Frankie casually say while popping popcorn in his mouth with a slight smirk. Nonna on the other hand, is also just smirking and grinning. Whatever they're planning, I bet its not good. Whatever. As long as it doesn't affect me, I'm good. 

Gosh, she's taking so long. "Y/N! HURRY THE FUCK UP!" Before I know it she's entering the living room.

"Here you go princess." She says sarcastically as she passes me the bottled water and popcorn. Eyeing her movement I can tell she's contemplating on whether to sit next to me or on the sofa so to make it easier for her I yank her down next to me by her shirt. 

"If you want to cuddle, you could have just asked." She leans closer to me and winks. Trying to mask my smile I roll my eyes and throw a handful of popcorn at her face. 

"Shut up, just watch the film will ya." Stealing a quick glance at her I notice she took off her jacket and exposing her arms. If my pride wasn't that high I would've shamelessly cling to her strong, toned arms and just melt into her just like that night. Hopefully the movie can distract me from doing anything stupid. 

Few minutes into the movie, I can already tell that Y/N is trying to hide her body from reacting to the jump-scares but there were moments where I felt her body jolt and hear her curse under her breath. I let myself fully smile since she probably couldn't see me due to the darkness. I always loved horror films, something about them just interested me and The Ring are one of the few that I enjoyed. 

"AHH! For fuck sake." I mutter under my breath as a jump-scare caught me off guard even though I KNEW it was going to happen. I hate when you're anticipating a certain scene but it still gets you? 

"You're scared princess?" I hear Y/N whisper to me.

"What? No." I confidently say. 

"Really? Then why are you practically on my lap right now and clinging to me like a koala?" Huh? I look at our bodies and she's right. My arms are tightly round her torso with my head buried on her chest. Shit. Really Ariana? Get a hold of yourself. 

"Um... I thought my phone was next to you so I reached over." That is the most lame excuse ever. I only hear her chuckle before I reluctantly push off of her and clear my throat. 

"Whatever you say shorty." Ugh, I know I'm short no need to point that out. 

Focusing my attention back on the screen I unexpectedly shiver from the cold that's starting to engulf me. I would pull the blanket over me but its not big enough to cover me fully. I wanted to ask mum to get me a bigger one but they're all engrossed on the film so I have no choice to endure until I felt something cover my shoulders. Quickly looking to my right, I see Y/N giving me a small smile after she drapes a fluffy blanket over me. Damn her and her gentlewomenly ways. I didn't fight her nor say any sassy remarks I'm just too tired. 

Before I know it, I feel my eye lids getting heavy and nodding off before I fully succumb to sleep an arm wraps around my shoulder and pull me into their body. I'm assuming its Y/N I recognise those strong arms that's holding me. I would pull away but her warmth is too inviting so I just let myself be comfortable in her arms and snake my arms back round her waist, snuggling closer. The last thing I remember before passing out is feeling a pair of warm lips landing on my forehead with the words "Goodnight love." 

(this but on the floor of pillows) 

TBC

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