Y/N

"Frankie! Hurry up, make sure you got that banner up!" My hands are practically sweating to the point I won't be surprised if there's a pool of sweat around me.

Weeks have passed after that train wreck with Fifth Harmony. Let me tell you, it's been crazy. Loads of bullshit articles linking me and Camila are going out of control. Arianators and Harmonizers are now battling each other who they rather ship me with. At first it's hilarious but now it's annoying. I don't know how they found my Instagram but damn they've been tagging on random photoshopped photo of me and other celebrities. I'm tempted to set my profile as private because of it.

However, I realised that I just need to get this straight. I need to let people know who I belong to; That is Ariana. I know me and her want to keep it low key but I think it's time. And the best way to come out to the world officially is to finally ask Ariana to be my girlfriend. This will calm the fans, the tabloids and most of all Ari. She's been over protective after that incident and it's suffocating. She's been constantly messaging me or checking up on what or where I am whenever we're apart. I feel like assuring her that I'm hers will put to rest this over protectiveness... Or at least tone it down at least.

So that's where we are now. Me, Frankie and even Nonna is helping me pull off this surprise for my baby girl. With their help I managed to hire out a whole floor with a famous bar & restaurant, allowing me to decorate it how I want it. It's not a big of a space but there's a bar, spacious dining room and just overall cozy and intimate.

I'm currently sitting by the bar trying to calm my nerves by taking a shot of Tequila, which, probably is not a great idea.

"Just one more, my man." I gesture to the bartender, who gave me a slight smirk.

"Trying to calm the nerves?" He questions as he serve me the shot.

"Is it obvious?" I laugh as I down the shot with a slight frown from hot liquid travelling down my throat.

"Yes, my friend. Although, I bet it's because its a special night and you don't want to fuck it up." No shit Sherlock. "I'm Damon Salvatore by the way, I own the place." He adds making me slightly blush from embarrassment.

"Oh.. uh.. I didn't realise you're the owner? I thought A guy name Stephan was?" I ask confusingly.

"Ah, that's my little brother. He Co-owns it. But between you and me, bourbon always hit the spot to calm the nerves." He said winking at at me. All I can do is stare at him then down to my shot glass.

"Maybe another time, I don't want to be tipsy when she arrives. I want it to be perfect." I confessed with a deep sigh.

"You'll be alright, this lady of yours will totally be surprised and love it." He continues with a grin.

"You think so?"  I question as I rest my head on my right hand.

"I know so. I have a strong gut feeling." Damon says with that signature grin of his. I swear that's his way to get the girls. I give him a smile to acknowledge his support. We chatted a little more of where I'm originally from and all that chit-chat. Damon is a pretty chill guy with a bad boy vibe but he's a good listener.

"Y/N my darling, what are you doing drinking? Better get to your place before Ariana comes, she's on her way from the studio." Nonna says as she pulls me up from the stool and pushes me towards the centre of the room. As she does so I mouthed 'thanks' to Damon and him responding with a wink.

As I stand in the middle of the room and take out a ring that my mum gave me to give to my future partner. Already I can feel my heartbeat quickens, sweat starting to from on my forehead as anxiety and anticipation settling in. I rub my hands together to try and settle it but all I can hear is my insecurities. Like 'what if she changed her mind about me?' 'Am I going to fast?' 'Does she even want to be with me in the long run?'

"Y/N, Honey, are you okay???" I snap away from my inner voice by Frankie's hand on my shoulder. "I've been calling you for 2 minutes and you haven't budged." He continues with a concerned look on his face.

"Sorry, yeah. I'm fine Frankie. Just overthinking as usual." I say quickly with a slight panic.

"Sweetie, you'll b just fine. Be yourself and she'll definitely be amazed by all of this." Giving me a quick hug, his phone started to ring. Looking at the caller ID he gave me a look which I know who it is. Side note, I've turned off my phone all day because I know for a fact that I'll be too weak to not keep this from her. I'll probably crack under 1 second from her intense glare. I bet once my phone is operational again my notifications will solely be Ariana.

"Hey sis, how's it going?" He says playfully. However, Ariana is not in the mood as he instantly had to pull the phone away from his ear. "Ariana can you not scream at my ear?!" Be bites back with an eye roll.

"Put her on speaker." I whispered-yell at him. Nodding his head he pressed the loudspeaker and I slightly winced from her screaming.

"Frankie, I swear... I'm not playing games!! Where the fuck is Y/N?! I've been calling her, texting her all fucking day and I can't get a hold of her! And I know that you know where the fuck she is!!" She says laced with anger.

"Calm down Ariana, she's fine I mean I think  she's with Cam-
My eyes widen from his last remark. I'm so dead. Yes. Bye.

"AHHHH!! Don't you even finish that sentenced Frankie. If you don't tell me where she is imma kill your ass!!!" She screams further into the phone.

"Relaxxxxx! I'm kidding. She's with me right now and she's perfectly splendid." Frankie replies trying to do a British accent at the end. I roll my eyes from his attempt to wind Ari up.. well he did.

"Fuck you Frankie. And why the hell do I need to go to this place?? What's the occasion? I'm at the parking lot and now walking. This better be worth it, I'm tired and I just want Y/N." She says with slight tremble in her voice at the end. I hear her close her door and only the sound of her heels as she walks.

"Stop whining Ari, just come here." Frankie replies and quickly hung up with a smirk on his face. "Right she's close so, get ready and rock her world." He continues with a wink before disappearing at the back.

My breathing starts to pick up again as the light dims and the only sound you can hear is the rapid pace of my heartbeat beating against my ears. Turning my head back I can faintly make out the faces of the Grande's giving me an encouraging smile. That somewhat, gave me some comfort.

Reaching for my back pocket I pull out  a small box that contains a ring that my grandmother has given me. I remember her saying to me that I should only give it to someone who I'd want to spend the rest of my life with. A promise ring to be exact. And Ariana is the person that I see myself marrying with kids running around our house, the whole lot. I want it with her. My future is her. Yes she can be crazy and out of control at times but damn I love her.

"What the fuck? Why is it so dark here?! FRANKIE?! Where the fuck are you?" I can't help but grin slightly from her random mumbling as she tries to navigate through the area. I can feel her come closer to me but before she could reach me a spot light shine right on me.

"Baby... Baby??? BABY?!?!" My eyes widen as her tone changes from longing, to questioning to anger as she realised I'm here and haven't contacted her all day. I compose myself and holds up my hands quick before she tears my head off as her eyebrows are furrowed, hands clenched while staring me down.

"Wait! Baby, baby. Please hear me out okay?" I plea.

"Fine, it better be good Y/N because if not, I'm so gonna whip ya ass." Ari says as she crossed her arms over her chest.

"Alright.." Taking a deep breath and fiddle with the small box in my hand I look at her dead in the eyes.

"Ariana. You're one crazy bitch. You're one of the most stubborn person I've ever met. Let's not forget that your possessiveness and obsessiveness ass can be too much to the point I want to tear my hair out." Before I can continue Ariana hands are now on her hips showing with disbelief written on her face.

"What the fuck? Are you here to fucking insult me??!!" She screams but I didn't react.

"Let me finish. You may be all that? But I've also realised that how much you care about those you love. I love how you'd do anything to protect them. I love how even though it seem you have a tough front? Underneath all that you have the biggest heart. Even all that fame, it didn't stop you from being humbled by your success. Yes, you ma be all the craziness, possessiveness, obsessiveness but me. Y/N L/N, love all of you. The good the bad and everything in between." I manage to continue with tears forming in my eyes. I can hear sniffles coming from behind me, I'm guessing the rest of the Grande fam are tearing up.

Walking over to the now sobbing Ari, I take her hand away from covering her face and kisses the back of it. I tilt her chin with my finger to look at me.

"What I'm trying to say is Ariana, I love you. I've probably loved you when you poured that flower water over my head. I just didn't know it. So.. to show my love is this promise ring. I promise I'll marry you. I promise to make you happy the best way I can, to give you everything you deserve for as long as you have. Baby.. I-

"Shut up and kiss me!" Ari says cutting me off with a passionate kiss as she wraps her arms round my neck. As our lips met a roar of cheers and woo's emits behind me. All the lights come on and Grande family comes rushing in engulfing us in a group hug. Of course, Nonna had to give me one big hug on her own. Which I happily receive.

"Nonnaaaaa, that's MY girlfriend not yours! Now can I have her back?!" Ari whines and pouts but Nonna scoff and tighten her arms round me. All I can do is laugh but also kept my arms securely round hers.

"Oh stop it Ari, you can have her all to yourself later but for now I want to have a little talk with Y/N here." Nonna winks at her.

"Uh-oh.. I don't like the sound of that."

TBC
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