｡𖦹°‧ 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐧' 𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐫𝐥 ⭑°‧꩜ .ᐟ

( 004. 'ice cream' )

THE BELL ABOVE THE DOOR jingled as walker and ariella stepped into the ice cream shop, the cool air inside making ariella shiver. it was quiet-just a couple of other customers scattered around, and the soft hum of the ice cream machines working in the background. ariella couldn't help but smile as she took in the vibrant colors of the ice cream tubs.

"so," walker said, still grinning like he had something up his sleeve, "what are you getting?"

ariella raised an eyebrow, scanning the display. "i'm getting chocolate," she said confidently. "what about you, vanilla boy?"

walker rolled his eyes playfully, walking up to the counter and glancing at the tubs. "you literally just said it, vanilla always" he pointed at the tub with a satisfied nod. "one scoop of vanilla in a cone, please."

ariella couldn't resist teasing him. "of course you're getting vanilla. its with the most basic flavor, though."

walker raised an eyebrow at her with an exaggerated look of offense. "hey, vanilla's not basic. it's timeless. plus, it's my favorite. don't judge me for having good taste." he said with a sassy tone.

"i mean, if you say so," ariella smirked, walking up to the counter herself. she ordered her chocolate cone and watched as the attendant scooped it. once they got their cones, they found a small table in the corner by the window, the soft light from the streetlamps outside casting a warm glow across the room. walker dug into his vanilla cone first, while ariella took her time with her ice cream.

they sat in silence for a while, just enjoying the simple pleasure of their dessert and the quiet hum of the shop. after a few minutes, walker pulled out his phone and checked his instagram feed, absently scrolling through it.

"alright, i'm gonna post something," he said, a mischievous glint in his eye. "let me get a picture of us." ariella raised an eyebrow. "omg guys rare moment, celeb crush it posting meee!" she cheesed holding her ice cream up.

[walkerscobell]

walkerscobell pov: when the girl who has a celeb crush on you picks chocolate and you get vanilla

-- tagged @ariellamadison

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comments:

user35: ariellaaaa wyd here ???

diorgoodjohn: @ariellamadison left me for ice cream???

↳ ariellamadison: im sorry pookie i wanted it since awards tonight

user33: omgggg is this a datee???

user32: you can never get with walker

ariellamadison: truth or dare???

↳ walkerscobell: i will block you 😅

↳ ariellamadison: no you wont, i know all your friends now & they like me

↳ walkerscobell: ooooook

user473: WALKER SCOBELL INTRODUCED HER TO HIS FRIENDS??

↳ ariellamadison: i mean, we're friends, why wouldnt he ???

user35: SO CUTE OMG IM SCREAMUNG

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SHE glanced at her phone and burst out laughing. "walker, you seriously put that in your caption?" walker just shrugged with a grin. "you're a little pov celeb crush-worthy." ariella rolled her eyes, but her cheeks flushed a little. "okay, okay. at least you didn't say too embarrassing." she glanced at her own phone to post something too. "alright, i'll post a picture too. this is like a couple pop outttt!!"

"ahhh , not a couple yet." walker laughed.

[ariellamadison]

ariellamadison pov when the whiteboy picks vanilla n the black girl gets chocolate #NOTBREAKINGTHESTANDARD

-- tagged @walkerscobell

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comments:

user35: uhhh caption is killing me

user33: omgggg is this a datee???

user32: ice screammmm

walkerscobell: that photo is so offguard

↳ ariellamadison: you look cute

diorgoodjohn: still no invite??

↳ ariellamadison: me & you next time

↳ walkerscobell: nuh uh ice creams our thing

user473: SHE SAID WALKER WAS CUTE

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ARIELLA leaned back in her seat, her playful attitude softening as she relaxed into the moment. she caught walker looking at her for a second, a quiet smile on his lips. she felt a little something shift, like maybe their friendship was getting to a place where there could be something more. they'd only been talking for a week, but somehow, everything felt easy with him, like they'd known each other for a lot longer. before she could say anything, walker put down his cone and looked at her, his expression turning a little more serious.

"hey," he started, his voice quieter than before. "i just want to say something. when you went on that live stream the other day and told everyone i was your celeb crush... it kind of threw me off."

ariella blinked, surprised by the sudden change in tone. "wait, really? i thought you'd just laugh it off."

walker shrugged, looking a little sheepish now. "i mean, i did laugh. but honestly, hearing you say that... i don't know, it kind of hit me. like, i didn't really realize you saw me that way. and, like, i definitely didn't expect you to say it on a live stream for all those people to hear."

ariella shifted a little in her seat, her cheeks warming again. "i didn't mean to make things weird or anything, i really didnt even think you saw it." she said, fiddling with her cone. "i was just being honest, and... well, i guess it just slipped out."

"it wasn't weird," walker said, his voice softening.

"oh wow, dont tell me THE walker scobell is catching feeling this early" ariella laughed and started acting shocked.

there was a brief pause before walker spoke again, his tone more serious this time. " i just... i wanna say, i'm starting to maybe have a little bit of feelings for you. like, a little more than just a crush. and i want to get to know you more, like, for real. i'm not in any rush, but i think you're pretty amazing, ariella. and i want to see where this could go."

ariella's heart skipped a beat. she wasn't expecting the confession, but it felt like a weight had been lifted off her chest. she smiled softly, feeling a warmth spread through her. "i'd like that," she said quietly, her voice matching his sincerity. "i'd really like that."

walker's eyes lit up slightly. "yeah?" he leaned a little closer, his expression softening. "so you're not gonna tell everyone i'm only just your celeb crush anymore?"

ariella laughed softly, her heart fluttering in her chest. "nah, i think that's over," she said with a grin. "but maybe i'll call you my 'real-life crush' next time." walker smirked, eyes sparkling. "i think i could live with that."

before ariella could say anything more, her phone buzzed. she glanced down at the screen and saw a message from her sister, blake: "i'm here. you ready to go?" ariella sighed, finishing her cone "blakes here, i gotta go now" she said with a sad look on her face.

as ariella stood up to leave, walker pulled out his phone, a thoughtful look on his face. "hey," he said, his voice a little more serious now. "before you go, can i get your number? i feel like we should definitely hang out again. and this is easier than texting on ig all the time" he gave her a shy smile, his usual confident tone softened just a little.

ariella glanced down at his phone, then back up at him, a smile tugging at her lips. "yeah, i think that's a good idea," she said, pulling out her own phone. she typed in her number, then handed the phone back to him. "there. i'm not a hard person to reach, so don't be a stranger."

walker grinned, typing her number into his contacts "chocolate ice cream queen 👸"  "trust me, i won't be," he said with a wink. "i'll be texting you soon."

ariella laughed, slipping her phone back into her pocket. "i'll be waiting, vanilla boy," she teased, giving him a playful nudge."bye ariella!" walker said with a grin, watching her walk out the door.

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niya yaps: okok nowww do you guys get it a little, the ice cream symbolizes there relationship, so rn there eating in separate cups, then they might get one cup, then they might get separate again, and then they might finally mix it and make it swirl when they actually admit their feelings

do yall think im moving to fast? remember there was a 1 week time skippp tho.