{Chapter 12}
"You're joking, right?" I said as I shot up.
"No. We wouldn't be joking about this at all." Leanna said.
"Explain to me." I said as I turn to Justin.
"Basically, apparently we told Taylor the same thing about the videos and pictures. They didn't think it was enough evidence to think Ryan was guilty. Ryan said that he was joking about the videos and pictures, he didn't think it would be serious but it spreaded. Ryan Didn't kill Kaylee. He said that he would never ever do that to her even if he really hated her. Ryan doesn't stand by violence. And the authorities found more evidence on Kaylee killing herself. They were able to get into her phone and she had this app for people who are suffering depression. The people would make accounts and post suicidal quotes and videos of themselves trying to harm themself. And there's also pictures of their scars and pictures of what their cuts look like right after they cut themselves. Apparently, Kaylee posted a few. She had a lot on her thigh. That's another reason why she always wears jeans, even if it's like a hundred degrees. And that's why Kaylee doesn't like to swim. The authorities are planning to shut the app down, because it drives the teens to suicide. And they just found a note on her phone that said, '1. Kill myself because I'm fucking useless. 2. Blame Ryan for my suicide.' It's honestly pretty messed up. Kaylee does not have cuts only on her thighs, she has cuts around her body. That's why she usually covers herself. It's so fucking messed up. A-and, when we were hooking up, I didn't notice anything. I don't know how she was able to hide it, but she cuts herself everywhere that she can cut herself. Kaylee obviously didn't cut any uh.... private parts. It's so messed up though." Justin says.
"Holy fuck. I didn't know she went through all of that." I said as my eyes starts to fill with tears.
"It's going to be okay, trust me." Justin says as he pulls me into a hug.
"How is it okay if I just found out my best friend killed herself?" I said.
"Things happen for a reason." Justin said.
"But there was no reason to kill herself. She isn't useless." I said as I got up.
"Calm down." Alfredo says.
I didn't say anything. I just went over to the door and left. No one stopped me. Not even Justin.
I walked away from Alfredo's house. There was a Starbucks near by so I went over there. I decided to get a Vanilla Latte. (I lowkey don't know what Ariana usually drinks, surprisingly, I did a ton of research but the only thing that popped up was Ariana Grande secret menu drink which I already knew about lol)
"Hello, welcome to Starbucks, what would you like?" The barista asked.
"Vanilla Latte." I said as he tapped my finger on the counter.
"Iced or hot?" She asked.
"Iced, please." I said.
"Size?"
"Grande." I said as I giggle.
"Something funny?" She smiled
"Grande is my last name." I said.
"What a coincidence." She flashes a bigger smile.
"Yeah." I said.
"That's $4.15" She said.
I grabbed my purse and got out $4.15. I gave it to her and went over to the station where you wait for your coffee. It took a while since it's packed.
"Grande Iced Vanilla Latte." The lady said as she sets it down.
"Thank you." I said as I grabbed it.
I grabbed a straw and put it in my drink. I sat down at the corner where nobody sits because nobody can see them. I took a sip of my latte and looked out the window.
I see Justin walking in. He doesn't see me but I see him. I look over and he looks like he's looking for me. He didn't look hard enough so he left.
I grabbed my drink and speed walked to the entrance. He didn't even check the other side. I ran after him and tapped him on the shoulder.
"Ariana, I was looking for you." Justin said.
"Yeah. I was on the other side." I said as I wrap my one of my arms around him.
"I'm sorry that I sounded harsh back there." Justin says.
"I am sorry too. But can we go over your house?" I asked.
"Sure." Justin said as he gets out his phone.
"What are you doing?" I asked.
"UBER, duh!" Justin said playfully.
"I didn't know there were UBERS in this small town." I said.
"Actually, I don't know but we'll see." Justin said.
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(Let's pretend that UBERS have this thing in front of the backseats, like if you talk the driver can't hear you.)
We both got in the back seat. We put our seat belts on and I rested my head on Justin's shoulder. Justin puts his hand on my thigh and rubs it.
"What the fuck are you doing?" I murmured.
"Having fun." Justin smirked.
"I'm not ready." I said.
"He won't hear us." Justin says.
"Justin! No." I said as I take his hands off of me.
"I was joking." Justin laughed.
"It's not funny, Justin. If I say I'm not ready then I'm not." I said as I looked away.
"Why are you so butt hurt about this?" Justin said.
"Because you don't understand how others feel. I don't want sex right now. It's a serious matter in society today. Even if I take birth control or use condoms, I can still end up being pregnant. You never know." I said.
"Ariana- sorry." Justin said.
I look down and Justin grabbed my hand. He held on it tightly and he lifts my chin up. I was crying.
"Ariana, did I hurt you? I'm sorry." Justin said.
"N-no. I'm just thinking about something that happened last year." I said as more tears fall down my cheek.
"What happened? You can trust me."