Disclaimer: No I do not own Victorious. Shut Up!

A/N: Kay well this is an Ariana and Liz fanfic. To be honest I do not know much about them. I know the characters Jade and Cat way more, when it comes to their ways of being. So if you are a hardcore fan of either one of them, I probably have their personality off or something idk. I'm still not sure if I should change it to Cat and Jade. Reason why I did this Ariana and Liz was because I did not want to write the same thing as always, and for future plot.

Surprise Surprise!

Ariana POV:

It's the last week of November. A cold time here in New York. I open the door to my apartment, and hurry in. Its empty. As it has been for a while now. I just finished a photo shoot. I'm tired and I want nothing more than to watch a movie, drink some hot chocolate, and maybe eat some pancakes. It's always a good time for pancakes.

I get changed once I realize that there is no pancake batter, so I'm gonna go to the market. I wore a black hoodie, some blue jeans, and black vans. I know it's super dull, but that was the point. As much as I love my fans, and being recognized, I don't want to do anything related to that to just get some snacks. I would usually send my assistant or someone else, but everyone left after the photo shoot. So I am completely by myself. I grab my car keys, and head down.

It takes me like 15 minutes to get to a small market. I got pancake batter, some chocolate, some Nutella, and Brisk tea. Oh yea, I'm gonna treat myself tonight. Luckily no one really bothered to come up to me. Around 3 people stared at me for a while. I think maybe they thought it was me, but thought it wasn't me, because of the way I was dressed. Doesn't matter now though. I'm getting inside my car, and heading home. It's days like these that remind me of Liz. They're cold, gloomy days. They remind me of us staying in and watching movies. Cuddling and laying underneath warm blankets. We're just friends of course, but I miss her like a long lost lover.

I try not to think about it, because it hurts me. It really does. I haven't seen her in so long. Almost a year. She disappeared. I tried calling her but both her house and cell phone were disconnected. After 6 months I went to her house, because I was extremely worried.

Flashback:

I'm trying to hide my nerves, but can't. I don't even know why I'm so nervous in the first place. There's a hunch I'm having, and it's telling me that Liz won't be here, and I won't get my answers.

I ring the doorbell and it gives a church like sounds to Liz's immense house. The door is slightly opening, and my anticipation builds up. Hoping it's Liz. It's not. "Ariana. What a surprise! I feel like I haven't seen you in years!" Mrs. Gillies greets me enthusiastically and gives me a huge hug. Finally she lets me go. "What brings you here dear?"

"I...I actually came to see if Liz is here?" I put on a nervous smile. Though I did not miss the subtle feel Mrs. Gillies' eyes held for a second at the mention of her daughter's name. Waiting for the response that didn't seem to come I added, "Is she here?" My eyes automatically tried to looks past her into the house, as if Liz would suddenly pass by.

"No. She isn't. Is there something you need her for?" She kept her smile on, but by now I realized the enthusiasm was just an act.

"Not really. I'm just worried. I've called and she doesn't answer. Well the phone is out of service. I haven't received anything from her or even heard of her. I've called here too, but the phone number is changed?"

"Oh you don't have to worry. You know how stubborn Liz can be once she gets her mind set on something-

"What is she doing then?" I interrupted, because I really wanted her to get to the point already.

"She decided to go to a trip to Europe. She told me she wanted to get unattached from everything here and clear her mind, blah blah. That's why her cell phone isn't in service."

"But is she ok?" This time I didn't even bother to hide the worry on my face.

"She's fine. As a matter of fact she called me two days ago. She's currently in France." Mrs. Gillies gave me a reassuring smile. I simply smiled back, and thanked her. I got in my car, and drove off. It would be so reassuring to know Liz is okay, but she isn't. I'm an actress and I know when someone is putting up an act.

Mrs. Gillies is good, but not good enough. So I'm back to zero. Not knowing what ever happened to Liz, but at least now I know her mom doesn't either and if she does, she doesn't want anybody else to know.

End of Flashback

Beeeep!

Crap the green light is on. I get to my apartment and at the corner of the same block of the building is in, I see three men. They're not just any three men though. They're the same three men that stared at me in the market. They're simply standing at the corner, staring directly at me. How do they know it's me? It's dark outside. Unless they followed me to my car, but I don't think anybody was following me.

Their gaze gives me a burning itch. They have statuesque features. They don't even blink, and as I drive away their gaze follows me. All three heads turning simultaneously. I'm getting scared. What if they're planning on kidnapping me or worse! As soon as I leave my car to go up to my place, I speed walk. Looking around paranoid. They're nowhere to be seen, but I can't be too careful. It feels like forever before I reach my door. I go in and glance through the peephole. Nothing.

Carefully, I open the curtain and glance down the streets. Nothing.

I think about calling the cops or someone else, but I sit down and think. Maybe I'm just over exaggerating. Maybe I'm just paranoid. I haven't had much sleep lately. Maybe, it was just coincidence those guys were there. They probably were looking at something else that was in my direction.

I turn to look at the time. It is 10:30 p.m. I don't even know how much time I've spent here sitting on my couch thinking. My nerves have calmed, so I will continue my night. I make some hot chocolate, and start preparing my pancake batter. After a few minutes my pancake is done. I spread Nutella on it. Then I go sit on my couch. I decide to watch "Elizabeth: The Golden Age"

No particular reason. It just seemed like a good movie. I'm half ways in to the movie, and I'm enjoying the warmth underneath my blanket, and sipping my hot chocolate. My mind concentrated on the movie, that by the way is super good. The acting is well done, and the story is interesting. This woman is so empowering, and to think it's a true story. I'm so in focus that I drop some of the hot chocolate, which by now is mildly warm, on me when I hear a loud knock on my door. Slowly, I get up. Place my drink on the coffee table. I hesitate to get the door. What if it's those creepy guys? Who else would visit me without calling first?

*KNOCK*KNOCK*KNOCK!*

I look through the peephole and I see dark hair, but no face, as is they're leaning against the door. I don't open it. I'm too scared too. So I step away slowly, and reach for my phone. In that instant, in those 7 seconds it took to get my phone, I hear the door knob shake. Oh my God! They're breaking in! I panic and head to the kitchen quickly, but before I can grab a knife or something, the door opens. I turn quickly expecting the worse, but who I see leaves me in shock. Maybe I'm dreaming. That's what I get for eating Nutella so late at night.

"Ariana. Ari you're okay." Her voice is full of relief, and her eyes full of worry.

"Liz." That's the only thing I can manage to say.