You and Me: The Aviana Series

A.J Kenobi and Soulful Ariana

Hi, guys! So, my friend A.J and I decided to make a collection of short, sweet, little Aviana stories. Some will be based off of pictures that we find, and some may just be out of the blue. Hope you enjoy them. Here's the first one, based off of my current profile picture.

"Thank you! It was so nice meeting you, too!" Avan replied to the little girl in the hospital bed in front of him. This was one of the most rewarding parts of Avan's job- giving back. It was a nice, warm day in May, 2010, and the Victorious cast was visiting St. Jude's Children's Hospital in San Francisco, California. St. Jude's is the home to many children and teens with cancer, and the cast was spending the day there to meet with them. Although it was unfortunate that these kids were sick, it was great that the cast got to meet with them and thank them for their support.

Avan turned around and walked back into the hallway, where the rest of the cast was waiting for him. "You ready, man?" asked Leon. "Yep," replied Avan. He looked up as he heard Victoria and Liz quietly start laughing about something in their conversation. Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks when he realized something: "Where is Ariana?" he asked. He couldn't help but feel a bit protective over the girl…okay, really protective. He had feelings for her- he wasn't afraid to admit it. But as far as she knew, she was his "little sister" and nothing more. "Oh, she said that she had to use the restroom. We told her to meet us on the second floor," replied Matt. "Okay, well I'll just wait here for her," Avan said, trying to act like his well-known "cool and collected" self. But inside, he felt his heart rip just a little. He knew what she was really doing in that bathroom.

"No problem, see you upstairs," said Liz. Avan watched as the rest of the cast laughed and continued their conversations, walking down the hallway and turning a corner at the end. Avan spun around and walked back towards the bathrooms. He knew how these events affected Ariana. She was a kind, sensitive girl with a golden heart, full of love for anyone and everyone that she met- of course this day was hard on her. She had to sit and chat with little boys and girls who were terribly sick and probably never going to make it. He heard his heart thumping in his chest as he neared the girls' bathroom. He didn't know why he got himself all worked up over her- he just did. The sight of her crying did that to him- like he wanted to take out whatever it was that was making her upset. All he wanted was for her to be safe and happy.

Although he knew that his feelings for her were special, something that the other guys on the cast didn't have, they ALL watched over Ariana like a sister. They kept an eye on her at all times, and someone was always with her. They loved and adored her innocence and playfulness, but sometimes that could get her too far without someone looking out for her. She needed to be held by him and told that it was okay. That she wasn't "weird" for crying in a bathroom over some kids that she's never even met.

Avan stopped at the entrance to the bathroom. "Hello? Ariana?" He paused and hears sniffling and then a small, nervous voice called back, "Avan?" And at that, Avan strided into the bathroom without a thought. He saw Ariana, in her tan little dress and hair in a low bun, standing in front of the mirror with a tissue in hand. He gave her a small, sympathetic smile as he walked toward her with open arms. Right as Avan reached her and enclosed her in his strong arms, her tears began to flow once more. She buried her pretty head in his chest as he held on to her. "Shhh, it's okay," he whispered in her ear. "I know, it's hard…..shhhhh." Avan kissed the side of her head, taking in the smell of her strawberry scented hair. After a few minutes of tears, Ariana finally lifted her head and looked up to Avan, her brown eyes big and beautiful as ever. Avan brushed as strand of hair from her bangs out of her eye, and wiped away some tears off her cheek. "I'm s-sorry," Ariana said. Avan knelt down to his knees and gently placed his hands on her small waist. "Don't be sorry, baby girl. I know this is tough. But guess what? Your making such a difference in every one of those kids lives. You're making them feel like they can still have dreams and pursue them. You are SUCH an inspiration to them. You're an inspiration to everyone. Especially me." Ariana showed a slight hint of a blush and looked away for a second. "Am I really, Avan?" she said in her innocent voice that he loved. Avan jokingly shook her waist, making her giggle. "YES, I'm serious. There's something about you that is so special. You are able to make everyone around you happy. Your positive energy that you have every day is just amazing. You make us laugh, smile…..you're sent from God, Miss Grande. I promise you that." By now, Ariana's tears have vanished and an adorable smile was planted on her face. Avan stood up and Ariana threw her arms around him, hugging him tightly. "You're so amazing, Avan! How is it that you always know how to make me feel better? Thank you so much." He chuckled and kissed her head once more. "Anytime, angel. Just don't you forget what I've said, because I mean it." He looked down at her. "I love you, alright?" Ariana giggled. "I love you, too."

Avan put his arm around her shoulder and together they exited the bathroom and headed to the second floor. Avan felt this huge rush of excitement go through his body. It had felt so amazing to finally tell Ariana what he had been trying to tell her for two years. Even if she thought it was just a brotherly gesture. He snuck a peak at her as they walked, knowing in his heart that every word he had said was true- she was and always will be his angel.

Aww, I loved this one! I hope you guys enjoyed it. I have a lot of these in my head, so together A.J and I are going to make a collection of them. Thanks for reading, please review!