So, after finding out that Liz was with Ariana on New Year's, I couldn't contain my Eliana feels. As of right now, this is a (VERY SHORT) one shot. Not sure if I'll be continuing it, but let me know what you think. Please, please, please, please, PLEASE leave reviews. I'm still fairly new to fanfiction and LOVE feed back :D
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New Year's Eve has never been one of my favorite holidays. It just seems so corny and unnecessary. It's just some excuse for people to drink and party and do stupid shit. I'm not one to typically go out on New Year's, but when Ariana asked to join her, I couldn't refuse. Mostly because I wanted to meet this "Jai" fellow. The way Ariana talks about him has set some pretty high standards.
Ariana's brother, Frankie, arranged for a car to come and pick me and our good friend Zach Sang (who's also my neighbor) up. I love Zach, but sometimes he just won't shut up.
"So, who are you gonna be kissing at midnight?" I roll my eyes.
"I don't know and I really don't care." He gave a smirk.
"I know who you can kiss." I exhaled, loudly and rolled my eyes again. "Ariana." My eyes grew large.
"What are you even talking about, Sang?"
"Yeah! It'd make those 'Eliana' shippers go CRAZY!" I let out a slight laugh.
"They'd love that."
"So go for it!" I punched his arm. Zach has been trying to set us up since we did that live chat and he was introduced to "Eliana."
"Not going to happen! That's not even possible! Are you unaware of the fact that her BOYFRIEND is going to be there?" The rest of the car ride was fairly quiet, but luckily it didn't take too long to reach the restaurant. We got there to find out that Frankie and Ariana had rented the whole place out. Hugs were being passed around to everyone. I looked aroiund and Ariana was nowhere to be found… neither was Jai. A knot was forming in my stomach. I don't know, but there's something about that kid that just doesn't sit right with me. As I sit down, I feel cold hands on my shoulder. I turn around to be greeted by Ariana, her eyes bright. I stand up to hug her, grinning from ear to ear. "Hey, Ari!" I wrap my arms around her. "I've missed ya!"
"LIZZY!" she's beaming. "Thank you so much for coming. I'm so glad you're here." She looks around, frantically. "I really want you to meet Jai!" She continues rolling her eyes around the room. "Hold on, let me find him. I'll be right back. " While I wait I decide to order a glass of wine. Normally, I tend to stay away from the alcohol, but its New Year's so what the hell. Ariana returns with a boy attached to her arm. So, here it comes; the inevitable moment. "Lizzy, this is Jai." She looks so happy and so in love. I stand up and decide to give him a fist bump instead of a hand shake or hug.
"Nice to meet you, Jai." There's an awkward silence. "So, how are you liking America?"
"It's great." Damn, that accent is a lovely sound. "I haven't explored much of it yet." I nod in understanding. "I can't wait to explore more of Ariana, if you know what I mean." He raises his eyebrows and lets out a small laugh. I knew this guy would be a douchebag.
"Yeah, okay" and I walk away.
I didn't want to have anything to do with Jai, I didn't even wanna look at him. I think he could tell that something was up. I decided to hang with Frankie for most the night (he's the one getting us under aged kids alcohol so, why not?) As it turns out, Frankie doesn't really like Jai either. Frankie and I have always kind of been like the same person. We're always on the same page with each other and we just click. If he wasn't gay, we'd be married.
"Jai's such a little turd" Frankie always used childish terms when he was wasted. I laughed and nodded in agreement. "I wish my sister had better taste. She needs someone good and pretty," I agreed, "Someone like you." I practically spit out my drink. "Liz, I gots to tell you somethin', okay?" He was hammered. "Iz a secret though, okay? So no telling ANYONE." I nod and give him my full attention. He whispers in my ear. "Ariana doesn't really like Jai," my heart fluttered, "she likes you." That knot in my stomach grew even more. I stared at him in shock.
"WHAT?!" He smiled and walked to the dance floor, leaving me as the only person not dancing. I sat back and laughed to myself at how sucky they all were at dancing. Ariana was gesturing for me to join them and I shook my head. I wasn't in a dancing mood. I was way too tipsy to even think straight, but how could Ariana like me? I mean, after everything she said to prove we're NOT in a relationship. I've always kind of wanted us together, but that doesn't mean I have a crush in her. No, that's not possible. I was thinking way too much right now, causing me a migrane. Ariana kept begging me to come over but I still refused. That girl was NOT taking no for an answer and she whispered something in Jai's ear and walked over to me.
"Elizabeth Egan Gillies," she said, placing her hands on her hips "don't be such a party pooper." Her breath reeked of alcohol. Oh, how I hate when she uses my full name. She extended her hand out and wiggled her eyebrows. "Come on, Liz; it's not as lame as you think." I sigh and grab her hand. We walk hand in hand to the dance floor and she starts to dance with me.
"This music is shit!" I say over the loud techno music playing.
"I know, but we have to deal with it." I spot Jai across the room taking a shot. He was obviously getting jealous. I could care less. Ariana and I danced for a few more minutes until Frankie came in and announced that it would soon be midnight. We all grabbed party hats and crazy glasses and accepted glasses of champagne that waiters were bringing us. We all gathered in front of the large television and began to count down. Ariana grabbed her boyfriend and weaseled her way right next to me. 3, 2, 1…
"HAPPY NEW YEAR!" You could hear fireworks and noise makers and yelling and screaming and all sorts of noises coming from the New York streets just outside. Suddenly, everyone looked towards me and I realized what they were looking at. Jai had Ariana's head in his hands and was shoving his tongue down her throat. Everyone was cheering for them and frankly, I was disgusted. To my surprise, Ariana did not look like she was enjoying it too much. She was really just standing there, lifeless. After they kissed, Ariana just stood there and she looked at me. I tried to smile, I really did. She then smiled as well and everyone started clapping and hugging her. Unlike these morons, I can tell Ariana was faking it. I walked over to the bar and asked for another glass of champagne. I managed to take one sip of it before Ariana sat down next to me.
"Hey" she said with a sigh.
"What's the matter?" I look her, but she refuses to make eye contact.
"Nothing, I'm just really tired." She was lying.
"Bullshit" she looked at me, surprised. Her eyes DID look tired and she looked like she was about to cry. "I'm sorry. Are you okay though, Ari? You look like you're gonna cry." She grabbed my hand and pulled me into the bathroom, locking the door.
"I hate this, Liz! I hate this so much!" she began to cry. I put my hand on her shoulder and look into her eyes.
"Talk to me. What's going on?" She let out a huge sigh.
"I can't. I'm scared."
"Ari, you can tell me anything, you know that. Please tell me." I offer a smile and wipe a tear from her cheek.
"It wasn't supposed to go this far." She dropped to the floor and started to cry. I sit down next to her and put an arm around her. She lays her head on my shoulder. "Jai's such a pig." I stroked her hair. "I never really liked him, Liz." She lifted her head and looked up into mine. "I feel so bad because I was just using him and I thought it would be safe since I knew we'd never meet and now… now I feel like a bad person because he's so in love with me and I'm in love with some else" there was silence. "I just don't love him back."
"It's okay, Ariana. That's understandable. You both went into this plan not knowing what the outcome would be. " she placed her head back on my shoulder. She was quiet, so I spoke.
"So, who are you so desperately in love with that you had to make jealous?" I teased. I didn't know for sure if it was me; Frankie was drunk, so his information wasn't exactly reliable. Ariana didn't respond. "Oh come on, Ari! Tell me! I wanna know." She shook her head. I begin poking and tickling her, causing her to move around and laugh.
"Stop! Liz! I can't breathe!" She was still laughing and smiling, so I continued.
"Then tell me who you're in love with"
"Okay! Okay, fine!" She grabbed my face and crashed her lips on to mine. The kiss wasn't long or very passionate, but it was definitely something special. I felt butterflies in my stomach and the room felt like it was spinning. "IT'S YOU!" She shouted. Her eyes began to water "Damnit, it's you I love!"
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