What a Little Song Can Do - Aeriel Bell (latest books to read .txt) 📗

Justin’s room so that’s sweet!
I was unpacking when I heard my phone buzz. I had two unread messages. One was from Tina and the other from Justin. I opened Tina’s first.

Tina: Gurl, omj!!! So tell me, tell me! How is it??? You know hanging with JUSTIN BIEBER and USHER!

Me: It’s amazing! I got a suite right next to him! Eep! Omj, Tina! I really like him. But, I know my league and he def ain’t in it:’(

After I sent her the text I opened Justin’s message.

Justin: Hey, Aeriel. I was wondering if you wanted to go swimming.?

Me: Hey. Sorry, I didn’t hear my phone. Lol:p Yea sure I would love to go swimming! When would you like to meet?

I grabbed my bikini top and trunks and changed. By the time I was done changing I had two new messages.

Tina: Gurl, he is in your league! Hello! You’re famous now! You could get any guy you want! Lol:p

Me: Gurl, I’ll have to text you later. Justin wants to go swimming! Haha;) well, wish me luck.

I opened Justin’s message.

Justin: Um, meet me there in like 10 mins. Or are you ready now? cause im already there.

Me: im ready now. ill c u in just a sec haha;)

When I got to the pool it was deserted. I for sure thought that there would be all kinds of people bothering him for an autograph.
“Hey. So like yeah. Haha. Cannonball!” I said as I ran to the pool and jumped in. I came up laughing. I was like being myself. I would let him see me, as I am to see what would happen. He was laughing so hard.
“What are you laughing at?” I asked. I looked to make sure I didn’t forget about something important. I didn’t. What was his problem?
“I love your outfit. You don’t see many girls who have on guy’s trunks and a bikini top. It’s hot.” He said with confidence. I blushed a bright red. He jumped in the pool right next to me. I was laughing when he came up.
“Your gonna laugh, huh?” he said devilishly. I was worried now. He then put his hands on my waist and lifted me out of the water and further into the deep end. I acted as if I couldn’t swim. I could and we were in the deep end where I was but I was touching.
“Aeriel!” he screamed and swam over to me fast. I sucked in a big breath and let myself sink. I felt an arm go around my waist and pull me up. I smiled and pushed his head under.
I swam over to the shallow end and sat on steps. I closed my eyes and leaned my head back. I felt the water moving near me and I knew Justin was beside me.
“That wasn’t very nice.” I smiled. “You threw me in so I had to push you under for payback.” I laughed. He looked at me seriously. “I meant you acting as if you couldn’t swim! I was freaking out!” He yelled at me. I frowned. “Well, I’m sorry. I think I’m going to go back to room.” I was standing up when he pulled me back down. “I said it wasn’t nice. I didn’t say I wanted you to leave.” He said softly. We were really close. If someone passed by from a distance they would think we were kissing.
I pulled back. He frowned. “Why do you do that?” He asked me seriously. I cocked my head to the side confused. “When we are so close. You look at me like you care and want me then you look hurt and scared.” I widened my eyes. I got up and walked out the pool grabbed my towel and flip-flops and went into the hotel.

I had changed and was lying on my bed when I got a text.

Justin: Why did you leave? That hurt.L

Me: I’m sorry. It’s just no one has ever really looked at me and noticed that before.

A few minutes later I got a text.

Justin: It’s okay. Will you tell me why your reaction to me changes from one to the other? Please. I won’t ask you anything else again.;)

Me: Okay, don’t get mad or laugh. It’s because I really like you but then I remember that every guy I have ever dated either cheated on me, just wanted me to make someone jealous, or to see if they could get lucky. They never wanted me because they loved or even liked me. So now I don’t trust any guy.:/

I didn’t get a text back for a while. I figured he was mad or laughing and made himself sick. I grimaced, grabbed my phone, and went out to the garden.

I was sitting on the bench in the garden when I got a text from Justin.

Justin: Where are you? I have to tell you something.

Me: Outside. By the garden. Justin, act like what I told u never happened.

I was waiting for Justin when I started singing. I was singing ‘Ironic’ by Alanis Morissette. I was singing the chorus when Justin walked up and sat next to me. He took me hand.

It's like rain on your wedding day
It's a free ride when you've already paid
It's the good advice that you just didn't take
Who would've thought... it figures

When I finished singing the chorus I looked at Justin and smiled. He smiled back.
But, it was a small nervous smile.
“What’s wrong Justin? You can tell me I won’t judge you.” I smiled at him reassuringly. He took a deep breath and turned to me. His face was seriously.
“Aeriel. I don’t know why you degrade yourself. You are gorgeous and any guy would be crazy to treat you wrong. I apologize for those who have. But, I can assure you I would never do that to you. I really like you, Aeriel. I know we just met. We don’t have to date now. We can go at your pace. You decide if you want me or not. Whatever your choice is I will always be with you as a best friend, brother, or lover.”
He took a much-needed breath and smiled at me. I smiled back. He then took my hand and started humming to me. I closed my eyes and leaned my head on his shoulder. He put his head on mine and kept humming.

“It’s late I should go get some sleep. We leave tomorrow for L.A. right?” He nodded. He got up and held his hand out to help me. I took it and he helped me up. We walked to my room in silence. It was a comfortable silence though.
“Thanks for everything today.” I smiled at him. He smiled back but looked depressed. I hugged him good night and kissed his cheek. I figured that would make him wonder how I felt about him.

~JPOV~
I stood outside her room for thirty minutes after she kissed me. Yeah, I know that's weird and stalker-ish but she just pulls at my heartstrings. I know she only kissed my cheek but I mean she wouldn't have done that if she didn't like me would she? I shook my head confused.
I walked to my room in a daze and got my phone out. I played the recording of her singing 'Stuck In The Moment' until sleep took me.
~APOV~
I woke up around 5:30 excited. I got ready and got my things packed. There was a knock on my door so I answered it. It was a bellhop coming to get my luggage and take it to the limo outside. I let him take my things down as I double-checked to make sure I had everything. I grabbed my purse and cell then I walked over to the elevators.
As I waited patiently I saw a little girl crying down the hall. I walked over to her and crouched down. "What's wrong darling? Can you not find your room?" She shook her head in agreement with my question so I picked her up. "Its okay come on we will go down to the lobby and ask the nice man to phone your parents." She wrapped her legs and arms around and sniffled into my neck. I pressed the down button and waited.
"Hey Aeriel. Who's this cute little girl?" Justin asked as he came up and kissed my cheek. "What's your name sweetheart?" I asked her quietly. She looked at me with big brown eyes and said, "Nycole Dodson." I rubbed her back and told Justin her dilemma.
The elevator doors opened and we got in. "It's okay Nycole we'll find your parents." Justin said softly and looked at me as I rocked her back and forth.
~JPOV~
As I watched her rocked the little girl back and forth soothingly I knew she was the one. She was caring, sweet, gorgeous, and most of all, real. When the elevator got to the lobby floor we stepped out and were rammed by a man and a woman.
"Nycole! Oh, my poor baby! It's okay mommy's here. Thank you so much!" The woman said as Aeriel handed Nycole to her. She nodded and said a polite 'your welcome'. "How can we ever repay you?" Aeriel and I looked at each other. She took my hand. "No repayment is needed. We just wanted her safe. We must be going." She let go of my hand and walked over to Nycole. "Stay close your momma and daddy okay. Someone might not see or hear you the next time your lost." She said sweetly. The girl nodded and kissed her cheek in a sisterly way.
She walked over to me and motioned for me to follow her.
We were in our limo now on our way to the airport.
"So are you excited to be going to L.A.?" I asked her. She turned away from the window to look at me. "Yes! I mean I've always dreamed of this happening but I never thought it would!" She said happily. I smiled at her. She blushed and looked away. Just like last night.
I put my fingers under chin and turned her face towards me. I smiled at her again and leaned forward. She stiffened and I knew she wasn't ready. I sighed and kissed her cheek and dropped my hand.
~APOV~
You idiot! Why did you have to go and remember all those times you got hurt and stiffen up! He was about to kiss you! You freaking like him and he likes you, why not let him kiss you! I screamed at myself in my head. I looked over to see his depressed, sullen face.
Now's your chance to toughen up little solider. Let him see the side of you that will love him. I took a deep breath.
"Justin?" I asked quietly to get his attention. He turned to me. "What's up Aeriel?" I took another deep breath and brushed my lips to his. I could feel the shock on his lips so I kissed him one more time before looking back out my window.
See not so bad was it. I told myself.
We were at the airport now waiting for our flight. We were at a Juicy Juice Smooth/Juice Bar in the airport. We wore sunglasses and hats so no one would notice us.
"This is definitely fun. I've never had to wear a disguise when in a public area." I said excited. Justin flashed me his signature smile. "You get used to it. Then you have