โItโs Always Been Youโ
Pairings: Daniela Avanzini x masc7thmember!reader x Sabrina Carpenter
Warnings:fluff,jealousy,light angst, happy ending๐
Summary: You and Daniela are in love with each other. The girls know it, and youโre both too chicken shit to admit it. One night, though, changes everything. ๐
Requested by: @avanzinimoon here you go twin๐
a/n: So likeโฆ.hey yall๐anyways im back (still very much busy) but yeah *clears throat* this fic is lowkey long asf so enjoy
Tour was officially over.
As much as you loved your fans, you were so grateful to finally get a break. You and the girls worked so hard for the past few months. Touring nonstop, seeing different cities. It was an amazing experience that none of you would ever trade in the world.
You guys loved your eyekons. They always showed up and showed out.
It had been about two weeks since tour had ended. The enjoyment of no interviews. No promos. No photo shoots. Just a wave of relief.
You were stretched out on the couch while Daniela laid on your chest, curled into your side on the couch like she belonged there. One of your hands rubbed small circles up and down her arm absentmindedly.
Across the room, Sophia and Manon scrolled through movies to watch on Netflix.
Lara and Yoonchae argued back and forth, leaving Megan to watch dying laughing.
Shaking your head with a quiet laugh, you pulled Daniela impossibly closer.
โTheyโre ridiculousโ you mumbled.
Daniela giggled nodding her head.
This causes Manon to look away from the tv, eyebrow raised like sheโs about to say something to get on your nerves .
โAwww look at the little lovebirds, guysโ she says with a smirk.
Daniela freezes burying her face into your chest.
While Sophia shakes her head mumbling โcuteโ before turning her attention back to the tv.
โLOOK AT MY SHIP SAILINGโ Megan yells from the floor. Yoonchae and Lara egg on her antics with โoooooouuuusโ making kissing sounds.
You flip them off with your free hand.โDonโt piss me offโ you mutter, brushing it off like itโs nothing.
Ignoring or at least you try your best to ignore the way your stomach flutters with the sudden attention on you two.
Manon jumps up from where she's seated and practically plops down in your lap causing Dani to groan.
โAwww come on y/n donโt be like that. You know I like to just poke fun.โ She says with a shit eating grin.
You roll your eyes with a huff. โYeah yeah umm so like youโre practically suffocating us right now Manzโ you gesture to a grumpy looking Dani still tucked under your arm.
Manon's face forms into a pout. She brings her arms pulling you guys as close as she can which doesnโt look the best. Pulling you guys into a hug she grumbles โawwww donโt be like that, you too are my babiesโ
โActually theyโre my babies the fuckโ Sophia calls out she looks almost offended remote in her hand, movie long forgotten.
Manon pulls back from you both now standing up. โOh donโt start with me. I said what I said!โ
They start to bicker back and forth.
You catch Laraโs gaze which causes her to give you a knowing look. You smile shyly shrugging your shoulders. She shook her head with a small laugh. Turning her attention back to a now grumpy looking yoonchae and hyper megan whoโs yapping about why sheโd be a perfect spiderman dupe.
โMaybe we should leave them to it, yeah?โ You whisper to Daniela. She nods, standing up first, then pulling you up. The girls stop talking after seeing this. They all share knowing looks.
โDonโt stay up too lateโ Sophia says.
โWeโre literally on break,โ Yoonchae says with a straight face.
Manon falls over dying of laughter. Megan jumps on her back now cackling too.
โYou guys are practical children,โ Lara says laughing.
โVery much so, goodnight guys weโll see you in the morningโ Sophia says softly.
You both bid everyone a goodbye in the midst of the chaos now headed to Danielaโs bedroom which so happens to be across from yours.
Stepping foot into her room you hop the bed making yourself comfortable against the headboard.
Closing the door softly behind her, Dani crawls up and plants herself against your chest once again.
Thereโs a comfortable silence that lingers in the air. One youโve both experienced more than you can recall. Late night talks, cuddles and so much more.
I think it was fair to say you both knew how you felt about each other.
Though you both never acted on those emotions, everyone could see how locked in you were.
Dani breaks the silence.
โHow are you when you like someone? Like,really like them?โ
You stop rubbing her arm caught off guard by the question.
It takes you a moment to come up with an answer not wanting to say too much.
โWellโ you clear your throat softly. โIโd like to think Iโm a complete idiot when I really like someoneโ
You laugh a little.
She looks up from your chest, smiling.
โNot like a dumbo, obviously but like a hopeless idiot. Like Iโd do anything for that person. Like itโs clear as day to everyone else.โ
You continue rubbing her arm softly.
โI feel as though they'd see a side of me that most donโt.โ
Your voice gets quieter.
โA side I donโt really show.โ
You end, meeting her eyes.
Hand gliding up and down her arm in soft motions. She bites her lip, in quiet thought taking in what you just said. You take this time to look over her face. Her hair is down, fresh face no make up, snuggled up in your hoodie she stole from you plus sweatpants.
Youโd never openly admit out loud how down bad you were for her. Although the girls knew, they decided to keep it on the hush hush, teasing you from time to time. You would peep Daniela blushing or muttering quick โrelax yall itโs not like thatโ but in your heart you knew otherwise. You didnโt mind it though.
โAm I one of those people?โ she asks quietly.
Well shit
You nod.
โ Yeah. You are.โ
You watch her eyes move down to your lips.
You unintentionally lick them.
The tension in the air shifted.
Sheโs so close.
If either of you leaned in, it would be a done deal.
Instead, she lets out a quiet breath.
โGlad to be one of the lucky ones thenโ
Your lips twitched.
โWouldnโt call you luckyโ
She hits your chest.
You grab her wrist before she can hit you again.
โOkay OW. You didnโt let me finish what I was trying to say.โ
She rolls her eyes.
โI wouldnโt call you lucky,โ you say softly.
โIโd say youโre special, Dani.โ
She pouts immediately.
โAwww, Y/n stop youโre gonna make me cry,โ she says, sitting up, covering her face.
You pry her hands from her face, leaning closer.
โDonโt cry daniiiiiiโ you say tease.
A small smile tugs at your lips.
โYou know I love you.โ
And you do.
More than sheโll ever know.
She stares at you, pout long gone.
โI love you more.โ she says softly, pulling you into a hug.
Pulling back from the hug, she looks at you with a soft smile.
โNow go get some rest,โ she says. โYouโve got somewhere to be tomorrow.โ
You sit up, rolling your eyes as you slide off her bed.
โI still canโt believe youโre not coming with me. Like, itโs literally THEE BAELANI concertโ you emphasize, eyes widening since youโre dramatic as hell.
Daniela waves you off.
โI know, but I just wanna bed rot. And youโll tell me all about it anyway.โ
She pauses for a second before adding,
โI mean technically you wonโt be there aloneโฆโ
You just stare at her.
โYouโll have a security guard with youโ she finishes, failing to hold back her laugh at the look on your face.
Your expression drops instantly.
โYou know what, GOODNIGHT DANIELA.โ
You turn on your heel, shaking your head, a small smile tugging at your lips.
โGoodnight!โ she calls after you.
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You found yourself outside the concert venue. Bodies packed outside, multiple people taking, pictures,laughing amongst themselves and screaming in excitement about seeing Kehlani. The sight of it all made you smile.You were kind of bummed Daniela didnโt wanna come with you but you promised her and the girls youโd be careful and have fun. She said sheโd wait up for you too.
Flashback to before you left the house
Dressed up, ready for the concert, you stand in the living room. The girls were all sitting on the couch yapping and on their phones.
Hearing you come into the room , manon is the first to speak up. Whistling she smirks at a dazed Daniela.
โOkaaay Y/n, donโt come back with a girlfriend yeahโ she laughs bumping a now unamused Daniela.
Sophia fails to hold in her laugh, covering her mouth but it doesnโt come out muffled.
Yoonchae sits up raising an eyebrow โUnnie why are you going to the concert alone?โ
Before you can respond Megan jumps in โYeah I could have sworn Dani told me she was-โ
Sheโs cut off by Dani jumping across the couch to cover her mouth.
You stand there confused yet amused.
โDANIELA!โ Megan screams squirming off the couch now on the floor trying to catch her breath.
All eyes were on a red Daniela who was looking anywhere but at you.
Flashback over
You laugh lightly reminiscing.
You step out of the van as your security guard stood close. Knowing you were gonna get recognized by some fans. He knew he didnโt have to worry too much about you unlike your other member, Manon whoโd always give the guards a run for their money.
โReady Ms. Y/ln ?โ he asked
You nod, now walking towards the entrance of the venue.
Being stopped along the way by a few fans, taking a few photos and bidding them a quick goodbye given your security guard looked like he was gonna strangle one of the fans.
โAlright guys I gotta go guys! I love you!โ you shouted being guided to entrance
โOh my god Y/n Y/ln said she loved us!โ
โIโm gonna pass the fuck outโ
โSheโs hotter in personโ
Now inside you guys head to the VIP area. You knew youโd probably see a few fans and some celebrities in the section. Kehlani had yet to come out so everyone was just vibing listening to the music they were blasting throughout the arena.
After getting your pass, your security guard is glued to your side. You conversed with a few celebrities, some fans who wanted more pictures. You must have not been paying attention to where you were walking, you feel a small body collide into your chest.
Arms reach out to grab them out of reflex. Lord behold itโs thee Sabrina Carpenter now in front of you. Wow sheโs gorgeous in person.
โOh my god im so sorryโ she says balancing herself slightly staring at you due to the height difference.
You smile shaking your head now retracting your arms โ No youโre good itโs my fault. I almost tackled you to the floorโ you laugh and she giggles too.
She stares a bit longer than usual, a small smile on her face.
โY/n, yeah ?โ
โYes maโamโ
โMs Sabrina Carpenter herselfโ
โIn the flesh babyโ she shoots back playfully.
You rock back and forth on your heels, grinning like crazy.
She bites her lip and nods her head towards your security guard.
โYour date or chaperone?โ She jokes.
Laughing you shake your head โChaperoneโ
This earns a grunt from him. His eyes pointed straight ahead. Some people were talking amongst themselves while some had their phones out not so secretly taking videos and pictures of you guys interacting.
The lights suddenly dim and screams erupt throughout the arena.
Kehlani now stands on stage, opening the show with Next 2 U.
Screams were still heard. It was almost deafening. The energy was contagious. You bounced on your feet, as excitement filled your body. She was one of your favorite artists.
Beside you, Sabrina stood close singing, nodding to the beat, as the whole arena shook with lively energy.
Your security guard stayed close, right behind the both of you. Watching everything around you both, as the crowd roared and vibed along.
Someone bumps into you, throwing you slightly off balance. It all happened so fast.
Sabrina reacts almost instantly, grabbing your arms, pulling you closer so you donโt get knocked over again.
Your eyes widen for a second before you let out a laugh.
She laughs too.
โYo, Iโm so sorry!โ someone shouts from behind you.
You wave them off with a smile.
โNah youโre all good!โ
You glance back at Sabrina,now closer than you were before.
โDamn, Sabrina I keep falling into you,โ you tease, leaning in so she can hear you over the music.
โFeels like a sign from the gods above.โ
Her hands are still on your arms.
Yours sat comfortably at her waist to keep yourself from falling on your ass.
She raises an eyebrow, clearly amused.
Tilting your head slightly, you donโt say anything, waiting for her to speak.
She leans in, lips dangerously close to your ear.
โIf I didnโt know any better,โ she says, voice low but playful,
โIโd think you were flirting with me, Y/N.โ
You pull back just enough to look at her, a smirk now plastered on your face.
You just shrug.
Flashes go off around you, but you ignore it. At this point, they werenโt even trying to be subtle anymore.
You donโt even notice.
But oh boy, others definitely do.
********************************************
Meanwhile, back at the houseโฆ
Shit is about to hit the fan.
The house is somewhat quiet.
The girls are sprawled out across the living room, half watching TV, half doom-scrolling on their phones.
Everything is cool
untilโ
Megan suddenly shoots up from the floor, eyes wide, staring at her phone.
Lara flinches beside her.
โMegan! What the fuck?!โ she snaps, hand over her chest.
Manon bursts out laughing from the couch, already knowing this is about to be something.
Megan shakes her head quickly.โNo, no, no, you guys need to see this. Like, right fucking now. Itโs all over Twitter.โ
She scrambles forward on her knees, moving closer to the couch where everyone else is. Daniela barely looks up, hood pulled over her head.
โSee what exactlyโฆโ she mutters.
Everyone gathers around Meganโs phone.
The video starts playing.
Itโs about a minute long.
โIs thatโฆโ Yoonchae whispers, eyes widening.
Sophia and Manon immediately glance at Daniela.
She doesnโt move at all.
She just watches.
Youโre laughing.
Standing way too close to Sabrina.
Arms around each other as if you were together.
It made her feel sick.
Genuinely.
Just vibing out, as if you guys belonged together.
It looks worse than it actually was.
The room goes quiet.
Manon rubs the back of her neck.
โDamnโฆ..Iโm not gonna lie, they lowkey look cute together.โ
โNo, honestly,โ Lara adds with a grin.
Megan nods, completely oblivious.
โI wouldnโt even be mad if Y/N came home and said she liked her.โ
Danielaโs gaze goes sharp.
Daggers now being thrown at Meganโs head.
Sophia notices immediately.
โAlright, you guys,โ she cuts in quickly. โItโs just a video. Iโm sure itโs nothing. And even if it is, itโs probably innocent.โ
Yoonchae nods slowly.
โUnnie has a girlfriend now. Wow.โ
Manon completely loses it, holding her stomach laughing hard.
โOkay okay! Itโs just a video, but shitโฆโ she says, wiping her eyes. โY/N definitely needs one.โ
Her smirk lands directly on Daniela.
Daniela stands up abruptly.
โYou guys need to relax. Itโs just a video. Itโs nothing.โ
Her tone is sharp.
โDamn, Daniโฆโฆitโs just a joke.โ
โWhy are you so upset?โ
โYeahโฆ..youโd think Y/N was your girlfriend or something.โ
That one hits.
Hard.
Daniela doesnโt respond.
She just huffs, turning on her heel and walking off.
Her door slams shut behind her.
Silence falls over the room again.
Sophia crosses her arms, shaking her head.
โWay to go,โ she mutters. โYou guys know how Dani feels about Y/Nโฆand vice versa.โ
โWe were just joking!โ Megan yells out, as if Dani was still in the room.
******************************************
Daniela lays under her covers, your hoodie on,phone pressed against her chest.
Her eyes were shut, but she wasnโt asleep. Breathing back to normal yet her mind kept replaying the video.
Your arms around Sabrinaโs waist.
Laughing.
Whispering in each otherโs ears.
Dancing in sync.
Danielaโs jaw tightens, eyes slowly opening as she stares up at the ceiling.
โItโs just a damn video. Relax girl, itโs fine.โ
But itโs not.
Because she likes you.
Scratch that-
She loves you.
And seeing you with someone else like thatโฆ
It makes her chest physically hurt. She knows you better than anyone else. It just makes her feel stupid for feeling this way.
Knowing you adored her.
Her grip tightens a bit on her phone.
Unlocking it, she stares at your contact. Sheโs stuck for a second. Thumb hesitating over the screen.
Shaking her head, she locks her phone before tossing it beside her.
โItโs just a videoโฆโ she whispers.
But it didnโt feel like itโฆโฆ
***************************************
Before you know it, youโre back home.
The house is a little too quiet, the living room is empty.
The girls are probably asleep.
You make your way down the hall, stopping outside of Daniโs room before opening her door quietly.
Sheโs under the covers.
You walk over, placing a hand on her hip.
โDani, babyโฆ..you up?โ you whisper.
Her eyes slowly open.
โHeyโ she murmurs.
You smile softly.
โJust wanted to come in and say goodnight, Iโll tell you about the concert tomorrow, yeah?โ
She nods.
You lean down, pressing a gentle kiss to her forehead.
Her eyes closed briefly.
โGoodnight, Y/n.โ
โGoodnight, Dani.โ
You stay for a moment before straightening up, walking out her room, closing the door quietly behind you.
You step into your room, plopping down onto your bed.
Kicking your shoes off, you barely get comfortable before your phone pings.
You glance down at the screen and instantly smile.
Sabrina๐
Hope you made it home safely. Donโt need you lying in a ditch somewhere ๐
You let out a quiet laugh, typing back quickly.
Y/n๐
Alright now. I almost fell like twice tn like fuck I might actually just be the clumsiest person ever๐ซฉ
A second later, a reply comes through.
Sabrina๐
Oh please.
Anywaysss goodnight, cutie โบ๏ธ
Your lips tug into a small smile.
Y/n๐
Goodnight, Ms. Carpenter ๐
You set your phone down, smiling to yourself.
Across the hall, Daniela lays awake, deep in thought, staring at the ceiling.
Youโre in the middle of getting some pajamas out about to shower, when thereโs a small knock on your door.
It opens before you can turn around.
Manon pops her head in.
โHey, fucker.โ
You shake your head with a laugh. โWhatโs up Manz? Thought your ass would be asleep.โ
Stepping inside, she closes the door behind her. Leaning against it, arms crossed.
โWell you thought wrong.โ she says, eyebrow raised.
You roll your eyes.
She pauses for a moment, like sheโs choosing her next words wisely.
You squint at her.
โWhatโs with the look?โ
She fails to hold in a laugh.
โI donโt know what youโre talking about.โ
โAnyways, how was the Casanova concert?โ she smirks.
โLike what's tea?โ she adds now on your bed ,leaning back on her hands, waiting expectantly.
You sigh, setting your pajamas down.
โThe teaโฆ..?โ
She blinks.
โYes, motherfucker! Like what was it like? Did you have fun? Did you meet anyone?โ
She wiggles her eyebrows.
โDonโt piss me off, Y/n. I donโt have time for the clueless shit! Come on, Iโve been in this house all day! Iโm literally living through you.โ
โGod, youโre so dramaticโ you laugh, shaking your head.
She waves you off.
โThe concert was funโฆ..and yes I did meet someoneโ you say quietly.
She sits up straight, now invested.
โBitch who?? Tell me.โ
โNobody importantโ you murmur.
โThatโs actually insaneโฆโฆโ she mutters.
โHow?โ
โYou keeping secrets now or whateverโ she shrugs nonchalantly.
โI thought we were better than this,โ she fake cries.
โManon, please, โ you plop next to her laughing.
โAlright alright! Iโll tell you, shit. โ
She immediately smiles.
โOkay relax!โ
โI am RELAXED the fuck, now stop dragging ass and tell me.โ
You roll your eyes.
Hesitating for a second you finally spit it out.
โI met Sabrina Carpenter. Nothing too crazy.โ
Manon just stares.
โNothing too crazy? Sheโs literally gorgeous.โ
You hum.
โMhm. We were vibing. I had fun with her, got her number too.โ She jumps up, causing you to flinch.
โY/n what the fuck! Look at you getting numbers and shit. Who wouldโve thought?โ she cackles.
โAlright, now chillโ you say, rolling your eyes.
Manon quiets down, she humming to herself.
โYou guys must have REALLY been vibing then huh?โ
She pauses.
You cross your arms, and squinting at her.
โWhatโs that supposed to mean, weirdo?โ
She just smirks.
โWhaaa, Iโm just saying. Must have really hit off.โ
You look at her, not buying her bullshit.
โUh huh.โ
โAll Iโm saying isโฆ.โ she starts, tilting her head with a teasing grin,
โyou should be a bit more aware of your surroundings, Casanova. Thatโs allโ
You scoff.
โI AM hella aware of my surroundings.โ
She looks at you, unconvinced.
โRightttt, sure you are.โ
โHey! what the fuck is that supposed to mean?!โ
Your brows scrunch up.
She stops at the door, glancing at you with a look.
โYouโll find out soon, fucker. Goodnightttt.โ she teases.
โManon-โ
She cuts you off, closing the door.
โOkay so fuck me I guess.โ you mumble, grabbing your things to take a shower.
*******************************************
The coffee shop wasnโt too busy. It was quiet. Soft music filled the room as you sat alone, looking outside, watching people walk by.
You dig in your pocket, pulling out your phone and checking the time. Sabrina isnโt here yet. Sheโs about 5 minutes late. No biggie.
Setting your phone down, you lean back in your seat, thoughts now overtaking your mind.
The past few days, Daniela has been quiet. You didnโt think much of it, but ever since you came back from the concert, sheโs been acting differently.
She doesnโt cuddle with you anymore. She doesnโt linger in your room for late night talks. She doesnโt even bother to spare you a glance when you and the girls are talking.
Itโs off putting, and you fucking hate not knowing whatโs wrong.
Itโs not like you didnโt ask either.
She kept brushing you off, saying she was okay.
Seeing her like that, makes your chest ache.
You are so in love with herโฆโฆ.
you just donโt understand why itโs so hard to just say it.
โHey, so sorry Iโm late! You know LA traffic is a bitch.โ
You snap out of it, standing up to give Sabrina a quick hug.
What you didnโt know there was paparazzi across the street, snapping a photo.
Something that would cause an uproar sooner than you knew.
Sitting back down, you wave her off.
โYouโre good. I wasnโt here for too long. Oh-shit! I got you a matcha tooโ
You slide the drink out towards her with a smile.
Sabrina looks up, pouting.
โOh my god, Y/n, youโre so sweet. You didnโt have to! Next time we go out, my treat, yeah?โ
You nod, letting out a small laugh.
โSo, howโs things been with you?โ you ask, taking a sip of your tea.
She hums, leaning forward on her palms.
โTo be honest, things have been pretty good. Iโm enjoying being on break. You know how touring can be.โ
You nod in understanding.
โNo, 100%โ
She smiles,biting her lip before speaking again.
โSoooo, whatโs been up with you,clumsy pants?Anything new?โ
You roll your eyes.
โI almost fell twice! Please!โ you say, throwing your head back dramatically.
That causes her to laugh out loud. She quickly covers her mouth, looking around the shop, only to see youโre the only two in there.
โOkay okay! But seriouslyโฆ.โ
You pause, mind drifting back to Daniela.
Sabrinaโs expression softens, to a knowing look.
She hums.
โIโm guessing thereโs someone, huh?โ
Your face turns a bit red.
โI meanโฆโ Hesitating, you let it out.
โYeah. There is someone.โ
She oooouus leaning forward.
โAnd do you like this person?โ
You roll your eyes a bit at her teasing smile.
โI actually love them.โ you admit. โIโm in love with them.โ
You let out a breath you didnโt realize you were holding.
Sabrina's eyes soften.
โAwww, Y/n! Well do they know? And do they feel the same way?โ she asks gently.
Hand now outstretched on top of yours across the table.
You think for a second.
โTo be honest, a part of me feels like she knows,โ you say quietly.โItโs Daniela, my group member.โ
You pause before continuing.
โA part of me feels like she loves me tooโฆ.. but ever since the concert, sheโs been more quiet. More distant.โ
Sabrina hums.
Then a moment a realization hits her.
โY/nโฆ..โ
โWhat?โ
โHave you been on twitter recently?โ
You scrunch up your face.
โUh no. Why?โ
โWell thereโs a video of us going around looking quite cozy, that might explain why Daniela has been distant.โ
Oh shit.
โFuck, let me see the video.โ
She pulls up the video and shows you.
You run a hand through your hair, shaking your head.
โFuckโฆ.that looks bad.โ
โThatโs probably why Manon ass was being all weird. Shit, shit, shit.โ
Sabrina stands,giving you a reassuring smile.
โHey itโs okay. Just go back home and clear it all up. Youโll be fine. Just keep me updated, okay?โ
You follow her actions, nodding as you bring her in for a hug.
โThank you. I appreciate it. Weโll hang out soon. I gotta go profess my love.โ you say pulling back with a small grin.
She laughs, patting your chest.
โGood luck, cutie.โ
She pulls away with a wink, before heading out the shop.
You let out a frustrated breath.
Fuck time to go fix this.
**************************************
You rush home, slamming your car door behind you, nearly busting your ass as you run to the front door.
You see Yoonchae peeking through the window. She quickly opens the door.
โUnnie, whatโs wrong?โ
You bend over, hands on your knees, trying to catch your breath. You lift a hand, signaling for a second.
The other girls hear the commotion, peeking around the corner.
โWhereโs Dani?โ you wheeze out, finally standing up.
Yoonchaeโs eyes widened. She glances back at the others, who silently motion for her to answer.
โSheโs in your room.โ
โMy room?โ
She nods.
You take off running again, tripping in the process, but quickly getting back up.
Behind you, you hear Manon and Megan cackling.
โYou guys are so annoying,โ Sophia mutters.
โMaybe we should follow her?โ Yoonchae whispers.
You rush to your room, pushing the door open.
Danielaโs inside standing near your wall, looking at your pictures.
She turns at the noise.
The second she sees you, her expression shifts from soft to stone cold.
She shakes her head, turning to leave.
You grab her arm, pulling her back in front of you.
โDani, wait! Please, let me explain.โ
She looks at you, expression unreadable.
You exhale.
โI know youโve been upset with me, and Iโm sorry, okay?โ
โI know itโs because of the video on Twitter. I swear, Dani, it was nothing. Someone bumped into me, Sabrina was right thereโฆ..it was just one moment that got blown out of proportion.โ
You look at her, eyes pleading.
Her expression shifts slightly.
โAnd the coffee shop pictures from today?โ she asks quietly. โYou guys laughing,hugging, holding hands across the table?โ
You shake your head immediately, hands coming up to cup her face. She gasps softly.
โDaniela, that was nothing more than a friendly hangout. I promise you. Me and Sabrina are just friends.โ
You pause.
This is it.
โI love youโฆโ
Your voice softens.
โIโm in love with you. I have been for so long. You donโt understand.โ
She bites her lip, eyes glossing over.
She opens her mouthโ
THUD.
โGod damn it!โ Lara groans, now crushed under Megan.
Yoonchae stands behind them, waving innocently.
Manon and Sophia linger in the doorway.
Sophia shaking her head, Manon smirking like sheโs been waiting for this.
You donโt even turn around.
โCan we get some privacy?โ you say, deadpan.
Manon crosses her arms.
โUmmโฆ no. We need to hear this. You guys have been dragging this shit out for way too long.โ
โHonestly, itโs been painful to watch,โ Sophia adds.
The others nod, from the floor.
You roll your eyes, turning back to Daniela, giving her a small nod.
โGo ahead.โ
โY/Nโฆโ
She swallows.
โIโฆ Iโm in love with you too.โ
You donโt hesitate.
You lean in, pressing a soft kiss to her lips.
Whistles erupt behind you.
โItโs about damn time!โ
โHEY! No tongue kissing!โ
You pull away slightly, laughing under your breath.
โSo, unnieโฆ Sabrina isnโt your girlfriend?โ Yoonchae asks.
You shake your head quickly.
โNo! Oh my god, weโre just friends, I promise.โ
โShitโฆ.couldโve fooled me,โ Manon mutters.
โOW!โ she yelps as Sophia elbows her.
โI meanโฆ.they do look cute together,โ Megan adds, glancing at Daniela.
โAlright, we get it,โ Daniela mutters. โThey look cute together, whatever. We look better though.โ
You laugh, turning back to her, hands resting on her waist.
โDaniโฆ Iโm sorry for hurting you. I would never do that intentionally. You know that, right?โ
She nods.
โIโm sorry for being distant,โ she admits. โYou donโt know how hard it was not to jump on you. You looked like you were about to cry.โ
โOkayโฆ..cry is crazy,โ you say.
โGirl, itโs the truth,โ Manon adds.
You flip her off.
โSoooโฆ am I forgiven?โ you pout.
Daniela rolls her eyes, biting back a smile.
โYouโre forgiven. Donโt do that shit again, you hear me?โ
โYes, maโam.โ
You press a quick kiss to her lips before pulling her into a much-needed hug.
You mumble, โItโs always been you,โ kissing her head.
The girls start clapping dramatically.
You turn, seeing Megan jumping up and down, gripping Laraโs shoulders while Lara looks completely over it.
Yoonchae watches, amused. Sophia just shakes her head.
Manon whistles loudly.
โOh my godโฆ and they lived happily ever after!โ
โAlright, enough!โ Sophia says, ushering everyone out. โLetโs move this family reunion to the living room.โ
You and Daniela follow behind, your arm wrapped around her.
It feels good.
It feels right.
โSo like, Y/Nโฆโ Manon starts,
โIs Sabrina single? I should definitely get her number.โ
โMANON!โ
Daniela turns her head slowly toward you.
โYou have her number?โ
Fuck.
โRelax! Weโre just friends, Manz shut your gahdamn mouth!โ
โHey! I was just asking a question!โ
