Little Black Box (Daveed Diggs x Reader)
Request by @hamletyay  (thank you!!) : hello i'm suCH a mess for daveed rip, but can you pls do a daveed x reader where it's his last show & he's dating the reader & the relationship is serious & the reader is watching in the audience, then during bows he says "it may be the end of my journey in Hamilton, but for some things it's only the beginning..." and he calls the reader up on stage and you're like "??" but theN HE GETS DOWN ON ONE KNEE AND PROPOSES & THE READER SAYS YES & IS A FLUSTERED, HAPPY MESS & THE AUDIENCE IS APPLAUDING
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Also, two Daveed fics in a row (lucky you)
You walked hand in hand with Daveed down the busy New York street in pursuit of the Richard Rodgers theatre. The cool spring air stung your cheeks as Daveed practically pulled you along, practically rushing at a pace you had a very difficult time keeping up with. He was acting very different today. Tonight was the last time that he was performing in Hamilton, and you knew that he had to be anxious, but he wasnât the kind of person who would ever show any sign of weakness or distraught.Â
âDaveed, do you mind slowing down for a second? My legs are on fire and itâs not like youâre late.â you called to him above the murmur of the city, filled with the noises of engines and other voices.
He abruptly stopped, as if he suddenly realized his super-human pace, then began to walk normally.Â
âIâm sorry, (Y/N). Iâm just... really anxious.â he apologized.
âBut why? Youâve run this show more times than you can count.â
âI... donât know actually.âÂ
This was weird. Daveed was not a person who worried often, and when he did worry, he had good reason for it.
You both slowly approached the theatre and saw a small group of kids standing outside at the stage door. Daveed stopped you and took you to the side of the pavement.
âIâm think Iâm gonna head in there now, okay? Wish me luck.â
âLuck!â you replied as you tilted your head up and pecked him on the lips.Â
Instead of turning away and heading into the theatre, he pulled you into a hug and kissed the top of your head.
âYou know I love you more than anything, right?â he murmured into your hair.
âYes?â you replied, a bit thrown off. âIs something wrong Daveed?âÂ
âNo, nothing.â he replied, unwrapping you from the embrace and looking you in the eyes with a smile.
âOkay then. Just try to relax and give it your best. Iâll be in the orchestra, 5th row, last seat on the left!âÂ
His smile grew even wider.
âI know. Love you, babe.â
âLove you too!â you called back as he made his way towards the stage door, beginning to greet and take pictures with the fans that were there. All of them only had kind words, congratulating him on his accomplishments and wishing him luck for his last performance. Some even handed him cards and gifts.
You smiled at the sight before turning to go into the theatre and take your seat, so incredibly proud of him.
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I stared at the little black box I had been hiding in the bottom drawer of my nightstand for about a year now. Â I gripped it and let out a deep exhale, trying to wash away the stress. It had sat uncomfortably in my jeans the entire walk to the theatre and I had never been so nervous. But now was the time. I am so tired of waiting.Â
I was brought out of my haze of thought by a sharp knock on the doorframe of my dressing room. I snapped my head in the direction of the knock to see Lin, leaning up against the frame. He was no longer in the show, but that didnât mean that he didnât drop by every other day to check on his show.Â
âHowâre you feeling, man?â he asked, arms crossed and a proud grin spread across his face.Â
You chuckled and handed the box to him.
âIâve never been more terrified.â you admitted with a laugh.
Lin smiled as he popped the box open, and gazed at what was inside, before snapping it shut and returning it to you.
âYou really went all out.âÂ
âWell, she deserves it. I just hope she... ya know....â you trailed off.
Lin smacked a hand onto your shoulder and gave you a reassuring squeeze.Â
âDonât even sweat it. You guys have been dating for a life-time now; itâs been a long time coming.â
You couldnât help but feel comforted by his words. Lin knew both you and (Y/N) very well, and if he thought there was going to be a problem, he would have told you.Â
âEverythingâs going to be great man, just try and enjoy yourself as much as you possibly can.â he continued.
âI will, thanks.â you gave him one last reassuring smile before he turned away and went to go tend to other things.
You let out another deep breathe as a voice came over the radio, barking that you were at the ten minute mark. You should probably get changed into costume.
You gave the box one final look before tucking it into the rest of the belongings in your workspace.
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The crowd erupted into cheers and applause directly after âWho Lives Who Dies Who Tells Your Story,â as all of the cast members gathered in a line on stage for curtain call. You stood up and screamed with the rest of the crowd as they joined hands and took their final bow. However, directly after, Lin shoved Daveed to the front of the stage, placing something in his hand. It looked like a.... microphone? He didnât tell you anything about a speech.Â
Daveed to a singular bow and the crowd roared louder, if that was even possible. He looked so happy, so satisfied. You clasped your hands to your mouth, trying to hold back tears as your love beamed center stage on broadway. He had come so far, and he was finally getting the due credit he deserved.Â
He raised the microphone to his mouth and the crowd grew quiet, waiting in anticipation to hear what he had to say.
âSo, as many of you may know, this is my last show in the cast of Hamilton.â
The crowd let out a huge âawwwwwwwâ in response.
âI know, I know, it sucks. But I wanted to take the time before I leave to the person who has been my rock since day one, and even before then. I would not be here if it wasnât for her and I want to give her the credit she deserves.â
His eyes searched the crowd for a second before locking his eyes on yours and letting out a huge grin.
âIt may be the ending of my journey in Hamilton, but some things are just beginning...â
âPlease, welcome my girlfriend, (Y/N) (Y/L/N) to the stage!â he called out, causing cheers and applause from the audience once more.Â
People followed his eye contact and directed their attention to you as you slowly stood up, Daveed beckoning you. You shakily walked down the aisle and towards him; Daveed extending an arm out to you and pulling you center-stage as the crowd applauded.Â
He took your hands and drew you center stage as the other actors stepped aside, letting you and him be alone in the middle. His eyes remained locked on yours and he took a deep breath.
â(Y/N)...â Daveed began as you heard the cast members squeal in delight.
âI love you. So much. Youâre my light, my world, my sun, everything. Youâve been with me for so long and have been nothing less than absolutely wonderful. When we were broke, when I was unemployed, when I had no clue what I was going to do with my life, you stuck around. I know I can never repay you for that, but the least I can do is give you this.â
A collective gasp rang out as he let go of your hands, fiddled with his costume pocket, and produced a small, leather box.Â
You clasped your hands around your mouth, practically unable to breathe.
â(Y/N), I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you.â he stated, opening the box up and offering a small, delicate ring that a glistening diamond sat in the middle of.Â
âYes!! Yes!!!! Oh my God yes!!!!â you cheered as you practically collapsed and wrapped your arms around his neck to give him a huge hug as he remained kneeling.Â
The crowd was absolutely ecstatic, whistling and cheering as he pulled you in for a deep, passionate kiss. Your eyes fluttered shut, and when you opened them you could see Lin bopping around stage and pumping his fist into the air.Â
Daveed took your hands and helped you to stand up with him, unbelievably relieved and happy as he held onto your right hand, taking the ring out and slipping it onto your finger.Â
The entire cast couldnât contain themselves anymore, jumping and cheering, one running off stage then soon returning with a bottle of champagne, popping it and releasing fizz onto the stage.Â
You looked up from the ring to Daveedâs eyes, both warm with love and appreciation. You were both beaming and you felt your eyes flood with tears.
The hot stage lights beat down on you and the crowd continued to roar, and in that moment you knew you had made the best decision in your life.