Sarah Paulson Imagines *open for requests*

stuttering.

Prompt: y/n goes on a date with the characters. You never told them that you have an issue with stuttering when you are nervous sometimes. How will they react when they find out?

Billie Dean Howard:

You and Billie have been dating quite a while but never managed to go out on a date. Therefore your excitement was even bigger when she casually asked you to go out for a dinner yesterday in bed.

You found yourself in a fancy restaurant, no matter in which direction you looked you could swear 95 percent of the people here where some lawyers, you even recognised some celebrities.

As you opened the menu you didn't even got half of the dishes that were written on the paper. "You can't fuck this up." you thought by yourself and when the waiter asked for your order you nervously started speaking.
"I w-w-would...l-like to..." shit. Not now.

You looked at Billie her face was full of confusion when you realised she never heard you stutter before. You let your head sink simply ashamed of what just happened. You couldn't even order a fucking meal sitting across from a perfection of woman. After some seconds you felt a hand right on your hand on the table.

"We would like to have Spaghetti Arrabbiata please." You heard Billie's calm voice. Your head was still tilt to the floor but you couldn't stop your little smile. She ordered your favourite food. The easiest meal on this planet , that you probably ate twice every week in this fancy restaurant. "I'm afraid that's not on the menu." You heard the waiter talk.

Billie sighted. "For gods sake I'm sure you know how to put some Spaghetti in boiling water and mix some tomatoes with chilli and garlic, right? Thanks." She stated annoyed not giving the waiter any chance to discuss.

As you heard the waiters footsteps disappear you looked up at her and mouthed a small "thank you" her way.
She simply brought your hand to her mouth and placed a kiss on top of it never stopping to smile at you.

Wilhemina Venable:

You finally made it! You asked out your boss! You have been the assistant of Wilhemina Venable for some months now and even though most people hated her guts you couldn't help yourself but falling deeper in love with her every day.

One night at a company anniversary party, you had one too many vodka sodas of course, you found the strength to take her out for lunch at break. She chuckled at you but accepted nonetheless.
Today was the day.

You decided to take the older woman to one of your favourite cafés. It was small, everywhere stood old and comfortable leather seats and couches and some small tables. In the background played jazz music and the tables and bar was fully wooden.

As you walked in with her, holding the door like the real charm you are, she turned around raising an eyebrow at you. "I didn't expected THAT." she said.

"Oh no I was sure she would like it" you thought to yourself being disappointed. "W- We can a-a-also..." I took a deep breath. Not the stuttering. Not now. "Uhm...w-we c-c-can.."
I sighed giving up on what I was about to say looking everywhere but not at her.

We stood there for what felt like ages till I heard her talking again. "I love it! I just wouldn't have expected it." I looked up at her smiling. "Really?"
I must have looked like the cat from "Alice in wonderland". She looked at me laughing slightly "Yes, really."

After that we went to the barista, ordered our coffee and a small snack and got seated. I sat across from her, fiddling with my fingers, still ashamed of what just happened.
"Y/n?" I heard Wilhemina ask. I looked up at her and just nodded. "Please continue talking. I could listen to you the entire day."

TB Karen:

Life on the streets wasn't easy, especially not in Provincetown. The only hold you had was your girlfriend Karen.
You haven't been on a date during your entire relationship. Of course not, everything costs money and how could you afford the Luxus of going out to eat or taking her to do something fun when you couldn't even afford a place to live. But today you decided to celebrate. It was Karen's and yours one year anniversary.

Today a year ago she saved you from Belle, cuddled you warm through one of the hardest winter nights so you wouldn't die from the cold. The rest is history.
You managed to make some money with singing, Karen with painting. You have been saving up and starving yourself for these past three weeks just to afford to buy two cheese and pepperoni sandwiches, your girlfriend's favourite, and some fresh fruit and orange juice.

You packed everything in one of your big shirts trying to hide it as best as possible and took the woman for a walk. Hand in hand you walked by the beach, occasionally sharing a loving smile.

When you found a spot you liked you turned to her. "Close your eyes." You said excited. Karen looked at you, crossing her arms in front of her chest. "Pumpkin you exactly know that I don't like surprises." She said unwilling but you had none of it and after some minutes of discussing she finally turned around while rolling her eyes at you what just made you giggle.

You placed your shirt and the jacket you wore into the sand forming some sort of blanket. You put the small container with watermelon, blueberries and pineapples in the middle and a small bottle of orange juice and the sandwiches on each side. When you looked over it till your eyes caught a small flower right next to the blanket. You picked it up laying it on Karen's side.

When you were satisfied you walked over to your girlfriend and from behind wrapped your arms around her waist. You turned her around, toward the blanket and placed a soft kiss right behind her ear. "Open you eyes." You whispered and she followed your instructions.

After some seconds of getting used to the light again her eyes widened and she turned around in your arms. "This is incredible." She whispered with watery eyes. "Happy anniversary to us." You smile to her. "Happy anniversary to us." She repeated placing a kiss on your lips.

You sat down and enjoyed your picnic, just talking and taking in the beautiful view of the sea in front of you.
"Look at that. The junky with her pet isn't that adorable." A familiar voice took us out of our little love bubble. "What do you want Belle." Karen said immediately getting up and facing her. "You know what I want and you know if I won't get it this might be your last...lunch." she looked at my with effort bought picnic with a raised eyebrow, chuckling.

I felt my anger rising. How dare she threatened my Karen and made fun of my efforts. I got up running past Karen getting very close to Belle. I raised my finger pointing in her face "Y-y-you.." When I realised what happened to me I immediately covered my mouth.
"Y-y-y you." Belle repeated mockingly. "She can't even talk your...puppy." She said laughing. Karen was about to say something but I just held her arm and pulled her back towards me. She wouldn't win this fight.
Belle watched that short action of me with a satisfied look, turned around and left.

After she was gone I felt Karen's hand caressing my cheek. I didn't even realise the tears that run over it.
"I'm so ashamed." I whispered hiding my face on the side of her neck. We just stood there and hugged. "I love this picnic." She finally spoke up breaking the hug and holding my face in both of her hands. "And I love you y/n." I smiled letting my head melt into her hands.
"You are so special." She said before giving me a loving kiss.

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