Stefanielle and Marina Rom-coms

-----Chapter seven

A/N: Heyy :) sorry for not having updated in a while, my dog's cat's grandmother's pet fish neighbor died in a tragic bus accident 😔☝️ (or I may or may not have just had a shitload of tests at school) anyways, here's the new chapter. enjoy :)

Danielle's POV:

It's been about six months since everything happened with Stefania. Have I been miserable ever since? Maybe. But I try not to think about it too much. I mean stuff happens and I can't always control everything. I guess we just weren't meant to be. She's probably off somewhere having the time of her life or on some movie set, who knows. I miss her from time to time. Like when I see her face on a bus or hear her voice on tv. Just the usual things that remind people of their exes. I haven't been with anyone since, not necessarily because of her but I haven't really been in the mood. Or at least that's what I try to tell myself. As for her, I've heard people speculating about her getting back with her ex-boyfriend. Who knows maybe he's not as bad as I thought he was. I'm currently sitting behind the register at the bookstore hoping time would go by faster. Oak has been stacking and re-stacking books all day. As usual, we haven't had a single customer come in. but hey, summer isn't really travel season right? I sigh. Maybe I should just go home it's not like anyone would even come. Right as I had that thought, Barrett and Grey come in. maybe I should've been more precise with the type of visitor I wanted. "I have brought something for you that's gonna make you so happy you'll wanna hug me forever!" Barrett said. Grey just smiled slightly still standing in the corner. "What is it?" I ask "I got you Stefania Spampinato's agent's number in both London and California! You think about her all the time, now you can call her !" she whisper-shouted while doing a little dance. I smiled "yeah that's great thanks." I probably won't call her but Barrett looked so happy so I couldn't break it to her. "It is great, isn't it. Well then I better leave, see you tonight!" she said handing me the card with the numbers on it "hey oak, you look great!" she added before heading out. Grey smiled at me and went out after her. I gently fold the piece of paper and place it in the trash can.

Stefania's POV:

I just got off the phone with Caterina, she's here to pick me up for lunch. We've gotten a lot closer since the night I came out to her. She said she had some tea to spill. "So.. what's the tea about?" I say as soon as I get in the car. "How about a hello first" she laughs and I give her a hug. "Well you know how I was supposed to grab a coffee with Sarah last week?" she starts "Sarah the makeup artist?" I ask "mhm, well when we were at the cafe this guy came up to her and next thing I know she's giving him his number and I didn't think too much of it, good for her you know?" I nod agreeing "well you should've seen the look on my face when I went into that casting this morning and saw him waiting for his girlfriend outside" my eyes widen in shock "omg," I say "yeah but that's not all," the car stops, we're at the restaurant "wait I'll tell you the rest when we're inside" we get seated and she continues "ok so, he was waiting for his girlfriend and well since you know, I'm just the kindest person ever and I just love helping people, especially cheaters I let him in to see her. And guess who was taking care of his girlfriend's makeup?" "Nooo," I say in shock "mhm, turns out Sarah and the girlfriend had gotten to know each other in the last half hour and well needless to say Sarah won't be going out with him and him the girlfriend are probably gonna have a serious talk later" she laughs "aww poor girl, but I guess the guy got what he deserved," I say "yeahh". "Oh that reminds me, remember that movie you got cast in last week?" she adds "the Henry James one?" I ask "yeahh, they figured out the location, it's gonna be filmed in London," she says a little more calmly. I simply nod. "I just wanted to make sure you were okay with that" she adds, "you know considering that.." "I know, it's okay. London is a big city." I cut her off "that's the thing, you're filming in Notting hill" she says "oh, well it's still okay don't worry.". The rest of the lunch went on pretty smoothly. She dropped me back off home. I fly to London as soon as tomorrow morning. I think the fact that there's a possibility I might see her again just hit me because I can't seem to fall asleep. 

Danielle's POV:

Barrett, Grey, Jay, Jason, Boris, Jaina, and I just had dinner together. It was already late and we were all pretty intoxicated. Boris is playing blue moon on the piano and Jason is singing along, pretty horribly if you ask me. Barrett and Grey are making out against the window while Jay Jaina and I are having the last of the chocolate cake and talking about nothing and everything all at the same time. "I just don't understand why I can't find someone that loves me and that'll treat me nicely," Jay says whining "you know just like Dani and Stef used to be" he adds "she was hot!" Jaina joins in, giggling "oh no that's all over, and whatever it was it sucked," I say staring at my shoes "it didn't suck it was amazing while it lasted," jay said "it doesn't matter anyway I'm over her, totally over her," I say "well then you won't be affected by the fact that's she's here right now filming her new movie" Jaina hands me a magazine before diving into her piece of chocolate cake. "Pfft, I'm totally over her" I insisted, grabbing the magazine. However, I regret my words as soon as I see her picture on the front page. "Well maybe I should check up on her," I say after a couple of seconds of silence "you know, just text her and make sure she's comfortable here ask her if she needs a place to stay" I add "noo'' Jaina says and tries to grab my phone but fails "why not, she's really nice and pretty, I should call her," I say but just then he grabs my phone and runs, I run after him but by the time I catch him he's thrown the phone to Boris. "Stop!" I exclaim but no one seems to listen to me as Boris has now thrown my phone over to Barrett. I try to catch it but I stumble over the piano instead. The phone is now with Grey, he's right next to me and it's the perfect opportunity to take my phone except for the fact that Grey decided to do the obvious and rational thing. He licked the damn device, knowing I wouldn't touch it, before gently placing it on the piano. I slide onto the floor in defeat while everyone laughs at Grey's unprompted action.

*the next day*

I've decided to pay Stefania a visit on set. I'm walking there which gave that amazing brain of mine plenty of time to overthink. But after all, I'm just going to say hi. Nothing too serious, just two old friends seeing each other again. Or maybe this is a way for me to prove to myself that I don't have any more feelings for her. Maybe this is all a horrible idea and I'll regret it as soon as I see her beautiful face and look into her romantic deep brown eyes. Maybe she won't even want to see me. After all, I did somewhat break her trust. She probably hates me. Ugh, I shouldn't be on my way to her right now. Except it's too late because as soon as I look up I'm in front of this big and beautiful set in front of the radiant white of Kenwood House, with its lawn and its lakes. The filming crew is all over the place, surrounded by hundreds of extras. I got stopped by a security guard "can I help you?" he asks "Uhm... Yes, I'm looking for Stefania Spampinato" I answer "does she know you're coming?" I really should've asked her before I decided to come over "no, no she doesn't" I say, still regretting my decision. Spontaneity really doesn't look good on me. "I'm afraid I can't really let you through then, miss," he says. "Oh right. I mean, I am a friend, I'm not a lunatic but.. no, you basically..." "... can't let you through." he finishes my sentence for me.

At that moment, thirty yards away, I see a trailer door open. Out of it comes Stef. She looks extraordinary, she's in a velvet dress. She looks so magnificent. She has a necessary cluster of people about her, who I can only assume are the hair and makeup people along with her assistant which I recognize from that time I saw her during the interviews at the hotel. I see her walking a bit before she casually turns her head. That's when she spots me. I can clearly recognize an expression of shock on her face. She still appears to be somewhat calm though. I wave at her. She pauses as the whole paraphernalia of the upcoming scene passes between us. She keeps walking, making her way towards me. When she reaches me, the security guard stands back a pace, and her people hold back. I can tell she doesn't really know what to say.

A/N: hope you liked :) I'll try to update again by tomorrow or the day after, if not you can thank the SAT, my math, philosophy, English, and theater teachers 🥳😎