BY CHANCE, bella hadid

12

THERE was only one Fourth of July party in Los Angeles bigger than the Butler's, and it was Kris Jenner's annual.

Every year Darby and Annika would go, but it was never really Leighton's forte. However, this year, her girlfriend required her presence. Apparently this party was one for the books.

As the couple walked towards Kim Kardashian's large house, Bella linked her arm in Leighton's.

"So who's here again?"

"Pretty much everyone. All of the friends. Family. You definitely will know the majority." Bella looked up to her girlfriend, who nodded. "Hey."

Bella stopped walking, causing the people behind them to pass and keep walking. Leighton looked down, goosebumps littering her skin as Bella stood on her tippy toes, placing a kiss on Leighton's neck.

"You're okay." Leighton nodded softly, then wrapped her arm around Bella in a protective manner as the two continued their walk into Kim's open house.

The house was fairly loud, considering it was and open floor plan, and sound echoes.

"Bella! Leighton! So glad you could make it!" Kim rushed forward to greet the two, giving both of the girls tight hugs. Behind Kim stood the rest of the Kardash/Jenner family, along with all of their crazy friends. There were several others scattered around, but the group in front of Leighton was all familiar.

A scream from down the hall made Leighton turn her head, her smile brightening as she saw Reign running towards her. Leighton crouched down, ready for the little boy to make impact.

When he did, Bella felt her body go hot. Bella wasn't sure if it was baby-fever, or her ovaries bursting, but the sight of Leighton picking up Reign and twirling him around effected her.

"Saint! North! Leigh-town is here!" Reign shouted, making the group laugh.

"Bring her in!" North shouted back from another room.

"Bring me in? What is this?" Her eyebrows contorted, as Reign moved to get out of her arms. Leighton set the boy down, his hand pulling at her arm. Leighton quickly followed him, not wasting time.

BELLA found herself talking to Khloe, Kendall, Kylie, Stas, Carter, Hailey, and Fai. Bella didn't realize how much she missed these people until she was with them. This was her family.

"She's really fucking good with kids. Just saying." Carter pointed to the Leighton, who could be seen outside playing basketball with Kanye, Travis, Saint, Mason, and Reign.

Bella had already been watching, not to the group's surprise.

"I'd have her kids. The way she entertains them." Hailey spoke quickly, making Bella's head snap to her friend. "With all do respect Bella! I'm sure the group agrees!"

"I'm gay and I agree!" Carter said, making Bella laugh.

"I guess so."

"Oh shut up. You wanna jump her bones so bad. Don't lie to me." Khloe spoke without a filter, a deep blush attacking Bella's face as she looked down.

"Okay so I'm obsessed with her. Whatever."

"Understandable." Stas said, sipping her drink as she watched.

Bella was about to say something else on the matter, but Leighton was making her way over to the group. She was sweating slightly, breathing hard as Reign was attached to her side.

"Can I?" Leighton asked softly, pointing to Bella's water. Bella nodded, lifting the drink to her girlfriend's mouth. Bella watched as the girl slowly took a drink from the straw, sweat running down her neck.

"So Leigh, when we getting some new music?" Kendall asked, seeing Bella sink deep into the feelings. Leighton popped up, a smile on her face. She loved this question.

"I'm working on an album right now. Its a combination of three different albums I've been working on for a bit now. It's so good I'm so excited."

"Bella have you heard it?" Carter questioned

"She refused. Wants to wait."

"For good reason. I love being surprised."

"You're going to be pleasantly surprised for sure. It's filled with bangers."

THE NIGHT lived up the expectation that proceeded it. The fireworks that were on display were beyond amazing. Bella stayed with Leighton the rest of the night, sitting on her lap as everyone laid on the grass watching the fireworks explode.

"What?" Leighton whispered, looking in her girlfriend's eyes as Bella looked between Leighton's eyes.

"I love your eyes."

"I love your face." Leighton said quietly, moving forward, placing her lips on Bella's soft ones. Bella was heavily intoxicated at this point, and Leighton could taste the tequila on her girlfriend's lips.

"What's your favorite part?" Bella's let her lips go to Leighton's ear, whispering slightly. Leighton felt her stomach drop, swallowing slightly.

"Your mouth." Bella kissed Leighton's neck softly,

"Why my mouth?"

"I love your voice." Bella was pleased with Leighton's answer, her heart soaring. Nobody had ever meticulously picked their favorite thing about Bella, and it certainly wasn't going to be her voice that she assumed people would go with.

"What about it?" Bella continued, searching Leighton's beautiful eyes once more.

"It's soft and warm. I hear it everywhere I look. I hear it before I sleep, before I wake. I hear it in my dreams." Bella leaned in and placed a kiss on Leighton's lips, feeling Leighton kiss back with just as much passion.

Bella loved dating a musician. Every word that left Leighton's mouth was poetic, and filled with truth, meaning, and passion.

"Really?" Bella questioned, her eyes lighting up slightly.

Leighton hummed slightly, nodding her head as she wrapped her arms tighter around Bella's figure, looking back up to the sky. Bella took out her phone, taking a picture of Leighton while she wasn't paying attention.

Bella cherished every moment she spent with the Butler girl, still not comprehending how she got this lucky. Leighton was everything she dreamed of and more.