The Right Place - Jenna Ortega x Female Reader

THE SONG

Y/N POV

You know what sucks about being with a celebrity? Nothing.
You know what sucks about people's ideas of being with celebrities? The reputation and criticism label that comes along with it from outsiders.
The perception that they are not actual human beings with real feelings.
Especially being in a queer situation ship with someone who is so knew to the public eye. I say new and I mean, mainstream.

We've yet to actually ask each other what we 'are' however, I think we're past the point of labelling it. It would still be nice to talk though.
But truly, all that matters is we care about each other and there are no wandering eyes anywhere else.

I never want her to feel pressured to come out about it. She can do that when she's ready and i'm here to support her. Given the backlash she received about one kiss we shared many months ago from her team and the media, I picture it to be a rather daunting thought, yet also frustrating at that.

Who doesn't want to be open about themselves?
How can one be truly free?
I imagine these are all thoughts that may have occurred to her and at the end of the day, it's a decision she is to make when she sees fit to do so.

With the now added title of bodyguard, I never want to be reckless with actions when it comes to Jenna. No spontaneous kisses in public, no peaceful hand holding or canoodling, except if we are certain that we are alone.

Yes, Percy may be out of the equation but that doesn't give me any right to potentially jeopardise her career yet again. As a protector though, we are able to share touches. Any exposure that comes from that is seen as business, seen as me doing my job. If she wants to hold onto me, that's okay and to others.. that can be seen as a sign of trust. Sure, there might be talk about the fact her 'ex fling' is now one of her personal bodyguards and people will do anything for a story. But like we've always said, we don't owe anyone anything. Let them think what they will. There will always be opinions.

To us, it's a small way of being able to be close. If I was a true asshole, I could share PDA with her at the most inappropriate times, which in her case.. is everywhere. But i'm not and she will always come first. I know she values her work so highly and i couldn't bring myself to ever get in the way of that. I feel extremely lucky that even throughout all of this she still wants me around.

I woke to the sound of heavy construction that vibrated the entire building this morning at 6am, and i've been stuck here in my daydream ever since.

The small brunette beside me fast asleep, unbothered. I envied that. On the other hand, I know she's not a great sleeper so any time she can get good quality shut eye, I didn't disturb that.

Quietly creeping toward the bathroom, I splashed my face with water, instantly comforting me like a warm hug. As I let the liquid absorb into my skin I heard pitta patter of feet being dragged across the wooden floor.

Jenna now standing in the door frame, half asleep nothing but a baggy t-shirt covering her petite frame. She cracks me a groggy smile and heavily carried her sleepy self over to me. Arms outstretched for a hug.

"good morning" she softly speaks as I pull her in toward me. She wraps her arms around my waist and mine rest on her shoulders, loosely around her neck.

"good morning sleepy head" i reply, planting a kiss on the crown of her head.

"mmm we get to go home today" she lets out a content sigh and shuts her eyes, nuzzling her face further into my chest.

"I know baby. we still have so much to pack though so we should probably get on that" Jenna groans in despise. I know this is her least favourite part of travel.