stefanielle/marina one-shots

"shh, i've got you"

danielle pov:
Today we have to film the episode when maya is in the hospital after falling off the treadmill. It is going to be a hard episode in the first place because of all the yelling and emotions, but the second layer is stefania just lost her sister. I feel terrible because I have to yell at her and I bring up Andrew's death.

We have been here for each other a lot this season because of how emotionally draining filming these episodes have been. Most nights we will be at one of our houses and just be together, but I want to do extra for stef tonight because I know she will be having a rough time.

My plan is to make dinner for her because I get off a few hours before her and then just have time to sit with her and make sure she's doing okay, or as good as she can be while going through what she is going through. She has a tendency to stuff her feelings down and focus on others but I want to make sure she feels heard and loved.

I finish getting ready for the day and head to work. I pick up coffee and get one on the way for stef. Once I get to my trailer I change and ask if she wants to head to hair & make-up with me. She replies and I go to her trailer.

I hear sniffles from the other side of the door and decide to knock for her privacy. "Hi bella" she says as she opens the door. Her cheeks are a bit puffy but I dont want to embarrass her so I lean in for a hug and reply with "Hey stef, are you ready to go?". "Yes, just let me grab my stuff real quick" she responds before grabbing a jacket and following me to the trailer.

We make it to hair & make-up with some small talk to fill the time. "I know today is going to be hard so I was wondering if you wanted to come to my place after work?" I ask before we walk in the door. "That sounds wonderful bella, i'll text you before I leave here".

stefania pov:
Me and dani are on our third take of the scene when she yells at me and i'm already on the verge of tears. I know she doesn't mean it, and she feels terrible for yelling, but I still hate it so much. Life has been so much recently, and this episode is hard because it is the first I am filming since losing my sister, daniela.

I can tell danielle is very worried about me and it is one of my favorite things about her. She asked if I wanted to eat lunch with her in her trailer and I happily oblige. We decided to get sandwiches from a deli nearby and it was a nice walk back to set.

We were almost done eating when I just couldn't stop thinking about my sister. My sniffles turned into tears which turned into sobs. "Hey, love, what's wrong" dani asks from beside me, caught off-guard from the sudden breakdown. "I just miss her so much" I am able to get out between sobs. "It's going to be okay, I promise. Let it out, you're safe". I hear from danielle and break down even more because of how much she cares about me. I've never had someone who would willingly hold me why I cried, and just be there for me. She pulls me into her body and kisses my head.

After about 20 minutes my cries died back to sniffles yet danielle was still holding me close and rubbing her hand on my back for comfort. "Thank you for being here, I think i'm good now" I say while I grab a tissue to wipe my eyes. "You don't have to thank me, but if you ever need anything i'm here" she says.

danielle pov:
I hate seeing stefania sad, I just want to hold her and protect her from every bad thing in the world. And that is what I did, for as long as I could. I didn't let go until she was ready, and yet I still didn't want to.

Not too long after we finished lunch and headed back to set. I only had one more scene to film for the day but stef had a few. After I finished I made sure to say goodbye to her and I made my way home.

I had already gotten the ingredients so I just needed to make the meal, and hopefully not mess it up. The recipe seemed pretty straightforward but with my history in the kitchen, it didn't matter how easy the recipe looked, I probably would find a way to mess it up.

It had been almost two hours and it was in the oven. I only messed up twice but I was able to fix it before it ruined everything. I finished cleaning up the kitchen and making sure everything was ready for stef. I set out some blankets and pillows on the couch, lit a few candles, and made sure to put some of my hoodies out for her to wear if she wanted. Just before the timer went off I got a text from stef that she was on her way.

I replied and removed my dish from the oven before turning it off and getting out some plates. I had also picked up some of stef's favorite wine today.

I hear a knock at the door and go to open it. "Hi stef, come in!" I say as she walks inside. "Hi bella, it smells wonderful" she replies as she sets her purse down and takes off her jacket. "Well we will have to see how it tastes but I tried." I add as she walks into the kitchen. "I'm sure it will be wonderful bambina. Thank you again for having me over, I really appreciate it" she says before giving me a hug.

One of my favorite things in the world is her hugs, so I stood there soaking the moment before she pulled away to serve us some food. I gave us each a plate and handed stef a wine glass. "Bambina this is my favorite, you think of everything!" she said as she walked over to my couch. "Well I tried, I just want to make sure you are okay" I say as we sit down.

"There is just so much going on and I don't think i've really processed it all yet" stef said as she took a bite. "and this is really good danielle, thank you" she added. "I'm glad you like it, this is one meal on a short list I didn't manage to mess up" I reply with a laugh.

We talked for a bit longer before stef put on one of my hoodies and we decided to curl up on the couch together and continue talking.

stefania pov:
We talk for a bit longer before the conversation moves to my sister. I tell danielle about all of our happy memories growing up and how she was always there for me, and how much she taught me. Before I knew it I was crying.

"I'm sorry i'm such a mess, you don't have to deal with me" I say as I try to get up. "No no no, love come back" she says as she pulls me into her chest. "You just lost your sister, someone very important in your life, you are allowed to feel your feelings, don't ever apologize for that" she continues as she wipes the tears falling from my eyes.

This is the most comforted i've ever felt. She didn't try to disregard or invalidate my feelings which has happened too many times before. I feel so loved and safe when i'm in her arms, like no one could ever hurt me. I just want to sit with her forever, to be held and loved and comforted.

I continued crying for a bit longer before I started to try and explain some of what was going on in my head, but not getting very far because of my sobs. "Shhh, i've got you. You don't have to talk right now" she whispered in my ear as I just continued to cry.

After a bit, my sobs tapered off and I was able to compose myself. "You don't have to tell me anything or explain yourself if you're not ready. I'll be here for you if you want to share, it's completely up to you" danielle said as she stroked my hair. I couldn't even explain what I was feeling, I felt so valued and listened too. No one had ever just let me breakdown infront of them and be completely vulnerable, they would always make it about them or straight up ignore my feelings. As we sat there she continued to play with my hair and whisper sweet nothings in my ear.

a/n: Is it just me who wants to be comforted like that? because I think I would have a whole second breakdown because of how loved I feel lol. And Danielle is now going to be in Paris, June 3rd & 4th for a convention. I wish I could go but I hope whoever does has a wonderful time!