Butterflies | Charli Damelio

ch.13

As the two settled in for their movie night, Bella couldn't shake off the feeling of relief that washed over her after their heart-to-heart conversation. She glanced at Charli, who seemed more at ease now, and couldn't help but feel grateful for her understanding and support.

The movie played in the background, but their attention was more on each other than the screen. Bella found herself stealing glances at Charli, admiring the way her eyes sparkled in the dim light of the room.

charli would make her occasional snap stories or tiktok's. charli just internally realized how much she missed bella who made her feel just so so safe. bella was so warm and kind, she just admired charli and the way her soft spoken shy side of her personality faded as she got comfortable.

bella: your not even watching the movie anymore
charli: because- im making this super cool fun and trendy tiktok
bella: really
charli: *giggles* yesss look when i post it 100 more ship accounts will surface about us
bella: i bet your right but is that what you really want to happen
charli: no... i mean i don't really care but i enjoy making the tiktok's with you... more for myself than anything
bella: *smiles* yeah okkk

chalri was lip singing to her phone as bella was in the frame leaning on chalri. bella just let her do what she wanted over and over with her tiktoks she was just there. Charli, noticing Bella's gaze, smiled softly.

charli: What are you thinking about ?
*she asked, her voice barely above a whisper*

Bella's cheeks flushed slightly as she realized she had been caught staring

Bella: Just... you
* she admitted, her voice filled with sincerity*

Charli's smile widened, and she reached out to gently caress Bella's cheek, her touch sending shivers down Bella's spine. They leaned closer to each other, the air between them crackling with anticipation. In that moment, nothing else mattered except the warmth of each other's presence. But just as their lips were about to meet, a loud knock on the door startled them both.

"Charli? Bella? Can I come in?" It was Dixie's voice, sounding slightly muffled through the door. Bella and Charli exchanged a knowing glance before Charli called out

charli: sure, come in!

Dixie entered the room, a mischievous grin on her face.

dixie: Sorry to interrupt, but I just wanted to check on you two. How's the movie night going?

Bella and Charli exchanged amused glances

Charli: It's going great, thanks for asking. Did you need something?

Dixie's grin widened as she eyed the two of them.

Dixie: well Actually, I was just wondering if you needed any snacks or drinks. Noah and his friends are here, and we thought we'd have a little gathering downstairs

Bella and Charli glanced at each other, silently communicating their thoughts. Despite the interruption, they both knew that spending time with Dixie, Noah, and their friends would be fun.

charli: We're good for now, but thanks for offering
bella: Maybe we'll join you guys later

Dixie nodded, her grin turning into a knowing smirk