Through You - Reneé Rapp

Celebrate

 As Natasha and Reneé finished their breakfast conversation, there was a gentle knock at the door, followed by Sabrina's cheerful voice calling out, "Hey, it's me!"

Natasha's face lit up with a smile as she got up to answer the door, welcoming Sabrina with a warm hug. "Sabrina, it's so good to see you! Come on in" she said, stepping aside to let her friend enter. Natasha and Sabrina found themselves bonding after the VMA's.

Reneé greeted Sabrina with a friendly smile, gesturing for her to join them at the table. "Hey, baby! It's nice to see you" she said, her voice warm and inviting.

As they settled around the table for lunch, the atmosphere was filled with easy laughter and lively conversation. Natasha and Reneé shared stories from the tour, while Sabrina regaled them with gossip of her latest projects.

As they sipped on their drinks, Sabrina leaned in with a curious expression, her eyes flickering between Natasha and Reneé. "So, how are you two dealing with being out for the fans?" she asked, her voice filled with genuine interest and concern.

Natasha and Reneé exchanged a knowing glance. It was a topic that held significant importance to both of them.

Reneé took a moment to collect her thoughts before responding, her voice calm yet earnest. "It's been a bit... Overwhelming, to be honest" she admitted. "But overall, the response has been incredibly positive. We've received so much love and support from the fans, and it means the world to us."

Natasha nodded in agreement. "It's definitely been a journey, but we're grateful for the opportunity to be open about our relationship finally" she added. "The fans have been amazing, and knowing that we have most of their support makes all the difference."

Sabrina listened intently, nodding in understanding as she absorbed their words. "That's really wonderful to hear"

Sabrina turned to Natasha with a sparkle of excitement in her eyes. "Hey, Nats by the way, I've been thinking" she began, her voice tinged with anticipation. "I'm working on a new song, and I was wondering if you would like to direct the music video for it."

Natasha's eyes widened with surprise and delight at the unexpected offer. "Wow, I would be honored!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with genuine enthusiasm. 

Sabrina beamed with satisfaction, clearly pleased by Natasha's enthusiastic response. "That's fantastic to hear! I have some ideas I'll let you know when we can schedule a meeting for that"

Reneé couldn't help but interject with a playful grin. "Hey watch out! Natasha might steal you away as her next muse" she teased.

Sabrina laughed, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "Oh, don't worry, Reneé. You're irreplaceable I assure you" she replied with a wink, her tone teasing yet affectionate.

Natasha chuckled at the banter between her girlfriend and her new friend, feeling grateful for the easy and warmth vibe that filled the room. "Looks like I've got some competition" she joked, her tone playful as she joined in on the fun.

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As Reneé excused herself to head to the studio for a long day of work, Sabrina nodded understandingly, offering her a supportive smile. "Good luck with your studio session, Ren. Can't wait to hear what you come up with" she said warmly.

Reneé returned the smile, appreciating Sabrina's words of encouragement. "Thanks girl." 

With a final wave goodbye and a kiss to Natasha, Reneé made her way out of Natasha's apartment, her mind already buzzing with ideas and melodies. 

Meanwhile, Sabrina gathered her belongings and prepared to head off to work as well. She offered Natasha a warm hug. "Take care, Nats. Looking forward to our collab" she said with a smile, her voice filled with excitement.

Natasha returned the hug, feeling grateful for the support and friendship. "Me too, Sab. Let's make something amazing together" she replied, her voice tinged with anticipation.

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As Natasha settled back into her apartment after seeing off Reneé and Sabrina, her phone buzzed with an incoming call. Glancing at the caller ID, she saw that it was Maya. With a smile, she quickly answered the call.

"Hey, M! It's so great to hear from you" Natasha exclaimed, her voice filled with warmth and excitement. "How have you been?"

Maya's voice came through the line, tinged with equal parts enthusiasm and affection. "Hey girl! I've been good, just keeping busy with work and life" she replied. "But enough about me—how are you? I saw all the buzz surrounding you and Reneé after the VMA's. You must be so happy!"

Natasha chuckled at Maya's enthusiasm, feeling grateful for her friend's unwavering support. "Yeah, it's been quite a lot" she admitted, her voice tinged with excitement. "But I'm doing well. Reneé and I are doing great."

As Natasha and Maya continued their conversation, Maya's cheerful tone suddenly shifted as she remembered something important. "Oh, by the way, Nats! I almost forgot to mention—it's your birthday tomorrow right?" she exclaimed, her voice filled with excitement.

Natasha's smile faltered slightly at the reminder, her mood dampening at the mention of her upcoming birthday. "Oh, right..." she replied, her voice tinged with sadness.

Maya sensed Natasha's change in demeanor and immediately picked up on her friend's somber mood. "Hey, is everything okay?" she asked, her tone gentle and concerned.

Natasha hesitated for a moment. "You know how I feel about birthdays Maya" she said quietly. "Growing up, my mom never really made a big deal out of them. It was useless to celebrate, so I guess I never really saw the point."

"But birthdays are supposed to be a time to celebrate you and all the wonderful things about you. You deserve to feel special and loved, no matter what those assh... PEOPLE... said."

Natasha nodded with a small laugh, still feeling a little sad. "I don't think so M, but thank you''

After their heartfelt conversation, Natasha and Maya exchanged warm goodbyes.

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As Renée sat in the studio, immersed in her creative process, her phone suddenly rang, displaying an unknown number. Curious, she answered the call, only to hear a voice she didn't recognize on the other end.

"Hello, this is Renée" she greeted, her tone polite yet curious.

"Hi, Renée. This is Maya!" the voice on the other end replied, her tone friendly yet slightly hesitant.

Renée racked her brain, trying to place the name Maya. "Maya... I'm sorry, do I know you?" she asked, her brow furrowing in confusion.

Maya chuckled softly, understanding Renée's confusion. "We haven't officially met, but I'm a friend of Natasha's I saw you once in a video call with Nats" she explained and Reneé nooded a little embaressed of how they first met. "I wanted to reach out because it's her birthday tomorrow and I doubt she told you this because she doesn't love celebrating, but I thought you might want to do something special for her and maybe she changes her mind about this."

Renée's eyes widened in surprise at the mention of Natasha's birthday. "Oh, wow, yes she didn't tell me. Thank you for letting me know" she exclaimed, feeling a twinge of guilt for almost overlooking such an important occasion.

"No problem at all. I know Natasha doesn't usually like to make a big deal about it, but I thought it might be nice to do something small to show her how much she means to us" Maya continued, her voice warm and sincere.

Renée nodded, feeling grateful for Maya's thoughtful gesture. "That's a great idea. Thanks for reaching out, Maya. I hope we can meet soon!" she said appreciatively. "I'll make sure to plan something special for Natasha tomorrow."

With a renewed sense of purpose, Renée ended the call, her mind buzzing with ideas for how to make Natasha's birthday a memorable and meaningful celebration.