"Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It's not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything." — Muhammad Ali
Scarlett POV
Hours later, my eyes slowly open. I'm lying on the couch with a blanket over top of me. My eyes blink several times as they adjust to the brightness of the dimly lit hotel room and the light filtering through the curtains. When I look around the room, Y/N is nowhere to be seen. As I sit up, I groan from the stiffness of my body. I shouldn't have slept on the couch, especially a hotel couch.
My gaze falls upon the coffee table, and remnants of last night are scattered across it—empty glasses, napkins, and dessert eaten in room service. Y/N and I had stayed up most of the night watching fan reactions to her album drop. Memories of laughter and shared moments flood, glowing the peaceful morning. I instinctively look at my ring hand, thinking everything was a dream last night, but it wasn't a dream. Y/N had proposed. I feel a warm smile grace my lips as I reminisce in the memory.
Rubbing my eyes, I take in the room's décor, which, with its muted colours and elegant furnishings, creates an atmosphere of serenity—a contrast to the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The subtle aroma of brewed coffee lingers in the air, tempting my senses. However, someone's cellphone notifications go off several times before I can find the coffee. Looking around, I see Y/N's phone beside me on the end table.
I reach over and grab it in case it's something important. When I open it, I see several notifications from Taylor. Y/N has nothing to hide from me, but insecurities and curiosity pique my interest. Entering her password, I go to her messages.
The Original Swifty
Omg. Y/N these new songs. LOVE.
03:13 AM
Did you do it?
03:45 AM
Y/N?
03:51 AM
Y/N, did you propose?
04:59 AM
Y/N, you better have proposed!
05:01 AM
I chuckle and smile at Taylor's messages, so I snap a photo with my Y/N phone and send it to Taylor.
Y/N/N
[Photo of engagement ring]
She did, and I said yes.
08:02 AM
The Original Swifty
Fuck yes! Fucking Finally! Congratulations!
08:03 AM
Y/N/N
LOL. Thank you!
08:04 AM
All I can do is chuckle and smile at Taylor's messages, wondering if she ever sleeps. Putting Y/N's phone down, I stretch before standing up to look for Y/N and coffee. The small hotel kitchen has a small pot of coffee with a half-drunk cold mug. I pour myself a cup of coffee, lean on the counter momentarily, and take a slow sip, basking in the peaceful morning.
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Guarding Love
RomanceY/N had always been in love with her costar, Scarlett, but something had always stopped her from pursuing it. Truthfully she was scared of losing her best friend. What happens when tragedy hits and Y/N makes a life-changing decision? Will her best f...
