**Claire POV**
The first week after we got back together, I was still really upset with Reneé. I probably wasn't the best to her during that time, but I have been working on it. Most days are okay until I remember what happened and then I snap at her out of nowhere. But like I said, I'm working on it. She has spent every night at my house, regardless of how much we have been fighting lately. She has slept on the couch a few times, but I think that means a lot when she could have easily just gone home. The last week has been really great though and things are starting to finally feel okay again. As far as I know, she hasn't worked with Towa since she broke things off with her. I am hoping that means the days of them working together are coming to an end soon, but who knows. Regardless of everything that has happened, I feel good about where we're at. I want this to work and I know she does too, it's just going to take a little time.
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We are sitting together on the couch after eating dinner. The TV is on but we're both scrolling through our phones, as we've had a busy day and haven't been on them much.
"Do you want to go to 71Above next weekend?" I ask, showing her the ad that just popped up on my Instagram feed. She took me there on our first date and I've been saying I want to go back.
"Next weekend? Oh, I can't baby. Alex rented an Airbnb for us in to work on some new music"
"Oh, who is we?" I ask, curiously and slightly annoyed. Why didn't she tell me about this until now?
"Me, him and Towa" she mutters without making eye contact with me, that's why. After everything that's happened, she's going to go on a fucking trip and stay overnight with Towa? Absolutely not.
"What the fuck, are you insane?" I say, almost laughing at how foolish she is. I am fully aware of how controlling I probably sound right now but I don't even care.
"Baby, it will be fine. It's a 4 bedroom house so we will all have our own room. There is nothing going on between Towa and I anymore, I promise you"
"Did you think I was just going to be okay with this?" I snap, starting to get fired up now. So much for having a good week, I am about to lose my shit on her.
"Claire, it's work. I promise, you have nothing to worry about" she assures me again, trying to diffuse the situation before I blow up.
"I really don't like the idea, Reneé. I don't trust you and you know that"
"Please baby, just give me a chance to prove that you can trust me"
"No, absolutely the fuck not. You're not going" I tell her sternly. Definitely controlling, still don't care.
"Claire, you're being really ridiculous right now. It's literally for work, it's not like we're just going for fun" she explains. I look at her for a moment, thinking to myself. She's right, I can't stop her from doing work things even after what happened. I wish I could but I know I can't. I am just going to have to suck it up and trust her.
"Fine" I say, even though I don't mean it. "But I'm not happy about it and Reneé if anything happens and I find out about it, I promise you will never hear from me again"
"I swear to you, that will not happen"
"It better not. You're mine" I flirt, trying to lighten the mood I almost ruined.
"I know" she smiles at me before climbing on top of me, straddling me on the couch. She connects our lips and starts to kiss me slowly.
"I'm all yours" she mumbles against my lips. For a moment, I completely forgot what I was even mad about. Before I get the chance to take things any farther, she pulls away and wraps her arms around my neck. She looks at me intensely for a moment before she finally speaks.
"So, I have some other news" Reneé starts and I'm instantly nervous.
"They're making a new musical version of Mean Girls and Adam thinks I should audition for Regina" she smiles.
"That's awesome, babe" I tell her excitedly.
"Yeah, it would be really awesome. The only problem is we're filming in New Jersey for like two months" she tells me, the smile on her face quickly disappearing.
"Oh..." I start, the smile on my face disappearing as well "that's okay, we'll figure it out" I assure her. We can do long distance, right?
"I don't think I can be away from you for that long" she whines, reaching her arms out and wrapping them around my neck again.
"We will figure something out babe, I can come visit you and stuff. You have to do it, this would be huge for you" I assure her. I don't really know if we would be fine, but it would be selfish of me to not urge her to take this opportunity. Maybe she won't even get the part, I think to myself.
"I know, we'll figure something out" she smiles at me softly before laying her head on my shoulder. We sit in silence for a moment, I run my hand up the back of her shirt and scratch her back.
"I really love you, Claire" she says, lifting her head off my shoulder and staring at me with her deep blue eyes.
"I love you more" I reply, giving her a gentle kiss on the lips. She gets off my lap and lays down on the couch. I lay down behind her and wrap my arms around her, pulling her closer to me. I snuggle my face into her neck, giving her a few soft kisses before taking both her hands in my own. Her blonde hair tickles my nose every time she moves but I don't mind. I love having her in my arms. We fall asleep on the couch, I refuse to move.
**Author's Note**
Sorry for the delay in posting. I won't lie, it took me forever to find the motivation to write this one. Not my favorite chapter but lots to unpack here! Hoping to have another one out today also...maybe.
xoxo
M
