Backseat Driver / Reneé Rapp

Water

*Reneé's POV*

"Mom we're home, I want you to meet someone!" Quinn shouts as we walk into her parents home.

"Mom this is my girlfriend Reneé, Reneé this is my mom Fiona. I'm gonna go take a shower." She states as she lets her hair down, walking up the stairs and I'm left standing in the foyer with her mom.

"I-... hello. It's nice to meet you Reneé. I had no idea Quinn was even... how do I say this politely?" Fiona struggles.

"Into women? She didn't tell you?" I give her a puzzled look. "You didn't see any signs?"

I take a mental note that she literally just came out and introduced me as her girlfriend all in one go, because that's ballsy as hell.

Fiona motions for me to follow her further into the house. "No, not that I can recall. But as long as she's happy, it doesn't matter to me. It's her life I'm just grateful she chooses to keep in touch. Can I get you anything to drink?"

That's a weird way to phrase that...

"Water is fine, thank you. So I've been dying to ask, what was Quinn like growing up?" I ask, propping my chin on my hand, watching her pour a glass of water.

I see her smile to herself. "She was a good kid overall, but had a wild streak a mile long. Not like getting into trouble wild or promiscuity, but more so a thrill seeker. She was the kid if I ever asked her 'If your friend was jumping off of a bridge are you gonna jump too?' she'd literally say yes after attaching the bungee cord." She goes on as she sets my water down in front of me.

I can't help but smile at her reminiscing. "That's pretty fucking funny. What's the craziest thing that you know she's done?" I probe a little further.

"Her high school graduation present actually, she asked to go sky diving. She was 18 and we knew if we didn't put the research in she'd try and get a deal from somewhere. I couldn't risk losing her from someone else's careless mistake, so her dad paid for her and her best friend Wren to go together."

There's that name again.

I hate that they aren't on good terms anymore, I feel like it's my fault.

"That was really sweet of you to do. If you hadn't, I wouldn't have gotten to meet her." I give her a smile.

I hear footsteps come down the stairs. "What did my mom do?" Quinn chimes in on the conversation.

"Did some digging so you didn't die while sky diving, which is absolutely insane by the way." I half joke with her, taking a mental picture on how her wet hair frames her face perfectly.

She smirks and leans in to kiss me but doesn't. "It was on my bucket list." She says and follows it by giving me a slow kiss before going to grab a snack out of the fridge.

I can't help my myself from staring at her. How does this girl make a jumpsuit and baggy band tees look hot?

"What else is on your bucket list baby?" I ask out of curiosity.

She pulls a bag of shredded cheese out and shoves a fistful into her mouth before answering. "Hmm... do you want realistically speaking, or completely outlandish a Christmas miracle would have to happpen?" She questions back, grabbing another handful of cheese.

"One of each?" I say, but it comes out more like a question.

She thinks for a moment. "Oooo outlandish one would be driving the 24 hours of Le Man, that is a looong shot. Realistic one, is crash a strangers wedding just for the food and dancing." She admits.

"Hah, that's epic! I love it. So what I'm hearing is keep an eye out for venues and wedding bells." I joke with her.

"Why the hell not. What about you, what's on your bucket list my love?" She asks as she pulls her knees to her chest and gives me her undivided attention.

"Definitely want to try one of those sensory deprivation tanks, but I feel like I'd last all of two minutes because I can't sit still. Also, would love to headline at Coachella one day." I gush, that really would be peak and then I could retire. I'm kidding I love what I do.

"Well you're in luck, there's a place that does the sensory deprivation thing in Denver. You wanna go?" She asks, presumably excited to cross that off of my list.

"Baby, I didn't pack a bathing suit..." I bite my lip out of slight embarrassment at my oversight.

"That's okay we can pick one up on the way. Besides, I could use a new one myself. Lemme grab my keys." She says getting up and gathering her things.

"Oh we're going now?" I ask.

"Unless you had other plans..." she says as she puts her shoes on.

"You could stay for dinner." Her mom pipes in.

"Thanks mom, but I'd rather not have to see dad for the rest of the time I'm here. No offense to your cooking. I planned on taking Reneé out for dinner tonight, you can grill her with questions over dinner tomorrow." She explains and heads towards the front door and I get up and follow behind her.

"I wouldn't have minded staying for dinner... we could do the tank thing tomorrow if you want." I say as we walk to her car.

She opens the car door for me and I get in and leans in a bit. "I know you wouldn't have minded, but I just needed to get out of the house and I'd like to spend some time with you my love. Plus I like to drive, any excuse is a good one." She gives me a smile before giving me a quick kiss and closing the door.

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"The blue one was cute, but this black one... hot. I'm practically drooling over here." Quinn gushes as I model the bikini I've picked out.

I take a peek in the mirror. "I'm sold."

I rip the tag off to pay for it and slip on my clothes over it.

"You ready my love? I'm ready to have my senses deprived! I wonder if I'll fall asleep?" She poses and interesting question.

"Knowing you, there's a slight chance." I hand the cashier the tag and pay for my things.

Our drive to the sensory center was quiet but comfortable, Quinn had her hand on my thigh the entire time which I'm not complaining about.

Overall, she seems more confident back home than she does in LA. It's been nice to see her relax and not be in work mode all of the time.

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"You lasted a whole 17 minutes! That's fifteen more than you gave yourself credit for my love." Quinn praises my shitty effort as she takes my hand and has me follow her to her room.

"But you literally paid for half an hour. I feel like it got wasted." I pout.

"You're worth it my love." She smiles and her words mixed with her sly grin gives me butterflies.

"You're too sweet." I say as I turn away to take off my top and bottoms, leaving me in just my bathing suit.

I feel Quinn's warm hands grab my hips and snake around my waist. She gently places a soft kiss on my shoulder. "And you my love, are so unbelievably stunning."

a/n: it's been a hot minute but surprise!! I'll also have another surprise next chapter. 🥰

What's something that's on your bucket list? I wanna know.

I lub you bubbies 💕