L'AMOUR DE MA VIE - Billie Eilish

Chapter 19

Em's POV

"How's it going with Fred?" I wiggled my eyebrows at Ky.

We had gone on another shopping trip. I'd bought a variety of things, from clothes to decorations to unnecessary things. It felt good to be able to treat myself. I never had a lot of money from my previous jobs, considering I was paid minimum wage, but I felt stable now. I, of course, still had my little job at the book shop, which paid me enough to be able to cover rent. The song I'd written had been trending for almost 3 weeks now, which filled me with immense pride. Not only was it a good feeling, it also pushed the record label to contact me again to see if I had some other material. I hadn't really had the chance to write these days, but I definitely promised to keep in touch with them when I had some new stuff up my sleeve. Despite my lack of songs right now, it felt good to have an in within the industry.

"Oh, it's going so fucking great! He's so sweet, funny and I think he really likes me. I met his parents the other day. His dad was kind of a hard-ass, but his mom was the sweetest. I can really see this going somewhere," she gushed as she ate her frozen yogurt. I nodded, a wide smile decorating my face.

"That's so great Ky. I'm just so glad that you found someone who recognizes that you're a total catch. You've been with enough assholes for a lifetime, so I'm really happy you found yourself a good guy, for once," I stabbed my spoon into my own yogurt, shooting her a fond smile.

"Ok, enough about me," she blushed slightly. "How are things with you and Billie?" She smiled mischievously. It was now my turn to get flustered. I couldn't help it, even the mention of the singer made me feel giddy.

"Honestly, it's so good, Ky. So good. In someways, it's even better than the last time we were together. After all the shit and obstacles we went through, to know that we're still so infatuated with each other makes me think that it's going to work this time," I answered.

"That's amazing, Em. It's not hard to tell that you guys are so into each other. I mean, Billie looks at you like you hung the moon," Ky rolled her eyes playfully. I giggled slightly at her statement.

"I'm thinking of asking her to be my official girlfriend," I confessed, a slight tint of red covering my cheeks.

"Oh my god, what?" She squealed, making me cover my ears with my hands. She mumbled a quick apology before giving me an expectant look.

"I mean, things have been going really well, as you already know. I know it's only been a month, but I know it in my heart that she's the one for me. I just want us to be together, officially," I explained through a spoonful of the frozen treat.

"You guys are meant for one another, anyone can see that. Aren't you a bit worried, though? You know, about the public's reaction?" She asked, a flash of concern swimming in her eyes.

"I mean, I am a bit worried," I sighed. "But I got through it the first time. I got used to it once, and I think I can do it again. No, I know I can do it. I'm done letting other people come in between me and my happiness. I gave the trolls, Joshua and even Sasha way too much power, and I decided that I'm over it. I deserve to be happy, and that means being with Bil," I stated firmly. "Besides, Billie promised me things would be different, that she'd protect me to the best of her abilities," I shrugged.

"You know I'm proud of you, right?" Ky placed her hand on top of mine. "You've been here for what, 2 months? You've blossomed into someone completely different from the person you used to be. I mean, look at you! You're making money, you sold one of your songs, you're living on your own and you're not letting people get in the way of what you truly want. If that's not personal growth, I don't know what is." I giggled shyly. "And for the record, if anyone dares to disrespect you, I'll beat their ass." She winked at me.