Get the Angles Right! (Johnnie Guilbert x Reader.)

VI

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you sat hunched over your desk as you worked on the detailed stitching of Johnnies second outfit. you were humming to yourself under your breath as one of your favorite albums played in the background.

for the past 2 and a half days, you had been working on Johnnies 4 outfits for the shoot that weekend. at the moment, you were adding the detail to a dark purple vest. it was inspired by the ones you would see Panic! at the Disco prancing around on stage wearing. you grew up watching those performances, you smiled to yourself as you thought.

you jumped as your phone began to vibrate on the table opposite of you. you got out of your chair, stretching your aching fingers. you stumbled over to your phone, trying to wake your feet up.

your heart skipped a beat whenever you read Johnnies name on the screen. you answered immediately. "hello?"

"hey, y/n." the smile was prominent through the tone of his voice. "something got cancelled this afternoon, so I'm free for the rest of the night."

"that's sick as fuck," you twirled your hair anxiously.

"can I bring over dinner and we can watch a movie or something?" on the other side of the phone, he was biting his lip anxiously.

"I'd love that!" you cleared your throat. "yeah, that'd be nice."

he laughed, "Okay. I'll see you in 30."

you hummed a response as he hung up the phone. you ran to the shower. you washed your whole body faster than anyone ever had. you threw on a little makeup, trying to hide the eyebags you had from staying up late. you eventually gave up, wiping it all off. you mentally scolded yourself for wasting makeup as you got dressed in a cute, but casual 'movie watching' outfit.

you adjusted the couch, refolding the scattered blankets and fluffing the pillows. you made sure the rest of your apartment looked decent.

there was a gentle knock on the door. "come in!" you called, brushing yourself off.

Johnnie creeped into the living room. he set a couple boxes of takeout on the coffee table. "I hope you like chinese food. Jake introduced me to this place a couple days ago. it was really good." he rambled before smiling at you.

your heart skipped a beat as you made eye contact. you smiled back before sitting down and patting the spot next to you.

Johnnie kicked off his boots and sat close to you. his knee was resting against yours. that little contact made you blush. you watched him out of the corner of your eye as you turned on the TV.

"please tell me you've watched Jennifer's Body." you commented absentmindedly. "it's always been my favorite movie."

"i've never seen it," he admitted, "i always get compared to that emo guy though."

you laughed. "i used to have the biggest crush on him when i was younger. does this work for the movie?"

"fuck yeah, let's watch it." he replied. he leaned forward and opened up the food.

rain patted against your window gently in the background. there was frequent lightning, which made you jump every single time. so much so, Johnnie wrapped his arm around you comfortingly. your stomach erupted with butterflies. you scooted closer to him, so close your thighs touched.

"wait what the fu-" Johnnie began to comment on the movie before a loud crash of lighting rang. every light, including your TV went out. "fuck."

"shit, the power went out." you sighed, "im sorry."

you glanced around the dark room. the cloudy outdoors didn't add much lighting. "what? don't be sorry."

"well, what can we do in the dark?" you asked, adjusting in your seat to face him. he shrugged. "truth or dare?" you joked.

"fuck it, sure." his response shocked you.

you laughed. "okay, truth or dare?" you felt stupid, but the smile on Johnnies face made that melt away.

he hummed. "truth."

"okay," you thought for a second. "what did you think about me when we first met?"

the blush on his face was so prominent you could see through the darkness. "i really liked your style, i still do. and i thought you were really pretty."

the room began to get hot. you laughed nervously. "thank you, Johnnie. that really means a lot."

he asked you truth or dare, but all you were thinking about was what his lips would feel like on yours. you cleared your throat. "truth, sorry for copying."

he shook his head. "now i get to ask the same question. what did you think of me when we first met?"

"i thought you were the most attractive person i've ever met," you laughed. "i still do. but, you offering your lighter is the nicest thing that has happened to me in ages."

he was clearly taken back by your honesty. "i-i think that about you, too."

you did your best to hide the huge smile on your face. you giggled, "truth or dare?"

"dare." he responded as the lights flickered back on, and jennifer's body resumed on the TV.

"that was quick." you got up off of the couch and stretched. you immediately missed Johnnies touch. you pullled a pack of cigarettes out of your jacket pocket. "want one?" you took one out and placed it in between your lips before passing the small box to Johnnie. you made sure to grab your lighter before stepping out onto the patio.

the strong smell of rain was calming to you. you watched as puddles began to form on the streets . Johnnie filed out behind you. you lit both cigarettes and spoke up. "i don't know why we've been getting so much rain recently."

johnnie hummed in response as he inhaled deeply. "the city is really pretty."

"i mean, if you look at it at the right angle." you joked.

he wrapped his arm around you, leaning into you. you cautiously laid your head on his shoulder. "there's a party we're going to sunday night, you wanna come?" Johnnie asked.

"uh, yes?" your voice was dripping with excitement. "i've never actually been to one. i mean, birthday parties and shit don't count."

he smiled, "me and Jake will pick you up? i'll let you know what time."

you nodded, "yeah."