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CH1/Part 3

The soft strains of the party's music swirled around Claire and Billie as they returned to the event, their conversation temporarily paused. The crowd had shifted, forming new clusters of animated chatter and laughter. As Claire and Billie rejoined the mingling guests, their interactions with each other became charged with an undercurrent of unspoken tension.
Their eyes met frequently, each glance lingering a bit longer, each smile carrying a hidden meaning. Claire often found herself staring at Billie, her gaze drawn to the way Billie's lips curved into an almost imperceptible smile whenever their eyes met. Billie's oversized clothes only heightened Claire's curiosity, hinting at the perfect curves and gorgeous body beneath. It was as if Billie was deliberately drawing Claire's attention, and Claire, feeling the magnetic pull, couldn't look away. She noticed Billie's gaze on her too, those intense eyes lingering for a split second before meeting hers, a smile just shy of a smirk making Claire more and more intrigued.

An hour later, Claire was animatedly talking with a group of industry insiders, her laughter mingling with the general buzz. Billie, engaged in conversation with Finneas and Claudia, watched from a short distance. Finneas, his arm wrapped around Claudia's waist, leaned in and murmured something into Claudia's ear. Claudia's eyes flicked towards Billie and Claire, a smirk playing at her lips as she adjusted her stance.
Billie, her posture relaxed yet purposeful, walked towards Claire. She sidled up to her with effortless grace, her fingers brushing Claire's shoulder as she tapped gently. The touch was light but lingered, sending a shiver down Claire's spine. "Mind if I borrow you for a bit?" Billie's voice was smooth, her tone a blend of casual and possessive.
Claire looked up, caught off guard. "Not at all," she replied, her smile widening as she let her gaze roam over Billie, noting the slight curve of her lips.
Finneas, his eyes twinkling with mischief, nudged Claudia and whispered in her ear. Claudia smiled knowingly.

Claudia, her gaze fixed on the interaction, followed Billie and Claire's approach. She moved with a deliberate grace, her fingers lightly tracing patterns on Finneas' arm.
Just then, Renee, with her infectious energy and playful demeanor, caught sight of Billie's move. Her eyes sparkled with a mixture of amusement and a hint of challenge. She sauntered over, her hips swaying with each step. "Well, well, well, look who's making a grand entrance. Billie Eilish, queen of the soirée," Renee said with a flirtatious grin, eyeing her up and down. "Stealing Claire away, huh? I see how it is."
Billie's lips curled into a smile as she met Renee's gaze. "Just needed a break from the madness, and Claire seems like good company."
Renee smirked, her voice dripping with playful sarcasm. "Oh, I'm sure Claire is absolutely thrilled to be swept away. Just don't forget us little people when you're famous, alright?"

Claire laughed, her tension easing. "I'm just going where the night takes me."
Renee leaned closer to Claire, her hand lightly brushing Claire's arm. "Don't let Billie take all the fun. I might just have to come along for the ride," she teased, her tone light but flirtatious, intensity in her eyes showing she wasn't kidding.

Billie raised an eyebrow, her eyes flicking between Renee and Claire. "Looks like we've got a little competition." She softly grabbed Claire's shoulder, lightly pushing her behind her. Renee watched the action, her jaw tightened in a flash before she regained her composure.
"Oh, please. I'm just here to add a bit of spice to the evening." Renee pouted playfully, her hand resting on her hip. "It was getting boring. I'll leave you guys be." She threw them an air kiss and joined back her friend group.
Billie gently touched Claire's waist, her fingers lingering just a moment longer than necessary. "Shall we?"
Claire's breath hitched, her body instinctively leaning closer. The world seemed to narrow down to just the two of them.
Claire nodded, a knowing smile on her lips. "Lead the way."
As Billie and Claire moved away, Renee watched with a mischievous glint in her eyes, sensing that the night was just beginning to unfold its secrets.

***

They found themselves on the terrace again. Claire hugged herself, feeling the hit of the fresh air. The city lights twinkled in the distance while the sky wore a beautiful pinkish veil, creating a surreal backdrop.
"The view is breathtaking. I can't believe I'm here." Claire whispered.
"Los Angeles has that power. It gets intimidating, but it's also for real inspiring." Billie's voice was softer now, more intimate.
"When did you get here?" Billie asked.
"A few months ago. It's been a whirlwind, honestly."
"I get that. When I first started, it felt like everything and everyone was moving so fast, and I was just trying to keep up all the time." Billie said lightly
Claire hummed, looking inwardly while staring into the horizon before saying: "I sometimes feel like I'm on the outside looking in. Everyone here seems to have it all figured out, and I'm just... trying to find my place."
Billie leaned in slightly. "It's pretty rare to find someone who can see past the surface. I feel like you get it, though." Her eyes were dark, filled with a seductive intensity that made Claire shiver, or maybe it was just the night air.
"I think I do. It's... refreshing, to be honest." Her voice was almost a whisper, the tension between them thick and palpable.
"It's tough, right? Balancing out who you are with people's expectations" Billie commented.
"Exactly. Still trying to figure out where the real me fits into all...the chaos" Claire hand dropped, tired.
Billie sighed, her gaze drifting to the city lights. The industry... it's like this hungry beast, always demanding, yanking you around and trying to mold you into something you're not. Honestly, sometimes it feels like I'm just losing myself "
"I can't imagine the pressure you're under. It must be overwhelming."
Billie's voice trembled slightly. "It is. Sometimes it feels like I'm just getting swallowed up by everything. I miss when making music was just my vibe, no extra noise, no drama. But honestly, I'm hella grateful for my fam sticking with me through all the madness"
Claire reached out, her hand gently touching Billie's. "You're incredibly brave, Billie."
Billie's gaze lingered on Claire. "I'm glad we met tonight, Claire."

There was a moment of silence, thick with unspoken what ifs.
A crash broke the moment, pulling them both back to reality. Claire realized she was holding her breath when she chuckled at the giggly girl's muffled apologies to them. The tipsy guest laughed at her clumsiness, she unfortunately had broken her glass. She went away to get a waiter to clean the mess.
Billie chuckled, looking back at Claire with a grin plastered on her face for a moment.

"Hey, I'm throwing an afterparty later with the crew. It's gonna be super chill, more personal. You should totally come." Billie's eyes sparkled as she talked.
"I'd love to". Claire, slightly taken aback and flattered, accepted enthusiastically.
"It sounds like a great chance to continue our conversation." She added, her voice steadier, defiant, but inward, her mind was going crazy, not really weighing the stakes.

Billie's smile was slow and seductive. "Perfect." -she stated, her eyes never leaving Claire's.
Claire walked away, hiding a proud smile, unable to take it off her flustered face.

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