What the Future has for Us -- Renee Rapp fiction

Chapter 73 - TRUST

A.N

Hey guys !! I'm running low on ideas for the titles ... Do you have any ?

This week was fucking weird so my writing scheduled is all over ... But never mind I'm here, I'm posting and that's fine

I also had to break up with my date (is that really a break up ...idk) because things weren't clear about what she wanted and to be honest she was making me really uncomfortable sometimes ....

Anyway; enjoy, like, comment, follow me

Byeee, M

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... February 11th... Renee is in Minneapolis – Week three of the tour

Renee's POV

I barely set a foot backstage when I hear Adam yell.

"What the hell, Renee?" I winced, shot him an embarrassed smile. I know I messed up.

"Why did you change the setlist without telling me? You know the media is going to go all crazy on you and Max now."

I stood there, unsure of what to say. I hadn't really thought that part through. All I wanted was for Max to see that and to understand how incoherent and hurtful her accusation was. The thought of how the media would spin this barely crossed my mind until Adam brought it up. I just wanted her to know I was hurting too.

Adam turned to Towa who was now standing just next to me.

"Towa, I trusted you to keep her in check. I thought we agreed on the setlist. This was a dumb decision, and now we've got to deal with the fallout."

Towa immediately shot back, her voice quick and defensive. "I thought you knew !"

I'm feeling bad... I put her in this situation, I dragged her in my mess and I lied to her by telling her everyone agreed on that change.

She turned to face me, her eyes filled with frustration and a hint of betrayal.

"Nae, what the hell? You told me Adam was cool with the change," Towa says, rubbing the back of her neck in frustration.

I sighed, rubbing my temples, "I know, I'm sorry," I muttered, barely able to meet her eyes. "I didn't mean to drag you into this. I just... I needed to do it. Max, she's—" I paused, trying to find the words to explain the mess of emotions swirling in my head. But it all felt like too much. And I felt the tears starting to fall.

"I — I got to go, I'm sorry" I said, my voice cracking as I practically bolted out of the room. My legs moved on autopilot, taking me to my lodge, where I collapsed onto the couch, my head buried in my hands. I cried, hot tears running down my face as I replayed the mess I'd just made in my head.

A soft knock broke through my sobs.

"Nae? Can I come in?" Towa's voice was gentle, hesitant.

She didn't wait for me to answer before slowly pushing open the door. She peeked her head in, concern etched across her face as she stepped inside. I looked up, my cheeks still wet with tears. She quietly closed the door behind her and sat down beside me.

"Hey are you okay ? Did something happen with Max ? Is that why you wanted to sing that song ?"

I let out a shaky breath, wiping my eyes. "Yeah," I whispered

"Something happened. And I just—I didn't know how else to deal with it. I'm hurt, and I wanted her to know that." I paused, struggling to find the right words. "But I screwed up. And now... I don't know if I made it worse."