Tattoo Mates

Chapter 9

Red stares at her for what felt like an eternity to Chloe, when really it was probably about a minute. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to just spring that on you. It's just- ok so you know how I was in the hospital lately and I've been feeling my tattoo burn so bad? Well i didn't realize it at the time or maybe i was just in denial, but i realized that i love you. I'm in love with you and i was afraid of how you'd react so I didn't say anything. I never told you and i kept it in this whole time but by me doing that, it's been causing me severe pain, kind of like how when you weren't telling me that we're soulmates. But i just, I can't hold it in anymore. And I don't care if you don't feel the same way yet. Or ever, really. I just- i needed to get that off my chest. I wanted to tell you....so....yeah, there you go." Chloe pants after her whole confession.

"Please say something?" Chloe bites her lip. Red walks up to her and stands in front of her. They remain silent for a few seconds. Neither of them want to break this loving moment, no pun intended. "It's ok if you don't feel the same way yet, i just, i had to let you know." Chloe stares at the ground. Red rests her forehead against Chloe's as she smiles. "Red?" Chloe looks at her. "I love you Chloe Charming." Red smiles. Chloe pulls away as her hands grab Red's hips. "Really?" Red nods. "You're not messing with me?" She shakes her head. "No, I'm not. I've loved you since the moment i laid eyes on you." Chloe's eyes widen. "You've loved me this whole time?" Red nods. "Why didn't you tell me?" Red shrugs. "For the same reason why you didn't tell me." Chloe laughs before she cups Red's face and pulls her in for a kiss. Their tattoos glowing brightly under their clothes. They pull away as Chloe bites her lip. "You don't think it's too soon?" Red shakes her head. "We're soulmates, nothing is ever too soon or too late. It's just us. Whenever we feel is right." Chloe nods. "Yeah, you're right."

They both lay down and cuddle. Red's arm was wrapped around her neck, her hand gently scratching at Chloe's tattoo on the back of her neck. While Chloe's arms were wrapped around Red's waist, she slipped her hand under the waistline of Red's shorts, her hand drawing little hearts on her tattoo. "We're such a mess, aren't we?" Chloe asks suddenly. Red laughs as she nods. "Yes. Yes we are. But i like our mess." She looks up at her. "I do too." Chloe smiles before holding her chin and bringing her in for a kiss. Their tattoos glow with a welcoming warmth. "Hey, you wanna go somewhere today?" Red asks. "Like where?" Chloe sits up. "Auradon City? We could do some shopping, if you want?" Red shrugs. "Although, i might not be the best if you want an opinion on something." She admits. Chloe laughs and nods. "It's ok, come on. Let's go. Maybe i might even buy you some things." Red immediately shakes her head. "Oh no, Chloe. This is just to spend some more time together, to do something fun. You don't have to buy any-" Chloe cuts her off with a kiss. "I'm buying you something and that's fine. Actually, i kinda feel like spoiling you. Whatever you want, it's yours." "Are you sure?" Red bites her lip. Chloe grabs her chin and pulls it out from under her teeth. "Don't bite your lip. And yes. I'm sure." Red blushes before kissing her softly. "I love you." She whispered as they pull away. "I love you. Now, let's go before they close."

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Ugh, i need a Chloe or Red in my life (i say that as if I'm not literally married with three kids 👀) next chapter is their date at the mall