𝔸𝕡𝕠𝕔𝕒𝕝𝕪𝕡𝕤𝕖

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The afternoon sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting soft shadows across Y/n's room. Nicholas Alexander Chavez sat on the edge of her bed, the tension in the air palpable. They had been arguing for what felt like hours, voices escalating into a heated crescendo.

"You just don't get it, do you?" Y/n shouted, frustration lacing her words. "I'm trying to tell you how I feel!"

Nicholas ran a hand through his hair, his own temper flaring. "How can I understand when you keep shutting me out? It's like you don't even want to talk!"

"Maybe I wouldn't have to if you actually listened!" she fired back, her heart racing. The words hung heavy between them, an unbearable weight.

"You think I don't care? I care too much!" he exclaimed, rising to his feet. "I'm here, trying to make sense of this, and all you do is push me away!"

Y/n's frustration boiled over. "Maybe I'm pushing you away for a reason! You don't respect my space!"

Nicholas's face hardened. "Respect? Do you think it's respectful to just ignore me? To act like I'm not even in your life?"

In a moment of sheer anger, Y/n grabbed the nearest thing-a pillow-and threw it against the wall. "This isn't working! I can't do this anymore!"

Nicholas's expression shifted, the hurt evident in his eyes. "Y/n, don't-"

But she was already storming to the door. With a furious slam, she shut it behind her and locked it, the sound echoing through the house like the final note of a symphony gone awry.

Inside her room, Y/n pressed her back against the door, her heart pounding. She could hear Nicholas pacing outside, the silence between them now filled with unresolved tension. She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself, but the tears she had been holding back began to spill over.

Meanwhile, Nicholas felt a surge of regret wash over him. He leaned against the wall, fists clenched, frustration bubbling beneath the surface. He hated that they had reached this point, that words meant to convey love had turned into weapons.

As the minutes stretched on, he closed his eyes and thought about all the times they had laughed, shared secrets, and danced in the living room to their favorite songs. A flicker of hope ignited in him. He knew they could come back from this.

"Y/n," he called softly, trying to keep his voice steady. "Can we talk? Please?"

Silence hung in the air for a moment before he continued, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to yell. I just... I care about you."

She didn't respond immediately, and for a moment, he feared she might not open up again. But then, through the door, he heard her sniffle, the sound breaking his heart.

"Can you just give me a minute?" Y/n replied, her voice muffled.

"Okay, but when you're ready, I'd really like to dance," he suggested, hoping to reach her through the door. "You know, to our song. 'Apocalypse'?"

There was a pause, and he could imagine her processing his words. "You think that will fix this?" she asked, her tone softening.

"No," he admitted, "but it might help us remember why we're worth fighting for."

Another moment passed before she unlocked the door, her eyes red but curious. "You really want to dance after all that?"

"More than anything," he said, taking her hand gently. "Let's just forget everything for a while."

With the lights dimmed and their song playing softly, they stepped into the familiar embrace of each other. As the haunting melodies filled the room, Y/n felt the tension start to melt away. Nicholas held her close, their bodies swaying gently to the rhythm.

The lyrics began to play, wrapping around them like a tender blanket:

"You leapt from crumbling bridges
Watching cityscapes turn to dust"

"Filming helicopters crashing
In the ocean from way above"

As they moved, Y/n closed her eyes, letting the sound wash over her. Each note seemed to dissolve the anger that had simmered moments before. Nicholas rested his chin on her head, feeling her heartbeat against him.

"Got the music in you, baby
Tell me why
Got the music in you, baby
Tell me why
You've been locked in here forever
And you just can't say goodbye"

With every lyric, they felt the pull of their connection-the memories of laughter, shared dreams, and stolen kisses flooding back.

Nicholas leaned back slightly, searching Y/n's eyes. "I'm sorry for yelling. I didn't mean it. I just got scared."

Y/n's expression softened, and she nodded. "I'm sorry too. I didn't handle it well. I just felt overwhelmed."

"Kisses on the foreheads of the lovers
Wrapped in your arms"

"You've been hiding them in hollowed out pianos
Left in the dark"

"Got the music in you, baby
Tell me why
Got the music in you, baby
Tell me why
You've been locked in here forever
And you just can't say goodbye"

As the chorus swelled, they drew closer, bodies swaying in perfect harmony. The world outside faded away, and all that mattered was this moment, this dance, and the bond that held them together.

"Your lips, my lips
Apocalypse"
"Your lips, my lips
Apocalypse"

Nicholas kisses Y/n's lips deeply with lots of passion and love. Y/n kisses him back.

After a few seconds, they pull away. Y/n took a deep breath, feeling lighter. "I love you, Nick. I really do."

"Go and sneak us through the rivers
Flood is rising up on your knees
Oh, please
Come out and haunt me
I know you want me
Come out and haunt me"

He cupped her face in his hands, wiping away a stray tear with his thumb. "I love you too, Y/n. Always."

"Sharing all your secrets with each other
Since you were kids, Sleeping soundly with the locket that she gave you clutched in your fist"

"Got the music in you, baby
Tell me why
Got the music in you, baby
Tell me why
You've been locked in here forever
And you just can't say goodbye"

With the final notes lingering in the air, they held each other tightly, feeling the weight of their earlier fight dissipate. The struggle had been fierce, but in this embrace, they found solace.

"Ooh, oh
When you're all alone
I'll reach for you
When you're feelin' low
I'll be there too"

"Can we promise to talk things through next time?" Y/n asked softly, her heart finally at ease.

Nicholas nodded, his expression sincere. "Always. Let's never let it get that far again."

In that moment, they both knew that love was not just about the easy times; it was also about weathering the storms together. And as they stood there, wrapped in each other's arms, they realized they were stronger for it.

-end-

Hey loves, hopefully yall enjoyed this. im a huge cas fan, and I felt like this was really cuuuteee!!! Remember, eat food and drink water!!! Love ya, babes!! Have a great day!

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