Country Girl ♡ S.P

Approval

R O S E

I woke up with Sarah's arms wrapped protectively around me, and her face buried in the crook of my neck. Her warm breath hit against my skin, sending a small jolt down my spine. I snuggled closer into her embrace and tightened my own arms around her slender torso. "I love ya so much," Tears weld up in my eyes as the memories of the day before flooded my mind. "please don't leave." The tears now ran down my cheeks profusely now and onto the sheets under me. "I don't know what I'm going ta do 'bout my family.." I whispered, careful not to wake the sleeping actress. "but I know one thing... I have nev-never wanted anythin' more than I want ya." I chocked on my own confession, but the words just kept coming. "I-I.. believe ya are my future Sarah Catharine Paulson. I really, really d-do." I sighed. "I hope you feel the same 'cause if I'm falling and ya aren't planning on catchin' me than I-I don't know what I'd do."

"Oh, darling my arms are opened wide and ready for you." I felt the vibrations of the latter's voice against my neck.

"I'm sorry for wakin' you." I slipped out of her hold and out of bed.

"Don't be sorry, my love." She sat up. "I'm glad you did.. We need to talk.."

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"He said what?" Gloria's normally calm and pleasant demeanor slowly changed and her face contorted into an angry expression.

"Eric basically said he disowned me." I repeated and I felt Sarah's hand begin to rub soothing circles on my back.

"Have you spoken to Daniel?" I shook my head.

"No," I sighed. " I'm scared to.. If Eric acted so rashly, I can't imagine how Daniel will react." Gloria rolled her eyes.

"They are just like your mother," The brunette stood. "I outta call her."

"No please don't."

"Why the hell not? She's my sister." Tears filled my eyes once again and my body began to tremble.

"She-She hates me." Sarah pulled me into her arms as I cried.

"Your Ma doesn't hate ya," Gloria spoke softly. "she just doesn't agree with your choices."

Gloria.. Let's just leave it alone, alright?" I heard Sarah say above me.

"Rose, ya need to grow some tougher skin, darlin'. Ya don't let people shit on your life. Stand up for yourself!" I lifted my head up from my girlfriend's shoulder and looked to Gloria.

"I was just disowned from my family," I began. "My mother and my brother doesn't approve of the one I love. I don't need ta grow tougher skin. I need  better fuckin' people in my life." With that I stood and left the apartment. I wasn't going to let anyone talk to me like that, not even my aunt.

"Rose!" Sarah followed me outside. "I'm sorry, love. I didn't know she was going act like that. I thought she wo-" I cut the woman off with a kiss.

"Ya tried to help me. That's more than any of my family is doin' right now.." I wiped away my tears and smiled widely at the latter. "What would I do without ya?"

. . .

"I'm so nervous." I admitted, as I smoothed out the wrinkles in my black pencil skirt.

"Don't be," Sarah moved behind me, just so I could barely see her through the mirror that hung in front of us. "you look absolutely stunning." Her arms wrapped around my torso as she pressed soft kisses onto my neck.

"Mmm.. If ya keep that up I'll never get ta work." I grasped Sarah's hands in my own and swiveled out of her hold. "I love you and I love when ya kiss me but I have to get to work, City girl." I kissed both of her hands then let her go.

"Ugh fine! When you get home though..." She wiggled her eyebrows, and I rolled my eyes playfully at her then kissed her chastely.

"I really gotta go."

"Alright...Alright I'll let my working girl go." Sarah smiled. "I love you."

"I love ya too." I headed for the door and just as I was about to open it Sarah called out to me.

"When you get back, Country girl.. I'm giving you a massage. A FULL body massage." I laughed my way out of the apartment and down the hall.

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*Next day*

"I'm scared." I uttered quietly, staring down at the phone that I held in my hands. Sarah placed her hand on my own and squeezed tightly.

"I'm going be right here the whole time.. Okay?" I nodded and she removed her hand only to place it delicately on my lower back.

I dialed the number and put the phone to my ear. The phone ringed three times before anyone answered.

"Hello?"
"Daniel...Can we talk?"

"Yeah, sis what's up?" I released a long ragged breath I hadn't realized I was even holding.

"I.. Have Momma or Eric called ya yet?"

"No what's wrong, Rose.."

"I-I... I well, I'm dating someone."

"I'm glad ta hear that!"
"We've been datin' over four months now, and we are gettin' pretty serious."

"Ooo who is the lucky guy? Do I know 'em?" I held back the tears that were now welling up in my eyes.

"Actually g-girl," I exhaled. "Her name is Sarah and bubba I'm head over heels for her. She is.." I looked into Sarah's dark brown eyes as I spoke. "she is all I've ever wanted and more. I love her." For a long moment their was complete and utter silence, I almost thought he had hung up on me until his voice boomed through the phone.

"I love you, Rose." I could practically hear his internal struggle. "As long as if this woman treats ya right and makes you happy. I don't mind her gender. I'm your brother and I'm here ta protect and love you no matter what. And that's what imma do."

"Thank ya so much, bubba." I felt a few tears escape my eyes and roll down my cheeks. "You don't understand how much this means to me." After exchanging our goodbyes I hung up and turned to Sarah with a huge smile on my face.

"He approves!"