Gleeful Grace - A Darren Criss Fanfic

Fluffy PJ's and Hot Chocolate

I was curled on the couch in front of the TV with a mug of hot chocolate. It was so nice to have a bit of time to myself to relax. It had been a real busy week on set. And I felt that I had hardly been at home, working on Glee was exhausting.

Blake was on a close shift so I had made sure there was plenty of beef casserole left for him in the slow cooker. I missed Maloneys and I felt guulty that I had not had the chance to go back and see everyone. They were all really supportive though amd apparently there was now a framed photo of myself singing on open mic night in pride of place behind the bar. I smiled at the thought.

My phone buzzed with a text message, breaking me out my thoughts.

Darren: Hey Lindsey, whatcha doing? :)

I smiled to myself and tapped out a reply

Me: Fluffy pyjamas, hot chocolate and crappy TV.....bliss :)

Darren: sounds it :) you seen Chord lately?

Me: No.....?! Should I have done? We are rehearsing tomorrow I think....I haven't got my schedule to hand....

Darren: No reason....ok so enjoy your evening...oh and don't forget to check under your bed for monsters ;)

I rolled my eyes, I should never have told Darren that night about my little complusion I had every night till i was about 15. He found it very amusing and had been mocking me every time we saw each other on ornaround set. I thought of something quick and replied.

Me: Oh I'm sure I will....you know...in case there are any scary ass clowns under there, if I find one I will be sure to point them in your direction :P

I chuckled to myself at my own wit, having remembered when he told me of his fear of clowns. I put my phone on the coffee table and took a sip of my hot chocolate. It buzzed again and I quickly reached for it, a smile already creeping on my face.

But it wasn't from Darren, and I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

Chord: Hey Flimsy...how goes it? Listen, can we go for coffee or something after work tomorrow? I have a photoshoot at 5 but can meet at say 7.30 at Stars? There is something I need to talk to you about....x

Me: Sure thing Chordless, hope everything is ok x

A frown of confusion crossed my face. First Darren asks if I spoke to Chord then Chord text saying he wants to talk. I racked my brains trying to think if I had done something to upset him or I had missed some important event. I couldn't think of anything so in the end I decided it was just something simple that he needs to talk about, we had become close recently and we often shared our worries.

I jumped when I heard the huge front door slam, Blake danced his way into the lounge and didn't stop until he was right in from of the TV. There he spun around and started wiggling his ass. I laughed loudly.

"Guess who got off work an hour early?" he sang happily whilst still shaking his booty.

"Shania Twain?" I teased.

"Hilarious....now be a good wifey and go fetch my dinner" Blake spun round and placed one hand on his hip as he pointed towards the kitchen with his other.

I laughed and threw a cushion at him as I stood up.

"Okay....but tomorow your cooking" I chuckled.

My phone buzzed again.

Darren: Now that was way harsh on every level. You know they scare the fuck out of me!

I quickly typed out a reply.

Me: Lol. Sorry. Forgive me? X

Shit. I sent a kiss! Darren had never sent me a kiss when he text, so I just sort of cornformed and never sent any back. Chord had sent kisses but I guess that was just his nature. I just always sort of complied to what the other person did. I guess because I just sent Chord a message I automatically put a kiss on the end of Darren's. Hopefully he won't even notice.

"Well well well, what has got you grinning like a Cheshire cat, or should I say.... who?" Blake questioned, arching one of his finely groomed eyebrows.

"Oh...no one" I dismissed. Taking my phone and heading out to the kitchen.

"LIES. LIES I TELL YOU!" Blake shouted from the lounge making me chuckle loudly.

My phone buzzed in my hand.

My heart skipped a beat when I opened the message.

Darren: Ok I forgive you :) x

I bit my lip to hold back a smile. Something as silly as a kiss on a text message had gotten me all into a flutter. He probably didn't even think anything of it. But I did.

Boy I really did!