Bella puts on the flannel. It's warm. She feels safe. Josh puts his hand in the small of her back, under the flannel, so he's touching her skin. He pulls her close to him. He rests his head on hers.
"I can't stop thinking about that." He says to her.
"Why?" She asks.
"You're perfect." He says.
She looks down. "I have scars. I have fat. I'm not perfect. I used to hurt myself. My thighs are covered." She sits down on Tyler's bunks, burying her face in her hands.
Josh kneels down in front of her. "Hey. Stop. You're beautiful. You are the most perfect girl I have ever met. I love you." He looks into her eyes for a moment, then puts his hand behind her neck and kisses her nose.
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Grace and Bella stay back stage during the show, watching from there. The guys act crazy as usual.
"Who all's ready for the meet and greet after the show?" Tyler asks. The crowd roars.
"Everyone will get to meet our special guests, Bella and Grace. Give it up for the two beautiful girls." Tyler says, motioning us on stage.
Grace looks at Bella, who shrugs and grabs her hand, pulling her on stage. Josh stands behind Bella, putting his hands on her waist, laying his chin on her shoulder.
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At the meet and greet, Grace and Bella sign autographs along with the boys. Bella takes pictures with fans.
"Your outfit is so cute" one fan says.
"Thank you. This is actually Josh's flannel." She says.
"Awww" the group erupts.
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After the show was over, they took Grace home. Tyler went to bed, and Bella and Josh were left watching Bob's Burgers. Josh had his head resting on Bella's lap, not forgetting what she had said about her scars.
Suddenly, Josh sits up. He looks Bella in the eyes, and takes her hands.
"I want to do something, but you have to trust me." He says.
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Don't Forget About Me
FanfictionBella. Josh. Two different people, from two different worlds.
