Etched in Time || Lippa [DISCONTINUED]

Under the Radar

*A few months later*
Pippa's POV
"Come on we have to get this right!!" Lin shouts, signaling the start of the scene again. He runs his hands through his hair frustratedly.

"Hey, hey, it's okay my sweet, we'll get it down." I say, rubbing his shoulders, after walking over to him.

"I know. I'm just stressed, I'm sorry" he replies as he holds my hand.

So, some people might think we're dating. But that's not true. Not that I'm not attracted to him, but... yeah right Phillipa. you practically drool every time he walks into the room... Anyway. We are really, really close. We've hung out together outside of rehearsals and it's been pretty nice. He's just so sweet and kind and generous-- I think back to coffee a few weeks ago. Since then, we have gone out at least 3 times a week. I posted this a couple days ago.

I just felt so happy--

"Phillipa! Earth to Phillipa!" I glance up to see Alex waving his hands at me. "You okay? You missed your cue. I shouldn't be
concerned, should I?" He says in a joking matter. I grin. "From the top."

Did I mention that the choreography was from Satisfied? Did I mention that it was the rewind part? Did I mention that people aren't getting it right so we keep doing it? Did I mention that that means we keep kissing? I know. It's awkward. Literally. I glance at Lin and bite my lip. One more then break he mouths to me. I sure hope so. Not that I-- don't like kissing him..

Lacamoire counts us off. "One two three four--"

"A toast to the groom!!" Renee starts. And then we are off to the races. I raise

my glass, and I raise it again. Lin's arm shifts from my torso to my waist, causing me to blush madly. Soon the lights change and we move in slow motion to center stage. The ensemble members dance around us, actually getting it right this time. Lin twirls me and kisses me hard, only to back off a split second later.

"Lights!! That was all we needed, and you did a great job this time. thanks. Take a 10 minute break and then I need everyone here for Yorktown." He pauses. "Yes, Even if you aren't in it, groff, I don't know what you do in your dressing room, but I expect you to be in the audience. Taking detailed notes. 12 point font, times new roman, double spaced" We all laugh because groff is notorious for being in his dressing room whenever he can be. And no one knows why. He sassily turns but chuckles, too.

I head to one of the green rooms - it's where most of us hang out during break.

"Hey pip," Renee says. I turn around and face her, still walking.

"Are you and Lin together?" She smiles at me when I blush.

"Technically, no." I smirk, feeling as though I have proved her wrong.

"Well, you guys smile at each other and blush and smile some more. Also.... check twitter." Before I can say anything she runs ahead of me. Once I reach the dressing room, I sit next to Lin and pull my phone out.

I blush again. Shoot.... her point is proven. That's not entirely what I meant, thought, when I had that interview... but I don't completely mind because that tweet... at all. He glances over my shoulder to see what I was looking and I smile at him. Renee looks at me and raisins her eyebrows. After a few minutes of silence, Renee clears her throat.

"You guys I have something important to ask you." Everyone looks at her. At this point, lin's arm is around my body and My head is resting on his shoulder.

"What causes chemistry?"

"Science." Daveed answers, causing everyone to laugh.

"Nah, like stage chemistry? Does real life relationships do that?" She looks around the room and everyone nods. Everyone except Lin and I. He pulls me closer and we exchange worried glances that means somethinggggg the voice in my head sings.

"Well, good. Because then that proves Phillipa wrong again."

"Oooh," half of the room says. Lin scrunches up his eyebrows and cocks his head. I lean foreword.

"Hold up. What do you mean 'ooh'? And how are half of you in on the thing with Renee?" I ask.

"Pips it's not a thing," Jas replies. "It is clear to all of us that you and Lin have crazy good chemistry cuz you're probably hooking up--"

"Woah woah woah woah woah," Lin says standing up. "There is nothing sexual going on with Phillipa and I, it's disgusting that you all think that. And even if there was, why would it matter? Also, why is that the first thing you say? Why wouldn't you just jump to dating? Or not even say anything? That's like... come on jas." Lin's arm is out, like he is protecting me, and I am blushing.

"Come on man, she didn't mean that," ant stands up to defend his girl.

"Hey Lin she's blushing." I burry my head in my hands. He sits down and rubs my back.

"This is all so embarrassing Lin please make them stop." I say from behind my sleeves.

"Y'all could you back off a bit? Please?"

"Sure" they say reluctantly. I remove my hands from my face and slouch back on the couch, sighing. We are all awkwardly sitting before the intercom says "2 minutes left for break".

"Just ignore them, nobody needs to know," Lin smiles into my ear.

Hey y'all!!! Ooooh lippa what's up??? Chap. 2. I really like this. I'm sorry sometimes there won't be videos 😭😭 I'm rly tryna get to ham 4 ham and stuff but I don't wanna leave this stuff out!! If there aren't vids, there will be pics and gifs. Heck, let's just throw em all in. Luv u. Especially u.