Etched in Time || Lippa [DISCONTINUED]

Coffeeeeee.... Welp

Lin's POV
Soooo I asked Pippa out a month ago while we were on break before Broadway. She said yes, anddd it's been really nice. We haven't technically gone on any dates which I'm still kicking myself for, but I've been busy. I'm planning this lottery thing for Hamilton, as well as cutting some songs because it's too long. That means I have to write new charts for the transitions which is a lot more work than you would think. On top of that, I gotta approve new costumes and the new blocking, and deal with logo stuff and all that crap. At least Pippa and I text daily and we hang out at each other's apartments.

While organizing some things, I get a call from this politician. They want to advertise Hamilton at their next event because It's a pretty hot topic right now. Lucky for me, there will be a bunch of influential people there!!! Immediately, I call Pippa to see if she would be up for the gig.

"Hey Lin, what's up," she says groggily.

"Hey, pip, did you just wake up??"

"Yeah, but don't worry about it." She pauses for me to start talking.

"So I'm doing stuff for our show and I got this call from the senator of New York. They want to have a short, one song performance at their next conference! I was wondering if you wanted to do it with me... we could sing that would be enough." I can already hear her squealing on the other end.

"Of course!! That definitely woke me up! When is it?"

"Two days."

"Woah, uh, okay."

"Is that a problem?"

"No, it's fine."

"Awesome. Can we hang out later?."

"Alright, 2 pm for coffee? Our favorite spot?"

"Sure! It's a date." I say in a joking manner. She doesnt say anything because it's really awkward that I haven't asked her 'out-out' yet, and I don't blame her.

"Yeah. Uh, see ya."

"Bye--" and she hangs up in the middle of
me talking... Hopefully she is in a better mood later. I try to brush that off and continue my work.

Pippa's POV
*skip to 1:45 pm*
I have my 'date' with Lin in 15 minutes so I grab my summer fedora and walk out my door. I am a little annoyed that Lin hasn't really taken me out... but is that selfish? I mean, it's been a month and I get that he wants to take things slow, but I don't feel important. Or, at least not as important as when we started dating. I guess I gotta cut the guy some slack.

Once I reach the cafe, I see that Lin isn't there, so I buy his favorite drink (he always orders the same thing) and an iced coffee for myself and claim a table. After 30 frustrating, painful, grueling minutes, I have finished my drink and Lin still isn't here. I feel like there is no need to call or text him because he is probably working. Again. Oh well. I pick up his drink and take it outside. Maybe I can give it to a homeless person.

My phone buzzes. Great.

Includes: Pippa, Lin
Lin: im soooo sorry!! I was tryna cover these charts and I completely lost track of time
Pippa: dw
Lin: I'm actually so sorry I feel so bad
Pippa: its fine
Lin: I can tell through texts that you're mad, and I get it
Pippa: okay
Lin: I'm sorry!! Okay! I screwed up!
Pippa: thanks?
Lin: fuck this shit. I'm calling you.

I pick up the call, not even considering giving him a chance to explain himself.

"Pip I'm sorry! I--"

"Lin. I waited for 30 minutes! Alone! In a coffee shop on a fake date that you called. We've been dating for a month but that really only involves texting and going to each other's apartments. I don't know if you have forgotten about that relationship? Or if you are too swamped to even think about us. The point is, I love you, but I need a break because there is only so much crap I can take. Care to extend any feelings you may be having?" The phone is silent. I think I have stunned him, and for a split second, I feel guilty af.

"I know, and I'm sorry... if you really want more space, then take it."

"Okay," I say bluntly. There is more silence as both of us don't really know what to say.

"I love you?" He says, but it is more of a question. I don't respond immediately... but I have to eventually because I'm not that cruel.

"I love you, too. I'll see you."

When I go to bed, I have an empty feeling in my stomach... maybe it's that coffee...?

Hey y'all lol this is out later than I thought cuz I got sidetracked. But it's up ❤️❤️❤️