everything about her | d. diggs (on hold)

Chapter 13

Daveed
I woke up thinking about Ember and how bad she was feeling. I looked over at my phone 9:19 AM. We had to leave at about 1:00 because the show started at 4:00.Ember was usually awake right now.

Daveed
Mornin' , Princess. How are you doing?

Ember
Good morning, Daveed. I'm doing okay.

Daveed
Did you want to come over and talk about yesterday?

Ember
No, but I did want to talk to you about something.

Daveed
Oh okay. Is everything okay, Princess?

Ember
Yeah, everything is fine.

Daveed
Okay. Meet me here in about 15 minutes?

Ember
Yeah, sure. See you soon, love you.

Daveed
Love you, too, Princess.

Something was definitely wrong.......

Ember
I was kind of nervous because I was afraid of how he would react. I took a shower, left my hair curly, got myself something to eat, and got on my way.

-10 minutes later-

I knocked on the door, later to be greeted by Daveed in sweatpants and a tank top, oh damn.

"Hey, darlin'." He pecked my cheek.

"Hey, Daveed." I smiled.

"Come in, sit down."

I walked in and grabbed a seat on his couch, Daveed tagging along with me.

"So, Princess, what did you want to talk about?"

"You know Mike, right?"

"Yeah." He said, anger already present in his voice.

"Well, um, he..... I think I'm just gonna show you." I said tears in my eyes, while taking out my phone.

Daveed
I was angry, I was raging with it. Not at Ember, but at Mike. He will never go near as long as I'm alive. She was crying lightly.

"Princess, are you okay?" I said, rubbing her back.

"No, Daveed. It scares me knowing that he's in the same city as me."

"He will never even talk to you as long as you're under my protection."

"Daveed, what if he finds me, a-and, hurts me, and you're not there?" She said putting her head in my chest.

At this point, she was sobbing. I felt terrible for her. Such a beautiful girl shouldn't have to go through this.

"Princess.....it's okay, let it out. Don't worry about him, I'll do the absolute best in my abilities to protect you. Ember, I promised you that I would never let him hurt you, and I will keep that promise. I love you so much."

"Daveed, thank you so much. I love you, more."

"Anything for you, Princess."

- 1 minutes, 45 minutes later -

"Princess, I really don't wanna leave you. But, we have to get going for the show."

"Oh okay, I understand. I love you, Daveed."

"Are you gonna be okay without me?"

"Yes, Daveed."

"Be careful, Princess. I don't wanna lose you." I said cupping her face in my hands and caressing her cheek.

"I'll be careful, and you won't lose me." She said, grabbing my free hand and rubbing it.

She stood up and left the house.

Ember
I put on some more comfortable clothes and brought some nice clothes, just in case we went somewhere today.

-20 minutes later -

"1 minute until showtime. Places, everyone."  Someone on the intercom said.

I was hopeful for this show. I didn't really have a specific reason why, I just was.

~

It was at the end of The Story of Tonight, which was my cue to go on stage.

While I was performing, I looked around the audience, just to see a face that I dreaded, Mike

I almost froze in place, I felt beads of sweat start to form on my head, my body temperature rising up, and had a loss of breath. I was on the verge of tears. Luckily, it was at a part where I wasn't singing.

When the song was over, I ran to my dressing room and started crying.

~

I heard my door rattling, then finally opening. It was Daveed, and I was glad to see him.

"Princess? What's wrong?"

"Daveed, I-I think I saw Mike." I said stammering.

"Oh my god. Are you sure it was him?"

"Mhm." I said, nodding.

"Fuck, okay. Well, Princess, please stop crying first. We have to go after Leslie finishes Wait For It." He said rubbing his temples.

I could tell he was stressed, and I couldn't blame him. I was also really stressed out.

- 2 hours later -

It was time for us to go backstage to see some fans.

~

It was the end of the line, and luckily enough, the last person in line was Mike. Jesus Christ, I was about to cry for about the third time today.

"Hey, Ember. I just wanted to tell you how good you did as playing Angelica Schuyler." He said while coming towards me for a hug.

"Thanks, I really appreciate it." I said, while trying to fake smile.

I noticed Daveed out of the corner of my eye, staring at me with sympathy. God, I hope he doesn't try anything.

He left, and oh my god, I was so damn close to crying.

"Okay, ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to invite everyone out to dinner tomorrow. I will text you guys the details tomorrow morning!" Lin shouted.

"And Ember, you never gave me your number. Could I have it please?"

"Oh yeah, sorry Lin. Here you go."

I gave him my number and headed out the door, going home.

"Are you going to be okay tonight, Princess?" Daveed stopped me.

"Actually, no. Could I sleep with you tonight, please?"

"Of course you can, darlin'."

"Thank you so much, Daveed."

"No problem."

~

I brushed my teeth with a spare toothbrush that Daveed happened to have. I went back to his room, took off my pants because I was I was too lazy to go back and get sleepwear. It revealed my baby pink lacy underwear.

"Princess, you look so adorable in that."

I just chuckled.

I got into bed with him. He wrapped his arms around my waist, stroked my hair, all while I was listening to his heartbeat. That always puts me to sleep. I didn't want to leave, I felt safe. It was just Daveed and I, for the rest of our lives.

Author's Note: well frick frack diddly dack patty whack tic tac, mike just doesn't want to leave them alone does he? but listen here, we're at 300 reads, thank you guys so much, I really appreciate it :). again, thank you all for reading. vote if you want. suggestions / grammar / spelling mistakes? comment them. I love you all ♥★♥★♥★

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