More Than Just Friends - Emily Bett Fan Fic

Chapter 14: Mommy Issues

Adrienne's POV

I used to have this imaginary friend. Her name was Becky. I was very lonely and didn't have friends when I was younger. When I went to preschool, nobody cared about me and so I kept talking to Becky. Soon my mom realized what was happening and locked me in my room and got mad at me. I didn't know at the time what was happening and didn't care either. Over the years, my mother and I have built a relationship and we've gotten along. Mostly. She hates it when I stand out. Or when I'm not normal and when I'm different from other people. It's why she was mad at me when I was the only one who didn't have friends. She was even hesitant in letting me become a series regular for Arrow. I've managed to learn that about her pretty quick and tried to just stay normal. Or at least within her boundaries. Just a couple days ago before I came to Heroes and Villains, I told my mom. I came out to her. I told her that there was someone in my life that I love and want to my spend time with. I told her that the person's name was Emily and that she works with me. I wanted to express that it's something real. I'm still getting used to this "I'm gay" thing, but I am trying my best to accept and figure it out. But before I had the chance to explain anything or before I had even said or mentioned the word "gay" or "lesbian" or even "girlfriend", she kicked me out. After that, I was supposed to go to Emily's place. But I couldn't think and I love her but I needed to be alone. I haven't told Emily anything, she didn't ask what was wrong when she heard my tone on the phone that day. I'm thankful that she knows me well enough to not ask.

My mother didn't care to listen to me explain or say a single word. I knew she would probably be mad. But she wasn't mad. My mother was done was with me. I was focused on the fact that there was someone that I loved instead of just the concept of being gay, but apparently, my mother sees different. But no matter how mad I am at my mother, I need her blessing. I need my mother to still be proud of me. I can't come out to the public, let alone the rest of my friends. Not without knowing that my mother still supports me.

"Ren! EARTH TO ADRIENNE."

"What?"

"We need to get going... didn't you hear them tell us that the interview is starting early? He was telling us RIGHT IN YOUR FACE."

"Oh yeah, let's go. Sorry, I was just thinking about something. Whatever, let's go. Don't want to be late for the next interview."

Emily's POV

Recently I've been thinking about something. Rennie and I are close and I'm sure of my love for her. I want to come out. To my family, my other friends, and yes, maybe even the public. I know that it may not be simple with Rennie but I'm going to talk to her tonight. It feels weird seeing so many posts of us together, I guess the fans are really shipping them... Although I'm still seeing a lot of Stemily/Olicity pictures with also worries me. It's a little bit of a mess but I have faith that everything will be fine.

*that night*

Rennie and I are laying in bed on our phones when I see a picture of us. Suddenly I remembered that I was going to talk to her about revealing our relationship. I turn around and stared at her for what was apparently too long...

"Em?"

"What?"

"You tell me, you're the one staring!"

"Oh... yeah. I was just thinking earlier today. I love you and I really want our relationship to work. It's definitely a process but I think that we should consider moving our relationship further... you know, the next step?"

"Uh.... are you asking me to... move in or something?"

"Hahah no, I mean sure if you want to sleep at my place more often but I'm talking about us. The two of us coming out. And before you say anything, I know that this is a lot for you but I'm thinking we start simple. Tell family and maybe the rest of friends, aside from the cast."

I tried to keep it light but once Rennie heard what I had said, she blanked out and I saw so much fear and sadness in her eyes. I immediately feel guilty and tried to comfort her before she thinks I'm pushing her.

"Hey hey, it's ok if you don't want to..."

And all of a sudden she started crying, she buried her head into my chest.

"Em. I have to tell you something."

"It's fine you don't want to talk about. I didn't mean to push Ren."

"No... it's not that, I need to tell you something."

She stopped crying and showed a face of... guilt?

"I did it already."

"Did what?"

"I came out. I-i came out to my mom. That night before Heroes and Villains where I was late to your place, I was talking to my mom. I told her that there was someone I loved... you."

My eyes opened wide and looked at her voracious for the rest of the story. But she started sobbing again.

"Rennie. I'm here. I'm listening, I'm not here to judge, I'm here to get you through hard times and to be here for you."

Slowly, she collected her together...

"Now... tell me what happened."

"I-i told her and she... s-sh-she-she kicked me out. She doesn't want to talk to me or to listen to what I have to say. She just wants me gone."

"Rennie, we'll get through this. Look at me. You love me, and I love you. We'll push through. Together."

"But you don't understand. I need my family to support me if I'm going to come out and to tell everyone about us. My mother is my only family left. After my brother committed suicide and my father died in the car crash, I tried to push myself through. I tried to impress my mother and make her proud of me so she would see that she still has family and a wonderful daughter. She's never fully accepted me but we had gotten at a good point in our relationship. I was still pushing through by myself but I knew that I had someone still there behind me, supporting me. If I lose her, I won't have a safety net anymore."

"Rennie. I'm here for you whenever you need, wherever you want and with whatever. We are together now, we ARE each other's safety nets."

I saw that pure smile appear.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

She's gone through so much. I still think we should come out to others but we can take it slow, I love her too much to force her through something. I don't need others to know that I have her by my side because I know that I have her by my side. I slowly laid her head on my chest and we dozed off.

*next day*

"Are you two ready?"

"Let's do it, it's now or never."

"We're coming out."

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Hey Y'all,

Hope you liked this chapter! I attempted to leave on a cliffhanger so I hope it worked haha. The last chapter wasn't very successful but things are about to get INTENSEEEE so get ready;) I tried to make this chapter deeper and more personal based and to build some depth into the characters.  Anyways, have a great day and thanks for reading!

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