Back to the Ground

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When we pulled up to the entrance of the carpet, Finn looked very relaxed for some reason. I felt my self staring at him until he said,
"You realize we're gonna have to get out of the car right?"
I shook my head slightly and turned to follow him out of the door. He walked over to his group who seemed to be waiting for him. I saw Noah and jogged over to him. I pulled him into a big hug and smile when we pull apart.
"How've you been Noah?"
"Good! I can't complain much, I've had a lot of success this year. How about you?"
"I've started College which is a lot but other than that I've been really good!"
Then I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around and saw Sadie smiling at me.
"Hi! It's so nice to finally meet you Hanna!"
I pulled her into a hug and I said the same thing back. I also met Caleb and hugged Gaten and Millie. But then they actually needed to walk the carpet. I looped my arm with Finns and we began to walk. Our first interview was interesting to say the least. The lady seemed almost fake when she talked to us.
"Hello Finn, and Hanna it's lovely to see you. Are you guys here as a date?"
"Technically yes, this is a fulfillment of a deal from last year. She made a silly deal with me that if she met 3 of my cast mates without too much planning she would be my date to this, and she did it so here she is."
"I make a lot of deals, and they all seem to work out for me."
"Are y'all a thing again?"
"No we're not. However Hanna and I are best friends, so this is nothing for us."
"Okay Finn, let's talk about this season of Stranger Things..."
Then she kept talking and talking and I just stood there listening to how passionately Finn talked about Stranger Things. Eventually at the end of the interview she looked at us and said,
"Hope you guys have a nice date...just kidding." And then she started laughing and Finn just lightly grabbed my hand and walked away.
We went through a few more interviews like that and then as we were filing in I saw Winona fucking Ryder standing less than 10 feet away from me. I started freaking out.
"Finn...Finn.. Finn there she is. Winona is right there. I am in walking distance from my queen. I'm hyperventilating."
"Hey Winona!" He yelled gently to get her attention I looked at him with a mix of anger and thankfulness because although I couldn't breathe I was still going to meet my queen.
"Hi Finny! How are you, I feel like it's been forever since I've see you, give me a hug!" She was so sweet to him and she just had this mother like essence that I love.
"And who is this?" She smiled looking over at me.
"Oh, this is my girlfriend Han-"
"Hi, I'm Hanna Landis! It's so nice to meet you, I'm a huge fan!" And then while I was hugging her I realized that Finn told her we were together. I knew he told the kid cast but I wonder if he told the adults.

Throughout the show, I looked over at Finn and he looked bored out of his skull. His posture was horrible and he was leaning his head in his hands. I started rubbing his back once and he just looked at me and smiled. I leaned in and said
"Is this boring you? How much longer until you guys might win?"
"Well Noah is nominated for best actor, David for supporting, and then we're nominated for best drama series. Millie just lost for best actress. "

I laughed to myself and he asked,

"What?"

"You didn't really answer my question of how long it will be..."

"Oh probably less than five minutes."

I smiled to myself and i was about to give him a kiss until i remembered that this is a public place, so i just squeezed his hand and winked. When it came time to announce the winner for best drama series, i felt nervous energy for them all, i looked at Finn and he looked like he was going to shit his pants. I started to rub his back again. They started to open the envelope and i felt Finn tense up.

"And the winner is...Stranger Things!"

I jumped up with excitement and gave him a huge hug, everyone was all smiley and starting to go up but Finn turned back looked at me and said

"I love you."

I smiled so big. I was so overwhelmed with joy for them. David was primarily the one who spoke and his speech was wonderful. The Duffers also said a few words, but what was most surprising was when Finn went up the mic.

"I want to thank my Mom, dad and Brother you guys rock. But I really want to thank my Best Friend Hanna Landis for being my support through all the stress and even though i was a jerk to her, she stuck by my side and has shown me nothing but love! Have a great night!"

I felt so lucky. I also felt like i wanted to kiss him all over his face. But I knew i couldnt and it made me so fucking sad. They all came bumbling back to the table, I stood quickly up and pulled Finn into a giant hug. I whispered in his ears,

"There is nothing i want to do more than kiss you right now but i know i cant. I love you so much."

"Hanna, i wouldnt care if you kissed me right now. I love you so much."

And so i did, i planted a tender kiss right on his lips. I smiled into it and when we pulled apart, i looked deeply in his eyes. But then, i heard my phone buzzing like crazy. I was tagged in a million and a half posts, Karlie and Macey had both texted me and I just knew, that our kiss was seen.

I sank into my chair and Finn looked at me with regretfilled eyes.

"i didnt think anyone would see us. im so so sorry Hanna."

"Its fine FInn. This isnt your fault. But lets just not talk about okay. Lets enjoy the end of tonight."

The rest of the night went by smoothly but i did feel stressed. Overwhelmingly so, but i also knew that i could love him madly and openly again. I feel like ive been more confused in the last few months than i have in forever.