Change of events (gxg)

Chapter 54

Steffie POV
In all honesty, I didn't want to quit my job at the Chapin School, but every time I went back there and heard the students talk about their problems, I got flashbacks about the kidnapping. I'd talked about it with Mr. Maloy who understood and wished me luck with the job and was ready to welcome me back if I changed my mind after all. Naya on the other hand didn't understand why I wanted to quit, then again I hadn't told her the whole truth about the flashbacks.

The recordings of Glee were almost over and Melissa had had a phone call from the producers of Supergirl, wondering if she wanted the lead role. When she accepted Ryan and she recommended me to the producers, saying how good of a job I did, considering I didn't have a Major in Managing. They told me they'd take me on a trial before giving me a permanent contract. They wanted to know how I reacted to other celebrities and in general how I worked with them and their maybe unusual requests and behaviours.

"Hey girl," Lea greeted me, "how are you doing?" "Hi Lea!" I greeted, giving her a hug, "I'm doing alright, hoping I can get into the 'Supergirl'-crew after Glee is over" "Oh right! Melissa has told me about that! You're not going to forget about us when all this is over, right?" she didn't let go of me just yet, but just leaned away far enough to look in my eyes. A small smile crept on my face, while I took her back in a hug. "I could never forget you Lea and I bet Naya will still want to see you after all this, no matter the shows she'll be in or whatever is going to happen in the next months. I won't ever forget you"
"Speaking of Naya, where is she?" Ryan interfered, causing Lea and I to let go of each other. "Oh, Emmy needed to go to the vet, Naya thinks she is sick, she'd be a bit later, but would come right after the appointment," I replied, looking at my phone, "In fact, she's pulling right up. She just texted me, good news is Emmy is all better" "All right, then we can go start filming again"

The crew started filming and I wandered around the set, looking back at the past months, the things that had happened, things being said. Demi would come back to the set tomorrow for the final episode. As I walked by the prop room I decided to enter it. No one needed me anymore at this point, they all were wearing their final outfits and all props were set. I had all the time in the world to rummage through the old stuff and forgotten outfits. I stopped as I spotted some Cheerio's pompoms. Quickly glancing around me, I picked them up and started an improvised routine. While I was watching myself in the mirror I called it quits. What was I thinking? Out of nowhere I started laughing uncontrollably, throwing the pompoms back on the table where I found them and rushed out of the prop room. Just when I was back at the side of the set Ryan called cut, saying that it was a wrap and that it all was over.

Everyone cheered, laughed and cried, after all this time, it was really over. No more Glee.
Lea was crying in Heather's arms and Melissa threw her arms around Naya saying how she would miss her. After a while someone yelled "GROUP HUG" and they all stormed over to Ryan who wasn't expecting it. Demi glanced over at me, tear streaks on her face but smiling her signature smile. I walked over to her and gave her a hug. "Aren't you joining in on that group hug? It seems like fun" she asked me. "Nah, I'd rather not get squashed like Ryan at this moment, I'd rather wait my turn for a friendly hug like yours". She smiled and gave me another hug, letting me rest my chin on her shoulder. "I never got to say this to you Steffie, but thank you for making Naya happy. I've always wanted to do that, but I believe I handled the whole thing the wrong way and ended up hurting her more than ever. I've noticed how she's changed when you two got together and to be fair, I have to give you all the credit for it. Thank you". I pulled back a little, watching her features, she was still smiling, but there were fresh tears in her eyes. "Are you alright Demi? You know she loved you when you two were together, you know that right? She's told me countless times. When you two broke up, it was hard to see her so sad" I tried to comfort her, wanted to let her know that it was all forgotten now. The hurt had passed and it was forgiven. Instead of replying, she just embraced me again, holding me close to her. Not really knowing what else to do, I hugged her back, trying to ignore her shaking frame, knowing she was crying again. As the others were still screaming and shouting, I pulled her up out of her high chair and asked her to go for a walk with me. "Let's go outside for a bit, get some fresh air?" She just nodded and followed me outside, as we sat outside on the ground, she leaned her head on me. "I'm sorry I didn't mean to you know..." she started. Smiling I pulled her into my side, softly playing with your hair. "It's alright Dems, no need to worry about it, we all have our weak moments". Chuckling I shook my head, "Like me for example, when the lot of you were shooting that last episode just now, I was wandering off to the props room. And guess what, I started my own cheer routine!"
"My my, did I miss your first show?" a voice behind us asked. Startled I looked back, trying not to shake Demi off my shoulder. "Oh it's you Lea! Yes, yes you missed my award winning performance. The lot of you did! It's a shame really, it was so well played out". Grinning she sat on the other side of Demi. "So what are the two of you doing here outside? Gossiping?" she asked, looking at the both of us. "Us? Yes, we were saying how ridiculous Mark looked in his suit, didn't we Dems?" I nudged her softly, making her smile again. "Yes! Ridiculously handsome" she chimed in, smiling brightly at Lea. "So you being here, means the group hug is over?" I quickly asked Lea, trying to change the subject. "It is, it's all over now. End of an era" she added dramatically, typical Lea. Pouting I pretended to wipe away some tears, "Awe it's so sad it's all over" "Oh it is, but we're going to have so many reunions and we're still going to see each other even when we're doing other TV shows or movies or who knows even musicals!" Lea told me, cheering up immediately. "Exactly, I might get started with the Supergirl-cast and I even get a small part in Castle, but after that I think I might want to take a break and travel the world, go back to Europe and visit some cities I haven't been to yet! And when I'm back we'll have a reunion and I'll get to hear what the lot of you have been up to!" I rambled on, not noticing Naya joined us.

"What's that I hear? You're going back to Europe?" Oops, she wasn't meant to hear this yet... "Well, not right away, I still have work to do here, but yes I'd like to go back to Europe and visit Rome and the Vatican for starters. I've never been there and it's been so close to my home, compared to New York that is, practically a shame I've never been!" She sat down in front of me, her back facing me, so I pulled her down, my arms around her. "You're most welcome to join me, babe," I smiled, looking down at her, "That's if you want to of course" Seeing her eyes lit up, I believe that was a yes. She unhooked my arms, turning on her knees real quick, whispering against my lips, "I'd love to join you". Looking in her eyes, I completely forgot who was sitting next to me and I pulled her closer, kissing her soft lips. She crawled over to me, wrapping her arms around my neck, sitting on my lap, while I tangled my hands in her hair, taking in her sweet scent. I kissed her harder, letting a hand wander down to her side, under her shirt, letting it rest on the small of her back.
It wasn't until I heard someone clear their throat, that we broke apart. "Okay love birds! Enough already! Get a room!" Heather called us out. Grinning from ear to ear, Naya slowly backed away, her arms still around my neck, her eyes fixed on mine. I couldn't help but laugh seeing that grin. "I love you" I mouthed to her, making her grin even wider. "Geez, who is that and what did you do with Naya?" Heather laughed, sitting next to Lea. Naya threw her a dirty look, but quickly looked back at me. "I love you too baby". "Now that is a shit eating smile, Steffie" Demi said, poking my ribs, "Naya, you better keep my Lovatic this happy, or else" she threatened, pointing with her finger. "Aye aye Demi! I wouldn't dream of hurting her" Naya replied, quickly stealing a kiss, turning around again, this time leaning against my shoulder. "So what are we going to do now?" Heather asked no one in particular. "I'm heading back to LA soon, to finish my summer song and maybe have a summer tour" Demi said, pulling out her phone. "Me too," Lea said, "I want to finish my first album and who knows, maybe my label will let me go on tour". "You're a songwriter as well?" I asked Lea flabbergasted, "How come no one ever told me?" "Because I never really wrote many songs yet, it were all parts of songs, but none of them really fit or felt complete. But now with Cory gone and Glee being over, I think I can make the pieces fall into place". A small smile crept on her face and I took her hand. "When you've finished it, I want to be the first to hear all about it" her smile grew bigger as she squeezed my hand. "Thank you Steffie, I'll be sure to send you a copy of my album once it's finished"

The sun was setting over the studios and the streetlights were starting to shine. A fresh breeze blew over the site as the five women stood up, gathering their belongings before entering back inside the building. The end of an era, but the start of something new.

The end.

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Author's note;

It's been over five years since I started this account here on Wattpad.

Over the years a lot of things have happened. I've done three different education programs, one of them I've finished and only recently I started a full time job, which is taking up more time than I ever imagined.
My love life, has been everywhere, but in short I'm still single.
Not that anyone really wanted to know all this, but for the few people who do want to know a bit more about their author, here you go. (There's always my inbox if you're intrested in more ;) )

What I really wanted to say was; Thank you for all your votes, few as they may be compared to other stories, I'm grateful for every vote or comment or read. I'm thankful for all who follow me and or my story.

I really do hope you've enjoyed the road "Steffie" and her companions have travelled. I'm not calling it quits just yet, I still have some ideas left and right, though this book is over, the ideas in my mind are still blurry, still shifting, as another author would say "Time hasn't set yet, we can still change it", so no, Steffie's story isn't finished just yet. Only it'll be another book, probably different characters will come out to play.

Also I've just realised that "Change of events" is ranked #204 in #lesbianstories. Again this may not seem  an "Oh my god!" moment, in comparison to other authors, but for me, who never even dreamt of having more than one read, let alone people who ask me to continue this book, this is an accomplishment. And I'm grateful for everyone who took some of their time to read it, vote for it or comment on it. So from the bottom of my very lesbian heart, I thank you all.

Hope to see you soon in a new chapter.

Steffie xx