Exhale - Sabrina Carpenter

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James has never been to a premiere before, but Sabrina has told him about it. She said she made sure that he got a seat next to her, along with her family.

James doesn't want to spend time on the red carpet, he was only going to be there for Sabrina.

James walks into his room to find something to wear. He actually has a few nice enough things to wear that isn't a suit. He hates suits so he is thankful he doesn't have to wear one. The only time he likes wearing them is for Sabrina.

Sabrina in the other hand was wearing a yellow jacket and a white crop top and white pants with heels. She is in the middle of getting her hair and makeup done.

•••

After a lot of boring stuff to get into the theater for James and a lot of photo taking and talking to press for Sabrina, they finally end up together.

There is no press taking flashing photos or videos in the theater right now, so Sabrina gets to kiss James, which she does in happiness.

They both see the other cast members sitting down near them.

"Omg is that him?" Ava Michelle, who plays the main character in the movie, says, smiling at them. Next to her are Luke Eisner, and Griffin Gluck, Who Sabrina's fans think is dating Sabrina. Sabrina and Griffin, just like Corey and Sabrina, are just friends.

Sabrina wishes for the day when all her fans will stop shipping her with every guy friend she has, but she doubts that day will come.

Sabrina smiles at them. "Yeah, this is my amazing boyfriend James."

James smiles and waves.
"So you're the famous James." Luke smiles. "Sabrina never stops talking about you in our groupchat." He laughs, and the others laugh too.
"It's true."
"True."

Sabrina blushes and James smirks. He wraps his arm around her waist.

"Good luck with the movie guys." James says to them as the lights dim.

•••

"What did you think of the movie James?" Ava asks him. They are all at the after party in the middle of the room at the side, near the food table.

"Yeah, we need an outside opinion, but you have to be completely honest." Griffin says. Everyone nods.

"You want my honest opinion?" James asks, putting emphasis on 'honest.'

They all nod. "Well..." James hesitates. Sabrina slips her arm through his. "Don't worry, we won't bite." She smirks.

James smiles slightly. "Okay well my honest opinion is that I didn't like the movie."

They all nod, in disappointment but acceptance.

"What didn't you like about it?" Luke asks.

"The story was a bit...unrealistic, not saying tall people don't have their struggles, but the plot around it, the minor characters had barely any development, I didn't really like the dialogue."

Sabrina places her hand in James' and squeezes it. "Thank you for your honestly." She smiles.

"I will say that you all did a really good job with the acting." He smiles.

They all smile thankfully. "Thank you James, and yeah thank you for your honestly." Ava says..

James nods. "You're welcome. I hope I wasn't too harsh." He says, kinda nervous he was too critical.

"No no no, you were just fine." Griffin says, smiling.

Soon enough they all go their separate ways, except Sabrina and James stay together. She turns to him. "To be honest, I didn't really like the movie either." Sabrina says.

"Really?" James asks.

Sabrina nods. "Yeah, for the same reasons you did."

James nods in agreement. "And to be honest, you were the best in the movie." He smirks, stepping closer and placing his hands around her waist.

"Everyone was good." She giggles, moving her arms around his neck.

"No but really, you were the best." He says. Sabrina smiles and blushes. He smiles and leans in and connects his lips to hers. She kisses back and smiles through it.

•••

Finally, the premiere is over. Sabrina invited James to stay over which he agreed to. The last time he went to her house was when he told her family how much he loves her, and it didn't go down so well. But this time is probably going to be different. According to Sabrina, her mom likes him now. He briefly saw her at the after party but didn't talk to her because they were both doing other things.

After everything dies down, James gets in his car. He told Sabrina he would meet her at her house. She was traveling back the way she came, they didn't want any paparazzi or anything taking pictures of them. They've managed to keep their relationship a secret so far.

•••

He eventually arrives at Sabrina's house after stopping at his house to change and get a few things.

On the inside, Sabrina is waiting for him impatiently. She hears him pull up and waits a few seconds before she opens the door before he can knock.

He grins at her and she grins back. She grabs his hand and pulls him inside.

He wraps his arms around her waist and brings his lips to hers. She kisses back.

They walk into the living room where Sarah and Elizabeth are.

"James." Elizebeth says. "I would like to explain that I'm sorry of the way I've been acting. I know now that you make Sabrina very happy, and I'm sure she does the same to you." She says. James nods.
"It's okay Mrs. Carpenter. You were just trying to look out for Sabrina. But I guarantee you, I will always be there for her."

She nods, and Sabrina squeezes his hand.

"I know that now." She says. "And please, call me Beth."

James nods. Sabrina tugs on his hand and pulls him away. They go upstairs and into Sabrina's room.

"Wanna watch Netflix or Hulu or something?" Sabrina says, sitting on her bed. James nods and smiles. "Sure."

They both lay on Sabrina's big bed next to eachother. They get into the covers and cuddle close to eachother and start watching Netflix.

"What do you wanna watch?" She asks, turning to him.

"How about Tall Girl." He smirks and laughs.
Sabrina giggles. "Ummm, I think I'll pass."
They both laugh.

They end up switching on The Office.

"Jim is a legend." Sabrina giggles. James nods in agreement.

"Heck yes." He laughs.

He wraps his arm around Sabrina. "Today was a good day." He says. Sabrina nods. "Yeah, it was."

"I got to see my girl do amazing in a Netflix movie, I met her friends, saw her being very happy, which is the highlight of my day, and her mom doesn't hate me anymore."

Sabrina smiles and lays her head on his chest and wraps her arms around his torso.
She tilts her head up and he tilts his down. They both smile and connect their lips and kiss eachother, a perfect ending to a perfect day.