All I Need - Janelskiy

Chapter 1- The Breakdown

JANEL POV:
I was heading to the studio on a Sunday to finish up our rehearsal. I parked and then my phone rang.
" Hey Val what's up?"
" Hey Janel I know you've probably already gotten to the studio but I need you right now "
I internally freaked out. "Ok V, I'll be there in 5."
Why was my partner late for rehearsal, and why did he need me?
I started to panic as I turned down San Vincente Blvd heading towards Val's apartment complex.
I pulled my car into the parking lot and hopped out up to the security window.
"Val Chmerkovskiy please"
The sun was starting to set as the door unlocked and I walked up to the elevator.
I walked in and pressed floor 3 and waited anxiously for the elevator to reach his apartment.
After what seemed like a century, the doors opened and I sprinted out, accidentally bumping into a seemingly already aggravated man.
"Hey watch where ya going"
I was too worried to even turn around and apologize. I grabbed the key Val had given me the other week out of my purse and quickly opened his door.
I walked and didn't see Val. Anywhere.
I walked through the living room and onto the balcony, in the kitchen and the bathroom, and then I went to his bedroom.
What I saw was a sight to behold.
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VAL POV:
I was huddled in the corner of my bedroom against the wall, starting to realize maybe I shouldn't have called J. Then I saw Janel turn into my bedroom, almost in tears as if she'd lost a limb.
The last moment I ever wanted Janel to see me in was not like this. I'm broken down and tears are all over my face and my chest. I feel like someone came up to me and ripped my heart out and shoved it back in with a knife. I don't know what I'm gonna do from this point on if I don't tell Janel.
"Janel", I said chokingly.
I watched as she quickly threw her purse on the chair and walked up to me. Then she sat down on the floor next to me and kicked off her dance shoes.
" V, I don't know what's wrong, but I know that this is important by looking at you. I've never seen you this vulnerable, but it makes me feel more comfortable to see different sides of you. I want you to know that whatever it is, I'm here for you, and I love you "
I let out the most guttural disgusting noise before I started to sob onto Janel's shoulder.
She loves me.
That's all that I need for it all to be okay.
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JANEL POV:
When Val started violently sobbing onto me, I swear I could feel my heart shatter into pieces.
We sat on the floor like that for 2 hours before my phone started ringing.
I got up and reached into my purse on the chair.
I read the message on my screen: Where are you and Val???? Camera blocking happening, producers aggravated your not @ rehearsal, text me back. - Leah
"Janel, we don't have to go to rehearsal, we already have this routine down and you'll do amazing."
I internally sighed, and I guess it escaped my mind because Val put his head back in his hands.
" V, let's talk."
I took Val's hand and let him into the living room.
I sat down on the sofa and he sat next to me, at a uneasy distance.
"Tell me what happened babe"
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VAL POV:
I'm having a mini heart attack at this point. I'm about to explain to Janel why her shirt is covered in tear stains and confess my undeniable love for her.
"Tell me what happened babe"
I let out a long shakey sigh as I began to speak.
"My grandma died"
Janel instantly scooted closer to me than she was, and pulled me into a bear hug. Tears started to roll down my face and she hugged me and I felt more feelings than I've felt in my entire life.
She slowly lifted her head up and as if there were people trying to listen in to our conversation, whispered to me.
"Val I love you. More than anything. Your the strongest most compassionate person I know. You've teached me so much more than just dance, you've teached me how to live, and I've learned what love feels like. I regret not being able to meet your grandma for the short time we've been partners, but I have you, and that's all I need."
I opened my eyes, and saw Janel with tears rolling down her cheeks.
"No baby, don't cry, don't cry."
"I think I'm in love with you Val."
I nodded my head up and down fastly, smiling and out of breath from holding it all in.
" Baby, Janel, I love you more than anything I've ever loved.The day I first met you, I knew this could be something. I knew you were mine. I love you Janel, and since you didn't ask, I'll go ahead and do it."
I watched Janel as she wiped a tear and giggled.
"Janel Parrish, will you be mine?"
I watched as tears streamed down her face as she quickly nodded and wrapped her tiny arms around my chest. I kissed her on her neck and chin and anywhere I could reach.
She looked up at me.
"Val, no more kisses everywhere but my lips, just go for it."
She caught me off guard as she pressed her lips onto mine, so full of emotion. I was in disbelief.
Janel is mine. That's all I need.