[✓] 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐘 ⤿ charli d'amelio

𝗫𝗩𝗜. 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

charli's pov

it's 6pm, and dinner just started. we're currently at a hotel restaurant, and sat down in a long ass table, full of people, that were such huge dancing inspirations for me, ehem, especially the girl that's sat right in front of me right now, wearing a red floral dress, with curly hair, and a smile like no other, you bet i was drooling.

today was officially jojo's 27th birthday, and a few minutes ago, we sang her a birthday song, it was terrible, definitely why we were dancers, then after our disgusting singing performance, she made her wish. now that it's eating time, all the adults started talking about their lives and business related stuff, boring. with all their topics and conversations, which i definitely didn't understand, i quickly got bored.

ding — who on earth is texting me right now? it must be important, oh, it's kaycee rice, very important.

| i m e s s a g e |

RICEBALL

Riceball
pst, i'm bored help.

Donut
thought i was the only one.

Riceball
well definitely not, i don't understand a thing
they're saying.

Donut
why are you asking me for help?
why don't you ask bailey or sean?
they seem like they're having tons of fun.

Riceball
why not?
i want you.

Donut
wait what?

Riceball
no! what i meant was
i don't want to disturb sean and bailey,
so i texted you instead.

Donut
oh, i though you meant something else.
anyways, you know this is kinda weird
cause you're literally in front of me yet we're texting.

Riceball
with all the adults having formal conversations
and business related topics, i don't think
talking is good move.

Donut
i guess you're right, it would probably feel like we're
disrespecting their conversation.

Riceball
wanna head outta here?
i know a great place where we could
hangout and chill.

Donut
you sure it's fine?

Riceball
of course! i wouldn't invite you if it
wasn't fine.

Donut
i'm not sure...

Riceball
come on, trust me?

Donut
fine, i trust you.

Donut
meet me outside, donut.
i'll be waiting.

| after the text conversation |
kaycee's pov

i get up from my seat, and arrange my plate so the waiters wouldn't have to do it theirselves. i immediately go outside, while carrying my long dress, it wasn't the most comfortable thing in the world, but it was a wedding dinner, so i had to at least dress up nicely.

i patiently waited outside for charli, who i must say, was looking like a whole dinner meal, oops— did i just say that? anyways, it was a perfect weather outside, it was windy and colder than usual, which is what i like.

i was staring at the view outside the hotel, when i suddenly heard someone coming up from behind and breathing like he/she has ran a marathon. i turn around to see who it was, and i didn't know that the person behind was already inches away from me, and so when i turned around, our faces were super close to each other.

at first, i stared at the person's lips and gradually looked up into her eyes, those beautiful eyes, in which i can see the universe in. "so are we just gonna stare at each other all night?" she spoke, and i moved back from her. "s—sorry, i didn't know it was you." i pretended to fix my hair and dress, but really, i was trying to hide my face turning red.

i continued pretending to fix myself, when all of a sudden, charli grabbed my chin, and dropped her hand, while giggling. "you know, you're so beautiful." i honestly was so speechless, is this really happening? "uhm— thanks, you look great too." i was trying my best to avoid eye contact, damnit, my heart is beating too fast.

"so where's the place you were talking about?" she asked me, but i replied by sitting down the stairs. "actually, there is no place, i just wanted to get out of there." i chuckled, as she sat beside me. "it doesn't matter anyways, i'd go anywhere," she looked me in the eyes. "anywhere?" i asked again, "anywhere, as long as i'm with you." my heart skipped a beat once again, and of course only charli could do that to me.

i smiled at her, i don't know why, but i felt safe with her around, that feeling when you know that person has your back no matter what happens, that's what i feel right now. "so uhmmm... what do you wanna do? we can talk abo—" i was trying to break our awkwardness, but suddenly she cut me off, "i love you."

charli's pov

"so uhmmm... what do you wanna do? we can talk abo—" kaycee offered some ideas on things we could do to pass the time, but suddenly i just couldn't help myself, and just had to tell her, " i love you."

her eyes immediately met with mine, filled with shock and confusion, charli? what the fuck have you done? "charli, please take back what you said, please." her eyes, starting to form tears. "i can't, cause i do." i said in a husky voice.

she broke down, and i just witnessed the most bubbly, enthusiastic and positive person burst into tears because of me. i've never hugged someone as fast as i hugged her at that moment, i knew i should've not told her, kylie told me her past, and it was awful, it was a terrible past, and for that, fuck mia, i thought to myself, as i hugged kaycee tighter.

"riceball, i— i'm sorry..." i apologised, as i caressed her soft skin. i knew she needed time, and was probably getting flashbacks from her past with mia, and i understood that, and so, i stayed by her side and comforted her until she was alright.

i don't know what happened, but suddenly she pushed me away and stood up, "i'm sorry charli, i need time." the words i was expecting from her, and so i watched the love of my life, leave in front of me, and the worse thing is, i didn't do anything about it. i loved her, i truly did, and i understand what she needs, and it's time.

| AUTHOR'S NOTE |
i'm sorry 🥺 i broke their own hearts. it was a pain writing this chapter, but i pulled it off, and i'm kinda proud of myself, woohoo! thank y'all for all the support you have given to me in my first ever fanfic, and i'm truly thankful. you might be thinking why i keep doing these author's notes every time i end my chapters, and that's because i can't be thankful enough for everything that has been given to me, and to be able to write this right now is a blessing and so i wanna spread positivity and kindness everywhere and anytime i can. i love y'all and see you on the next chapter 💛