Lento

Chapter 12

"So what's this important thing?" You ask.

"Okay. When i say this you have to hear me out." Lauren says.

"Okay? What is it?" You ask.

"Okay. Uh... this is gunna sound fucking insane but i- fuck.... i like you. It a way i really shouldn't. I feel like i knew it the second i looked at you." Lauren says.

"I-uh-really?" You ask.

"Yeah." She says.

"Wow." You whisper.

It goes quiet.

"I-uh-i gotta go. I'll see you later." Lauren says.

She stands up and leaves. The next day, you're sat in your studio room. You're supposed to be writing a song but you cant shake the short conversation you and Lauren had last night. You've missed about 10 calls from Dinah, Camila, Normani and Ally. You have a few dms from Lauren.

You've never had anyone like you this way before, from what you're aware of, so you dont really know what to do.

Someone knocks on your door.

"Y/n it's us." Ally says.

"Fuck. Fuck fuck." You whisper.

You hide under your desk with your phone and your book cos it never leaves you.

The door opens and the girls walk in.

"Y/n? Where are you?" Camila asks.

"Y/n?" Ally asks.

You stay quiet. Your breathing becomes a little loud so you put your hand over your mouth.

"I guess she's not here." Lauren says sounding a little upset.

"Should we ask Bobby?" Dinah asks.

Your eyes widen.

"Good idea babes." Normani says.

They all leave. Bobby walks in and spots you. You shake your head at him. He nods understanding. He spends about 5 minutes looking.

"I checked the whole room. She's not there. Maybe go check her house. Her sister should let you in." Bobby says.

"Thanks Bobby." Camila says.

They leave.

"They're gone." Bobby says.

You pull him into the room and shut the door.

"Why are you hiding from them?" He asks.

"Long story. If they come back, say you saw me and I'm really busy. Okay?"

"Where are you going?" Bobby asks.

"I'm staying here and locking that door." You say.

Bobby nods and leaves. You shut and lock the door. You sit at your desk and listen to spotify while writing lyrics.

You end up falling asleep. When you wake up, it's 5pm. You fell asleep like 5 hours ago.

"Holy shit."

You yawn, stretch and stand up. You grab your phone to see even more messages and missed calls. You decide to call Lucy.

"Sup Y/l/n?"

"I need advice, help and i shit load of it. And dont call me by my last name. Vives." You say.

"Alright. I'll be at your studio in 10. Be ready for the best advice ever." Lucy warns.

You roll your eyes and end the call. 5 minutes pass and someone knocks on your door.

"Y/n? It's Lauren. You here?" Lauren asks.

You stay quiet.

"Bobby? She still not back?" Lauren asks.

"I'm guessing not. I'll let you know when she is here though." Bobby says.

"Thanks." Lauren says.

She walks away. 10 minutes pass and Lucy turns up.

"Y/n?"

You open the door and pull her in as fast as you can. You then shut and lock the door.

"Woah chill Y/n. What's going on?" Lucy asks.

"Lauren told me she likes me."

"Like like?" Lucy asks.

"Like like." You confirm.

"Really?" Lucy asks.

"Yeah and i don't know what to do." You say.

"Okay well do you like her back?" Lucy asks.

"Thats not important right now Lucy! I dont know how to react to this because nobody has ever been straight up about liking me. What do i do?" You ask.

"I think the best thing to do is talk to her."

"But I'll feel awkward around her." You say.

"If you make it awkward, it will be awkward. Y/n the last thing she wants is the thought that you hate her. Her and the girls have spent the last few hours looking for you." Lucy says.

"I know. Lauren came here about 10 minutes before you did." You say.

"Talk to her."

"I dont know if i can Lucy."

"I will slap you."

"Why? I've never had anyone like me that way before. I wont know how to act around her." You say.

"Just act like she's your friend." Lucy says.

For some reason, it makes you feel a little upset.

"Y/n?"

"Yeah."

"Your mood changed. You seem upset now."

"I do?"

"Yeah. Do you like her too?"

You nod and then burry your head in your hands.

"Y/n it's okay."

"It's not. We cant like each other. The age gap makes this wrong. Plus it's illegal." You say.

"If you like her, it shouldn't matter."

"She could get arrested Lucy." You say.

"That's true. Or. Or you could keep it quiet." Lucy says.