Hush Hush: Detroit Fluff And Smut

On Connor's bad side : 2

The day of the show sneaked up on you fast. You were prepared though, since this was the big project you'd been working on for months.
The morning of the show, the tensions were high. You were running around, trying to arrange everything, making sure everything looked perfect.
"Earth to y/n! Just relax, boss. We've got it under control! This is the time you should use to relax before the big showdown . " Emily said, as she approached you.
The venue was looking beautiful, Emily definitely did a great job making your vision come to life, with every single detail from the venue, to the dresses, representing you. The venue looked soft with the cream and lace details around the stage and the curtains, but had an edge with the dark colours spread around.

Your vision was to be inclusive in fashion, not just making dresses for thin bodies, but for every beautiful curvy or skinny woman out there.
That is why your models also included all shapes and sizes.
"But EM! Something could go wrong, someone might need my help! I need to-"

"ShhhhhHHHH" Emily shushed you , as she gave you a big cup of iced smoothie.
"Oh thank God, I was STARVING!" you exclaimed, drinking the fruit smoothie.

"I have checked on the guests, everyone except the Royces' has confirmed." Emily said.

"Huh .. well that was expected... With the recent attack, and the head of the house barely surviving, makes sense they wouldn't want to make any public appearances." You replied.

"It's almost noon, y/n. Go get some rest, and I'll handle here. "
"But someone could-"
"I've got it."
"And the food-"
"That's all under control. Please GO AND BREATHE, RELAX!!. Let me do my job!" Emily said, pushing you towards the exit.

At home, you took a stress nap, waking up at 5pm to start getting ready.
You wore a black dress, one of your favourite designs, with slits and cuts showing off your body, but still covering most of it, with shimmery fabric falling around the whole dress like a veil of clouds.
Putting on some red lipstick, and some smokey eye makeup, leaving your hair down, curls enhanced. As you put on your red bottom heels, you put on a confident and fierce persona.

You arrived at the venue, you saw rows upon rows of expensive cars, lavish people walking in.
"Breathe, y/n. Breathe for god's sake!" You said to yourself.

"Y/N!! Girl you look fiiiine..." Emily said, walking up to you with her short dress with Cape flowing at the back.
"Oof talking about yourself? Coz WHOA!" you said, signalling to her.
"Yeah duh , I look good. It's one of your pieces!" Emily said.

As you both entered the venue of the show, you heard 'I like me better' by lauv , playing in the background.

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Flashback:
"Oh god Connor you should've seen Hank's face! He wanted to kill us both !" You both were laughing hysterically as you entered Connor's apartment.

There , Isabel stood in the front, arms crossed.
"Hey baby, here we brought some cupcakes-" Connor started, but was cut off by Isabel's scream.
"CONNOR DON'T YOU DARE. I've been waiting all day for you, and here you come back with your girl, y/n. Dad wanted to meet you today. He even cancelled all his meetings with companies today. And you just.." Isabel said. More like screamed.

"But baby there was an important case, and I just got off. Y/n was dropping me off, so I invited her in-"

"You went to work. On my birthday. ON MY FUCKING BIRTHDAY. I can't with you." Isabel said, picking up her purse and staring to walk towards the exit. Connor tried to reach for her arm, but she brushed him off.
Just as she was about to exit,Isabel turned.
"You know Connor, I loved you much more without this whore you've found. I'll be waiting at my dad's place . If you care, you'll be there at 8pm sharp. "

Isabel eyed you before leaving. You wanted to scream at her so bad, slap her or choke her. But you held your tongue just for the sake of Connor.

When Isabel was gone, you turned to Connor, shocked to see a singular tear in his eye.
"Connor I'm so sorry-" you started.

"No , y/n. I'm sorry for what Isabel said to you. She insulted you. I'm sorry I couldn't say anything, I swear she didn't mean it..." Connor wasn't looking at you as he said the words. It broke your heart to see that look on his face and hear the crack in his smooth voice.

"No Connor, I'm sure if I wasn't here, it wouldn't have been this way. It's my fault for stepping in when it was Isabel's birthday..."

"No, y/n. Come, sit." Connor said, taking your hand and sitting on the couch.

"I knew you even before I met Isabel. You matter to me more, you've seen me at my worst and still stuck around. Isabel hasn't had time to... To get to know you. I'm sure that if she spent some time with you-"

"Conns, calm down. Hush. It's okay."

You watched as the tear rolled down his smooth cheek. You brushed it off with your thumb, Connor looking at you with concern and sadness.

"I just love her so much... But she .. she never sees it... I wanted to surprise her today with a special evening but she didn't give me a chance to tell her-"

"Hey Conns. It's okay. I know she'll come around. You've been planning this evening since a month, I'm sure she'll appreciate it. But.... I'm concerned for you.  Just ... Be careful, okay Connor? Relationships are tough, and you don't even know when they turn..."
You stopped.

"Turn what, y/n?"

"Turn.. toxic..."

Connor released a heavy sigh.
You put your arm on his shoulder. He leaned into your touch, looking into your eyes to find warmth and comfort, looking relieved when he found it.

You took out your phone and shuffled through your playlist.
"Y/n? You wanna play temple run? Now?" Connor chuckled.
You rolled your eyes as you hit play.
The melody started playing.

" I like me better when, I like me better when
I'm with you
I knew from the first time, that
I'd stay for a long time coz
I like me better when
I like me better when I'm with you..."

You smiled at Connor, who returned your smile.
"I like me better when I'm with you..." You said to Connor, singing along.
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Present day:::
You were shaken back to reality by Emily.
"Hellloooo? Earth to y/n ?? "
"Whoa ! What- what is it? "
"You froze for a minute there, y/n. What happened? You okay?" Emily asked, concerned.
"Uh, yeah. I'm *clears throat* I'm okay. Just.. nervous I guess."
"Okay , let's go. I'm by your side, so no need to be nervous. Just enjoy your show, babe"
"Yeah. Let's go. "

In the distance:::
A man wearing a black lace coat, dressed eloquently, was smirking to himself as he watched you get in the venue.
"Well done, y/n. You've indeed did me proud..." The man said to himself.

A man approached him.
"Boss, do we have the permission to commence the mission?" The man asked .

"Hmm... Cancel it... We have a show to go to" the man replied, his smile getting bigger, blue eyes shining with curiosity.