yours | b.e

chapter seventeen

Quinn

TODAY'S THE FUCKING DAY!
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Willow's P.O.V

I let out a nervous sigh as I stared at my reflection in the mirror. Today was finally the day for my runway.

As happy as I was, the thought of it made my stomach drop. Anything could go wrong and my trait of overthinking didn't really help it.

Quickly dabbing my face dry, I walked out of the bathroom and was greeted by a sleepy Billie, up on her phone.

"Morning baby." Billie cooed in a raspy voice, making me smile at her.

I sat down on the bed, facing her as softly pecked her lips.

"Are you scared for today?" She asked.

"Shitting my pants basically." I replied with a nervous smile, causing Billie to chuckle softly.

"You'll be amazing baby, I know you will." She brushed her thumb over my knuckles and I slightly nodded.

"Hopefully."

"Before I forget," I started off, getting excited about what I was about to say, "I got all of you front row seats to the show."

Her eyes widened at my words, her lips slightly parted. "How the fuck did you do that? All of us? All five of us?"

"Pulled a few strings." I muttered with a swift shrug.

"You're gonna look so fucking hot down the runway." I laughed at what she said, shaking my head slightly.

"You're leaving today aren't you?" I asked, changing the topic. Billie gave me a glance before looking down at her fidgety hands. She softly hummed in response and I swallowed the lump in my throat.

"I wish you could stay for a few more days." I replied, taking her hand in mine.

"I wish I could too but Finn and I have a show tomorrow." She spoke and I nodded.

"When's your last show?" I asked.

"April."

"Three more months." I whispered with a sigh, still clinging onto her hand.

"Are you sure you can't come along?" Billie asked, and I nodded my head no.

"I've a lot to do back home, especially after this week." I responded sadly.

"Fuck, I don't wanna cry this early." Billie groaned, covering her face.

Embracing her into a warm hug, I rubbed her lower back and placed a kiss on her temple.

-

"I'm gonna pass out." I muttered in my seat as I looked ahead at Quinn. The both of us were getting our make up done and I was trying my best not to wrinkle the outfit.

"No, you're not gonna pass out. You're gonna kill it." Quinn said, trying to convince me.

Mike hurriedly walks in, looking down at his watch before walking towards us.

"Ten more minutes." He said and I nervously tapped my foot on the marble floor.

"All done." The woman said, as she tapped the brush on the edge of the palette.

"Thank you so much." I replied with a smile.

Quinn and I walked backstage and took a quick glance. People had started to gather and I instantly spotted Billie with her blinding green roots. A smile crept onto my face as I saw her sit down beside Finneas.

"Awh, you're blushing." Quinn said and I let out a soft chuckle.

I twisted the ring on my finger, the ring that Billie had given me years back.

"You both are so cute." Quinn squealed, causing me to roll my eyes at her, the smile on my face growing.

All the runway models gathered around, and the lights were soon dimmed. I could hear my heart beat louder, second by second as I picked at my fingers.

Quickly hugging Quinn, I smiled at her. "Good luck." I whispered and she gave my hand a squeeze before letting go.

The first model walked out onto the runway followed by the next. This was my first time having such a great audience in front of me and just the thought of it made me want to hide.

In a matter of few seconds, I was out on the stage, confidently striding and looking straight ahead.

I caught sight of Billie in my peripheral vision, as I saw her cover her mouth with her hands. Managing to keep a straight face and not crack a smile, I turned around and made my way back.

I let out a huge sigh of relief as I reached the backstage, feeling a huge weight lift off my shoulders.

The moment Quinn stepped off stage and into the backstage, she ran into my embrace and made the both of us laugh.

"We did it! We fucking did it!" Quinn squealed, holding tightly onto me and I joined her.

Taking a seat on one of the couches, Quinn and I continued to talk about our successful walk and sheer excitement we were feeling.

"Aren't we attending a show tomorrow?" I asked and Quinn nodded.

"Girls! You both were incredible on the runway!" Diana said, as she walked towards her. She was one of Mike's closest friends and had helped us from choosing our outfits to practicing our walk down the runway.

"Thank you!" Quinn and I replied at the same time, making the both of us laugh.

-

Billie's P.O.V

"Nervous?" Claudia asked as she sat down beside me.

"More like excited." I replied and she nodded with a smile.

"She's gonna be great up there." Finneas chimed in and I nodded agreeing.

The lights soon dimmed, the runway stage soon drawing my attention.

I covered my mouth as soon as Willow walked out.

I knew she saw me but she looked straight ahead.

Her first huge runway, I thought to myself as I tried to process everything. She looked stunning. My mind was completely blank as I saw her take a turn and walk back.

"She was great." Finneas whispered, leaning towards me and all I managed to do was nod.

Throughout the show, my thoughts lingered back to when Willow strode down the runway and I wasn't able to pay attention at anyone else.

Within the next ten minutes, the show came to a close and the the gathered crowd soon started to disperse.

As I moved through the swarming crowd, I soon spotted Willow in the corner. The moment her gaze landed on me, she grinned widely before quickly walking towards me. I embraced her into a warm hug, tightly wrapping my arms around her. I felt her giggle into my sweatshirt as I chuckled in reply.

"You were a literal goddess." I said excitedly, making her blush.

Finneas and Claudia soon reached us.

"Willow!" Claudia exclaimed, opening her arms.

"Clauds!" Willow replied with a laugh as she returned the hug. Pulling away, she looked at Finneas and smiled. Quickly hugging him too, the four of us started to chat about the upcoming dinner we were having later that night.

"I think Billie and I are gonna head back to our hotel room." Willow spoke up and a small smirk played on my lips. I'm pretty sure Willow noticed as she rolled her eyes after a quick glance.

She lightly hit my forearm, making me chuckle.

Both Finneas and Claudia let out awkward laughs at our actions.

Exchanging goodbyes, Willow and I left the place and took a ride back to our hotel.