𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙚! Hailee Steinfeld X M! Reader

18. Hidden Blossoms

As Y/N finished playing the piano, Hailee couldn't help but appreciate his talent. "That was amazing, Y/N," she said, a genuine smile gracing her lips. Y/N thanked her with a modest nod, a hint of bashfulness coloring his cheeks.

Curious about his musical abilities, Hailee inquired, "So, what other instruments can you play?" Y/N hesitated for a moment before responding, "Honestly, just the piano." Hailee raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Just the piano? You're so talented; I would have thought you played more."

Returning the question, Y/N asked Hailee about her musical skills. "Well," she began with a playful grin, "I can play the piano, guitar, and drums." Y/N's eyes widened in astonishment. "Wow, that's impressive," he remarked, genuinely impressed by her versatility.

Feeling a bit awkward about the sudden shift in conversation, Y/N hesitated before asking, "Would you mind playing something for me?" Hailee's heart skipped a beat at the request. "Um, sure," she replied, trying to hide her excitement as she reached for the guitar nearby.

However, before she could begin, Hailee hesitated. "I'm not sure if I should," she admitted, feeling a wave of nervousness wash over her. Y/N smiled reassuringly. "We're already alone, and we have nothing else to do anyway," he pointed out, hoping to ease her nerves. "Why not make the most of it?"

Encouraged by Y/N's words, Hailee nodded, a small smile playing on her lips. "Okay, then," she said, her confidence returning. "Let me just grab the guitar."

Taking a seat, Hailee strummed a few chords before launching into a song. Her voice was soft yet powerful, filling the room with melodic notes. Y/N listened intently, captivated by her performance. As she sang, Hailee couldn't help but steal glances at Y/N, feeling a rush of exhilaration at the thought of sharing this moment with him.

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As Chloe steered the car through the rain-soaked streets, Mabel's restless energy filled the confined space, her jittery movements betraying her inner turmoil. Chloe glanced sideways, her brow furrowing at Mabel's agitated state.

"What's bothering you?" Chloe asked, her voice tinged with concerned.

Mabel let out a heavy sigh, her frustration palpable. "It's Hailee," she muttered, her words laced with disdain.

Chloe's grip on the steering wheel tightened, her patience wearing thin. "Hailee? What about her?" she retorted, her tone clipped.

Mabel's sudden change in demeanor. Mabel rolled her eyes in frustration, her voice laced with bitterness. "Hailee is the sweetest person I've ever met in my life," Chloe defended. "Sweetest? I think you mean the fakest," Mabel scoffed, unable to hide her disdain.

Chloe's jaw clenched, a spark of irritation igniting in her eyes. "That's unfair, Mabel. You barely know her," she shot back, her voice tinged with frustration.

Mabel scoffed incredulously. "Oh, I know her well enough. She's nothing but a manipulative liar," she spat, her words dripping with venom.

Chloe's patience snapped, her temper flaring. "You have no right to judge her like that," she snapped, her voice rising with indignation. "Hailee is a good person, and you're just being petty and judgmental."

Mabel's eyes flashed with defiance, her resolve unwavering. "I'm not being petty, Chloe. I'm being realistic," she retorted, her voice sharp with defiance. "She's so shady and I won't ignore it."

Chloe's hands tightened on the steering wheel, her frustration reaching a boiling point. "Fine, believe what you want. But right now, we need to focus on finding Y/N and Hailee. So put your personal grudges aside and let's get this done," she snapped, her voice tinged with anger.