"It's the third time this week. Why can't you stay out of trouble for once", my manager asked me frustrated. "This time it definitely wasn't my fault. That stupid pap pushed one of my fans and almost stepped over her! I was being polite and then he said some stupid stuff and I pushed him to let me help her", I explained. "Doesn't matter, Y/N. Bad press stays bad press", he shot back. I sighed. "I don't know what to do with you", he mumbled. "I promise nothing will happen this week", I told him. "This week?! You better promise for the next years", he said. I hang my head low. "I'm sorry", I mumbled. He sighed rubbing his forehead in frustration. "It's alright, kid. I have to make some calls. Don't move and more importantly don't get into trouble", he said and looked at me warningly. I nodded. He went outside the room and I heard him walk away. I sighed in relief. Bad luck is really liking me lately. I waited in that room for what seemed like an eternity until I heard my stomach grumbling. "Just great", I mumbled. I waited another 5 minutes but my manager didn't come back. My hunger was getting bigger and bigger and it felt like I would die out of starvation. I went to the door opening it. I looked both ways and then steeped out. "Just a snack and then return", I told myself. I walked along the corridors trying to find a snack machine or anything possible to eat. "Stupid stomach and stupid snack machines", I mumbled angrily. Don't judge me I'm always mad when I'm hungry. I turned a corner and there it was. "Fucking finally", I grinned and ran towards it. I took out a dollar note and wanted to put it in until I realized that only coins were accepted. I groaned. „Who the fuck has coins nowadays and who the fuck is testing my patience lately", I said to no one. I banged my fist against that stupid thing. „You have to hit it two times on the right side then the snack usually comes out", I heard a female voice say. I turned around and was met with the most beautiful girl I have ever laid eyes on. She was a little taller than me and wore a black leggings with a big grey sweatshirt. Her brown hair was in a messy bun. But her smile and brown chocolate eyes captivated me the most. I just starred at her unable to form a sentence. „Are you ok? You seem a little zoned out", she spoke. „Uh yeah", I snapped out of my trance and cleared my throat. I tore my eyes away to not just look like a total creep. „I'm Hailee by the way. I'm sorry if I bothered you. You just looked a little frustrated with that. I'm such a huge fan and I- doesn't matter. I should just go. Bye Y/N", she rambled and turned around. I looked at her confused. I heard my stomach grumble again. I saw her turning a corner and I took of running because 1. A girl is hungry and 2. she is freaking beautiful. „Hailee", I yelled and turned the corner only to be met with another body. We hit the ground. No, they hit the ground and I was landing soft. I opened my eyes to see I was laying on top of Hailee. She groaned and opened her eyes. We just starredd at each other until I realized I was still on top of her. I gathered to my feet quickly and helped her up. „I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have- I'm sorry. Are you ok", I spoke. She smiled at me and one of her dimples showed. „I'm fine", she answered. I thanked god. That would have been awkward as heck. How should I have explained this to my manager! She watched me curiously. I became nervous. „D-Do I have something in my face", I asked her bringing up my hands. „Oh no! You just yelled my name before, you know, you smacked me down", she explained and I felt myself blushing in embarrassment. „Sorry", I
mumbled. She grinned brightly at me. „So", she asked me. „Right! Uh do you maybe have coins for the snacks? I'm starving and I only have that dollar note. I totally understand if you don't want to. I mean we just met and I ask for your money. Totally rude and weird. You know what I shouldn't have asked you. It's alright. I'm sorry again for running into you. Have a nice day", I rambled quickly and turned away feeling the heat creeping up. I heard her chuckle. „Actually I'm on my way back to one of the office rooms. The snacks there are way better", she called out and I stopped in tracks. „Like really better", she said. I turned around. „Lead the way", I told her. She smiled brightly and started walking. I followed her carefully to not embarrass myself again. We walked a good two minutes until she decided to speak up: „You know I don't bite. You can walk next to me." She turned her head towards me. I walked up next to her still remaining quite. A few minutes later we arrived. She led me in and showed me a huge set up with food. My eyes grew wide and I heard my stomach rumble again. She chuckled. „Dig in", she told me and I made my way towards the food. I picked out a few things and made my way towards the door. „Where are you going", she asked. „Uh back! I don't want to bother you and I don't want my manager to be angry", I said to her. „Why would he be angry", she asked me curiously. „I promised to not move until he's back and well you see", I told her. She smiled amused. „Well then I will bring you back", she said and opened the door for me. „You don't have to", I spoke. „I know but I want to", she said with confidence. I nodded and we stepped outside the room „Y/N", I heard my managers voice. „Fuck", I whispered and turned around. „Uh hey", I said and scratched the back of my neck. „What are you doing here", he asked me with that angry look on his face. „I got hungry and then I met Hailee and she showed me food and now I'm going back to the room", I told him. He raised his eyebrows. „Just close your eyes and count to three and I won't be here. You didn't see me because I'm in the room", I told him. I heard a chuckle and saw another man standing behind my manager. „Teenagers, huh", he said. My manager sighed. „You're lucky this time, Y/N. Come on, we have to talk. You already met Hailee. This is her manager Steven", he spoke. I waved at him. We went back to the room where Hailee and I came from. „Sit,please", Steven said and I let myself down next to the brunette. „Tom already filled me in. So we thought you two will make song together. Will be good for the both of you", Steven explained. I lowered my head a little. „Uhm I'm a little confused", Hailee said. „Y/N needs a little help and Tom and I are friends. I know you want to come out with new music and Y/N is one of the best", he spoke. „Ok", Hailee said. „Y/N", my manager asked. „Uh yeah. Sure", I told him. He motioned with his eyes to Steven. „Thanks", I said to the other man. He nodded with a smile. „Alright. That's settled. You two up and make good music. We booked you some time in the studio in 20 minutes. Car is down and ready", my manager said. „Right now", I asked him. „No in two years", he said sarcastically. I pouted and I heard Hailee chuckle. We got up and walked to the door. Before we left I ran to the food and got a bag of chips. I heard someone clear their throat. „It's for the way. We need food for good music", I explained and ran out.
- Time skip 2 month later-
I was on my way to the studio to meet up with Hailee. Today was the day we would play the song to our managers and heads of the labels. After our awkward first encounter we actually got along very well. Hailee was such a sweet and amazing girl and I was happy that I got to spend time with her almost every day. The brunette definitely made me like her more and more each day and knowing that this daily meet up would come to an end made me sad. I parked my car in the usual spot and went out of my car. I sighed in relief when I saw no paps around. Working with Hailee was not only good for myself but also for my career. The bad press was away and I didn't get in trouble again. I grabbed my surprise for Hailee out of the back of my car and walked inside the studio. „Morning Y/N", the receptionist greeted me. „Morning Fred, how is your wife", I asked him. „Good, good", he said. „ For your girlfriend", he asked me smirking. „She is not my girlfriend but yes this is for Hailee", I told him while walking towards the elevators. „Whatever you say", he yelled at me before the doors closed. I rolled my eyes at him but as much as I denied the feelings for the beautiful brunette the much I wished she would feel the same. I came to the fifth floor and walked to studio 7. I wanted to enter but heard Hailee talking. "No, she isn't. She is wonderful and sweet. Totally different than everybody thinks of her." " Really?! I heard she can be quite an ass", I heard another voice say. "Mila", Hailee yelled chuckling. "No she is super fun to be around with and she is really talented. She showed me how to play the drums", Hailee said. "Well dang, someone is in love", another voice said. "I'm not. She is just a friend", Hailee commented. "Whatever you say. Your eyes are glowing and you have a megawatt grin on your face", that voice told her. "I'm not", Hailee whined. I heard laughing. "Y'all are so ugh", she said. "Girl, we just want you to be happy and if this is the most wanted heartbreaker Y/N then we will support you", that Mila girl said. "She is not how everybody sees her", Hailee told them. I smiled. Hailee is such an angel. "Maybe. But you know she is a little troublemaker", that other voice said. I sighed quietly. Whoever said that is right. I may stayed out of trouble these past months but what about the future. Hailee worked so hard and me being around her won't be going well for a long time. I looked at my surprise. Maybe that isn't great. "She may have a hard shell but she is such a softie at heart", Hailee said. "Awww", I heard them. "Shut up, guys", she spoke. "So it's the last day. What will you do then with your girlfriend", someone asked. "First of all she is not my girlfriend and second I don't know. I don't think she likes me like that", the brunette said. "What is not to like about you",they said. I smiled nodding my head. "I wish she would just woman up, you know", Hailee spoke. I grinned. She was right. I should woman up. I looked at the surprise and took a deep breath. I knocked on the door. "Well I have to go, guys. Bye", I heard her say. A chorus of byes was heard. "Come in", Hailee spoke up. "Close your eyes", I told her. "So you can prank me again. No Y/N, not falling for that again", she talked through the door. "It's not bad I swear. Trust me on this, Haiz", I tried to reassure her. "Fine", she gave in. "Alright. Don't peek! I'll tell you when you can open them", I said. "Yeah, hurry", she mumbled. I chuckled and went in. She was wearing a black leggings and a grey hoodie. I chuckled at that deja vu moment. "You better not pull something on me", she warned me with her eyes closed. "I promised I wouldn't. I'm an honest woman", I told her. "Most of the times", she said. "Ouch Steinfeld! I thought you were my friend", I told her fake hurt. She laughed. "Show me your hands", I spoke. "Uh what", she asked confused. "Do you trust me or not", I asked. She sighed dramatically but put out her hands. I laid the present in them. "Ok. Open your eyes", I said excited. She blinked a few times. "What is that", she asked me smiling. "Well, our usual hang out is coming to an end and I thought I would give you a little thank you", I answered. "You didn't have to", she said. "But I wanted to", I replied smirking. "Open it", I told her. "A little eager aren't we", she said. She opened the present and the black long box came to sight. She opened it. "Drum sticks", she asked. "Not just any. I got them personalized just for you", I said. She took them out. "Uh there's my name and yours! Wait, is this our song title and the release date", she asked happily. I nodded. She squealed and hugged me. "Thank you, thank you, thank you. This is so cool", she told me smiling from ear to ear. I grinned happy she liked it. "Oh I wanna try these", she said and ran behind the glass to the drum kit standing there. She started playing some basic stuff I taught her. I recorded it on my phone. I went inside the studio and leaned on door frame. "Look Y/N, I can play the drums", she yelled excited. I chuckled. She was like a kid on Christmas. She stopped playing only to run towards me and engulf me in a big hug. "Thank you", she whispered in my ear. "No problem, Haiz", I mumbled back. "Knock, knock", I heard Steven yell. We jumped away from another. "Who is ready to celebrate", he asked holding up Champagner. "Alcohol? I'm in", Johnny, one of our producers, said. We chuckled. My manager came and we celebrated a little bit before it was time to go to the big boss. In the elevators I felt my nerves kick in a little. I really wanted them to like our song. Not for me but mostly for Hailee. She deserves it. "I hope they will like it", Hailee whispered quietly. "They sure will and if not then we write another and another and another until they are so annoyed that they eventually say yes", I told her. She chuckled slightly.
Inside the big room we played the song and they liked it. I didn't know if I was happy or not. A tiny part of me hoped they wouldn't so I could spend more time with Hailee but on the other hand I was really excited because a new song means promo and that means also spending some time together. Not as much but still I was able to see her from time to time.
After the confirmation and permission our team was relieved. A small party was planned and about a good twenty people were invited to a restaurant down the street.
We talked and laughed. In general we had a really good time. Seeing Hailee happy made me happy. The night was coming to an end faster than I wanted. We both stepped out of the warmth. Her brown hair was flowing in the slight breeze and she closed her eyes for second. "You want me to drive you to your apartment", I asked her hoping to spend more time with her. "Sure", she smiled sleepy. We went to my car. I opened the door for her and went in the drivers seat. I didn't drink after the celebration Champagner so I was able to drive her home safely.
The drive was filled with quiet music coming from the radio and us sitting in a comfortable silence. 20 minutes passed and we parked in front of the apartment block Hailee lived. "Alright. Here we are", I told her. She smiled at me. "Thank you, Y/N. For everything. I had a great time these past months", she said. "Me, too Steinfeld. It was a lot of fun. We should definitely do that again sometimes. You know when you have time for me again, film- and popstar", I spoke. She chuckled. She leaned over and hugged me over the console. "I will see you in New York in two weeks for the release", she mumbled. "Yeah", I said. She let go of me and got out of the car. She walked towards the building and waved one last time before entering. I sighed sadly. Totally lost my chance now. I wanted to start the engine but stopped. Two weeks. Two whole weeks I won't see the brunette who made me so happy these past weeks. The one who saw the real me in such a small amount of time. The one who stole my heart in just one day. I got out of the car and ran inside the building. I pushed the elevator doors and waited patiently. Finally one arrived and I pressed the button to Hailees apartment. It felt like an eternity. I made my way to her door and knocked a few times. I felt my head spinning and my heart racing. Seconds felt like hours and before I could have second thoughts about this she opened the door.
"Y/N",she asked confused. Her brows scrunched together cutely. "Uhm hey", I said nervous. "Is everything ok? Did I forget something", she asked. "Y-Yes everything is alright. And nope you didn't forget something but I did", I replied. "Uh ok. What is it", she asked curiously. "C-Can I come in or", I trailed off. "Sure", she said and opened the door for me. I went in. "Do you want something to drink", she asked me. I shook my head no. She lead me to the couch. "Ok. I don't know how I should start this to not make this awkward but ok. I can, I can do this", I mumbled and looked up into her chocolate brown eyes. "Whatever it is you can trust me", Hailee told me reaching out her hand to place it on mine. I smiled a little. "I-I-I, uhm. I j-just", I started but nothing was coming out. "Take a deep breath", she said quietly. I closed my eyes for a few seconds and then opened them. "Two weeks is a really long time and I-I just say it", I spoke. She still looked at me. "I like you, Hailee", I finally said. She smiled. "I like you, too", she replied. "But you didn't have to come to me to say that", she said. "No, no. You don't understand. I like you a lot. More than friends. From the second I first saw you in the corridors by the vending machine. And it didn't stop ever since. I like like you. Everybody has an opinion on me, on my looks, on my career and every step is judged by someone but I didn't care not one single time what someone would think about me. So I did some stupid stuff. But this changed when I spent time with you because I cared. I wanted you to like me. And it definitely wasn't easy to not like you. You were so nice to me and didn't judge me once. For the first time in my career I felt understood and myself again. And I- Yeah that's it. I like you Hailee", I rambled quickly. Her smile broke into a big grin. "Fucking finally, Y/N", she mumbled. I looked at her confused. "I like you, too you doofus", she said and I smiled. I scratched the back of my neck. "So can I maybe kiss you", I asked her unsure. She pulled me by my shirt towards her. My lips collided with the softest lips in human history. I carefully kissed back not wanting to overstep any boundaries. Her hand went to my cheek caressing it lightly. We pulled back and I starred into soft chocolate brown eyes. "You really are a softie at heart", she said. I blushed a little. "Only for you, Steinfeld", I replied.