( FAYE )

"i still can't believe i got the job"

finn and i find ourselves in a serene corner of a cafe for breakfast, away from the bustling commotion of the crowded streets.

today, in particular, the town is teeming with people. an influential political figure's visit has filled the roads with people and cameras.

that's pretty problematic for finn, considering he's a public figure as well.

coming to the cafe turned into a nightmare, with the paparazzi swarming him with questions as we attempted to make our way through the crowds.

"me neither" finn breathes. "i'm so happy"

i shoot him a grin, finishing the rest of my omelette.

"i really wanna go home, but all that scares me" i direct finns attention towards the flashing cameras outside.

"me too" he sighs.

i bite the inside of my cheek. "how dare you be an actor"

finn stands up, pulling me along.

"we can't hide here forever"

the two of us hastily exit through the glass door, finn opting to cover his face with a hat, taking extra precautions.

however, that immediately goes to waste.

the deafening symphony of flashes fill the air, invasive questions being thrown at him once again.

i always knew finn attracts this kind of attention, it's nothing new, but i find myself caught in a web of unease when i somehow get included in the spotlight.

"are you and sadie dating?"

"what's it like dating a celebrity?"

the situation is almost funny, yet it's not.

the tad of social anxiety in me wasn't making this any more enjoyable, causing my heart to race as strangers bombard me with inquiries.

every flash of a camera becomes a bolt of lightning. my hands are clammy, shaking as i try my best to avoid the prying eyes.

"ignore it" finn murmurs to me.

"i just wanna go home and listen to 1989 taylors version" i whisper back, causing him to chuckle under his breath.

our legs gradually increase their speed, attempting our best to escape the lenses that capture our every move.

"hey, hey! privacy please!"

a familiar voice emerges, like a hero that saves us from the continuous invasion of privacy.

"everyone, back off!" the blonde shouts, shielding us.

this gives finn and i an opportunity to run, sneaking through the crowds to a point where we can't be spotted any longer.

"was that..." finn narrows his eyes at me.

i breathe out, slowly nodding at him. "i think it was"

"atleast she got us out" he chuckles.

— ★ —

will byers supremacy

guess who saw her ex

tea & biscuits 🇬🇧
you saw sadie?

nope!
guess again

tea & biscuits 🇬🇧
oh.
rory 😭

yup!

gay-ten
ew

mclaughing
ong
that name makes me sick

same
but yk
she kinda helped
us big time today

mclaughing
us?

me and finn

tea & biscuits 🇬🇧
what did she do

she was yelling
at paparazzi ☠️☠️

mclaughing
LMAO
why is that so funny to imagine

it was hilarious
but she freed us !!

gay-ten
amen brother!
freedom! 🦅🇺🇸🔫💪

what

finn ❤️‍🔥
GUYD
GYESS. WGAT

i already told them

finn ❤️‍🔥
ok screw you

🤷‍♀️

finn ❤️‍🔥
OH WAIT
you didn't tell them something yet

gay-ten
what thing

what thing

gay-ten
yeah what thing

finn ❤️‍🔥
there's only one thing
going on in our lives rn

gay-ten
what thing

OHHH
that thing.

gay-ten
what thing

finn ❤️‍🔥
mhmmm

gay-ten
what thing.

i got a job...
AT ARTSCAPE !!
IM RICH MFS
AHAHAHHAHAH

gay-ten
WOAHH
THATS THE THING?

tea & biscuits 🇬🇧
OMGG
thats amazing!!!
congrats 🩷

mclaughing
THATS AWESOME FAY

finn ❤️‍🔥
ok
could've been more humble

NO
FUCK YOU
IM SO RICH
I CAN MOVE OUT
ONCE I HAVE ENOUGH MONEY

finn ❤️‍🔥
woah woah

mclaughing
keep that attitude

gay-ten
yeah it's great 👍

finn ❤️‍🔥
no
wait
move out??

yes
IM SO HYPED

finn ❤️‍🔥
why do you wanna move out

because
you don't wanna have
a roommate forever do you

finn ❤️‍🔥
who says i don't wtf

tea & biscuits 🇬🇧
oooh
dramaaa

god
pls no
there's enough drama in my life.

finn ❤️‍🔥
ok
no drama
let's go shopping tonight
drama free

— ★ —

we step into a crowded arts and crafts store, looking for more supplies since art is basically full-time for me now.

"woah, look at all these shades"

finn directs my attention towards a shelf stacked with acrylic paint.

"cerulean blue, ultramarine blue, azure blue... i didn't know there were so many blues"

"i know, right?" i sigh. "i just need blue. plain old blue. can we find that, please?"

finn examines the paint tubes in the basket with a light chuckle.

"all right, we got yellowish blue, blueish red, and reddish yellow"

"perfect. we've got the whole rainbow, minus the confusion" i grin.

realisation that i left my wallet sets upon me, causing me to groan. "finn, can you cover this one?"

he immediately commences. "fine, but you're drawing me the best self portrait when we're home"

"look!" i draw finns gaze towards a clothing store with mannequin modelling outfits that attract my attention.

"i can't, i should go home and get some sleep" he frowns.

i sigh. "okay, i'll see you there"

he shoots me a warm smile, uttering a bye prior to leaving my sight.

amidst the bustling aisles, i somehow find myself immersed in a shopping spree. the bags hanging from my arms weigh me down.

my steps echo on the gleaming floors as i search for the next store, eyeing every bright sign.

a sudden and unexpected power outage erupts. darkness descends swiftly, enveloping everyone in confusion.

i gasp, momentarily disoriented by the sudden change. "oh shit"

the once vibrant displays in the shop windows turn lifeless, mannequins falling into a dark void. the once neon signs that adorn the walls now leave behind ghostly outlines.

people let out startled gasps, voices penetrating the eerie stillness as they fumble for their phones to provide the only beacons of light. it's a blackout at night time, after all.

with the help of my phones illumination, i carefully make my way to an empty bench.

i text finn to inform him about the situation, my fingers deftly working in the dim glow.

i await the return of light, tapping my feet on the marbled floor in a rhythmic motion.

a sense of unease creeps over me as i feel the sudden presence of someone sitting beside me, their eyes glued on me.

i attempt to make out any details from the corner of my eye, only discerning the silhouette of a figure, it's features shrouded in the shadows.

"hi faye"

the nervous voice replaces my confusion with a newfound sense of dread and reminiscence.

sadie.

in the impenetrable darkness, we sit together, side by side, two figures separated by months of silence.

i don't respond to her. it's as if the blackout itself had muffled my voice.

it's astonishing how i run into both rory and sadie on the exact same day. nonetheless, i can't let this interfere with the current positive trajectory of my life.

we continue sitting in the silence, occasionally broken by the rhythmic taps of my feet.

i begin tapping the melody of all too well. it's not intentional, atleast i don't think it is.

the girl beside me stifles a chuckle before joining in on my tapping. i knew she'd do that.

as long as we're not speaking.

this is safe.

★ authors note ,,

i had a dream abt this so i made it into a chapter