Just Friends

Chapter 15.

"I love you"

Those three words I have been waiting for. Three words that made my heart leap from my chest. I was speechless. A simple "I love you too" would not be sufficient enough to describe what I feel for him. Because it's more than love, it's a bond we have together. It was too early to describe all of that to him though, we've been dating for a couple months only, and even though I can imagine a future with this man, I couldn't say all that to his face.

"Babe it's okay if you can't-"

"August, I love you too" I said with a smile.

We stared at each other for a moment. Holding hands in the middle of the ballroom, nothing could break the moment we shared together until I heard a loud crash.

"AYYYYYEEEE" I heard a voice exclaim throughout  the halls. I rolled my eyes in mock annoyance, wondering what Abel broke this time.

"I swear to god if this dumbass breaks something valuable." I muttered under my breath. I guess August heard what I said because he laughed behind me.

"Don't worry babe, I'll fix it. Go do whatever you need done okay?" He said, kissing my forehead. I smiled at the cute gesture and walked over to talk to the caterers.

Thirty minutes later, everything was ready.  It was almost six o clock and I was getting ready to go out and welcome the guests . I was in the ladies room checking to see that my hair and makeup was perfect before I had to go out and talk to the paparazzi. They could be brutal sometimes, and I don't think I could stand another backlash about my hair or outfit. I noticed the makeup on my wrist was smudged, and I carefully made sure to fix that before I get caught with it. I had to be extra careful tonight because I was wearing a white dress.. And if my makeup smudged I would be screwed.

"You really need to stop worrying about what they think Imani." I heard August's voice behind me. I turned around, surprised that he was in the ladies room.

"What are you doing here?" I asked, avoiding his statement entirely. The last time I checked he was a guy and didn't understand how hard it was for a successful female in the eyes of everyone. He locked the door behind him, a disappointed look on his face.

"Stop changing the subject babe. I haven't said anything the past few days because I knew how nervous you were for this, but now, babe your doing too much." I was confused on what he was saying. All I was doing was putting on makeup, what was he talking about?

"August what are you saying?" I said nervously. A part of me thought he knew what I was doing and the reasonings behind it, but there was no way. I haven't been obvious, right?

He stared, checking out my outfit once before continuing with his little speech . "You look so beautiful in that dress and you can't even see it. You can cover all your scars with makeup but baby what's that doing to you? I know your not very confident about what you look like but if you could see the gorgeous girl you are...you wouldn't have anything to be insecure about." By this time August was right in front of me, kissing my wrists gently. I wrapped my hands around his waist, giving him the biggest hug possible.

"I love you August. More than you ever know." I said, kissing him. His words brought me to tears and I couldn't imagine anything sweeter.

"I love you too, Princess."

I kissed him once more, before we got interrupted by Melanie.

"Bathroom sex is not classy Imani. Get it together!" She said, teasing me. I rolled my eyes, laughing, guiding August out of the restroom.

"Mani? Can you please eat something before you go out there?" August whispered in my ear. I didn't really want to, but after what he said in the bathroom I didn't want to argue with him. So I grabbed a mini quiche and ate it, sitting in his lap while he stroked my hair. Times like these where I realize how perfect August Alsina is

Authors note:

At this point in just waiting for comments/votes before I upload the next chapter. I really want to know your opinions on my writing so far.. I have the next few chapters planned/written out.  I know this chapter was short and crappy but I really need some feedback if I want to continue this...