Hailee Steinfeld imagines

"Do I love her ?"

summary: y/n and hailee have to fake date to promote their movie.

a/n: collab with hibbhjsjxbdjnc for this little story! you can read the first part on her one shots book! the title is the same.

words count: 1,333

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• y/n's pov •

     Groaning and mumbling, I walked in my trailer, my hands holding my head in frustration, in exasperation. I was tired of dealing with Hailee goddamn Steinfeld and her bitchy attitude. A knock on the door snapped me out of my thoughts and I opened the door only to see the person I didn't want to see.

I opened the door, expecting to see one of the crew members, but to my surprise, it was Sam, the director, and Hailee standing there. They both looked serious, and I could feel the tension in the air.

"We need to talk," Sam said, her tone firm.

"Yeah, we do," Hailee chimed in, and I could sense a mix of anger and something else in her eyes.

Reluctantly, I invited them in, and we sat down in my trailer. The atmosphere was thick with unresolved emotions, and I braced myself for what was about to come.

"Look, we can't continue like this," Sam started. "The constant fights and arguments on set are affecting the production, and it's not fair to the rest of the crew."

"I agree," Hailee added, surprising me with her willingness to address the issue.

"So what do you suggest we do?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.

"I have an idea," Sam said, glancing at Hailee. "You two need to fake date each other."

"F-fake date?" I stammered, taken aback.

"Yes," Hailee confirmed. "Just for the duration of the movie's promotion and release. We'll pretend to be a couple in public, show a united front, and hopefully, that will ease the tension on set."

"It sounds ridiculous," I protested. "We can barely stand each other, and now you want us to act like a couple?"

"I know it's not ideal, but it might be the only way to salvage the movie and avoid further conflicts," Sam explains.

Never mind, I agreed to give it a shot. Deep down, I knew this plan could either be a disaster or an opportunity for some personal growth. Hailee seemed to be surprisingly on board with the idea as well, though I couldn't quite figure out her true motivations.

The following days were filled with awkwardness and tension as Hailee and I tried to navigate our new fake relationship. We attended events together, posed for pictures, and gave interviews, all the while pretending to be a happy couple.

As time passed, something strange started to happen. The more we pretended, the more we started to understand each other. Our interactions became less hostile and more like playful banter. There was an underlying chemistry that I never expected, and I found myself questioning my own feelings.

As the movie's release date approached, our relationship became the talk of the town. Fans speculated about whether it was real or just a publicity stunt, and the media was eager to capture every moment of our supposed romance.

Despite the pressure, Hailee and I stood united, knowing that our fake relationship had blossomed into something genuine. We may had started with angst and heated moments, but now, we faced the world together, hand in hand, ready to take on whatever comes our way.

However, as we spent more time together, the strain of our fake relationship started to weigh on us. Emotions ran high, and old wounds resurface. One evening, after a grueling day of interviews, we found ourselves alone in my trailer once again, and the tension is palpable.

"You know, I can't stand this anymore," Hailee blurted out, pacing back and forth.

"What do you mean?" I asked, trying to keep my emotions in check.

"This fake dating thing. It's driving me crazy," I admitted, my voice trembling. "I can't pretend anymore, Hailee. It's too much." Hailee took a deep breath, my heart aching at my vulnerability.

"I know it's not easy, but we agreed to do this for the movie."

"For the movie? Is that all it is to you?" I retorted, my eyes welling up with tears. "Just a fake relationship to boost our careers?"

"No, Y/N, it's not like that," She said, her voice breaking. "I never expected to feel this way, but I can't deny that something has changed between us." I stoped pacing and looked at her, my gaze filled with pain.

"What are you saying, Hailee?"

"I'm saying that maybe this fake dating thing isn't entirely fake for me," She admitted, her heart pounding in her chest. My eyes widened, and for a moment, hope flickered in them.

"You mean...you feel something too?"

"Yes, damn it," She confessed, her frustration mingling with her emotions. "I never thought I could have these feelings for someone I once hated, but here we are." Hailee took a step closer to me, her hand reaching out tentatively.

"I never thought I could feel this way either," I admitted softly. "But it's so complicated, Hailee. Our history, the way we used to be enemies..."

"I know," She said, her voice barely above a whisper. "But maybe it's time to let go of the past and embrace whatever this is between us." Her hand finally found mine, and our fingers intertwined. "It won't be easy," she warned.

"I know," I repeated, "but nothing worth having ever is."

From that moment on, Hailee and I embarked on a rollercoaster of emotions. We tried to navigate the complexities of our newfound feelings while still pretending to be a couple in public. It was a delicate balancing act, and the pressure took its toll on both of us.

One night, after attending a glamorous movie premiere, we retreated to my trailer, exhausted from the day's events. As we sat in silence, the weight of our situation became too much to bear.

"I can't do this anymore," I said, tears streaming down my cheeks. "I can't pretend to be in love with you while my heart is breaking."

"I never wanted to hurt you," She whispered, her own tears falling. "I thought this was the right thing to do, but I never imagined it would hurt this much." I looked at her, my eyes filled with raw emotion.

"I wish I could hate you," I admitted, my voice shaking. "But I can't. I can't stop feeling this way, and it's tearing me apart."

"I wish I could go back and change everything," She said, her voice filled with regret. Hailee took my hand in hers, her touch gentle and comforting.

"Maybe we can't change the past, but we can choose what to do now," I said. "We can choose to be honest with ourselves and with the world."

"What are you suggesting?" She asked, feeling a glimmer of hope. I took a deep breath, her gaze never leaving mine. "Let's stop pretending," I said. "Let's be real, Hailee. Let's face whatever comes our way, together." She nodded, feeling a mixture of fear and excitement.

"Okay," she said, "let's do it."

From that moment on, Hailee and I decided to face the world as who we truly are – two people who have overcome their past and found unexpected love in the most challenging circumstances. Our decision sparked a media frenzy, with speculations and rumors swirling around us. But we stood strong, knowing that we were no longer faking anything. Our love may have started as a charade, but it has grown into something beautiful and real.

As we faced the world hand in hand, we knew that our journey had only just begin. There will be challenges and obstacles, but we were ready to face them together – as a real couple, no longer bound by pretense, but fueled by genuine love and a shared history that has shaped us into who we were today.