───── ⨾ 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍
requested by -SIEUNST4R
✧ ARTIST ♡ Victoria De Angelis
✧ WARNINGS ♡ None
✧ SYNOPSIS ♡ Stephanie is the second female member of Måneskin; one day she has a conversation with Damiano that a certain blonde girl wasn't supposed to hear.
STEPHANIE CASSANO DREAMED about performing from a young age. She started to enjoy the art of singing and music due to her family's interest in the arts. It was a big part of her childhood and teenage years so the fact that she got to do what she loved with some of her best friends, well it was a huge thing to her.
Going on to win Eurovision in 2021 opened doors for her and her band, giving them opportunities they never thought possible. Måneskin growing as a whole was great but the more time went on, the harder it got for the girl to hide her true feelings. She was in love with her fellow band member and best friend, Victoria de Angelis.
The boys always teased her about it and it scared her honestly. She was always open about her sexuality, like Victoria and Ethan were, but it always felt different when Vic was involved. She would get more shy when alone with the bass player and it started to gain more attention from the public, which is something Stephanie kind of wanted to avoid.
The three boys and two girls never hid any affection for one another but everyone knew that it was more friendly where the H/C haired girl was concerned. However, deep down she wanted more with the blonde. How could she not? Vic was stunning and one of the nicest people she knew. Anyone would be lucky to have someone like her.
The band had just finished a concert in New York, Stephanie and Damiano being the first two backstage. The two singers did not hesitate to sit down on the couch in the dressing room. The crowd had been wild and the vibe was electric to say the least. It was one of the best crowds they've had on this tour so far.
"When are you finally going to tell her how you feel?" Damiano's question snapped the H/C haired girl out of thought, her eyes moving to focus on her friend.
An unimpressed expression was painted on her features but the Cassano remained silent for the next couple of seconds. She did not like the boys mentioning her secret when Victoria could just walk in and hear what was being said.
"I don't know what you're talking about." She feigned innocence.
Damiano rolled his eyes at her response. "Yeah, okay. Steph, we all see how you are with her, even the fans have started to see it. You can't keep this a secret forever and I don't understand why you would want to. It is obvious that she likes you too."
Stephanie shook her head. "Absolutely not. There is no way that she likes me. Have you seen her? She's way too good for me. We are just friends so I doubt she sees me as anything different."
"You can be so stupid sometimes. Vic is in love with you too. It may be hard for you to believe but she does, so you should try to tell her how you feel. You have had these feelings for how long now and still haven't tried. I can promise you that it will work out in your favor." Damiano's words were meant to be encouraging as he just wanted to see his friends happy.
The female sighed. "It's not that easy. You know this but every time I'm around her, it's like butterflies are in my stomach and I get so shy. I have things I want to say but I never want to mess anything up in front of her. She is so perfect to me and I want to be able to be equally as great."
Damiano smiled when he realized that there were people standing in the doorway. The others had come back and had heard everything pretty much, including Victoria, who had a smile of her own. Stephanie had not seemed to realize though, her eyes having been closed and her head laid on the back of the couch, trying to calm herself.
It wasn't until the bassist spoke that she opened her eyes and seemed to freeze. Vic had heard what she said, there was no way she didn't.
"You have a crush on me? It's a good thing that I have feelings for you too." Vic had a slight teasing tone laced in her words but she meant what she said, which really did surprise the other female.
Damiano stood and walked towards the doorway, whispering something the Ethan and Thomas before glancing at his female friends. "We'll leave you two alone."
The three walked away from Stephanie and Victoria, going to do God knows what. The Cassano was shocked to hear Vic's own confession and it was obvious, which made the blonde laugh. She went to sit on the couch in the same spot that Damiano had just gotten up from.
"Did I hear that right," Stephanie voiced aloud, not really meaning to.
The bassist nodded. "Yes, you heard that correctly. I have had feelings for you for so long. I thought I had been clear about it but I guess my attempts weren't enough. So, yes, I love you and it's something I've wanted to say for a while. You really thought you were not good enough for me? You are more than that to me."
Stephanie couldn't help the tears that welled up in her eyes but she didn't allow them to fall. This was really happening! Vic actually loved her. She had dreamed of this moment but it felt impossible for it to really happen. However, she couldn't be happier.
She was speechless at first but soon regained control of her brain. "Really? I just thought you were being friendly to me. You are the most amazing person so yeah, I did think that you wouldn't see me as anything other than a friend."
Vic glanced down at Steph's lips before focusing back on her eyes. "Can I kiss you?"
It was such a simple question but it held so much power over the Cassano, who was quick to nod and agree. Their lips met and it was better than Stephanie imagined. The two pulled away after a couple more seconds and the H/C haired girl smiled.
Vic wrapped her arm around the other girl's body before asking the important question she had on her mind. "Would you like to be my girlfriend?"
Stephanie Cassano laughed and her smile never faltered. "Yes, of course! I would love that."
Victoria brought her now girlfriend closer and rested her head on top of Stephanie's, the two staying like that until they eventually had to get up.
KOTA'S NOTES! ─────
victoria is such a queen! i love writing for her even though i haven't done it much. i hope to get more for her written in the future, honestly all of måneskin in general since i love them.