Drella Now

I sighed in annoyance at Vic. He chuckled in my ear and I elbowed him in the ribs. "Where are you taking me?!" I exclaimed. I heard him laugh in reply. "Grow the fuck up. Just tell me where I'm going,"
"Me grow up? Who is it that made me pinky promise I would buy more cereal,"
"Shut up," I frowned.
"Okay," Vic said happily. "We're here," he took his hand from my eyes and I looked around. I remember this place. I was standing in a art supply store. It was my go to place when I lived in San Diego. There was everything you could ever need here.
"What am I doing here?" I laughed.
"You're going to pick out loads of supplies to set a studio up at my apartment," he said like it was obvious.
"Why?"
"Because I'm giving you a studio,"
"I can't spend all this money," I sighed.
"That's why we're going halves,"
"I can't let you do that," I said and took his hands.
"You can," he smiled at me.
"Thank you," I grinned and him and squeezed his hands. I let them go and turned to search through the store.

Nearly an hour had passed and I was just paying for my things. I'd picked out everything. I had bags filled with canvases, paint, lead, mixers. Even aprons. I don't think there was anything I'd missed. Vic held the door open for me and I went to his car. I put everything in the trunk of the car. Vic started driving once I was inside. I caught him looking at me every now and again.
"Keep your eyes on the road, Fuentes," I teased.
"Look at you," he grinned.
"What?"
"All happy and smiley,"
"Does it suit me?" I asked.
"Yeah, I like you happy,"
"Shut up," I smiled.
We pulled up outside Vic's apartment building. He left me to carry my things and we went inside. I followed Vic to the elevator and we walked to his apartment. When we were inside I took all of the things to my room. Vic left me and I set everything up. I made sure everything was away tidy and laid an apron out ready. I walked out into the hall and saw Vic waiting for me. "Why did you do all this?"
"Are you happy?" Vic asked.
"Duh," I laughed.
"Ella," he said. "Music saved me from everything, but mostly myself I guess. Art is going to save you and make you beautiful again,"
"Beautiful?" I echoed.
"I didn't say beautiful," he rushed.
"You did,"
"I meant better,"
"But you said beautiful," I bit my lip.
"I didn't mean it," he muttered and looked away from me.
"Vic?"
"Yeah?" he asked.
"I think you're beautiful,"
"Thanks," he rolled his eyes.
"I mean it," I said. "Mike and I talked the other night,"
"When you were drunk and high?" Vic raised his eyebrows.
"That's the right night but I'm talking about before I got drunk and high,"
"Oh what?"
"He thinks I should tell you,"
"Tell me what?"
"That I don't know what to do. That I really don't. There's Shane and there's you. Perfect Vic, who's mine. And I really love you, but I still don't know what to do," I explained seriously.
"Why you doing this?" Vic asked.
"I'm sorry,"
"You know I love you, Ella. I'll always love you. I loved you when you were you and I love you now you're sick. I love you so much I'm willing to help you and then let you marry Shane if that's what you really want. I just want you to be happy and be with whoever makes you feel happy and special and loved. But you don't have to rub it in my face that you love me but still might not choose me. I'd rather be friend zoned," Vic rushed. I leant up again the wall and looked down at the floor.
"I'm sorry, Vic," I muttered.
"I'm sorry too," he sighed angrily. "I wanted to tell you that there's an exhibition coming up. If you can make fifteen good pieces it can be featured. It could start of your career again, but in San Diego,"
"Really?" I asked excitedly.
"Yeah, you have a month," he told me.
"Oh God,"
"You up for it?"
"Yes!" I exclaimed. "I'm so up for it. Tell them a million times yes,"
"Okay," he smiled a little sadly.
Then my phone started ringing. "Who is it?" Vic asked.
"Shane," I explained. Vic folded his arms across his chest and frowned. I answered and brought the phone to my ear. "Hello?" I asked.
"Drella. How're you? It's me," Shane said.
"Hi. I'm fine,"
"How are you feeling?"
"A lot better,"
"Are you ready to come home,"
"No," I replied flatly.
"What?" he muttered.
"I don't want to,"
"For now. Or for good?" he rushed.
"For now. I just need time to think, Shane,"
"Are you okay? Are you safe?"
"Of course I am," I laughed.
"Well, for how much longer will you be away?"
"I don't know. I'll be back a few weeks before the wedding,"
"A few?" he echoed.
"At least two weeks," I reassured.
"Drella I don't like this,"
"I'm fine. Just relax, I'm fine,"
"Okay, if you're sure,"
"I am,"
"Bye then, I love you,"
"Yeah, bye," I replied. I threw my phone down onto a cabinet and started to breathe heavily.
"You okay, Ella?" Vic asked. I nodded silently and walked towards him. I needed this. And Vic did too, even though he wouldn't admit it. I needed this to help me decide what I really want. I reached up and placed my hands on Vic's shoulders. Then I pressed my lips to his. It took a second for Vic to realise what was happening. Then he put his hands on my waist and the small of my back. He pulled me close to him and kissed me back passionately. I could feel the excitement and energy behind his lips. He'd been waiting for this.
Then I pulled away. I looked at him with wide eyes. Vic looked ruffled and disorientated. He was eyeing me with a look that said 'what the fuck just happened?' "I should go plan my pieces," I rushed. Then I pulled away and hurried into my room.
"Drella!" Vic called. I ignored him and closed my door firmly behind me. He hadn't changed.

Notes

Hey! What did you think? Drella's got something to work on now. What do you think she'll work on for her pieces? What about the phone call? And the kiss?! DRELLIC ALERT.

You should all go a check out a story I'm co writing as well. It's called [Break the Barricade]. It would mean a lot to me. I'm working on it with the lovely and talented Simone a.k.a. youretheonewhoshotme. It's another Vic/OC. I'll be writing the OC's chapters and Simone will be doing Vic's. There will be two p.o.v.'s. Go check out my other stories and Simone's. And I would love you to comment letting me know what you think. It's my first collab! :)

Edit - Hey! Any questions please ask! :)