Hey guys so this is my first one shot I thought about after hearing a song which I hadn't heard in a while. So this is an Achele story set now in 2015 after Glee. Hope you guys enjoy it and let me know if you like it, I'm considering doing another Achele story that isn't a one shot or continuing this one. Enjoy guys.
Boston. Boston is one of Dianna's favorite places. She has a lot of memories there; some really amazing memories. She goes back to Boston every year and every year she does a performance at her favorite lounge. The Silhouette Lounge held a lot of great time for her so she would return to see old friends and perform for the locals. It was the first spot her and Lea and went to when they were on the Glee tour. Lea... Lea is the reason she visits Boston every year. The memories she had of them together always brought a smile to her face. Now here she was in her favorite lounge about to do a song for the locals. The lounge was packed and she smiled recognizing some people who seemed to be there every year for her performance. It felt good to go up on stage and sing again. Becca, a waitress that has been working there for years walked up to Dianna who was waiting beside the stage with a smile.
"Hey you. Ready to go up there?"
Dianna smiled running her hand through her short hair, "Yeah let's do this."
"What do you plan on singing?"
"The song I audition for Glee with. Over The Moon."
The waitress smiled and head onto the small stage, "Hey everyone. Are you guys having a good night?" The crowd responded in some cheers and whistles. "Okay guys please give a round of applause to my dear friend Dianna Agron." The crowd cheered as Dianna stepped onto the stage. She smiled and waved as she pulled up a stool and took a seat.
"Hi everyone. My name is Dianna Agron and I'm going to be singing for you guys tonight." The crowd cheered causing her to giggle. One of the band members walked onto the stage acoustic guitar in hand and sat beside Dianna. As the guitarist got his instrument ready Dianna heard the bell that signaled the door opening. She squinted her eyes looking over the crowd to see who entered the lounge. Her eyes went wide and her heart stopped. Lea. It was Lea. Lea Michele had just entered the Silhouette Lounge. Dianna couldn't believe it, she hadn't talk to Lea since the last day of filming for Glee. Her first response was shock then it became happiness. Lea was here, all she wanted to do was run off the stage and embrace the girl. Her expression quickly changed as she saw Lea turn towards the door smiling wide at the man who now held her heart. Matthew. Dianna sighed as the two walked hand in hand to a high table and take their seats. So many thoughts and feelings were running through her. She was so happy to see Lea, the girl always had the ability of taking her breath away. Of course that feeling gets pushed aside and replaced by hurt. Her mind wanders to how they used to be. When Lea was hers, when they were in love and free not having a care in the world. If anyone would of asked Dianna back then about her future with Lea she would of said they were going to be together always. Dianna wiped away the one tear that slipped down her cheek before anyone noticed. She smiled at the guitarist and whispered something in his ear.
Lea smiled as she took a seat next to Matt, she hadn't been to the Silhouette Lounge in years. Many old memories flooded back but she pushed them away. She was out with Matt she needed to focus on him not on the relationship that was tied to this lounge. She excused herself from the table to go get drinks for them and went over to the bar area still not noticing the blonde on the stage. Lea instantly noticed Becca and smiled wide, "Oh my god Becca? I haven't seen you in so long. How are you?"
Becca looked up and smiled, "Lea! I've been great. And it's been forever! What are you doing here?"
"I had a book signing for You First and thought I'd pass by. I have always loved this lounge I hate I stopped coming back."
"Yeah me too. Definitely miss seeing you. It's not the same when only one of you return."
"One of us?" Before Becca could respond the soft sounds of the guitar strumming started to fill the lounge and Lea's eyes looked towards the stage. Her heart stopped as she saw the gorgeous blonde she hadn't seen in over a year. Dianna Agron was sitting on stage about to perform. Becca glanced at Lea smiling slightly at her expression. From the moment the two of them enter the lounge years ago she knew they were madly in love with one another. They had just a strong bond that couldn't be compared to anything else she's seen before. Becca leaned forward on the counter, "She comes back every year to do a performance on this day. She's never told me why this day was so important to her..."
Lea smiled as she tried to steady her breath, she knew why this day was so important. During the Glee Concert Tour, they had decided to leave early to explore Boston. They found this lounge, did a cute duet on stage, and walked hand in hand throughout the city. It was also the first night Dianna told Lea she loved her..that night they made love for the very first time. Lea eyes remained glued to Dianna wanting the blonde to just look up and see her.
Dianna took a deep breath holding the mic and began to sing her eyes remaining on the ground. She knew if she looked up at those beautiful brown eyes she wouldn't be able to control her emotions.
You took my hand you showed me how
You promised me you'd be around
Uh huh that's right
I took your words and I believed
In everything you said to me
Yeah huh
That's right
If someone said three years from now
You'd be long gone
I'd stand up and punch them out
Cause they're all wrong I know better
Cause you said forever and ever
Who knew
Remember when we were such fools
And so convinced and just too cool
Oh no no no
I wish I could touch you again
I wish I could still call you friend
I'd give anything
Dianna eyes betrayed her and she looked up at the set of eyes she had been feeling on her since she began singing. Hazel eyes met brown and she still can't remember how she made it through the performance. Her heart stopped and another tear slipped as she continued to the next song lyric.
When someone said count your blessings now
'fore they're long gone
I guess I just didn't know how
I was all wrong
They knew better
Still you said forever
And ever
Who knew
Yeah yeah
I'll keep you locked in my head
Until we meet again
Until we, until we meet again
And I won't forget you my friend
What happened
If someone said three years from now
You'd be long gone
I'd stand up and punch them out
Cause they're all wrong and
That last kiss I'll cherish
Until we meet again
And time makes it harder
I wish I could remember
But I keep your memory
You visit me in my sleep
My darling who knew
My darling my darling
Who knew my darling
I miss you my darling
Who knew who knew
The song came to an end and the customers erupted into applause. Dianna stood from her stool and bowed, "Thank you guys so much. Have a good night." Dianna smiled once more and walked off the stage.
Lea glanced back to Becca, "She...that song.."
"She was supposed to sing Over the Moon. Wonder what sparked the change in song," Becca winked at Lea handing her the drinks and went to attended other customers. Matt walked over to Lea placing a hand on her lower back, "You okay?"
"Huh? Yeah I just didn't know Dianna was here...I'll be right back okay." Before he could respond she left his side heading straight to the backstage area. She went behind the curtain and found Dianna placing some items in her purse and grabbing her coat. As soon as she turned around to leave she stopped dead in her tracks looking down at Lea.
"Hey you..."
"Lea..Hi."
"You sounded lovely up there."
"Thanks.." It took a few moments for it to register in Dianna's head that she was talking to Lea.
"How have you been?"
Dianna shrugged, "I've been okay. Just finished filming another film, I finally have a break."
Lea smiled, "That's great. I saw your Bare film. You were outstanding in it."
Dianna blushed slightly tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, "Thanks..Definitely something new for me to do. But I had a lot of fun."
"I have to ask you something.."
Dianna nodded as they began to head back outside, "Sure anything."
"Why did you change your song?"
Dianna stopped and took a deep breath, "Why do you ask?"
Lea moved to stand in front of her,"Becca told me you were supposed to sing Over the Moon but instead you changed it to Who Knew last minute. Why?"
Dianna ran a hand through her short hair, "It's not important Lea."
"Who were you singing to..." Lea looked up at the hazel eyes she always got lost in searching for an answer. Dianna opened her mouth to answer when Matt stepped beside Lea wrapping a protective arm around her waist.
"Everything okay here babe?" Lea looked up at Matt surprised and a bit annoyed.
"Everything is fine I'm just catching up with Dianna." Matt nodded and looked down at Dianna.
"Dianna."
Dianna smirked at the hint of jealously in his voice, she looked over at Lea and back up at Matt, "Nice to see you again Matt. Well I have to go. It was nice to see you both," Dianna smiled at Lea, "I'll see you around."
Dianna walked back the two finally letting out the breath she had been holding in all this time, she waved goodbye to Becca and practically ran out the lounge. As Dianna walked to her hotel room it began to pour down hard causing her to laugh in the middle of the street.
"As if my day could get any better." She shook her head and continued to walk in the pouring rain to the hotel thinking back to the day that changed her and Lea's relationship forever..
Flashback - December 2011 - Lea's Apartment
Dianna was sitting down on the couch flipping through the channels a bit annoyed. She heard keys entering the door knob and sighed. Lea walked into her apartment with a smile and placed her bag on the coat rack.
"Hey you. What are you doing here?"
Dianna looked at her annoyed, "Tonight I told you I was coming over to cook for us. Of course to my surprise though you are on another date with Corey."
"Dianna please not this again..."
"Lea how can you not expect me to be bothered by this?"
"Because you know it means nothing!" Lea groaned and sat beside her holding her hands. "Baby you know I love you and only want you. I go out with Corey because Ryan and the guys asked if it was okay for the publicity purposes. That's all. There are no feelings involved, you know that."
"Why couldn't you just tell them no. Tell them we were together. Why can't we just come out to the public already?"
"You know why. I don't want a label placed on me, what if it affects our careers? They might not offers us roles because they we are gay. People are cruel out there especially in this business. Don't make me do this..."
Dianna removed her hands from Lea's grasp and stood up staring down at her, "Are you ashamed of us?"
"What? No! Of course not."
"Then come out with me."
"Dianna..."
Dianna shook her head, "No, I don't care what people may say or do. What matters is me and you. As long as we are together nothing else matters. Lea no one is going to care, god half of the damn world is wanting achele to be real! Just be with me!"
Lea sighed, "I'm sorry Di, but I can't come out. I won't do it.."
"Fine." Dianna moved away heading to the door. Se grabbed her coat off the hook and threw it on.
"Where are you going?" Lea quickly rushed to the door beside her.
"I'm going home."
"Okay...I'll come over tomorrow then."
"No. Don't bother. I'm done being your secret. I'm just..done with this."
"Wh-what are you saying?" Dianna was doing her best to hold back the tears that were begging to come down and looking at the beautiful brunette who she loved with every part of her who was now crying before her eyes. Her heart was breaking seeing Lea so upset but she knew she had to do this.
"I'm saying if I can't have all of us.. I don't want anything. I can't deal with having half of this relationship."
"Dianna please. I love you. Please don't leave me, don't let this go." Lea was now blocking the doorway not holding back the tears. Dianna stepped in front of Lea and cupped her face placing a soft passionate kiss on her lips, "I love you." Dianna stepped around her opening the door and leaving the love of her life behind.
End of Flashback
Dianna would think back to that day and question if she did the right thing. Did she have the right to force Lea to come out? To choose between her and her fear? Maybe not but she knows now she made the right choice for herself. She had the right to be happy and at that time she wasn't. She arrive at her home and set her bag and coat down. She walked into the kitchen and retrieved a glass from the cabinet and wine from the fridge. She poured a large glass and sighed looking around the empty apartment she had for years now. She picked up her glass to take a sip when a knock on the door stopped her. She set the glass down and look at the clock seeing it's almost midnight.
"What the hell?" Dianna said to herself as she walked towards the door and swung it open. Before her eyes was Lea drenched from head to toe at her door. "Lea.."
"Who were you singing to?"
"What? Lea come inside you are freezing." Dianna let Lea step inside as she rushed into her bedroom grabbing a towel and some fresh clothes. She came back to the living room and wrapped the towel around her shoulders.
"I grabbed a pair of sweats and one of my hoodies. Once you change I'll call a cab so you don't have to worry about the rain and can get home safe okay," as Dianna turned to go towards her phone Lea grabbed her hand and pulled her back.
"Who were you singing to?"
"Lea why does it matter?"
"It matters to me. Now please, tell me."
Dianna sighed running a shaky hand through her hair, "You. I was singing to you. I saw you come into the lounge and my whole world lit up. Then I saw Matthew enter after you and it all came crashing down all over again.."
"I-Dianna I'm sorry if I hurt you by coming with him but I didn't know you'd be there. I thought you had forgotten about the lounge."
"Forget about the lounge? Too many amazing memories are due to that lounge. And don't apologize because you are in a relationship. You moved on, you're happy don't ever be sorry about that." Lea couldn't look away from those piercing hazel eyes.
"I'm sorry..."
"Lea, I told you there's nothing to apologize for."
"I'm sorry for being scared. For not choosing you all those years ago. I should have chosen you.."
Dianna froze, was Lea really apologizing for this. She had to remember how to breathe again as the brunette spoke to her. "I was young and naive. I cared too much of what others might think or say and in return lost you. You meant the world to me..still do."
"Lea don't. I really can't hear about the good old days. They are over and it hurts to even talk about it all okay."
"Seeing you up there. It was like I was falling all over again.."
Dianna shut her eyes shaking her head trying to stop the tears, "NO! No okay you can't do that to me! You can't just walked back into my life and tell me you miss me and still have feelings for me when at the end of this conversation you will be going home to your boyfriend!"
"Dianna..." Lea reached out talking both of her hands in hers, "Di."
Dianna's heart sunk as she opened her eyes looking into a pool of brown. Lea stepped closer to her, Dianna could feel the heat from Lea's body. Lea slowly placed her left hand on Dianna's cheek and smiled warmly. Dianna knew what was about to happen, she should stop it, she had to stop it, but she remained still. Lea leaned forward and pressed her lips against Dianna's. Reality hit Dianna like train when Lea's lips touched hers. She could cry at that moment, she had forgotten how amazing they felt. How soft her lips were, how easily she could melt all because of this one girl. All thoughts and worries slipped away, all that mattered was this moment right now.
Dianna slowly wrapped her arms around Lea's neck deepening the kiss. Lea placed her hands on Dianna's hips and pulled her in closer so there bodies were pressed together. Dianna licked Lea's bottom lip begging for access which was immediately granted. Lea couldn't help but moan as Dianna's tongue slipped in between her lips exploring every inch of her mouth. Lea slid her hand up Dianna's back and up to her head tangling her hand up in her short choppy hair. The kiss went from 0 to 100 very quickly, neither girl was holding back at the moment. Dianna gripped Lea's waist pulling her body impossibly closer to hers. Lea couldn't help but grind her hips forward begging for the contact. Lea gently pushed Dianna back til her legs hit the couch and she fell back looking up at the brunette. Before she could even register Lea was on top of her capturing her lips once again. Dianna slide her hand underneath her blouse touching the warm skin, Lea felt a chill go down her spine at the contact. Lea let out a soft sigh as she rested her head against Dianna's and began to ground her hips into Dianna causing the blonde to moan. Dianna felt herself becoming more wet with each thrust, she wanted to feel Lea underneath her once again.
Lea moved her hands to the button on Dianna's pants and quickly unbuttoned them pulling down the zipper. In that short time Dianna finally began to think of what was about to happen and grabbed Lea's hands to stop her.
"Wait.."
"What? What's wrong?" Both girls were breathing heavy, eyes dilated and wanting nothing more then to have one another.
"We can't do this." Dianna knew she was going to regret this but knew she needed to stop them from going any further.
"Why not? You don't want this.." Lea did nothing to stop the hurt in her voice as she got off of Dianna fixing herself up. Dianna quickly got up and shook her head as she buttoned her pants back up.
"God of course I do. All I want to do right now is take you here and now. But I can't. I can't do something that matters so much to me when it won't mean the same to you."
"You think this is just a one night stand for me?!"
"No! But if we go through with this then what? You leave to your boyfriend and I'm just the other girl on the side?"
"Of course not! I'd never do that to you."
"Then what? What will happen?"
Lea paused, she hadn't thought of the consequences that will come from her cheating on Matthew with Dianna. "I-I don't know."
"I can't live with I don't know."
Lea sighed shaking her head, "I think I should go.."
Dianna hesitated, should she let her go or convince her to stay..
"I'm still in love with you." The words left Dianna's lips before she could stop herself, Lea was by the door putting on her coat and looked over at Dianna with a warm smile.
"I'm still in love with you too..don't think I ever stopped." Lea smiled once more before she opened the door and left the apartment leaving Dianna alone once again.
Dianna sat down on the couch with her head in her hands. Had she fucked up again? She had Lea, she had her right beside her and she let her go. All she ever wanted was to be with the girl who has held her heart for over 5 years, was she ever going to have that? Who knew.
