Pride - Chapter 2

The next morning started out smoothly, everyone was at the office way early and Miranda passed out the couture she had chosen. They were using various locations around the Runway floor for the shoot.

Serena and Emily were displayed beautifully by Patrick on the welcome desk as they kissed with the Runway logo shown behind them.

Nigel walked over to Andy and stood in front of her desk to compliment her on her article. "I'm thrilled Miranda's publishing your article. It really is a great piece that compliments us really well. Now you, missy, should be in the magazine too." He claimed.

Andy waved her article underneath his nose to show Nigel that she was in fact included in the issue. "Hellooooo?" Andy said chuckling.

"I mean with a picture, Andy. You are gay, you love her and you should have a picture since everyone else is." Nigel smirked.

"Hahaha no, Nigel. If Miranda finds out I like her that way, which is not gonna happen..." Andy started to rant at the Creative Director.

To interrupt, Nigel grabbed her shoulders and turned her around. "I think it just did kinda happen, Six. Why don't I get Patrick? You should really have your picture taken in Miranda's office. Only Patrick and you guys. I'll get him." Nigel muttered nervously, shooing the two women into Miranda's office.

Miranda was in shock by what she just heard.

"Miranda, I'm…" Andy found it difficult to explain much as Serena came in with the camera.

"Alright, Queridas. Patrick is busy with Marc Jacobs but I'll happily take your photo." Serena smiled softly, oblivious to the rising tension.

The two women had no idea what was happening when Serena just settled them both in position with Miranda sat on her chair and Andy next to her with her note pad in hand. The next position had Andy leaning over the desk as if working on something with Miranda. While Andy was in her position, she looked over at Miranda. "Hey, are you okay?" She whispered to Miranda.

"Mh, a tad bit confused. I believe we have to talk." Miranda answered with a soft whisper.

"Now. Ladies switch again. Andy, sit on the desk." Serena advised, breaking the two women's focus off each other.

Andy moved and had a nice view of Miranda's cleavage. "Oh boy, you just have to be the most gorgeous thing," she muttered.

Miranda smirked and started to play with Andy, she slightly touched her every time they moved into a new position.

They gazed into each other's eyes while Serena kept taking pictures. "You are both so beautiful and would make the most gorgeous couple. Everyone would believe you're a couple seeing you like this." Serena claimed happily.

Andy smiled at Miranda and just did what she felt was right. She lightly and carefully kissed Miranda on her cheek. Andy was thrilled because Miranda didn't pull back but leaned in and closed her eyes.

Serena took the opportunity to snap those moments as well.

"Alright, Chicas, I think we are done here." Serena left the office, closing the door softly behind her and once outside the office, showed Nigel the photos she had captured.

Irv would have a heart attack if he saw how many of his colleagues were gay. This should definitely cure his homophobia. Especially if he saw Miranda's picture.

Meanwhile, Andy sat across Miranda at her desk and took her hands. "I hope it was alright I kissed you, I didn't mean to overstep any boundaries," She said shyly.

"It was quite alright. I need to know if you were serious about what you said to Nigel." Miranda asked squeezing her hand.

Andy blushed and grinned. "I might risk everything, and I'm not just talking about my job here, but also my heart. I meant every word. I've fallen hopelessly in love with you, Miranda." She tried to get her hands free, while tears rose in her eyes.

"But of course I know you're not interested, I'm just an assistant who's half your age, who can't offer you anything and you're my boss. But I'm glad you know now. I will definitely keep my feelings to myself and won't bother you. I promise I'll remain professional and hope I am allowed to finish my year with you."

"Are you quite done yet with your speech," Miranda asked as Andy nodded and got up. "We will review the book together tonight and talk some more then. That's all." Miranda said.

Andy stormed out, her tears already streaming down her face. She just poured her heart out and Miranda just wanted to review the book? Andy stormed off to the bathroom and had a good cry.

She looked at herself in the mirror and cleaned her face. "You are so stupid, Andrea Sachs. Fuck." She was so mad at herself. She tried to pull herself together quickly when she heard someone approach the bathroom. She blew her nose and washed her hands as Serena came in.

"Aww, Querida, what's troubling you? You are far too beautiful to cry." Serena went in to hug her and Andy's flood gates opened up again.

"Great, I just calmed down." Andy sobbed into her shoulder. After a minute, Serena pulled back and lifted Andy's chin looking at her questioningly. "I confessed my love to her. And her answer to that was; 'let's review the book together tonight'." When Serena smirked Andy looked at her confused. "What's so funny?" Andy felt her temper getting the better of her.

"Querida, chill! You know she has to remain professional here. Her wanting to review the book with you means, she wants to...you know… jump into the dry grass with you, Andy." Serena said

Andy smirked about her cute Spanish accent.

"I think you mean roll in the hay, Serena and nu-oh,most definitely not."

"I tell you that's what she means. Now dry those eyes and let me know tomorrow how the hay smells." Serena said as she stepped to the bathroom and chuckled.

Andy couldn't stop her own chuckle as she thanked her and left to go back to the Photoshoot.

~x~

Again, the day went smoothly and everything they had planned went well and was accomplished. Andy was just packing up her desk when the book arrived. "Wow, you are early today. Awesome, thanks." Andy grinned at Marc who had brought the book from the art department.

Everyone else had already left for the day, including Miranda. She went home early to have dinner with her children for once.

Calling Roy, she found the driver was already waiting upon receiving instructions from Miranda. Making her way down the street, he waited with the door open and she slipped into the comfort of the air-conditioned Town Car that smelled faintly of Miranda.

A short while later, Andy arrived at Miranda's townhouse and was greeted warmly by two redheads. "Hey, Andreea." They called out simultaneously.

"Hey girls, aren't you supposed to be in bed?" Andy asked.

"Yes, but we wanted to tell Mom's girlfriend goodnight." Caroline pouted.

"And that we want a family date. With movie and pizza and all that." Cassidy grinned.

Andy's eyes widened in surprise at the little girl's words.

TBC