RAFE: you're just going to screw me like everyone else in my life. i know you will. i know you. SARAH: no, because i’m all you’ve got. you’re the only family i have left.
warnings: cussing, mentions of death / parent loss, pet names
authors note: reader has a single father figure + brothers. this was incorporated into forever boy on my wattpad, just an fyi !
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you and vinnie had known each other for as long as you can remember. you met when you were just three years old, you two have been through everything together.
you’re each others childhood best friend, everyone is shocked when you tell them you two are still inseparable as day one.
growing up together was fun, because it wasn’t just you and vinnie, there was vinnie’s younger brother too. 
your family adored vinnie, as his with yours. ever since your father took you over to vinnie’s house and you both met his family, you and vinnie became inseparable ever since.
as time went on and the two of you grew older, everyone thought sure enough that the two of you would end up together. that was not the case, however.
you’ve definitely had those ‘what if’s’ about being more than friends with vinnie, but was it really risking the friendship the two of you have?
you also wouldn’t dare to tell vinnie that you’ve had those thoughts about you and him together, knowing you’d be deeply embarrassed if you did.
it was best to keep that secret to yourself.
two days after vinnie had turned eighteen, he had gotten an opportunity to move out to california to peruse a career out there.
once he told you that, your world crumbled down, wondering what his answer would be.
you’ve asked day and night what his answer is, and you still hadn’t gotten a single one.
not until about two years ago. now that’s when your world really crashed and burned.
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two years ago…
vinnie was over the moon to give the news that he had finally chosen. he knew it would absolutely break your heart, but he also couldn’t pass this up.
it was the biggest opportunity he’d gotten. his modeling never got too far, so getting this would be a huge deal.
he had already told his parents and reggie the news, so now you were the last one to know.
vinnie could feel his chest tighten as he made his way to your front door. he hoped you’d be happy for him, obviously he’s expecting hurt, but overall he wants support from you.
knocking on the door, he waits for an answer anxiously, wiping his palms against his jeans.
“hey ben, how are you?” vinnie greets your father with a smile as he walks in the door.
the two walked to the kitchen and the older man had gotten vinnie a glass of water.
“pretty good, works been busy but i’ve been alright. how ‘bout you, son?” the man asks.
vinnie takes a sip of his water before nodding his head. “good, good,” he replies, looking around the kitchen.
the older man notices vinnie’s distracted demeanor and laughs. “lookin’ for y/n, aren’t you?”
vinnie turns his head and gives a wide smile. ben notices and nods his head to the direction of the stairs. “she’s up in her room.”
he thanks the man for the glass of water before heading up the stairs to your room.
"y/n?”vinnie questioned as he softly knocked on your bedroom door.
it was partially opened so vinnie could see in. he smiled once he saw the sight — you dancing around in your with your headphones in, not noticing the boy at all.
pushing the door open, he stepped inside, finally catching the your attention.
turning off your music, you took your earbuds out, putting both on your nightstand.
"hey vin!" you exclaimed, smiling widely at the boy in front of you.
vinnie smiled back. "hey y/n.” his voice was laced with worry, which you noticed immediately.
you both took a seat next to each other on your bed. you searched the boy’s face, trying to figure out what could be wrong.
"v, what's wrong?" you asked, watching as vinnie grabbed your hands in his.
to be honest, he was nervous. even though he was excited, that tiny bit of adrenaline rush was soon gone and it was all nerves now.
he knew this news wouldn't break your friendship.tons of people have friends across the world, friends that move away from each other, and they all still make it work.
he just hoped this didn't ruin you both. he couldn’t imagine a world where you and him weren’t friends.
“i’ve got somethin’ exciting to tell you.” he hoped if he said ‘exciting’ it might lighten the tension.
you look at him wearily, hoping the news is as exciting as he says it is.
vinnie takes a deep breath before finally saying what he’s been dreading but also so excited to tell you.
“so, i’d gotten an opportunity to go out to LA to that content house i showed you, remember that?” he asks, you nod, remembering him telling you. “they offered me a spot there, to peruse all that stuff i used to do.”
vinnie stopped posting on socials a few months back to focus more on schooling, but kept up with it from time to time.
it seemed to pay off though, seeing as someone had reached out asking if he wanted to join them in a house with a different other creators.
you nod your head, letting him know to continue. “what do you think, should i take it?”
vinnie waits for your response, and once he sees you went somewhere, he tries to pull you back to him. “you in there, bug?”
the nickname made you smile, thinking of the time he came up with it for you when you’d always find ladybugs and show them to him. along with them being one of your favorite things.
you nod, turning to face the boy you’ve known for over a decade now. “i’m here.”
he smiles, tucking a strand of loose hair behind your ear as he makes direct eye contact. its intimate, almost too intimate.
the two of you pull away and you clear your throat, acting as nothing happened mere seconds ago.
“do you think i should do it?” he asks again, needing your opinion.
this was his decision yes. it was ultimately his decision, but he cared about your opinion the most.
you wanted to tell him not to go, to stay with you and leave his dream behind.
you knew that was selfish though.
so you put on your best fake smile and looked at your best friend. “take it.” you said.
vinnie smiles but it falters immediately when he sees you put your head down.
“hey, hey,” he lifts your chin with his index finger. “i don’t have to go, i can stay here with you.”
you shake your head, tears welling in your eyes as you cling onto the boy you’ve loved for years.
“it’s just-“ you cut yourself off, shaking your head again.
vinnie’s patient with you, letting you know he’s listening. he grabs your hand and squeezes it gently.
“i know i have my dad and brothers, and your parents and reggie, but i need you.” you tell him.
vinnie sighs, he knew this would be another outcome. “sweetheart,” he starts.
you look up at him and he continues. “i know it’s been hard since your mom passed, but you’re not alone, bug. trust me.”
you nod in understanding, coming to terms with what he’s saying. you’ll be okay, he can leave and live his dream and you’ll be okay.
you’ll talk everyday, video call when you can, and both of you will be okay.
you stand up and grab his hands, pulling him into a hug. “we’ll be okay.” you whisper.
vinnie smiles and hugs you tighter, taking in your words. the two of you pull away and he holds your cheeks in his hands, smile still on his face.
“i’m a phone call away, anytime you need me or anything, you call. got it?” he informs you.
you nod and he kisses your forehead, both of you smiling at each other. “we’ll be okay.” he whispers.
he didn’t live up to a single word he said though, but it was too late to notice….
omg prologue is finally out !!!!! had to rewrite this but i hope you guys like the series so so far !!!
i’m so excited to start this !! i’ll try to post frequently, as often as i can <3
thank you for reading , rb’s & comments / feedback is always appreciated <3
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