“Right Here Waiting” Part I - Cole Sprouse x Reader Imagine
My very first Tumblr post and first Cole Sprouse imagine. :D
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Song Inspiration
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You and Cole have been best friends since college. You met in NYU during freshman year.
Cole is your go-to when it comes to school projects, researches, and well, advice.
Your course is different from his, but you shared a subject or two, and some random after-school activities together. Like Cole, you were fascinated with history, video games, and photography.
He was the one who was there for you when you were struggling with your relationship with your parents, he even welcomed you to his apartment when you were looking for a new place. He doesn’t even want you to move and insist that you live with him instead so you can both go to and walk home from school, and he also want you to save so you can find a better apartment in the city. But you said no because at that time, he was living with his girlfriend and you don’t want to cause any problems with a relationship that you think would last forever.
Cole was the one who was there for you the day you lost your dog, Charlie. and to make up for it, even if he doesn’t have to, he gave you a puppy on your birthday, you named it after his character in that popular Disney film—
“Here, name him Cody, so you’ll always remember me.” He said while holding this cute little bundle of pure joy.
“How about Ben?” you both laugh.
You were there for him when he and his ex-girlfriend broke up. Cole calls you in the middle of the night, telling you stories, and you were always there for him, assuring him that the right one will come soon.
You’re wishing, hoping, and praying, that it would be you…
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You fell in love with him the day you first saw him, the day he accidentally spilled his to-go coffee on your NYU shirt while you were in the train going to Brooklyn.
Since then, everyday with Cole is like sunshine. No matter how bad things have become, every time you text, call, or talk to him in person, it gets better in the end.
But you decided to keep your feelings to yourself. Afraid that Cole might stay away from you, worst, you are scared to the idea that he doesn’t feel the same way and that this feeling might destroy an amazing friendship. So you just cherish all the moments you spend with him. Late nights where he would come to your apartment and ask you to have coffee and just talk about art, poetry, and history. The quiet times you two spend in the library, even in silence, every thing seems perfect—as long as he is around.
On the day that he introduced his then girlfriend to you, it broke you to a million pieces but still supported him, because after all, he is, and will always be, your best friend.
And for long, you endured and accepted that he is with someone, happy, and contented. Seeing him with the girl he loves is bittersweet but you know that as his best friend, you are the first person to be happy for him.
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Graduation came and you were very emotional. You knew that in a few days, you have to go back to Washington and leave New York, leave your friends, leave the city that became your home for the past 5 years, your apartment, and the coffee shop across the street where you spend a lot of time doing your homework.
Leave your heart, and the man who’s holding it.
Cole will remain in New York. He has plans to apply for graduate school and pursue Archeology full-time and his photography as well. You will be away from him. Miles and miles away. and that thought hurts you to bits. How can you leave the man you cared about? The man you love? The man who makes you happy? But change is inevitable. You have responsibilities and dreams to pursue.
Cole promised to always keep in touch.. “y/n, I will keep in touch, I promise. You might be in a different time zone but I’ll still bug you.” he said assuringly. “and besides, you can always fly back here.”
“...or you can fly to Washington!” you said
“If it means I get to see Cody, and your annoying face, sure!”
You both laugh. And in that little moment, the sadness eased a little.
Since every one will be busy preparing for the next chapter in their lives, your friends arranged an after party to celebrate this memorable day. You and Cole attended and minutes before you open the door, it occurred to you that you should finally let him know how you really feel. Besides, you’ll be miles away from him, so telling him now probably won’t hurt. At least, in your last days in the city, you finally did what you had to do.
Entering the building was like going through an obstacle course. You feel so uneasy and your heart is beating so fast. Cole noticed this.
“(y/n), everything alright?” he said, with a hint of worry in his eyes
“I’m fine.”
“no you’re not.”
“I am. it’s uh...”
“what?”
“my feet. Yes, my feet hurts, I haven’t removed these babies since the ceremony.” You said, pointing at your heels.
“Do you want me to carry you?” Cole said, with a little concern
“oh my.” you told yourself. “No, silly. Let’s just take the elevator” you said to him
You and Cole entered the elevator, it’s a little awkward to you because it was just the two of you. But Cole was very relaxed.
You stood there in silence. Until Cole pulled you back into reality
“That’s it” he said
“What?”
“You are not okay. C’mon what’s wrong? Tell me.”
“Cole. Nothing. I am fine. okay?”
“No, you’re not.”
“Why do you say so?”
“I know!”
“How?”
“Because ever since we entered this elevator you didn’t pressed any button, so we’re literally stopping in every freaking floor inside this building“
You stared at him
“Oh no, sorry, 15th” you said, pressing the button.
Cole crossed his arms and looked at you. You felt a little uneasy.
“C’mon, y/n, what’s wrong?” he’s getting serious now.
“This is it” you told yourself. “I should tell him now. Right here”
“Okay!” you said. “There is something I need to tell you”
“What is it?”
“Uhm, Cole, buddy, you’re my best friend. So I should tell you”
“Tell me what, y/n?”
You took a deep breath
“Oh no,” you were thinking. “This is it. I’m about to let it out”
“y/n?” Cole said
“Cole... I...”
“What?”
The elevator door opened and you can hear the music coming from the party.
You gulped.
“I... I like you.”
...to be continued.