Summary: Emily is on a world tour with Bella. At one of her stops in Europe, Stacie surprises her by singing along to one of their favorite songs during Emily’s set.
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"Thank you, Amsterdam! You have been amazing. I love you, good night!" Emily shouted as she slowly walked off the stage. She was instantly met with cute, little arms clinging onto her legs. The singer laughed and crouched down, picking up Bella and carrying her to the dressing room.
"You were very good out there, Mommy!" Bella praised, kissing Emily's cheek.
"Aww, thanks, baby!" Emily said, setting the toddler down on the couch. She quickly changed from her outfit and fixed her things to bring to the van.
Emily Junk soon-to-be-Conrad was on a world tour, debuting her second album. Little Bella had decided to come along, too. She often came with Emily during meet and greets, getting warm hugs and gifts from Emily's fans.
The team was going to stay in a hotel for the night, so that they could catch up on some rest and sleep. Plopping on the bed, Bella opened her iPad, contacting her other mother. Emily was recently in the bathroom, freshening up for bed. Little did she know, Bella was Stacie's partner in crime, planning stuff without Emily knowing.
"Mommy!" Bella called, "Something's wrong with my iPad," she grimaced, waiting for Emily to emerge from the bathroom.
"Yes, Belle? What's up?" The tall brunette asked, her voice laced with worry, eyebrows up in confusion.
"Come on, look." Bella pouted as her mom neared her. Emily looked at the younger girl's device - first with confusion, then with shock.
"Hi, babe." Stacie smiled at her girlfriend through the screen. Emily looked back and forth between the screen and Bella. The little girl was giggling cutely, as her mom blushed.
"Are- Who planned this? You're both such dorks." Emily laughed, sitting beside baby Bella. The girl moved and sat comfortably in between her mom's legs.
"Am I not allowed to miss my girls?" Stacie chuckled. Through the screen, Emily could see the evident bags under her girlfriend's eyes, not getting enough rest from residency training.
"Have you been getting enough sleep, Stace? You look so tired," Emily questioned, her eyed filled with concern, "but you're still beautiful to me so-"
Cutting her girlfriend off, Stacie laughed heartily at Emily's rambling, "Yeah, babe. I just- I want to see you both."
"We miss you too, Mama!! I can't wait to see you after tour," Bella winked. Tried at least. "And the three of us can go to the park, and eat ice cream, and watch movies, and bake, and lots of other stuff!" She rambled excitedly, jumping slightly. Her mothers smiled in adoration at the little girl's enthusiasm.
"You should sleep now. The both of you still have a flight to catch tomorrow," Stacie said.
"But Mama, I still want to talk to youuu," Bella whined, pouting at the screen.
"I'll talk to you when you get to Paris, sweet cheeks," Stacie smiled, "Give your iPad to your mom for a sec, I have to talk to her. Sleep well, okay? Good night Belle."
"Okay, mama. Good night." Bella said, giving the device to her mom. She crawled underneath the covers as Emily stood up and walked out her hotel room's balcony.
"Hey," Emily whispered, a soft smile forming on her lips. The last time the couple had seen each other was 3 months ago, when they celebrated Bella's 6th birthday in South Korea. They called each other every night, usually ending when either or both of them falls asleep with the call still ongoing. Stacie had missed the way she wrapped her arms around Emily's waist as they fall asleep after an exhausting day. Basically, it was all she needed after a tiring day at the hospital. Just seeing Emily and Bella smile could literally turn her bad day upside down.
"When are you coming home?" Stacie asked.
"There's still one more month before Bella and I can come back," Emily mumbled, feeling gloomy on a cold night. Stacie could see her hugging herself through the screen.
Stacie smiled sadly, "I'll just talk to you tomorrow, alright? You should get some sleep now. I love youuu."
Emily giggled at Stacie's cuteness. After saying good night and I love you too back, Emily laid down beside Bella, hugging the girl closely.
Emily fixed her hair before going onstage. Tonight was her Paris show for her world tour. The singer felt her heart pounding loudly, even if her fans' screams was capable of drowning her in nervousness. Emily didn't know why, but she sensed something different about today. Maybe because it was Paris? Or was it something that she's not going to expect?
In the middle of the show, she was set to perform a cover of Lost Stars by Adam Levine. Drowned in her own feels, Emily was surprised when she heard a familiar voice sing the second verse.
Who are we? Just a speck of dust within the galaxy?
Woe is me, if we're not careful turns into reality
Don't you dare let our best memories bring you sorrow
Emily snapped her head towards the source, seeing Stacie bringing a sunflower and holding the microphone as she sang the verse with fondness. Lost Stars was one of their favorite songs to sing as a couple and it was Bella's favorite, too.
The fans screamed as they watched the lovers reunite, Emily singing along with Stacie. The younger brunette's tears started streaming down her face when she felt Stacie's warm touch.
Aftet they finished the song, Emily immediately hugged Stacie, knocking the air out of the older brunette. Stacie didn't mind though, she missed the way Emily hugged her tightly as if it was the end of the world. Bella came running out, joining her mothers in reunion which made the fans scream louder.
"Did you like our surprise, Mommy?" Bella asked excitedly. Emily stood in shock, looking back and forth at the two other brunettes.
"The both of you planned this?" Emily asked and looked at the crowd with her mouth open. Thousands of phones were out, recording the cute moment between the family.
"KISS KISS KISS KISS," the fans chanted loudly, and of course, Stacie wouldn't miss the opportunity, so they did.
"Alright, I'm gonna let you continue your set now. Come on, Belle," Stacie said, waving at the crowd and grabbing Bella's hand. Emily's energy boosted after seeing Stacie again and continued the show, occasionally glancing at Stacie and Bella by the crowd.
During her last song, Emily noticed that Stacie and Bella were gone from their previous places. She disregarded the thought and continued the song, dancing and interacting with her fans. Once Emily finished the song, she called Stacie out onto the stage.
"I'd just like to thank my amazingly gorgeous girlfriend, Dr. Stacie Conrad," Emily started, emphasizing the word doctor, "for flying out here just to be with Bella and I. Just so you guys would know, this woman right here is a resident at a hospital and she's been having tiresome days and sleepless nights, but right now, I-" Emily stopped, tears rolling down her face and quiet sobs escaping her lips. She missed the older woman greatly. I mean, 3 months dude, who are we kidding? Stacie wrapped one arm around Emily, looking adoringly at her girlfriend.
"Now, this concert isn't about me. It's about you guys," Stacie faced the crowd, then back to Emily, "And most especially about this beautiful woman beside me. Em, you've been with me since your Freshman year at Barden, the one who'd take care of me when I was too drunk and hungover to do anything, the one who'd get me coffee when I was too busy working on thesis papers and studying thick books about human anatomy. You've been such a great support system to me and to Bella. You're one of the greatest people I've ever met in my life, Em. And I love you so much."
At this point, the crowd's screams were deafening since it was pretty obvious where this was leading. Emily smiled, oblivious at what was happening. Next thing she knows, Stacie is on one knee, holding a small box in her hand.
"I found the reason of my smile the day I found you. Will you let me be the reason for your smile and do me the honor of becoming Mrs. Junk-Conrad?"
Emily was speechless, she couldn't believe what was happening. All she could see was Stacie, Bella and her living in a simple house like a normal family. And that's exactly what she wanted for the rest of her life.
