With Gaga Forever (Under Editing)

I'm Slowing You Down

Veronica laid her head down on the frigid table and started to cry. Gaga noticed Veronica laying there at the table. She put down all of the clothes she had in her hands. Gaga looked Brandon in the eyes and held out her hand in a demanding and stern manner.

"Give it here."

Brandon whimpered.

"Is that really you? Lady Gaga?"

He pressed his lips together tightly, holding back tears.

"I'm so sorry."

He slowly reached in his pocket shaking, and pulled out his blade.

Gaga's heart sank.

"Baby, why would you do that to yourself?"

She held the blade by the tip, trying not to touch any blood stains.

"I-I couldn't handle the abuse."

He looked over at his manager and said, "I have to go."

He sprinted towards the front of the store. Gaga walked out of the store empty-handed, minus the fact she was holding a blade. She paced over to Veronica.

"What was that!?"

She dropped the blade on the table.

"He promised me he wouldn't do that anymore. He promised, Gaga."

Veronica raised her head up and looked at the blade. She picked it up and walked it over to a trash can.

"No! Don't put it there babe."

She stood up and took it from Veronica. She put it in her pocket. "We'll deal with that later. Let's go buy those clothes and get out of here."

Gaga wiped her hands on her jeans. "Let's go. I can't wait to see your apartment."

Gaga nodded. They walked back into the store and grabbed the clothes.

"Ok, now take them up there."

Gaga pat Veronica's back gently.

"Gaga, I can't do it without you."

Veronica tugged on Gaga's shirt.

"Alright then. You promise not to leave in the middle of the checkout?"

She winked at Veronica.

"I promise."

They arrive at the counter shortly after the conversation. Veronica set the clothes on the counter slowly, looking at Brandon without saying a word.

He gave Veronica an 'is-that-who-I-think-it-is?' look.

Veronica nodded and giggled.

"This is my mommy."

Veronica waved her hand in a circular motion around Gaga as Brandon rung up her clothes.

"REALLY?"

His eyes widened.

"Yeah! As of tomorrow!"

He bagged up Veronica's clothes quickly.

"Right before ArtRAVE? Won't that slow her dow-"

Gaga interrupted, "Shshshhh. It's fine."

Veronica's stomach twisted.

"I never thought about that. Maybe I am slowing her down."

Veronica took the bags from Brandon with her head tilted forwards. Gaga sighed heavily.

"I'm sorry, Gaga. I'm sorry Veronica. I know I screwed up."

He clenched his fists.

"Have a nice day."

Gaga turned to Brandon.

"You have an even better day, Brandon."

He sighed. "I'll try."

Veronica started to walk out of the store with her head still facing the floor.

"Bye, Brandon."

Veronica walked out of the doors, into the food court once again.

"Let's just leave, I don't want you to get hurt anymore."

Veronica sighed and shrugged.

"I'm slowing you down aren't I? ArtRAVE is in a few days."

Gaga shook her head.

"I wouldn't adopt you three days before ArtRAVE if I didn't love you."

They walked out to the limo quietly.

"I never said that you didn't love me Gaga."

Veronica hugged Gaga tightly.

"Well, I never said you were slowing me down. Besides, he looked like a swine."

Gaga kissed Veronica on the forehead.

"Gaga, there's no telling."

Veronica shook her head and got in the limo.

"Well, I've learned from past experiences, and sometimes you just have to let them go."

Gaga sighed and said,

"To my apartment, please."

Veronica rested her head on Gaga's shoulder.

"He's not my boyfriend, Gaga."

Veronica grinned slightly.

"You have to do it with friends too."

Veronica shook her head.

"But, what if he kills himself because of me?!"

Veronica looked out the window at all of the screaming fans.

"I won't let that happen to you. Is he a Little Monster?"

Gaga put her arm around Veronica.

"Didn't you see his reaction when he found out it was you? Of course he is."

Veronica smiled, her head still resting on Gaga's shoulder.

"That's good, maybe we could take him with us to ArtRAVE May 13."

"You would do that for him?"

Gaga looked out of the limo, realizing they were pulling up to the apartment.

"Of course I would! We're here!"

Gaga unbuckled Veronica and herself as they finally came to a stop.

"Why'd we even stay at a hotel, if you have a huge place?! This is way bigger than any apartment I've seen."

Veronica smiled.

"I don't like living fancy."

Gaga laughed.

"Alright! Come on! I will cook dinner tonight!"

Gaga laughed again. "I just love cooking, you know?"

Veronica laughed too.

"Of course I know that. I know more about you than you'd think."

Veronica smiled, trying not to sound absolutely creepy. She failed.