It's still the night before the grand opening, and I'm still on my Berry Best Bits page.
I don't know...
I guess I'm waiting for Cherry to message me. But why would she? After all, what happened last night was just... random.
Then I think about it. We hit it off well. She doesn't think of me as a weirdo, much less a creep. We're cool.
Yes. I'm cool with a world famous pop star.
I smile at that thought as I open the chat.
Me - Hellooo Cherry!
I press send.
I don't see her texting back.
I start to get worried. She would usually respond right away. Maybe she's currently at some huge party. Popstars do that sort of thing. In any case, I decide to keep messaging her.
Me - Is everything okay?
I press send.
I don't see her texting back.
I sigh and just put down my phone. She's probably busy. There's no need to pester her with a string of messages.
{BUZZ}
I instantly pick up my phone and see that Cherry, in fact, did message back.
xxCherryJamxx - hey
Me - Hi... U good...?
...
It takes a while for Cherry to respond.
But I'm patient.
xxCherryJamxx - :(
Oh.
Me - Oh no... What's the reason behind the frowny face...?
xxCherryJamxx - i hate my life thats what
Me - What's wrong? You can tell me.
xxCherryJamxx - you probably think being a popstar like me is cool right
Me - Isn't it?
xxCherryJamxx - NO!!!
Me - Whoa! Okay... You seem really pissed! Can you tell me what happened???
...
It seems like Cherry is typing a huge block of text.
xxCherryJamxx - i can't do anything by myself anymore!!! i always have an entourage following me all the time! Its nice dont get me wrong but i just want some alone time!
Me - Is it that bad?
xxCherryJamxx - NAH BUT THE WORST PART IS SOME CREEP ALMOST GRABBED ME AT THE MALL
Oh God...
Me - Oh Cherry... I am so sorry... I had no idea it was THAT bad... Are you okay now?
...
xxCherryJamxx - yeah... thx...
Me - What happened to the guy tho?
xxCherryJamxx - lol I kicked him in the bad place
Ooh...
xxCherryJamxx - Sorry if my typing is bad by the way. I'm just so furious I can't think.
Me - It's okay.
xxCherryJamxx - Enough about me. How was your day?
Me - We finished building this marketplace.
xxCherryJamxx - Ik. I saw your post.
Me - We're having a grand opening tomorrow.
xxCherryJamxx - Ooh, sounds like fun!
Me - You know what would be really fun? If you could sing at the grand opening.
...
xxCherryJamxx - For real?
Me - Yeah.
xxCherryJamxx - I don't know...
Me - What's wrong?
xxCherryJamxx - I'm not sure how my schedule is gonna look for tomorrow... I certainly don't know if I can plan a whole trip...
Me - I get it... But it'd be so amazing for everyone here.
xxCherryJamxx - I know... I'm honored you want me to sing for your grand opening... And I really want to see Berry Bitty City in person...
Me - Then why don't you?
xxCherryJamxx - I told you, I don't know how that would work...
Me - Hmm... That's strange.
xxCherryJamxx - What?
Me - I just listened to your new song today, Anything is Possible?
xxCherryJamxx - Oh, cool! What did you think?
Me - I think... You're a liar.
xxCherryJamxx - Excuse me?
Me - You said anything is possible, but you don't think it's possible for you to come here and sing.
xxCherryJamxx - Seriously? You're gonna gaslight me like that?
Me - Yes.
xxCherryJamxx - Look, I want to go okay?? But my managers won't let me!
Me - And do you always do whatever they say?
xxCherryJamxx - I have to!
Me - Cherry...
xxCherryJamxx - I'm so sorry...
Me - Just come. If you get in trouble with your managers, I'll take the blame for it.
...
xxCherryJamxx - They'll arrest you for kidnapping.
Me - And that's a risk I'm willing to take for my friends' happiness.
...
xxCherryJamxx - Really?
Me - Yes.
...
xxCherryJamxx - Okay...
Me - Seriously?
xxCherryJamxx - I won't make any promises tho. But yes.
Me - Thank you so much. :)
xxCherryJamxx - :)
xxCherryJamxx - I'm gonna try my best to come.
Me - That's all I ask for. Thx.
xxCherryJamxx - Yw!
xxCherryJamxx - One question: How much are u charging?
Me - Nothing.
xxCherryJamxx - Rly?
Me - Yeah. I hope this doesn't change your mind. We're not made of money. This is a Bitty city after all.
xxCherryJamxx - That's okay. I'm jealous that you live such a simple and peaceful life. I want that sooo much.
Me - Who knows? Maybe you'll get it, if you wish hard enough.
xxCherryJamxx - Mm-hm. Wishes do come true.
Me - All the time.
xxCherryJamxx - Alright I gotta go to sleep now. I've been out all day.
Me - Same. Night Cherry.
xxCherryJamxx - Night-night.
xxCherryJamxx - 😴
I smile at that emote. I'm also curious as to whether Cherry will actually show up now. I hope I didn't ruin anything by asking her to show up. In the show, Cherry came to Berry Bitty City anyway. So what now?
I have no idea...
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TO BE CONTINUED...
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SSBBA: Fresh Jam
FanfictionI thought my life in Berry Bitty City was perfect... Until now. With the introduction of some new faces and an even deeper understanding of the Berrykin lore, I realize I might not know as much about my new home as I might have thought.
