HIDDEN

Chapter One: Welcome to Baddies

Dream stepped into the Baddies house with her heart pounding in her chest, trying to keep her cool. She had seen the show, heard the hype — but nothing could've prepared her for the reality. The place looked like something straight out of a magazine — sleek, modern, and full of the kind of luxury she was used to seeing on Instagram. But she wasn't here for the house or the brand. No, Dream was here for one thing and one thing only: the experience.

She had been a fan of baddies for as long as she could remember. Everybody knew them their name, their face, all that. But Dream had seen the other side too — the one the cameras didn't show. The one that made her heart race every time she thought about her. It was a little crush, really. Dream couldn't help it. But she has a slight little crush on Ivori. But Dream wasn't stupid. She knew better than to get involved with someone in this house like that. The media would never shut up about it.

But here she was, in the same house, with all the baddies.

As the door swung open, Dream caught a glimpse of the chaos inside. Women yelling, laughter echoing through the hall, and the sounds of heels clacking against the marble floors. The Baddies house was as chaotic as it was glamorous. She felt the energy in the air, a mix of competition, drama, and power.

"You Dream?" A voice snapped her from her thoughts. Dream turned to find a producer, flashing a forced grin. "Yeah, c'mon in, let's introduce you to the crew."

Dream nodded, following them into the living room. She could feel eyes on her, but she wasn't focused on them. No, her eyes were searching for someone. Her fan favorites, Tesehki, Diamond, and Ivori. Her breath caught in her throat when she finally saw Natalie sitting on the couch like she owned the entire house.

Natalie was... everything. She was dressed in a black leather jacket that screamed power, her hair sleek and perfectly styled, her makeup on point. She looked like a queen, a baddie. Dream's throat tightened. She's really here. And Natalie's chin is still here.

"Dream, right?" She heard from behind her, she looked back to see Tesehki Malone behind her, in all her glory....Tesehki's voice was gentle, but her face noticeably confused as she pointed to her, scanning Dream up and down.

"Yea...I'm dream nice to meet you, Ms. Eater"
She said playfully and held her hand out for her to take, which she did. Her hand was so soft..so strong. That grip though...

"Wussup Dream you seen biggie?"
Tesehki asked not really paying attention

"Uhh no."
She said shyly, someone randomly coming up to her and wrapping her arms around her, confused Dream looks to her side to see Ivori mad close to her face looking down at her as her arm was around her

"Who this new girl?"
Ivori said looking at you. Dream kind of shrunk slightly as Ivori was a bit bigger than her and how close she was but she wasn't complaining.

"Dats dream."
Tesehki said before spotting biggie and walking away

Natalie sees Dream and walks up to her. Staring at her blank faced. Dream gave a smile and Ivori let go of her as she waved to Natalie. Natalie, still stonefaced gave a stiff wave back.

Dream swallowed, feeling the pressure building. She hadn't expected Natalie to be like this. She had watched her on TV — confident, bold, the center of attention — but this was different. The way Natalie looked at her made Dream feel small, like she was already being judged. Natalie sat down on the couch but was still staring for some reason. I guess she was expecting for Dream to come in and pop a split or some shit

She sat down next to Natalie but made sure there was some space between them. Natalie didn't seem to care. She just stared ahead, her arms crossed.

"You ain't scared of being here?" Natalie asked suddenly, her voice rough and low. She didn't look at Dream when she spoke, but the question hung in the air, daring Dream to answer.