Hi //: n.h (COMPLETED)

-Chapter 1- ✔️

I skipped out the bathroom, the hot water having fully woken me up, and carefully put on my beige woven silk and leather mini dress from Balmain, one of my all-time favourite brands. I sat down on my bed with a tump, and struggled to put the matching lace-up cage boot high heels on. Once I had forced both shoes onto both of my feet, I picked up the golden scratched, cuff bracelet and put it onto my right wrist.

Once I was dressed, I headed out of my bedroom and into my open kitchen and living room area, where my make-up artist, Bella, and my hair and fashion stylist, Katie, were waiting for me. They ushered me onto a stool and started on my hair and make-up.

I couldn't help but smile; being who I am today is just amazing. Being the Cora Russell is amazing. Two and a half years into my job and I'm already one of the most well-known female singers. My seven YouTube music videos all have over 500 million views, I have over 30 million followers on twitter, 47 million on Instagram, and an amazing fan base. This is every girl's dream, and sometimes I have to ask people to pinch me so I can check to see that I'm not dreaming... And all of this is thanks to a boy with ginger hair.

Before Ed Sheeran found me, I worked in a cafe, occasionally singing on the small stage provided and at other small events. Then one night, when I was just casually singing 'Because of You' by Kelly Clarkson, the ginger boy walked up to me and told me I could be the next big thing, and that, if I accepted, he would make me the next big thing... And he was right. Two and a half years in, and I have a number-one selling album, have completed a European and American tour, and am on my way to a world tour once my second album is out.

"And there we go." Bella smiled, handing me a mirror. I smiled and nodded at my reflection.

I'm not a very outgoing person, I don't like to stand out, but I love to look amazing. My nude make-up made my face look flawless, and my bleached-blonde hair was falling slightly below my shoulders in their mostly natural curles.

"I don't know what I would do without you guys. You are amazing." I praised the girls while getting off the stool.

"No, you are already amazing. We just know how to show off your amazing bits." Katie grinned and pulled me in for a quick hug. I returned the hug and gave Bella a quick squeeze before Gracie handed me my phone and ushered me out of the door.

As we pulled up outside the hall where Ed Sheeran was holding his charity event, I suddenly got a nervous feeling in my stomach. I couldn't help but feel like something important was about to happen.

"You ready?" Gracie asked me, her hand on the door handle. I nodded and she sent me a quick smile as the driver helped her out of the car. I straightened my dress before I let the driver help me out of the car. I made sure both my feet were securely on the ground before taking the few steps that lead from the pavement to the small red carpet.

I walked it with Gracie at first, but then she went inside to make sure my table was ready. I stayed outside and let the paparazzi take a few photos of me by myself and answered a few of the many questions that were being thrown at me, until Gracie appeared in the doorway and gave me the signal to move on.

As soon as I entered the house, my eyes fell on one of my best friends: the ginger boy himself. I excused myself from Gracie and walked over to him.

He was talking to four other guys, but I still decided to surprise him. I silently crept over to him and snaked my arms around his neck. He jumped and cursed, but then turned around and grinned when he recognised me.

"Cora!" Ed beamed as he pulled me in for a hug. In my heels I was taller than him, something that I was defiantly going to tease him about later this evening.