I was in the green room with the girls when the stage manager came in to tell me I needed head back with her because I'm on 'in five'. The girls gave me a hug and wished me luck before I was pulled out back stage.
My heart was almost about to burst completely out of my body. I felt so nervous and shaky. My throat was dry. I knew I needed to get my shit together before I looked like a fool on live television. That's when my entering music started to play. I picked Girls by the 1975 because Lauren thought it'd be different. I wanted to choose one of the girls songs but they begged me not to because this was my moment to shine.
I walked in awkwardly, but quickly recovered my cool and mysterious facade. I clicked my heels up to Ellen who was taller than I expected. I almost passed out seeing her face to face. Camila was right, she is beautiful. She opened her arms out to give me a hug and I almost melted in her arms. She whispered in my ear, "So great to meet you" before pulling away.
I sat down in my seat and pushed my wavy hair over to the side. "So, thank you for being on my show."
I blushed, "This is crazy. It's more than great to meet you."
"Thank you. So, let's talk about you before we get into the topic of the video. So, tell us about you like your age and hobbies. Something cool." She casually said crossing her legs.
I licked my lips trying to stop my nervousness and breathe, "Um, I'm 17 and I don't really have too many hobbies. I really like to sit around. I wish I was cooler than I am."
"You are not 17." She said amazed.
"No, I think I am. At least I think that's what it said on my birth certificate."
She smirked, "Well, let's get on the topic of how you got to sing with Camila Cabello. Are you two good friends? I mean people would've killed to to be in that position. So, how does it feel to be that one person that's envied?"
Envied? Did Ellen just say people wanted to be in my shoes? "Uh, Mila and I are friends. Actually I'm friends with all the girls, but at that moment I was with Camila for Christmas. Her family wanted us to sing together and it kinda just happened. And wow, it's kind of crazy to think people envy me. I mean, I don't really think about this at all. I didn't even know the video got put up or the fact that it hit 10 million last night until someone told me. I don't like to think about that stuff."
Ellen was just smiley and that made me feel better. To not have pressure to be someone I'm not was really nice. "That's crazy. So, you were completely unaware that any of this was happening? Plus, most people would be stalking their own views constantly. Why don't you like it?"
"Yeah I was completely unaware. I knew Mila had the video recorded but I begged her not to put it up. And It's crazy I guess. Like I don't really think I'm talented so, whenever the video was put up I kinda freaked out."
She looked at me with warm eyes and smiled, "I can assure you that you are way more talented than you think you are. If you weren't I wouldn't have brought you on the show. Now, let's talk about what you have planned now. I mean you're Internet famous now. Do you plan on starting a channel or trying to get into the music industry?"
I shrugged, "To be honest, this all happened so fast that I haven't really put too much thought into it. I love to sing, but I really like to act. I'm really unprepared with my future."
"Well, I have a few presents for you and I want you to go home with a future or a plan because I don't want to waste your talent. Okay?" She was just so sweet and caring, and I could feel her look deep into my soul. I nodded and she smirked, "I got you a camera to work on some more videos because at the moment, your video is almost to 15 million views and still growing. Obviously you have something going here. And also, I heard from your friend Camila that you occasionally play the guitar, so I got you a brand new acoustic guitar."
I was almost in tears. I think that it's one of the most amazing things. Not only to receive gifts from one of the most amazing people in the world, but to have someone who doesn't even know you decide to be that generous enough to give you something. It's tear jerking. I felt one tear slowly drip down my face and I quickly wiped it away once one of her stage managers walked out with a Nikon Camera and a guitar.
"Are you crying?" She asked seeing my face redden.
I nodded feeling some deeper emotions trying to stop myself from ruining my make up. She got up from her chair and walked over to get eye level with me and hug me. She yelled out to the cameras, "We will be right back with a performance by Echosmith after this." I could hear her whisper in my ear, "Are you okay?" I nodded hearing the audience scream and chant happily to the background music.
I got up and she pulled away to smile at me, "Thank you." I told her before I was pulled away by the stage manager with my new belongings in her hands.
When I got back stage and entered the room. I opened the door and was automatically attacked by each of the girls. "Baby girl, you were so cute and professional!" Ally said to me. Once she pulled away, I noticed her eyes were red and puffy.
"Were you just crying, Alls?" I questioned her rubbing her back to comfort her.
She nodded as another tear eacaped onto her cheek, "Yeah. I'm just proud of you. Thats all."
I brought her into a bigger hug and couldn't help but smile, "Thanks Mama."
"How about we go out to eat right now and then celebrate tonight." Dinah expressed in a excited tone.
Lauren raised her hand, "I know how to get alcohol!"
"Nooooo." Ally whined.
I grabbed her hand and pulled it, "Come on Mama Sunshine. We can drink at the penthouse and have some fun as friends." I begged her making the signature puppy dog eyes. "Lord knows y'all won't be able to do it after the album comes out and the tour starts. Just do it please."
Ally officially crumbled and agreed.
My mischievous smile came out. We are gonna fuck up Mama Ally tonight.
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It was 8:30 and Lauren had got a lot of liquor to hold us over for the night and I was happy about it. I mean there were shot glasses for the hard shit, red solo cups for the screwdrivers, and then lots of snacks.
We each got a solo cup filled with the screwdrivers to start out with. "Let's toast to y/n, and her future success." Lauren said raising her cup above her head.
I interrupted her, "And for Reflection being number one and it isn't even out yet."
Saluds rang out through the penthouse before each of us clanged our cups together then took huge gulps. Ally gagged at the strong taste of the alcohol, and I just giggled knowing she was definitely gonna be a lightweight. "Lo, we should play drinking games."
"Ooo lets play Kings Cup." Lauren laughed taking another sip of her drink.
"We both know that three out of the five of us aren't gonna be able to last past round 1. Especially if someone picks a Ace." I snickered pushing my hair out of my face. "How about we start off easy. Never have I ever?" I hurried to finish off my half cup of the screwdriver and walked over to the kitchen counter to pour half a cup of Jack and half a cup of Coca-cola.
"I'm down." Mani said sipping her drink lightly.
"Everyone come to the table then. We're playing a game." I ordered. They all got into their seats and I brought over a bottle of jack with a couple of shot glasses for the losers. "Ohkay, Lo and I played this game a little differently over Christmas break." I explained sitting on my seat. "The basic rules are obvious. I say something like 'Never have I ever kissed a girl' and if you've done it, you have to drink. So, in this case I would have to drink, obviously." I giggled. "But, the rule is that if you lie and we know, you take a shot. Or if you run out of your drink first, take a shot. Got it?"
Camila whined leaning on me, "I'm going to lose so fast."
I smirked and kissed the top of her head, then pushed her off of me. "Sorry not sorry. Oh and complete honesty because this doesn't leave this group."
Dinah laughed, "Wait. Y/N, and Lauren. How about you two and I make a bet?"
I looked at Lauren confused then back to Dinah, "Depends. What is it?"
Dinah raised her eyebrow, "I bet you two will get drunk before I will."
Lauren laughed and pulled her drink to her mouth then sat it down in front of her, "Maybe you'll last longer than me, but I'm not so sure about y/n. She's pretty good at drinking games."
"What do I win if I last longer?" I asked Dinah, excited about the bet.
"The winner gets to have the loser be their bitch for a complete week. No complaints." Dinah laughed taking a gulp of her drink.
I extended my hands and said, "All of us have to take normal drinks. No bitching."
They both took my hands and shook them and I grabbed my cup. "Who wants to do the honors?"
Lauren licked her lips and pulled her beanie down a little, "I will. Never have I ever had sex in public."
I looked over to see Camila be the only one to take a sip of her drink. I knitted my eyebrows, "Is there something you wanna tell me, babe?"
She giggled, "It was with you. Chill. Remember, after the Macy's Thanksgiving performance?"
I thought about it for a second then remembered what she was talking about. "Oh right." I snickered thinking about how kinky she was that time. I gladly took my sip and tried to keep myself from getting too heated at the thought.
"You two didn't!" Ally yelled in surprise. "I was looking for you two everywhere in the park that day. Oh my God."
"The park?!" Normani busted out laughing.
I pointed to Mila, "It was her idea. I swear. I could've waited till we were at the hotel or something."
"We were sharing a room with Ally, so no thank you." Camila laughed tapping her small fingers on the table.
Dinah raised her hand, "I got one! Never have I ever had an inappropriate day dream about someone during a interview or performance."
Every one of the girls took a sip, even Dinah. "No, wait. DJ, it's something you haven't done. You can't drink." I explained.
She smiled, "But I've done everything. Well, not everything but you know what I mean."
All of a sudden, the song changed in the background to 'Post to Be' by Omarion. Everyone at the table started to get turnt all of a sudden. Well, all except me. I just sat by and watched them dance like crazy. It is actually pretty entertaining to see how hype they get when this song comes on.
Eventually we all began just casually drinking, and piling it down our throats while chatting with each other and going over a lot of memories. And by a lot, I mean a lot. We had finished the screwdrivers and were now slowly starting to fill our cups with Vodka before we moved onto straight Jack and Coke. But I'm sure the only ones who would last that round would be Lauren and I.
I at least had 6 refills of my cup when we started the vodka and I looked over to see Dinah a little loopy. "You alright over there, DJ?"
She nodded sloppily, "Y-yea."
I giggled and walked over to Lauren who was holding herself up pretty nice. I guess it's because her and I played drinking games almost everyday for a week so we aren't having as much trouble as everyone else. "She's done."
Lauren grabbed her cup and put it up to the sky, "Yeah, but I'm not. Be ready to be my bitch, y/n."
I gave her a mischievous smirk, "Don't be too sure, Jauregui. We still have that whole bottle of Jack."
A person fell on me breaking my attention to Lo's and my conversation. It was Ally. She was laughing hysterically on the floor, fucked up beyond repair. I knelt down to pull her up on her feet, "You okay, Ally?"
I noticed she had my sunglasses on and she was so giddy, "Yeeeees, I'm greaat. This stuff tastes like water now, girl."
I couldn't help but giggle at her slurs and mutters. "I bet it does. How about you sit somewhere, though." I looked around to see Camila sitting on the couch, staring into her cup. I put my arm on Ally's waist and helped her over by Mila. "Watch her, please."
Mila didn't answer me. It was like she was in her own world. I got in front of her and kneeled down to snap my fingers in her face. Nothing. I grabbed her hand and kissed it. Still nothing. I had to bring our the big guns. "Baby, will you marry me?"
She automatically broke out of the trance and was so dazed, "Wait what?"
Ally spoke up, "You two aren't getting married right now."
I waved Ally off, "Chill out, Mom. I'm just trying to get Mila to snap out of it."
I looked back to Camila to see her pouting, "I thought you were being serious."
I got up and kissed her forehead, "One day I will be, but I don't even have a ring for you yet, babe."
I tried to walk away, but she pulled on my arm. "You promise?" She whispered.
I nodded with a smile and walked back into the dining room to see Lauren drinking Dinah under the table. I mean, Dinah looked wrecked.
Normani was slowly clicking on her phone, and once I realized what she was doing I pulled it away from her. "Hey!" She whined. "I was texting."
I looked at the name to see who it was and it said 'Bae'. I almost flipped shit, "No. We don't drunk text baes here. That's a party foul."
Mani pouted and extended her arm, "Pleeeeeeeeeeease."
I shook my head and put the phone in my bra, "Nuh uh. Finish your drink." I demanded seeing that she had barely a sip left. She lifted the cup to her mouth and finished it off.
Dinah and Lauren were starting to play rock, paper, scissors to drink.
1, 2, 3, and Lauren wins each time because Dinah is too drunk to notice that Lauren just keeps changing her choices.
I sit by Lauren and I can't help but laugh watching the train wreck, "You're so cruel. Stop doing that to her." I whisper into Lo's ear.
She smirks, "Nah, it's funny as fuck."
Lauren sees that Dinah is completely gone, and turns to look at me after pushing her hair to one side and licking her lips. "We should play truth or dare." Her husky voice said.
I gave her a dumbfounded look, "Really? Our friendship is basically Truth or Dare. How about something else. Like the American Horror Story drinking game." I laughed.
"AHS: Coven?" She smirked.
"Only if you want me to cry because of the stitches." I whined.
She grabbed my hand and pulled me over to the living room with the other girls.
In this drinking game, every time something on the list happens, you drink. This is the list:
1.Nan says "I could be the supreme"
2. Anyone says "You're the next supreme" drink twice if someone says "I'm the next supreme"
3. Someone says "Bitch", drink two if Madison says it (she says it at least once an ep)
4. Cordelia shouts or screams
5. Someone dies
6. Misty mentions "Stevie" or Fleetwood Mac
7. Someone uses their powers
8. Every time someone says "Witch Bitch"
9. Every time Delphine is racist
10. Someone comes back from the dead
11. Someone mentions the seven wonders
12. Every time someone ignores the fact Zoe could be the supreme
13. We get a FLASH BACK
14. Fiona kills or tries to kill someone
15. Myrtle says something witty and hilarious
16. Cordelia says or does something that makes you go awwwwww
17. Every time you see blood
18. Someone says the word Supreme
19. And Finally Every time there is the "la la la" music in the background.
To be honest, this drinking game is a bit more reformed and complicated than the AHS: Asylum drinking game.
By the end of the first EP, I was almost feeling the strongest buzz I've felt in a while, but I wasn't close to being shit faced just yet.
After a few more EPs, Lauren was completely done and drunkly reciting the words back to the screen. I was so fucked up by this point that I forgot about the bet and began to recite them with her.
During a part where Cordelia gets splashed in the face with acid, Camila crawled over to me and huddled into my arms. "Babe, come with me really quick. I need to grab something and I'm scared." She whined kissing my neck lightly with her soft lips. Surprisingly, it wasn't as sloppy as I expected.
I got up from my spot, told Lo I'd be back, and pulled Mila off the floor. She clutched to my side as we walked through the dining room to see Mani and Dinah giggling about some random topic, probably.
Mila pulled me into the room and closed the door. I was a little more disoriented than I expected to be as she pulled me over to the bed.
"Mila, wha-what are you doing?" I asked trying to sound as sober as possible, but that really wasn't working.
She pushed me back on my back and I kissed her lips before she started straddling my waist, "I really need you, babe. I said I was gonna be less sexual but I can't wait anymore."