ka • lon
possessing a beauty that is more than skin deep
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" she was so different compared to them, maybe her fame didn't change her at all. "
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"We want you to come sing on stage with us at our next performance."
Velvet proposed as she sat on her chair with a bored expression. "Huh-" Never more confused in your life, you stood there with you mouth open. "Close your mouth sweetheart, it's wide open." Veneer commented while scrolling on his phone.
Surely they were joking, right? You searched for the right words to say, not sure of how to respond.
"You'll only be singing one song, one from your upcoming album maybe?" The suggestion was a good one, hard to say no to in fact. Biting your lip, you made your decision; you were going to sing at their concert.
"I'll do it." You smiled at them, trying your best to hide the waves of anxiety hitting you. "Great! The event is erm well sorry for the short notice," Veneer paused looking at his sister for back up. "It's in four days." She finished the sentence for him.
Four days? That's so soon! You thought, already thinking of your action plan. "So uh, are there like any practice times?"
Giggling at your question, Velvet piped up. "Of course there is silly, we can go today after me and Veneer are done with a meeting at the stadium." Nodding your head in acceptance to the invitation of practice, you scurried off to find all your song shit you had everywhere in your room.
"Ahem..." Right right, you turned around and slid back to the twins on the marble floor. "Thank you thank you thank you!!" You said in a cheery tone, hugging each one of them. Velvet was sitting down so you opted to hug her from behind the couch. In response, she lightly grabbed your wrists to show her affection. Veneer on the other hand was standing and you accidentally slid into him. "Woah there little star, careful now." Giggling at your tactics, your wrapped your arms around his chest with one hand one your back and the other ruffling your hair.
Laughing at your excitement, Velvet shooed you away to go gather your things. "Now get going cutie, we're leaving in 20."
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Counting the minutes till your departure, you gathered all your songs notes and lyrics for the band. After going back and forth for a while, you decided to sing tolerate it. Sure, your style of music was the complete opposite style and genre and music then the twins, but hey, maybe the crowd will like it?
Shoving the notes into a backpack, you slipped your shoes on and headed downstairs. Velvet and Veneer were already waiting for you in the foyer, they looked like they were having a serious conversation.
"You think she'll find out?"
"No, I have a plan for that just-"
Their hushed voices were cut off when a welcoming, "Hi guys!" Was giggled from your mouth. You swore you saw the, visible relax at the sight of you, but you shrugged it off.
"You look like your going to school-" Came the judgemental voice of Velvet. Walking over to you, she inspected your bag; clearly disgusted at probably the whole damn bag.
"You literally had a Elsa backpack don't even-"
"STOP ATTACKING MEE!" Velvet yelled in offence. Smiling at Veneer's poke at his sister, you turned her and collected her brother by the wrist to usher them out the door. "Wipe that smile off your face missy." Velvet sneered entering the car. "No can do sorry!" Mumbling, she plopped down on the seat and pouted at the insult she had just been given.
This is gonna be a long ride to the stadium you thought. To the right on you, you had Velvet touch up her make up and on the left you had Veneer struggling to do the buttons on his shirt up.
"Here," you gestured for him to face you, confused he did anyways. "Lemme get those, you struggling a little Ven." Having your fingers on his bare chest was not what you expected to happen today. Finishing up the last of the buttons, you patted his chest signalling you were done. "Thanks mom!" He joked, even though you could see the faint blush across his cheeks.
Next, you turned to his sister to see what she was up to. Ever so carefully, she attempted to apply her bright red lipstick. Though being on the road, you were bound to move around. Surely enough, a bump cause her to mess up. "Look at me Vels," you gently commanded. Delicately, you lightly turned her head to face you. Gripping her cheeks, you cleaned up the edges of her lipstick. "There ya go, all better!" Grabbing your hand, she kissed your knuckles. Going probably every shade of red out there, you tensed your at her random burst of affection. Behind you, Veneer giggled at your response.
You were stuck in between them until you got to the stadium. Silently, you couldn't deny that you loved the affection.
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Holy fuck that's one big ass stadium you cursed in your head. After exiting the vehicle, all three of you were quickly ushered inside. You never noticed, but man were the twins outfits so hot-ahem I mean professional.
Veneer was in black dress pants and that loose white button up shirt you help him with. His hair was slicked back, but not enough for it to look over the top. On the contrary, Velvet was in a black pencil skirt with the same white top, just a bit tighter. You chuckled at their matching skills, it was cute how much they tried.
Not noticing how long you've been staring, your name was being called to snap you out of your trance. "[Y/N]? Oh she's paying attention now! Welcome back cut- erm girlie." Veneer cut himself short of the usual nickname his used for you.
Their presence was much more, strong and overwhelming when they were in public. Glancing down at you, you couldn't help but almost back away at their domineering. There were no slip ups, they always carried a professional attitude. Picking up on the queue, you told them to get to their meeting. gaze.
"Mhm, we are. Just enter anywhere on the stage, you'll see people around. We'll come find you when we're done." Velvet informed before turning on you and walking away.
Waving goodbye, the three of you headed in different directions. Though you started walking, you had not got a single fucking clue where you were going. Seriously, who knew that you would need Google Maps in a stadium. After wandering for a good while, you finally found an entrance to the floor.
"Thank god..." you mumbled, feeling relieved that you found an entrance. Walking up to the stage, the band members turned their attention to you.
"Yo, you [Y/N]?" Called out the boy sitting behind the drums. Standing at the edge on the stage, you greeted him back, "I am! Sorry if I'm late, I got very lost.." you nervously said, rubbing the back of your neck. "I don't blame you, this place is massive." Replied a girl with long blonde hair.
"Leave her be, we got work to do everyone!" A brunette man approached you and crouched on the edge of the stage. Offering his hand out to help you up, you gladly took it. Yanking you upwards with strong force, your two feet landed on the stage floor with a quick stumble.
"Woah there, watch your step princess." Commented the mysterious man. Lifting your head for an apology, you gasped at the stage. Not only was it big, but the view of the audience? There had to be at least fifty thousand seats in there.
"First time on a big stage?"
"Yeah, this is insane! Y'all perform in big crowds like this all the time?" Turning back to properly face the band, the conversation sparked. "Mhm, we've been Velvet and Veneer's band members for quite some time now." Commented the blonde chick. "It's kinda weird though, we never see them sing as these practices only choreography stuff-"
Huh, that's weird... Velvet would take any opportunity to show off her voice?
"How rude of me, I should probably introduce our band members to you." Stated the brunette again. Offering you a smile, he introduced himself as Kai your guitarist. Motioning to the blonde, "I'm Christina, your pianist!" Chucking, you couldn't help but say, "We're gonna be real close after this..." Lastly, the drummer was introduced as Chase.
"Oh my, I guess you guys need these!" Handing out your music sheets to them. Quickly revising them, they headed to their instruments to play the first few versions of your song.
"Damn girl you weren't lying, this is mostly piano I'm just chilling here half the time-" Joked Chase from the back corner. And with that, Christina started playing the intro to tolerate it.
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"You think she made it?" Veneer asked his sister in worry as the sped through the halls in a fancy golf cart. Even Velvet seemed unsure, but still tried to ease her brother's worries. "I'm sure she did, well eventually at least-"
Getting off the cart, they waltzed into the stadium to see how things were going, but instead were met with your voice.
"Tell me I've got it wrong somehow,"
The piano in the back was strongly heard, leading to its melancholic feeling.
"I know my love should be celebrated,
but you tolerate it."
Sitting on the stage, you lowered the microphone into your lap and waited for the final piano intro to finish.
"I sit and watch you..."
Your smile was evident even from the back of the stadium. "I think I'm gonna cry, [Y/N] that intro is so like emotional!" Christina clapped her hands in joy. It had only been a few hours of you singing and tweaking but it was so worth it. "I think we got the final background music done, I'll send you it so you can practice at your house."
"Well done, that was very impressive for your first time." Whipping your head around, you were met with Velvet and Veneer walking towards the stage. Velvet's heels clicking across the floor were enough for the band members to stand up a little straighter.
"Say thank you to them, we're leaving we have dinner reservations soon."
Running up to them, you expressed your gratitude for their hard work. "It's nice getting to play a different type of genre for once," commented Christina in a hushed tone. "Mhm, not that the pop music isn't bad it's just yours is so... special."
Blushing at Kai's words, a grunt could be heard from behind you meaning that it was time for your departure.
Getting up, you waved them goodbye and headed back over to the twins. With no stairs around, Veneer held his arms out, "Put your hands on me, I'll help you down." Placing your hands on his shoulders, he grabbed your waist and lifted you down. Velvet place a hand on your lower back, guiding you. "So how was it little one?" She teased in a low voice.
"Awesome..." you breathed out. Chuckling, the pair led you back to the limbo and discussed other plans that you 1) did not understand and 2) you weren't paying attention. The sun was setting behind the skyscrapers as you passed them, you couldn't help but think that maybe fame wasn't such a bad thing.
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"You seriously ordered fucking chicken strips and fries at a five star restaurant?"
"I panicked ok? I can't even read what half those words are- sounds to fancy."
"She's not wrong, I couldn't tell you what half these are either-"
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Word Count: 2004
Velvet and Veneer's Camera Roll- [Y/N] on stage
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Sorry this chapter was kinda slow, had to introduce a few new characters. Trust me next chapter is gonna be good, you getting lots of affection 😜