MAYA 2 - A Hidden KEY-

OLD FRIEND

Maya's pov

"Hey, whoever is behind there, you can come out now"

Thank.the.lord

"Thank you so much for saving me a moment ago." I grinned. phew!!!

I really thought i was gonna be screamed at.

"I appreciate it-" My mouth dropped.

But as i looked at the girl who had saved my job, i realized that things don't always end after one issue, because there is always another, in the corner waiting to jump out at you, when you have your guard down.

I stared at the lady hanging over me.

Feline cat eyes burning with eagerness, with long multicolored pigtails, that looked like they were dipped in a rainbow. Frilly Lolita low cut dress and golden acrylics that curled over it's predecessors of skin. And a surprisingly over arched body that had sprouted from the same petite legs and bony arms i once complained to be too thin.

That had now thickened. And was towering over my head in ankle heel boots.

No way-

"Your a Rock artist?!" i exclaimed in shock.

Kiki nodded  energetically, so fast I'm surprised her forehead didn't lick the ceiling.

"Yes?! I think?! Music masher i-"

My hands quickly clamped my red mask to my face as she ran closer to me.

"I just want to let you know that i am such a big fan of yours, i didn't think it was you at first glance." She breathed momentarily, flushing  a temporary scarlet pink. "But now i know it really is you and i'm so so happy!!!"

Kiara randomly started jumping, giggling hysterically."Oh my gosh, this is a dream come true!!"She went on. Then she stopped, uncomfortably.

"Oh dear." She muttered anxiously.

"I came on way too strong, didn't i?."

 i  choked out a fake giggle.

"Oh no darlling, i really do admire your songs." My mouth ranted.

Kiki's eyes began to glow. "Really?"

No.

"Yes!"

"What are your favourite songs??" She asked, questioning further. "I'm trying out a multitude of genres so it would be great to have feedback from such a infamous artist!"

Er....

"All of them." I smiled embarrassed, hands squeezing the tip of my mask.

All of them? Really Maya?

 "I really admire your tracks you know, my Father doesn't approve you sadly." She began, eyes rolling to the other side of the room.

"He says your too, highstrung.

Huh, no matter what i seem to look like, Her father always seems to find a way to naturally dislike me, ironically.

"But!" She smiled, eyes glossed over in grandieur delusions. "A time came when i didn't care anymore, about his rules and regulations, it was time to try a new genre and break free from his rope."

I smiled slightly at this. Music has truly impacted her, through out her life, it's so crazy to think that i was a influence on her so she could open up to new music.

I can still recall braiding her hair, and sharing movies with her when she snuck out to see me, from the park to the woodlands, since our original time together had been shortlived.

But as time gradually went on, My pen-pal suddenly moved addresses and was never to be seen again. Education and classes took a role in tying me down from proper investigation, I asked Neighbors, distant friends, even taking to social media to try and find my  little friend.

And now, looking at her  Rockish appearance and dazzling aura, it's no wonder i wasn't able to recognize her.

"And your a performer now." I smiled understanding now. It's so good to know that she's alright and living life to the fullest.

"Yeah." She blushed again, rosy cheeks enhanced by the blusher that dappled her pale skin.

"Then i ran away from home and then i-"

wait WHAT.

"Hold on take 2, roll it back." I spurted anxiously.

"You, ran away from Home?!"

Kiki suddenly shrunk,.

"Um...well, kinda?"

i-

"Kiki." I sighed, closing my eyes. Why me god,

"This industry is full of hardships, hardknocks and pedophiles, assuming you're the former of a teen, don't you think it's perilous to be venturing round nightclubs without parental guidance or at least a older teenager to accompany you to your shows?" I ranted angrily.

"I mean, i thought from first glance that u did this sometimes, not individually on a day to day basis!"

Kiki's eyes were welled with water. "What do u care?!" she yelled, her hands shaking.

"I'm an adult, 21!!!"

please, you could barely scape for 17.

And i would know since i was in this predicament as well, and it was horrible.

"People eye you up like your food, Nightclub owners try to tax you on things you've not even done, Fans are crazy and expect you to give them all the attention, wages are cut down if your not well known, and people try to get your mad on camera, others try to get you in their bed, and some girls feel intimidated by you. It's not a fundamental world based on logic., and you would know this if you-"

Kiki's face was now completely red with embarrassment, her eyes watery.

"WHAT ARE U MY MUM?!" she retorted. "Stay out of my buisness!!"

"Kiki, i-"

"no."

"Your on in 10." A man in a brown jacket and red pumps announced.

"Are you ready miss?"

With one final defiant glare, Kiki walked past me, flame yellow tips dancing behind her.

"Readier than i'll ever be."