music - Damiano David

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okay i just want to put this out there because i saw it on another story and i need to make myself clear. i'm fully aware Nikki Tutorials was first born a boy, but in this story, i'm referring to her as a girl/ she/her since that is what she wants and i want to be i ii respectful. in another book, i saw people making comments about her appearance and traits, i just want to say if i see that on this book you will be blocked <3

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after a few hours of rehearsing the dance number and eating lunch of course, it was 3:30 and time for Lauren to get interviewed by Nikki Tutorials.

"alright, when your done come back to the hotel because we're going out" Quinn says, grabbing her bag and walking out.

"well okay" Lauren says, walking away from the practice area and into the main corridor, where loads of different rooms were dotted around. She walks to the end one with a note on the door that says "LOOKLAB"

she knocks on the studio door, the security letting her through and into the studio. It was a bright room with loads of decorations and bright walls.

"Lauren Hey!" Nikki says to her, pulling her into a hug, "how are you, come, sit!"

they both walk over to the sofas and face each other, a few makeup artists making small adjustments to the girls.

"okay it's gonna be around a 20 minute shoot is that okay?" Nikki asks, the camera men getting into place.

"yeah that's fine!" Lauren replies, the makeup ladies returning back behind the camera.

"okay and 3, 2, 1"

" hi! welcome back to LookLab! I'm nikki tutorials and today i'm joined by the United Kingdom's, Lauren Davies! How are you my love?"

"i'm so good thank you, how are you?"

"so great" Nikki replies, "so first question, i know everyone keeps asking you this, but tell me about your song"

"so my song is about loving who you want and it's about no matter how people view you, that it's okay to be different and stand out" Lauren says, Nikki nodding along.

"i love that! everyone at eurovision is spreading such good messages this year and i'm LIVING for it. erm so, in your song your dancing a lot and singing live, what's that like?"

"oh trust me, it's a lot of cardio" Lauren laughs, crossing over her left leg on her right, "but it's so fun at the same time and i'm just gonna have a good time"

"now, miss lauren Davies, we have received some top secret intel that involves you and a sneaky spanish singer that may or may not be here at eurovision right now" she says, a small smirk creeping onto her face.

"oh god" Lauren says, hiding her face in her hands.

"it's fine it's fine, tell me about this sneaky link of yours!" Nikki laughs, Lauren readjusting her seat.

"okay okay, let me explain...god this is gonna be embarrassing..okay so" Lauren says, "i was in spain a few years ago cause my parents have a house out there or whatever and me and my cousins went to a concert and who was performing? not Blas Cantò but this other spanish guy which was cool i guess" Nikki burst out laughing, holding the card in her hand up to her face.

"anyway so i walk to the bar, as you do, and He's standing there on his own all sad and mopey and we get talking and what not. and then all of a sudden, he's like, "hola, erm i am Blas espanol, erm do you want to sing a duet?" and obviously im like, "fuck yeah spanish guy i just met, let's go sing a duet!", anyway so after the duet we talk for a bit longer and then part ways. i spoke to him a couple times after that but i havnt actually spoken to him since" Lauren finishes, taking a gulp of water.

"what a story, i think this is the eurovision biggest gossip yet!" nikki says, smiling eagerly at her.

"okay, so obviously this is a competition and someone has to win, but in your eyes, who gets your twelve points?"

"now that's a hard one" Lauren starts, "i love the lithuanian song, it's so fun but i also love Frances...ugh and italy's. I cant choose, their my top 3"

"that's so funny because Barbra said yours as well! must be soulmates....okay so obviously we're in the netherlands right now, is there anything you want me to translate into Dutch?"

"ooo...what's "i like pineapple"?"

"That is halerious! okay i like pineapple is ik hou van ananas"

"ik hou van ananas?" she asks.

"you got it girl! anyways, everyone go vote for Lauren and stream her song on Spotify!" Nikki says, smiling at the camera, "that's all we have time for! thank you so much for being here Lauren, it's been a pleasure"

"yes it's been so fun here, i'll see you later nikki" Lauren says, coming out of view of the camera and out of the studio.

"i could hear your laughing from out here"

Lauren spins around on her heel, the familiar face of the Same italian man she had only seen yesterday, leaning up against the wall, this time fully clothed.

"are you stalking me, Damiano?" she asks, crossing her arms over her chest. He lets out a small chuckle, pushing himself of the wall.

"maybe i am, but not right now, i'm waiting for Thomas who's meant to be here by now" he says, frowning at her, "anyway i'll see you tonight right?"

"tonight?"

"yeah tonight" he says, "most of the performers are going to this karaoke bar tonight...wait is that- THOMAS! dove sei stato! Ti ho cercato ovunque! i'll see you tonight lauren" the boy runs over to his late friend, the pair walking in opposite directions to Lauren.

She had no rehearsals due today, so with a few of the dancers and the team, they all head in a coach and arrive swiftly back to the hotel.

"Lauren, wait one second" Mia says, approaching her, "please try your best not to get too wasted...we have no rehearsals due tomorow but anything could happen"

"yes mother" Lauren mocks, picking up a bottle from the table next to her.

"i'm serious Lauren, this is eurovision!" she says, walking off towards the lift.

"what a drama queen" she says, running to catch up with her in the lift. Lauren had no intention of staying Sober tonight, and that she would make sure of.

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