Beautiful Apparation (Tony Perry FF)

fifty-two

Tonight is the release party.

Vic warned me that there would be people wanting to interview me, or take a few photos. I don't think much of the whole situation. I'm more nervous about all of the people I might meet. Apparently, Vic invited a lot of different bands. Since I got to San Diego I've been introduced to a bunch of different music.

I don't want to make a complete fool of myself while being surrounded by awesome people. Finding an outfit was a struggle. I settled on a black dress and wore a red plaid long sleeve over it. My Doc Martens were the final touch. I don't think I'm too overdressed. Trying too hard? Maybe.

"You look great, as always," Tony compliments as I observe myself in my mirror.

"You're supposed to say that," I smirk before facing him.

I still can't get over the fact that he's back. It seems too good to be true. But there he is, sitting at the edge of my bed with that stupid grin on his face. The one I fell in love with.

Catching him by surprise, I straddled his lap and he smiles.

"Hello there."

"Hi."

"Are you nervous?" He grips my waist a little tighter.

"Yes, and no."

"You'll be fine."

I lean down and kiss him. I feel him smile against my lips and I pull away.

"What?"

"You're just so-."

"I'm so what?" I question getting off of his lap.

"Beautiful. I'm lucky."

"Hell yeah you are," I tease pinching his cheek. Normally, I would be disgusted at that compliment, but Tony's changed me, in a good way.

Suddenly, there's a knock on the door. Danielle and Vic insisted on taking me to the party. I swear sometimes I feel like I'm their kid.

"See you later," I peck his cheek before running off to answer the door.

Danielle stands there all dressed up for tonight. I'll never get over her hair.

"Hey, you ready?"

"Physically, yea, mentally, not so much."

She laughs, "Let's get going before we're late."

"Keep her safe," Tony's voice says.

"Don't worry grandpa," She smirks. "Audrey is going to have a blast."

Tony doesn't have time to respond because we're already rushing to the car.

>>>

There's a small red carpet to enter the place. I had the option of walking around, or going on it. Walking around seemed like the best way to go. Before I could avoid it, a hand grabbed mine, I look to Jaime.

"How've you been rockstar?" He winks, giving me a hug.

"Good, you?" I pull away.

"Alright. Anyways, you ready to go in?" He points towards the carpet.

"I'd rather go around that."

He laughs, "Don't be ridiculous. You play a big part into tonight."

"Jaime, I'm not being ridiculous. I really don't want to walk through there."

Suddenly, Danielle approaches us.

"Too bad, I'm taking you with me."

Before I can refuse, she practically drags me with her. There's no way I can get out of this now. A few cameramen notice us and begin to snap photos. Danielle's probably enjoying this, she's a model after all.