The Bachelor [Bruno Mars]

8. Rose or no rose

"Hawaii! You guys were great! Thanks so much for having me tonight."

The crowd roared and it was the end of the concert. Bruno and Elsie wait and chat in a line backstage to get a photograph with the legend.

"Hey you're Bruno Mars!" A voice catches the both off guard.

"Uh who are you working for and how did you find me?" Bruno frowns.

"I'm just a fan! No one sent me!" She explains feeling awful about invading his privacy.

"I'm just playing with you sweetie!" Bruno flashes his whites. "Almost got you there, didn't I huh?"

She holds her chest and a smile crosses over her face. She was relieved. "You really did!"

"What's your name?"

"Felicia. Big fan of your music! Can I take a picture with you?"

"Of course, of course!" Bruno looks at Elsie who is awkwardly standing behind him. "One second."

Elsie nods.

Felicia hands her Polaroid camera to her friend. After a few snaps of silly pictures, Bruno signs her phone case.

"It was nice meeting you Felicia!" Bruno tells her.

"Next!" The bodyguard calls out.

It was time for Bruno's meet greet with Prince. He's been waiting for a moment like this all his life. It was even listed in his bucket lists.

"Bruno Mars!" Prince exclaims which makes Bruno go red.

" I heard a lot of good stuff about you!" Prince says and shakes Bruno's hand firmly. "It's great to finally meet you!"

Bruno's p.o.v

Maaaaaan I am too stoked. This has got to be one of the best night. Definitely memorable one. Although these meet greets were kept short under normal circumstances, Prince was kind enough to prolong it. I guess he was really happy to see me as well.

"I've been meaning to ask something." I started.

"Yup. What's up tough guy?" Prince asked.

"I'm writing my third album and I would be really honoured to have you featured in one of my songs."

I was slightly hesitant because I knew it must be difficult to get a legend like him to feature in just a random pop song.

"I would love to collaborate with a mini me." He smiled. "My bodyguard will hand you a business card and we can schedule a meeting once I am done touring."

I couldn't help but scream like a little bitch when his bodyguard handed me the business card. I guess I could checklist this day off my bucket list now! Mission accomplished.

I took Elsie's hand and led her up a hill not too far from the concert hall to skygaze. I had prepared something more personal and intimate for the both of us.

A blanket was laid on the grass along with two baskets, one bottle of champagne and two glasses.

We were both sitting in silence, enjoying the view of the stars.

"Alright ms. Cortez." I looked at her. "You just got a glimpse of my world. I hope you enjoyed everything tonight..."

"I did. Never really knew what funk music was until today!"

"Yeah, that's Prince Rogers Nelson for ya. He's all about that funk life." I spoke softly.

The fact that she didn't even know what funk was made it incredibly difficult to converse.