Starsdom 1: Extended Remaster

Chapter 25: The day we met (Remastered)

"I love you, Adryan," He said. I looked at him shocked.
"Stop," I said and he shook his head.
"No, I'm not going to stop. Why are you rejecting me? For Jacks, why?" His voice started breaking a little but he held it in.

"Damien, I can't be with two people. You know that" I said and he started walking closer to me. I backed away until I reached the wall.
"Stop using that as an excuse" he came close to me.
"Just don't reject it," he said as he leaned for a kiss but I placed my hand on his chest and I stopped him.
"stop. Now it's not the time!" I said.
"But when Jacks does it, you have all the time in the world" he frowned.
"That's not it, Damien" I shook my head. "You know what, I'll finish making the song. Just go, I'll do it by myself" I saw tears in his eyes.
I decided to leave him alone. I exited the studio and he placed his face in his palms and took a deep breath.

I closed the door and I immediately felt bad for him. He just told me that he loves me and I rejected him. He even wrote a song for me the day I told him my name. It was special to him.

I decided to go to the lounge to think.

I'll have to choose. I kinda did, but I need to make sure who I chose and they need to know. I never thought I would have to choose between two guys. I thought I signed up for this to sing not fall for two guys. The intense amount of drama I'm experiencing is something out of this world.

There is something special about the two that I can't stop thinking about.

Damien- He's serious, sarcastic, funny, creative. He was my first friend when I arrived here, he was my first kiss, we had personal conversations, and he was the first person to tell me that they love me.

Jacks- Charming, cute, and honest. He's made me feel good and he's never treated me wrong ever since we met, he will do anything to be with me. Hell, he even punched Damien. He also sang me a song confessing his love for me, he took me on a date, introduced me to his friends which they also ship me with Jacks.

It's not going to be easy.
I need time.

I went for a walk. I walked for so long.

The hotel was empty because there are fewer people left. It was weird walking around and seeing everything empty.

I mean, the crew stayed here as well. But contestant-wise, it's empty. The place was once full of different types of people my age. It scares me.

My legs were tired and I went to my room to take a good nap.

It was the next day, and we already had our songs ready except for Louise and Veronica.

They were writing and making a new song. I can't wait to see them perform as a duo.

Damien and I didn't rehearse because he was still mad at me. And I don't blame him. He loves me and I said what he didn't want to hear. It's not easy. I didn't experience it from his side. I just said no.

All of us contestants spent the whole day together. We bonded one last time, laughing and remembering old times here at the resort.

Louise and Veronica joined in.
We cried, laughed, and had fun.
We needed this, we needed to feel good.

Damien kept sneaking glances at me, but stopped when I noticed.
When Jacks caught me staring at him he'd throw me small winks. Does he ever stop?

"Adryan, can you sing slowly falling?" Claire asked and I agreed.

I stood up and I sang the whole song. While I sang, Damien lit up candles and placed them in front of me. Jacks helped as well. Seeing them set up the candles and caring for me gave me this weird sensation in my stomach. The both of them tried to light my candles trying to see who lit them all first. It was a perfect visual example of what was happening.

I like them both and I feel so stuck.
It hurts to choose. I will be breaking one of their hearts and I don't want to.

I started getting emotional and I held it in. They all stared at me satisfied and relaxed.

I finished singing and they clapped. Jacks and Damien looked so in love with me. I smiled and I sat down.

"Whatever happens, this has been an insane journey," Claire said and we all hugged each other.

We went to our rooms and we went to sleep.