A Celebrity and a Hero

Chapter 9

Crystals POV
I'm backstage. "Boo!" Carter grabbed my shoulders and I jumped. "Jeez girl. You gave me a heart attack" I laughed. "Sorry. You ready?" She asked. "As ready as Ill ever be" I shrugged. The host started talking as Carter and I just waited to be called on stage. "Tonight I'm joined by two very special celebrity guests. Actress and super model Crystal Anderson, and Actress Carter Jackson" Johnathan announced. We walked on stage and sat down next to each other on the couch. We waved at the selected audience who applauded and then looked at Johnathan. "Welcome girls. How are you doing tonight?" He asked. "I'm doing great" I said. "Yeah, Id say today was pretty good" Carter smiled. "How was your day John?" I asked. "It was good. Thank you for asking. Alright, lets jump right in, shall we? Crystal, the new trailer for Undercover Demons just came out. Have you seen it?" He asked. "No, but I was in it so I don't know why I would have seen it" I laughed. "Well, there's a certain point in the trailer where it gets really dark and it looks like you have your partner pinned to a wall. Can you tell us about that?" He asked. I laughed to myself. "Um yeah. I cant say too much, but... yeah there's a sex scene in the movie" I said. His eyebrows went up in shock. "So, you'll be portraying a gay character?" He asked. "Yeah" I nodded. "So I wonder if you would ask Carter for any advice?" He asked. I let out a laugh and then bit my lip immediately. Carter looked at me unamused. "No, I wouldn't." I said. "So you wouldn't need any help to be dominant on camera?" He asked. "Who says you need to be gay for that?" I asked. Carters jaw hit the floor and she stared at me in utter shock. Johnathan was taken back by my answer. I smirked to myself. "Alright then... moving past that-" john started with a laugh. "Carter, you've been taking a break for a while now. Any plans to start a new project?" He asked. "Uh, well, in a few months Ill be voicing an animated character. I cant say too much about it though. For the moment, no. I'm not doing anything" she said. "Will the character you voice also be gay?" He asked. Carter raised an eyebrow at the question. "Not that I know of" she said. He nodded to himself. Carter pulled her tail into her lap and started messing with the fur. I shot a look at Rupert and he nodded. We're never coming back to this asshole. He only wants to critique Carters sexuality. "So Crystal-" I turned to look at him. "People have been seeing you around with Bryan Reagan" he started. "Yeah, because I went out with him" I said. "Are you two an item?" He asked. "Eh... more or less" I shrugged. "People have already started shipping you two" he said. "John, any two celebrities that get within range of each other are shipped. Carter and I are shipped and I'm not even... not even gay" I stuttered on the last part. Johnathan laughed a little. "Carter you've been dating your manager. Is that right?" He asked. She smiled and nodded. "Yes" she said. "How long have you been together?" He asked. "Three years" she said. "Wow. That's impressive. You know most celebrities cant keep a partner for more then a month" he said. Carter and I chuckled. "Yeah that's true" I said. "Carter, have you ever been with a man?" He asked. Carter shifted her stance. "No" she said. "How do you know you're gay then?" He asked with a laugh. "How do you know you're straight if you've never been with a man?" Carter fired back. My eyes widened. Johnathan was taken back by her sudden response. Honestly, I wasnt expecting that either. The two of them stared at each other for a moment and I coughed to break the silence. "So Carter, I have a few more questions from your fans-" I tuned him out. There he goes trying to change the narrative. He makes it seem like he isn't the one asking. Its the fans. That's some bullshit. I tuned back in hearing one of the most well known offensive questions. "Whos the man in the relationship?" He asked and I took a really deep breath. "Excuse me?" Carter asked calmly. "That's the question. Who is the man in your relationship?" He asked. "I... uh... there isn't" Carter answered, confused. "Well who among you is more dominant?" He asked. I looked at Carter concerned. She looks uncomfortable. "I really don't feel comfortable talking about this Johnathan" Carter said. "Its what your fans want to know" he says. He's persistent, Ill give him that. "No, I really cant-" Carter started. "Why?" Johnathan asked. "Its not something Id like to share" she said. Johnathan went to speak again but Carter spoke first. "I cant do this. Sorry. I gotta go" Carter walked off. "Carter wait" I followed after her.

Carter ran back stage and Harlow stopped me. "Ill handle it Crystal, just go home" she said. "But-" I looked back at Carter. She's gripping her arm and holding her head in her hand. "Please Crystal. Just go" Harlow said. I sighed. "Ok." I surrendered. I walked over to Rupert. "Drive me home and then sue the pants off that guy" I demanded. "Yes ma'am" he said as he followed me.

"I know you're close, but it seems you've taken the disrespect personally" Rupert said. We're in the car. I kept my vision out the window. Rupert has dark brown hair and blue eyes. He's starting to grow a mustache but its not really there yet. "She's been my best friend since I met her Rupert. She's been one of my only friends that understands this business. So yes, I'm upset" I said sternly. He stopped at the red light and glanced over at me. "I'm not the media Crystal. If there is something you need to tell me, I will not disclose your private information" he said. I pointed forward at the green light and he looked back at the road. "What are you getting at Rupert?" I asked. He shook his head. "If you don't already know, then I wont be the one to tell you" he said. I hesitated. Rupert has been extremely kind to me. I've gotten to know him as a friend over the years. "And you wouldn't care?" I asked quietly. He paused. "No" he said gently. I'm sweating like hell right now. "I'm bisexual Rupert" I sighed. He nodded to himself. The rest of the ride was silent. He pulled into a parking space outside the complex. "How did you know?" I asked. He shrugged. "Just a hunch" he said. I turned on my phone and showed him my lock screen. Its me and Jace at the beach. "Is that your girlfriend?" He asked. I nodded. "She's inside" I said. He nodded. "I'm gonna meet her soon" he ordered. I smiled and nodded. "You will. Thank you Rupert. Bye" I got out. "Bye Crystal" he said.