Idolised Lies

Chapter 4:None Of This is Real

"Hey, are gonna be coming out of there anytime soon? You may not realise it but I also have a life to live," Firey called from outside Leafy's dressing room.

*buzz, buzz*

Firey checked his phone and was confused when he saw he had gotten a text from an unknown number.

"Stop throwing a temper tantrum, I'll be out in like five more mins,"

"Hey, how the hell did you get my number!" he yelled.

*buzz, buzz*

"Four gave it to me. If ur going to be protecting me we thought it was better if I could call u if I need u,"

Firey rolled his eyes and shoved his phone back in his pocket as he continued to wait outside, growing more impatient by the minute.

At long last Leafy walked out and locked up the room, with a smile on her face and a spring in her step as though she had just woken up from a really good nap.

They walked out of the building side by side and Firey thought it probably looked strange, Leafy somehow still looking pristine while he was slouched and slightly sweaty with a scowl on his face.

"How the hell are you still so peppy?" Firey asked.

"I'm just an upbeat person!" she grinned.

"No way, you just performed a show where you were dancing and singing non-stop, there is no way you're just naturally like this," he accused.

"But I am! I'm kind, pretty and energetic, there's no one like me," she said proudly.

"That's not what I saw in the video," he scoffed.

Leafy froze and turned to him, glaring  darkly right into his eyes, the kindness that was there a second ago had somehow vanished, leaving poison in its wake.

"Take that back. Right now," she growled.

"Well sorry, but it's true isn't it? Just because you're some idol doesn't mean you get to lie all the time," Firey retorted, not feeling at all threatened.

"Do not, bring up that video again or mark my words you will be gone and blacklisted ," she spat.

They were both similar in height, her eyes pierced into his, both of them glaring dagger at the other.

"You have no idea what that video did to me, I worked so hard to get to where I was and it all just fell apart after one stupid video. People were actually trying to hurt me after that thing went viral and you think I'm crazy for trying to change my image? Once again you show that you know nothing of this world, "

Leafy's sharp green eyes bore into his as he tried to think of some response to what she said but he came up with nothing, he pondered the idea that she might be right.

Leafy's expression saddened slightly as she pulled away, a far cry from the girl who had been dancing and enchanting the crowed just an hour ago.

"This is all I know Firey, that video did more harm than you could ever imagine," she sighed.

"And if I ever find the ignorant bastard who posted it, I will personally rip out his eyes," she snarled as she clenched her fists.

Firey backed up instinctively and jumped in surprise when Leafy growled in frustration and kicked over a potted plant, shattering the vase.

"Let's go," she ordered and she marched off, leaving Firey confused and slightly ashamed.

...

It had started to rain as Leafy got in the car, neither of them saying goodbye to the other.