PUBLICITY RELATIONSHIP → DOMINIC FIKE

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DOMINIC
"Why didn't you just stick to rap music? I fuck with you way more as a rapper than a pop artist."

Anastasia informed me as the two of us were in my home studio. I looked up at her as I paused the music I was playing out loud for her.

"Really? You think I'm better at rap music than pop music?"

"Definitely. I think you would've had a way bigger audience than you do now."

"Well, I guess you're right. But at the end, it's always what the labels want."

Anastasia and I are both popular new music artists in the music industry. We met seven months ago at the American Music Awards, our seats were next to each other.

From that moment on, we became the best of friends. My younger brother Alex things I like Anastasia more than a friend, but I don't. Besides, I've been with my girlfriend Alexis for three years now.

Anastasia also has a boyfriend, who she's been with for five years. His name is Jerald. He's a pretty cool guy, just tall as fuck like a giant.

I don't have much friends in this music industry. So for Anastasia to be so friendly and for her to hold a friendship, means a lot to me.

I mean, I have Angus. We got close when we were both filming for the hit TV series Euphoria. I played Elliot, he played Fezco.

Alex is doing quite well for himself as well. He releases his own music, which got him attention from a lot of people around. Including the daughter of the acting legend Johnny Depp.

Yeahhh, so I guess you can say that Lily and Alex have been an item for a few months now.

"I know. That's what sucks about being signed to a label. You can't really do much yourself."

Anastasia sighed as she took a seat on my couch next to me. I nodded and looked up at her.

"So, when is your label letting you release new music? Mrs. R&B princess? Basically the new Aaliyah this generation."

"Whaaat? You really think I'm as good as the legendary Aaliyah?"

"Why not? Your music sounds similar to hers. You might not look like her, but you're gorgeous. You carry yourself like her. So yeah, you can pass for this generation's Aaliyah."

I shrugged, giving Anastasia a bright smile. She smiled back at me before starting to speak again.

"That means a lot, Dom. Your fans are very.. interesting, though."

"Why, what happened? What makes my fans so interesting?"

"They've been tagging me in posts all over my social medias. It's like edits of the both of us, basically saying that they ship us as a couple. When they know damn well, we're just friends and we both have relationships."

"My fans do that with everybody I come across. It's kinda weird. It's like they think I look cute with every single girl they see me around."

"Does your girlfriend ever get annoyed when seeing those?"

"Yeah, she definitely does. I tell her to try not to pay any attention to it."

"Yeah, you're right. Fans will be fans. Speaking of all of this, are you going to the VMA's this upcoming weekend?"

"Duhhh. They have me scheduled to perform Ant Pile and Dancing In The Courthouse."

"Oh yeah. How could I forget? I'm nominated for few awards, but all I'm really excited for is the after party."

Anastasia shrugged and laughed, being honest. I laughed along with her.

"At least you're being honest."

"Of course. I mean, we both know how it is. Sometimes, you don't even want the fame. You just wanna have fun and create your music."

"And money! You can't forget that part!"

I threw a little bit of my input in there. Suddenly, there was a knock at my door. Looking out the window, I realized Alexis had made it over here earlier than what she said she was.

"Your girlfriend is here. Should I just get going before she starts to become overly jealous?"

"Nah, you're good. She has nothing to be jealous over. You're my friend."

I then got up, opening up the front door to see a happy Alexis standing before me.

"Hey, my baby! I know I didn't tell you that I was coming earlier, but I wanted to surprise you."

"Hey, my love. What a pleasant surprise."

"Oh, I didn't know you had company.. again."

This is the second time this week that I've had Anastasia over when Alexis showed up. Not that it was intentional, but I really enjoy hanging out with Anastasia.

"Yeah. It's cool, though. I was just showing her some more of my unreleased music."

"I think I'm going to actually get going. Nice seeing you again, Alexis. I'll see you soon, Dominic."

"Yup. See you at the VMA's this weekend, Anastasia."

I said as Anastasia grabbed her stuff and walked out of my house, going out to her car. Alexis rolled her eyes and walked completely in the house, her slamming the door.

"Whoa. Are you good, Lex? What's with the attitude?"

"My attitude is, you've been hanging out with this girl way too much! Last time I checked, you're dating me. The whole internet thinks you're dating Anastasia Smith."

"Have you been looking at the posts the fans have been tagging you in? What have we discussed about that, Lex?"

"I can't help it, Dominic! It's like every other day, there's something new with you two that I haven't seen previously!"

"I told you; Anastasia and I are literally just friends. We connect with each other on another level. We understand each other when it comes to this music industry shit. There's nothing more, nothing less to worry about. Okay?"

"Mhm, sure. Are you still taking me out for ice cream? Because now, I definitely want some. You owe me that much."

"Okay, okay, fine. Come on, let's go. You spoiled little brat. I love you, though."