It's still the night before the grand opening, and I'm still on my Berry Best Bits page.
I don't know...
I guess I'm waiting for Cherry to message me. But why would she? After all, what happened last night was just... random.
Then I think about it. We hit it off well. She doesn't think of me as a weirdo, much less a creep. We're cool.
Yes. I'm cool with a world famous pop star.
I smile at that thought as I open the chat.
Me - Hellooo Cherry!
I press send.
I don't see her texting back.
I start to get worried. She would usually respond right away. Maybe she's currently at some huge party. Popstars do that sort of thing. In any case, I decide to keep messaging her.
Me - Is everything okay?
I press send.
I don't see her texting back.
I sigh and just put down my phone. She's probably busy. There's no need to pester her with a string of messages.
{BUZZ}
I instantly pick up my phone and see that Cherry, in fact, did message back.
xxCherryJamxx - hey
Me - Hi... U good...?
...
It takes a while for Cherry to respond.
But I'm patient.
xxCherryJamxx - :(
Oh.
Me - Oh no... What's the reason behind the frowny face...?
xxCherryJamxx - i hate my life thats what
Me - What's wrong? You can tell me.
xxCherryJamxx - you probably think being a popstar like me is cool right
Me - Isn't it?
xxCherryJamxx - NO!!!
Me - Whoa! Okay... You seem really pissed! Can you tell me what happened???
...
It seems like Cherry is typing a huge block of text.
xxCherryJamxx - i can't do anything by myself anymore!!! i always have an entourage following me all the time! Its nice dont get me wrong but i just want some alone time!
Me - Is it that bad?
xxCherryJamxx - NAH BUT THE WORST PART IS SOME CREEP ALMOST GRABBED ME AT THE MALL
Oh God...
Me - Oh Cherry... I am so sorry... I had no idea it was THAT bad... Are you okay now?
...
xxCherryJamxx - yeah... thx...
Me - What happened to the guy tho?
xxCherryJamxx - lol I kicked him in the bad place
Ooh...
xxCherryJamxx - Sorry if my typing is bad by the way. I'm just so furious I can't think.
Me - It's okay.
xxCherryJamxx - Enough about me. How was your day?
Me - We finished building this marketplace.
xxCherryJamxx - Ik. I saw your post.
Me - We're having a grand opening tomorrow.
xxCherryJamxx - Ooh, sounds like fun!
Me - You know what would be really fun? If you could sing at the grand opening.
...
xxCherryJamxx - For real?
Me - Yeah.
xxCherryJamxx - I don't know...
Me - What's wrong?
xxCherryJamxx - I'm not sure how my schedule is gonna look for tomorrow... I certainly don't know if I can plan a whole trip...
Me - I get it... But it'd be so amazing for everyone here.
xxCherryJamxx - I know... I'm honored you want me to sing for your grand opening... And I really want to see Berry Bitty City in person...
Me - Then why don't you?
xxCherryJamxx - I told you, I don't know how that would work...
Me - Hmm... That's strange.
xxCherryJamxx - What?
Me - I just listened to your new song today, Anything is Possible?
xxCherryJamxx - Oh, cool! What did you think?
Me - I think... You're a liar.
xxCherryJamxx - Excuse me?
Me - You said anything is possible, but you don't think it's possible for you to come here and sing.
xxCherryJamxx - Seriously? You're gonna gaslight me like that?
Me - Yes.
xxCherryJamxx - Look, I want to go okay?? But my managers won't let me!
Me - And do you always do whatever they say?
xxCherryJamxx - I have to!
Me - Cherry...
xxCherryJamxx - I'm so sorry...
Me - Just come. If you get in trouble with your managers, I'll take the blame for it.
...
xxCherryJamxx - They'll arrest you for kidnapping.
Me - And that's a risk I'm willing to take for my friends' happiness.
...
xxCherryJamxx - Really?
Me - Yes.
...
xxCherryJamxx - Okay...
Me - Seriously?
xxCherryJamxx - I won't make any promises tho. But yes.
Me - Thank you so much. :)
xxCherryJamxx - :)
xxCherryJamxx - I'm gonna try my best to come.
Me - That's all I ask for. Thx.
xxCherryJamxx - Yw!
xxCherryJamxx - One question: How much are u charging?
Me - Nothing.
xxCherryJamxx - Rly?
Me - Yeah. I hope this doesn't change your mind. We're not made of money. This is a Bitty city after all.
xxCherryJamxx - That's okay. I'm jealous that you live such a simple and peaceful life. I want that sooo much.
Me - Who knows? Maybe you'll get it, if you wish hard enough.
xxCherryJamxx - Mm-hm. Wishes do come true.
Me - All the time.
xxCherryJamxx - Alright I gotta go to sleep now. I've been out all day.
Me - Same. Night Cherry.
xxCherryJamxx - Night-night.
xxCherryJamxx - 😴
I smile at that emote. I'm also curious as to whether Cherry will actually show up now. I hope I didn't ruin anything by asking her to show up. In the show, Cherry came to Berry Bitty City anyway. So what now?
I have no idea...
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TO BE CONTINUED...
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SSBBA: Fresh Jam
Fiksi PenggemarI thought my life in Berry Bitty City was perfect... Until now. With the introduction of some new faces and an even deeper understanding of the Berrykin lore, I realize I might not know as much about my new home as I might have thought.
