Reach For The Stars (Dallas Liu & Ian Ousley)

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Star's POV

Tonight was my first show at Coachella. Excitement filled my body as it was crazy to think that I was chosen as a headliner.

Last night I went to bed leaving the vibe awkward with Dallas and Ian. Looking back at it I feel bad because I know they just care about me. I should also be more considerate as they decided to spend their next two free weeks off here supporting me when they literally could be doing whatever they want.

"Good morning." I say walking into the kitchen.

They turn to me and say it back.

"Happy Coachella day!" Dallas smiles and Ian says the same.

"Thanks guys."

"Come eat breakfast." Dallas taps the chair next to him.

"I wanted to talk to you guys about last night..." I say sitting taking a seat in between them.

Ian puts a plate of food in front of me, "What happened last night?" His sarcasm hits.

"I'm sorry I overreacted. I made things awkward and I totally ruined the vibe." I say. "I know you guys are worried about me and I will admit I have been drinking more than I should lately. It's not an excuse but these past four months have been a lot and even though I want to share my story with the world it is hard to jump back into it. Sometimes the feelings overwhelm me so much and in my head I'm back there again. Drinking has been a fun way just to get through with it and deal with some of the stress but I promise it's not much more than that."

"I'm glad you are at least aware of it." Dallas tells me.

"When we approach you Star, we don't do it from a place of judgment it's that we care." Ian says.

"I-I know. I'm sorry for acting like such a mess." I tell them. "I also really do appreciate you guys being here with me for the next two weekends."

"We wouldn't want to be anywhere else." Ian smiles.

"Again I'm sorry. I promise that once the rush of all this ends I will not be the person I have been lately. You guys don't deserve that."

"We accept your apology." Dallas and Ian agree. "Come on let's not be upset popstar." Ian says. "You are going to put on a great show tonight."

I smile at them and bring both of them in for a hug. "You guys are the best." 

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I was backstage minutes away from going on the Coachella stage. Nerves were running up and down my body as I can hear the massive crowd outside. They were all hear for me. Of course I got used to touring but the Coachella crowd is on a while different level.

Looking into the mirror of my dresser I took a deep breathe in and smiled. I got this. I got this. I got this. Somehow the nerves were still winning.

"I want to throw up." I tell the boys.

"You're okay Star, you got this." Ian says holding my arms.

"It's just pre-show nerves." Dallas chimes in. "Once you hit the stage the nerves will leave."

"Yeah you're right." I say trying to contain my breathe.

I look over to the mini bar, "Guys, I just need a shot right now."

"Come on, we'll take one together." Dallas says.

Ian poured the three of us shots and we chugged.

"Star let's go!" Kass yells out for me.

"Okay come on." I tell them.

We come out of the dressing room and met the crew for the pre-show toast.

"Oh shit you guys. I am nervous as fuck." I practically shake. "Can't believe we are at fucking Coachella." I continue with the speech.

"Coachella one three,

one,

two,

COACHELLA!" We scream and I chug my shot. Well at least what was supposed to be.

"Who gave me water?" I snark. "Right before hitting the stage?" Frustration grows.

"Star you have to go on stage in one minute." Kass says.

"Goodluck! We will be in the audience." Dallas and Ian tell me.

Kass walks me to a crew member that tied me onto the safety cord.

"Ready to go up?" He asks and I nod my head.

I was gracefully lifted into the air, I couldn't tell how high I was going as it was dark. Fear grew in my body as the fear of falling came over me.

My intro song played and slowly I began to come down. The fog made it hard to see out but I felt like an angel coming out from the sky.

The angelic intro covered my skin with goosebumps as the roaring screams from the crowd radiated.

My feet finally reached the stage and a microphone was handed to me.

"You tell me that you've never loved me baby." I sing. "That this whole time you've been playing me with another." The crowd screams.

"Cause one lover isn't enough for someone with an ego as big as yours."

I get through the first song and begin to interact with the crowd. "COACHELLA!!" I yell. "My name is Star and I am so grateful for everyone here tonight."

We begin the next song and I slowly felt my confidence rising.

After three songs it was time to bring out the first surprise guest of the night.

"Coachella, I need you guys to do something for me." I say. "I need everyone in the crowd to put your hands in the fucking air right now."

An ocean of hands begin to fly up, "We are going to change things up a bit. Coachella please welcome Rauw Alejandro!"

He comes out and we begin to sing one his songs together.

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I ran off the Coachella stage to meet Ian and Dallas backstage.

"Oh my god that was amazing!" I say running into their arms.

"That was so much fun!" Dallas tells me.

"You did incredible." Ian adds.

"Thank you guys. Oh my gosh I can still feel the rush." I say.

"You're literally shaking." Ian says taking my hands in his.

"Come on lets go back to the villa, I am TIRED." I tell them.

Even though I was physically tired my brain was working at full speed right now.

Finally we were back at the villa, I showered and got as comfy as I could.

The boys and I were sitting in the living room debriefing the show.

"Can we just talk about your intro?!?!" Ian is basically yelling. "You looked like a literal angel.

"Your energy was amazing. Everyone loved you." Dallas praises me. "Also having Rauw Alejandro as your surprise guest was crazy."

"Stop that was literally so fun." I tell them.

Leading to Coachella I didn't take the boys along with me to a single rehearsal because I wanted them to experience it for the first time.

"I can't wait for next weekend." I grin.