• Omnipresent •
Later that evening, Kendell arrived at the club, and immediately ran backstage, the other queens look at Kendall up and down with a scrunched up faces.
"Hey girl.. you alright" One of the queens asked Kendell.
"Yeah, just a little more nervous tonight than other nights, I have a date coming here." Kendell said, as he got his drag out of his suitcase and his makeup kit out.
"Girl, you better slay tonight!" one of the queens, a fierce performer named Diva, called out. "And who's this date? Spill the tea!"
Kendell blushed slightly, fumbling with his makeup brushes. "Just someone I met at a party last night. His name's Catéo. He's really
cute, and I don't wanna mess this up, you know?"
The queens exchanged glances, their initial skepticism turning into genuine interest. "Well, baby, if he's coming to see you perform especially after only a day, he already likes you. Just be yourself and kill it on stage," another queen, known as Velvet, said, patting Kendell on the back.
"Thanks, Velvet," Kendell said, his nerves settling a bit. He started applying his foundation, carefully blending it out to create a flawless base.
Diva sidled up to him, eyeing his makeup kit. "You got this, girl. Just remember, confidence is key. If you feel good, you look good."
Kendell nodded, focusing on his contouring now. He could feel the eyes of the other queens on him, but their support was comforting. As he added highlighter to his cheekbones, he thought about Catéo and how he'd reacted when Kendell mentioned his drag persona. Catéo had been nothing but encouraging, which made Kendell want to impress him even more.
As showtime approached, the backstage area buzzed with last-minute preparations. Sequins were sewn, wigs adjusted, and lashes glued on. Kendell's nerves flared again, but he took a deep breath and reminded himself why he loved performing. He transformed into his drag persona, Kendallicious, the confident and fierce queen who owned the stage.
When the time came for his performance, Kendell peeked out from behind the curtain and scanned the audience. His heart skipped a beat when he spotted Catéo, sitting near the front, a wide smile on his face.
The music started, and Kendell strutted onto the stage, every movement filled with purpose and flair. The crowd cheered, and he felt a surge of adrenaline, He made direct eye contact with Catéo and felt confidence flow within him, he got on his 4's and started crawling towards him, Kendell didn't really know what come over him, It wasn't even him anymore.
Catéo's eyes widened and darkened with surprise and a sudden lust as Kendell, now fully Kendallicious, crawled towards him with a seductive grin. The crowd's cheers grew louder, and the energy in the room was electric. Kendallicious knew this moment would be unforgettable.
As he reached the edge of the stage, Kendallicious extended a hand towards Catéo, who eagerly took it. With a dramatic pull, Kendallicious and Catéo were now face to face, even more so, with their faces inches apart. He could see the admiration in Catéo's eyes, which made him feel invincible.
Kendallicious slowly backed up from Catéo and strutted back towards the center of the stage, her hips swaying to the beat of the music. The audience roared their approval, and Kendallicious fed off their energy, feeling more powerful with each step. She twirled, her sequined gown catching the light and sparkling brilliantly. The confidence radiating from her was palpable, and she knew she had the crowd in the palm of her hand.
She launched into the next part of her routine, a high-energy dance number that showcased her precise movements and incredible stage presence. As she hit each mark perfectly, Kendallicious felt a surge of pride. She was doing this not just for herself, but for Catéo, who was watching her with rapt attention.
The song reached its climax, and Kendallicious executed a flawless death drop, landing with dramatic flair. The crowd went wild, their applause deafening. She lay there for a moment, soaking in the adoration before rising gracefully to take her final bow.
Backstage, the queens greeted her with cheers and hugs. "You slayed, girl!" Diva exclaimed, her eyes shining with pride.
"Absolutely flawless," Velvet added, giving Kendallicious a squeeze. "Catéo must be head over heels after that performance."
Kendallicious couldn't help but grin, her heart swelling with joy. She quickly changed out of her costume, the adrenaline still coursing through her veins. As she wiped off her makeup, she felt a sense of accomplishment. Tonight had been perfect.
Stepping out into the club's main area, Kendell spotted Catéo immediately. He was waiting by the bar, his face lit up with excitement. When he saw Kendell approaching, he broke into a wide smile and rushed to meet him.
"You were incredible ma!" Catéo said, pulling Kendell into a tight embrace. "I can't believe how amazing you were on stage, I loved your confidence on stage" Catéo said, his eyes twinkled and dimmed as he look with Kendell with insatiable interest.
Kendell blushed, his nerves finally settling. "Thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed it."
"More than enjoyed it," Catéo replied, his eyes twinkling. "I was blown away." Catéo winked.
Kendell looked away to hide his blush, "Thank you Catéo, but we should get going, It's getting late."
"Yeah we should, come on" Catéo takes Kendell's hand and leads him to outside.
"Do you want a ride home?" Catéo asked, as he unlocked his car, "No,
no I'm good, i'll just take a quick shortcut home."
" You sure? I mean it's late as fuck." Kendell has never had a any man asked if he wanted a ride home, the only time he would get in into a car with another man was either to get in the backseat or go home and get his shit blown out, "Yeah i'm good, my house is isn't too far from here."
"Alright goodnight beautiful" Catéo leaned down to give Kendell a hug and a quick kiss on the cheek.
Kendell was a blushing mess now, "Goodnight Catéo" Kendell then got on his tippy toes and gave Catéo a kiss on his cheek.
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Kendell walked across the dimly lit sidewalks untill his arm was pulled into a nearby alleyway and his was pushed onto the ground.
"Who the fuck do you think you are?"
END
kendell and cateo getting real cozy, but who the hell dragged him into the alley??? find out next time🙂↕️
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