Idol

|| Chapter 2: A Superstar ||

- Dan -

I just finished my last show in America, concluding my American tour. It was fun, but im really looking forward to get back to England to do a few more concerts and then go on break. I'm playing in Manchester, Sheffield, Cardiff and lastly London (where I live). The jet should be here soon to pick me up to take me to England so I put my headphones in and start listening to Muse.

'It's bugging me, grating me
And twisting me around
Yeah I'm endlessly caving in
And turning inside out

'cause I want it now
I want it now
Give me your heart and your soul
And I'm breaking out
I'm breaking out
Last chance to lose control'

I sing loudly, not caring if the whole plane could hear me. After a couple hours of listening to music and relaxing, I feel someone tap me on the shoulder, not liking how close it was to my neck, I glare at them and grunt. I turn my music off knowing that I have to go through some paperwork for my next album.

"Erm oh, I'm sorry sir if I made you uncomfortable but I just thought I should tell you that we are nearing Manchester airport and that we have booked some dancers for the music video but they are all demanding free accommodation in New York, It's up to you but that's £5,000 for them all. And again, sorry" The man said to me, I waved him off deciding to push all the work related thoughts off to the side before checking my phone for mail. All I got was fan mail, which is really nice but im tired of people asking to get into my pants or 'will you marry me?' like no, you're 12. I'm 24.

The plane lands and I go through security quickly, being famous can good sometimes. My car comes outside the airport to take me to our hotel to get ready for the concert tonight.

"The concert tonight was sold out within 10 minutes of them being able to buy. It will be a very good concert tonight sir." My manager said to me in the car. Yes, I was excited and yes, it was gonna be fun but I guess I'm a bit tired of all these concerts. Especially since I would like to find someone to love, but most people would only date me for the fame and money. I want someone who loves me for me, who keeps up with my sarcastic comments and weird quirks.

Anyway, tonight I'm going to perform covers of songs because I don't want to give away anything that I'm doing for my new album. I also want to write a book, something like a biography, but a tiny bit different. I'm just waiting for the right time, so it would be the cherry on the cake.

The songs that I've decided to do are;

1. Clown - Emeli Sandé

2. Since You've Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson

3. Toxic - Brittany Spears

4. Rather Be - Clean Bandit

5. Never Say Never - The Fray

I hope my fans will like the songs I've picked, especially since each song has its own different meaning to me.

I'm pulled out of my thoughts when my driver stops the car and opens the door for me. I get out and look around at the hotel, it is massive!! If the outside looks like this, then what must the inside be like? I walk into reception and collect my key from the front desk. I have been given the penthouse room so I ask someone to take my bags while I climb into the elevator. The button for the top floor lights ups as I press it.

Once I get to my room I start unpacking my stuff, I mostly brought clothes and electrical things. My laptop ran out of charge on the way here so I push the charger into a socket and start to charge my laptop.

My phone starts ringing so I look at the caller id, it's my manager Matt. Sometimes he can be the best person in the world but he is also one of the most annoying people. I ignore the phone and continue unpacking. The show is tonight and I'm excited for it. I get to meet all my fans and just have fun. Whenever I play my piano, I feel like a different person, the music takes me to a new place where I can be myself. I am knocked out my thoughts by my phone ringing again, bloody Matt. This time I answer the phone.

"Hey Matt, what do you want??"

"I'm just calling to say that you have been invited to do a world tour. Only after your break, but Dan, this is an amazing opportunity for you and your career so I don't want you to waste it"

"Are you serious?!!"

"Yes Dan, I want you to make the most out of it and the publicity you will get will be great for your career. Don't waste this opportunity, I'm telling you Dan, this is gonna be amazing."

"Okay, I accept the offer!! Email me the details later?"

"Sure superstar." Matt says with pure smugness coming through his voice. He hangs up after.

Wow, my life just keeps getting better. Of course I was going to say yes, its a freaking world tour!! As much as I am excited, I do need to keep unpacking. I put some music on to which I start dancing while I unpack, It just makes it more fun and enjoyable. I hang my clothes up in the wardrobe, I put my shoes on the shoes rack near the door, I sort out all my toiletries in the bathroom and then I get changed for tonight. My mum said that I look nice in my moth shirt and black jacket with black jeans so that is what I'm wearing tonight. Honestly, I'm really quite nervous about tonight, its been a while since I've performed in the U.K and I keep thinking that they wont like me. I guess Ill just have to wait until tonight to know what is happening..