I put my backstage pass around my neck and walked backstage to the staging area. I was immediately pulled into a pair of arms. Babe. Val said kissing my forehead. Hey. I said with a smile. I'm excited you're here. he said leading the way to hair and makeup. I'm excited to be here. I said as Val pulled out a chair for me to sit in. Jamaica! I heard from behind me. I looked to see Derek. Derek, Hey! I exclaimed as he pulled me into his arms. He hugged me tight. How are you? he asked. I'm good. I said with a smile as we pulled away from the hug. I sat down as a woman got started on Val's hair and makeup. He was wearing a yellow sequin shirt, black dress pants, and black dress shoes. I like the shirt. I said with a laugh. Val glanced at me through with the mirror with a smirk on his face. You like? he asked. I laughed and nodded as a figure came up and slapped Val on the shoulder. Bro, what!? Val asked turning around and looking at the figure. I raised an eyebrow. Who's this? the guy asked looking at me with a smirk. I rolled my eyes and let out a laugh. Jamaica, this is my arrogant, annoying brother, Maks. Maks, this is my friend, Jamaica. I shook Maks's hand. Girlfriend! Derek said with a fake cough. I playfully slapped his chest and glared at him. Derek, shut up. I said with a laugh. Derek held his chest. Well, that hurt! he said. I laughed and rolled my eyes. Derek, I love you! I said with a laugh. I love you too! he said pecking my cheek. See you in a few. he said walking away from us. I looked at Maks. It's nice to meet you though. I said with a smile. You as well. he said. So, are you dancing tonight? I asked. He shook his head and laughed. No, my dancing days are over; I'm a guest judge for the show tonight. he said. Oh that's awesome! I exclaimed. Hey, I'll give you a $1 you give Val and his partner a 10. I said with a wink. He laughed. I'll think about it. he said winking back. Give Derek a 4. I said as he walked by with a laugh. He turned and glared at me. I heard that! he said with a playful smile. I laughed. Still love you, Derek. I said. He chuckled. Still love you too! he said. And uh, watch your back. he said with a wink and turned around and walked away! Wha-I was about to turn around when I was met by a girl with a snake wrapped around her neck. Holy shit! I exclaimed and jumped out of my seat. What, babe, what happened!? Val asked jumping out of his seat and standing in front of me. I hid behind Val when I heard him chuckle. I'm so sorry I frightened you. a voice said. Babe, it's fine. Val said moving from in front of me. This is my partner for switch up week, Bindi. Val said. I moved from next to Val and shook her hand. I'm Jamaica. I said. It's very nice to meet you. she said with a bright, cheery smile on her face. But Uhm..why do you have a snake around your neck? I asked. Val put his arm around my neck. Bindi works with animals, it's harmless. he said nodding at Bindi and the snake. Really? I asked looking at her. She nodded. You wanna touch her? she asked. I shook my head. I'm good. I said with a laugh. Next up we have Bindi and her partner, Valentin Chmierkowskyi! we heard Tom say. The crowd went wild. Well, that's your cue. I said smiling at them. Go kill it! I said pushing Val toward Bindi. They walked down the stairs to the stage hand and hand. I smiled and watched them. Derek walked up to me and put his arm around my neck. I looked at him and smiled. He smiled back at me and we turned our attention to the dance floor down below us.

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The One They Call..Val (Dancing With The Stars)
FanfictionWhen Jamaica got sent on a photography assignment to cover the #DWTS show taking place in her town, she never expected she would gain friendships and even fall in love with one of the pro dancers. Val is the man of her dreams; smart, funny, kind, fa...