The One They Call..Val (Dancing With The Stars)

DWTS Night

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.