Living in the Spotlight

Key Moments

*note: I am changing my age in certain situations*
(Cat's pov)

Before you see my current life, here are some memories. Also please excuse my lack of detail on the first couple, I don't remember anything, I've only heard from family.

I was born July 3rd, 2013 in the Big Apple, New York City. My dad was working on Sway and I decided to be a pain in the ass and arrive early. Not even born yet and I'm causing problems not a shocker.

*memory appears yet it's somewhat faded because Cat doesn't remember*

Jenna was sitting in the hospital bed tired, Val was right next to her. Just the two of them, well now three of them. Their little baby, Caitlin, was in Jenna's arms, and Val was right there standing next to her. The three of them a happy family. The little girl tried to open her eyes, but could only see glimpses of her parents.
"Look she's trying to see us,"
"Hey buddy, we're your parents,"
The girl closed her eyes again but her arms were free from the swaddle. Since Jenna was so close, Caitlin's right hand managed to find Jenna's finger and she gave it a little squeeze. She did the same thing to her father with the other hand

*memory fades*

For one month my parents were off, no work, nothing, well except taking care of me.

When I was 3 or 4 both of my parents signed onto this TV show called "Dancing with the Stars."

Then they were off all around the country, doing the DWTS tour, and Sway. I was the little girl in all those pictures, smiling, being all happy, I was young just living my life.

Let me just warn you, when I was little I hugged people a lot, like I was the equivalent of a huge teddy bear.

When Dancing with the Stars came around, I would hang out with my aunts and uncles or sit in the audience with someone but I don't remember who...

*another faded memory appears*

Peta had injured her foot, and she was sitting in the audience while Maks and Val were pros. (sorry if it's wrong sorry) Peta's job was to watch Cat. Little 4 year old Cat was very shy to well everyone, except for her family, the dwts cast, and Tom, Erin, plus maybe the judges.

Now little 4-year-old Cat, was shy, like extremely shy. After she meets someone and remembers them, she'd be ok, but if their were strangers oh goodness. She would just look at you, wave slightly, and then cling on to whoever was watching her. Luckily, Cat had watched a few shows in the ballroom.

The show was about to start and Peta took Caitlin over toward the dance floor because why not?

As the duo came into view Maks turned away form his partner and came over to them...
"How's my little niece?"
The child smiled as he picked her up, and of course Cat hugged him.

She saw her parents getting ready to dance the opening number, and got down from her uncle and ran over to them.

All the pros looked around seeing that the little girl was waving at them.

She smiled. Before hugging each and every pro and troupe member, well she walked around hugging around their legs.

She reached her parents last, and her dad picked her up, spun her around and kissed her on the forehead.
"How's Cat doing?"
"Good Daddy!"
"Are you having fun with Aunt Peta?"
"Yes! You and Mommy are really pretty when you dance,"
"Thank you sweetie, now say hi to mama!"

Val passed Caitlin to Jenna. Jenna rested Caitlin on her hip.

"Hey Caitlin, what do you think of the show?"
"It's really big,"
"Yeah, and I get to dance here almost everyday,"
"Oooo, Can I come?"
"Of course darling, but now you have to go over to Aunt Peta ok?"
"Okay, bye Mommy!"
"Bye!"

*memory fades away*

Umm... What else is important??
O yeah this past year I won plenty of competitions in ballroom and other dance styles but that's not too important.

*memory appears *
"And in first place Caitlin Chmerkovskiy,"

My eyes wided in shock, I just won.
My parents ran toward me, I ran back and hugged them.
"Thank you," were the only words she could say
*memory fades*

Now I can bring you up to speed with my current life.

So I have a lot of social media accounts...it's fun to post and see what people think. But hate isn't fun.
I have a Periscope, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Twitter.

*another memory*
"Hey Mom and Dad! Can you come here?"
"What?"
"Can you come here?"
"Why?"
"I'm filming a Q & A, the fans want you in it,"
*another memory disappears*

Season 19 was also important in my life. My dad was paired with Janel Parrish and they were in third place. He spent a lot of time with Janel and my mom was upset, so was I. I'm proud of how well they did and all but ever since season 19, I'm scared my parents will fight.

Also on another note, I always see my Uncles Mark and Derek and Aunt Witney hanging out with some other girls. Maybe I'll meet them one day. :)

Season 20 was amazing. My dad was partnered with Rumer Willis. They won, and it changed my life in a way. Rumer is one of my favorite partners of Dad's along with Zendaya. She was always there for me similar to a mom, but more like a best friend.

*memory appears*

Riker and Allison and Rumer and Val were the two couples left vying for the mirrorball.

"And the winner of the gold mirrorball is... RUMER AND VAL!"

My mom ran across the stage and I jumped out of my chair. I went over to hug Riker and Allison first and I said
"You guys were amazing ,"
I then ran toward my dad and Rumer where my mom was.
My dad saw me running, held his arms out, and I ran into them. He picked me up off of the floor, like I was 5 again.

I got down and hugged Rumer too before the mirrorball winning couple was picked up and thrown into the air in celebration.

I was happy, Mom was happy, Dad was happy, life was great.
*memory fades*

After the mirrorball win, my family was in the media a lot more. There was always a interview or a shoot for a magazine, life became more hectic. I can't count how many times I've seen myself and my parents all together as the little Chmerkovskiy family, on some magazine.

I went with my parents on the Perfect 10 Tour and it was amazing. I got to go around the country, and in some shows dance. Hopefully the next time I go to New York I can see Rumer on Broadway in Chicago.

I recently went to my first audition for acting, it was another reboot of the Boy Meets World/Girl Meets World Franchise. I auditioned for one of the leading roles, I hope I did well.

I also have my small group of friends, Zach, Nathan, Sarah and some more people too. They've been there for me through some tough times.

But living this life is not all shits and giggles.
Constant comparisons, high expectations, my life's basically already been mapped out for me.
Here it is:
Dance, dance training dance competitions, no school, more dance, dancing with the stars, dance studio, dance teacher, never settle down, death.

But that's enough about my past, let's get into the modern day.

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Sorry this isn't good.
THANK YOU FOR 300+ READS!!!
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~Caitlin
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