The Late-Night Host And I

Seventeen

Leigh

"You're lucky to have your celebrity friend. Who is she?" I looked up to Victoria, who finished putting cosmetics on my face. "Yeah. She's Ally, the chart topper singer." She nodded. "Oh. Jimmy's trying to get her on the show because she's a well known person and he likes Jiana to meet her as well too."

"I'll talk to her about that in her free time." I said, looking at the mirror. Make up really does many things on your face, huh? "I think Merlin is here. "She handed me my purse. "Goodluck." I heard three knocks on the door. "Ma'am, shall we go?" I turned back and smiled at Victoria and I followed Merlin to the limo.

Wow, limo.

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Jimmy

I felt a tap on my back. "Dad, can we get some food? If you don't mind." It was James. "Sure. Make sure you get the right amount." He nodded. "Jiana, leggo." He held Jianna's hand and they walked to the buffet.

"Fallon." I turned around. "Jeorge Reynolds, hey." I said, pretending like there's no tension between us. "Oh, Mrs. Reynolds." I smiled at her. It was Angelina, Jeorge's wife. "Greet your uncle, Aaron." I looked at Aaron, Jeorge's step son. "Hey." I greeted the same too and he stormed away.

"Teenagers." Angelina muttered. I chuckled nervously. "We'll get going, James." Jeorge said, emphasizing my name. "Yeah. Nice seeing you." As they walked away, Jeorge tapped my back too hard.

That man.

Many celebrities greeted me and it's been an hour. Where is Leigh? The kids are done eating. What's taking it too long?

"Sir, I already called Merlin. They're on their way." Derek said looking at his watch. "Okay." I sighed.

I can remember the days when it's just me and Joanna attending this sort of events. This is where she would wear the nicest gowns among the land but doesn't wear that much of make up on her face. She wanted to be simple. She wanted to be just her.

"Dang, Jimmy." Miles tapped and pointed at a woman. "Sorry for being late." She mouthed to me. "No, it's fine. Really fine." I said, staring at her. "Really?" She asked. "No." I cleared my throat, and my mind.

I quickly grabbed her hand and led her outside. "Hey. You're hurting me!" She hissed. "Hey. You're embarassing me!" I said, imitating her. I let go of the grab and she touched the spot I grabbed. "You're late for hours! Merlin picked you up in the exact time. There is not that much traffic outside. Where did you go?" She shook her head. "We went here just like-"

"Do I smell food?" I grabbed her pouch and opened it. "For goodness sake." I pull out the cheeseburgers and chicken nuggets out of her pouch.

She looked at the mess I made on the floor. "Fuck." I heard her whisper to herself. "I told you to just go here. Then, you freaking made a stop over at McDonald's!" She frowned. "I'm sorry." I gave her pouch back.

"Sorry doesn't make things okay again. It already happened. Let's go back." I stormed going inside of the venue.

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Leigh

I was scolded by Jimmy. Nice.

He quickly went back inside, leaving me here outside, alone.

Why am I doing this? I'm not an actress to do these stuffs.

"Leigh?" I looked down. "Hey Justin!" I said ruffling his hair. "Can we make more paper frogs?" I nodded. "Sure!"

We went to the nearest restaurant. He placed a bag on the table. "You have a bag?" He nodded. "Mhhm." He's such a cutie.

He opened the bag and it was full of origami papers. "When did you buy all of these?" I asked, looking at the pile of colorful origami papers. "I asked him to." I looked at who he is pointing to.

"Leigh." He smiled making me smile a little bit. "Why are you here?" I stared into his deep blue eyes.  "Halo!" Justin jumped in front of me, making me shift my thoughts to him again.

"Please do a frog!" He playfully yelled. "Again? How about exploring a new one?" I asked. "Okay. What origami?" He questioned and I came to think for an answer.

"A turtle!" I shouted. I really did imagine a light bulb over my head. I started folding the paper, and remembering how my dad taught me to do it.

"Let me help you." Derek moved from his cross-armed position to help me. "This goes here." He said as he slowly folded the paper. "Ta-da!" He held up the turtle and I saw Justin's eyes lighten up.

Justin quickly grabbed it and started playing with it. "He enjoyed it, huh?" Derek asked while looking at Justin play with the origami turtle. "I think so." I answered him with a small smile.

"You look gorgeous today." He said smiling back at me. I felt my cheeks heating up. "Thanks." I replied shortly.

I grabbed my purse and stood up. "I think I'll go to Jimmy now. I know he's looking for me." He is not looking for me. "Justin!" I called to get his attention. "Go to Jimmy, I'll take care of Justin. He'll be safe." I slightly nodded. Justin walked quickly to me.

I knelt down. "Justin, mister Derek is going to take care of you right now while I'm gone, okay?" He nodded. "I need to meet your daddy right now. Have fun." I said, ruffling his hair.

I waved my hand, and walked out of the door.

Back to Jimmy Fallon.

I came back inside, looking for Jimmy. "Are you Jimmy Fallon's girlfriend?" I turned back to see who might be asking if I'm 'his girlfriend'.

It was Angelina Hilman-Reynolds, with her friends, Solenn Barbane and Anne Curtlin. Mean Girls reinvented. They are like the unholy trinity of this country.

"Yeah. Hi Mrs. Reynolds!" I greeted her nicely, even I know she would not do that to me. "Come and sit with us." She invited and I just nodded.

"So, how did you and Jimmy meet?" She asked as I sat down. "It's a loooong story." They laughed, like there's something going on. "Few days after your scandal, I think." Ya burnt.

She held her hands to her mouth. "Don't you dare mention that!" She said, looking at me really fiercely. "That's the marking I only remember when me and Jimmy met." I was about to say holiday, but that burn is enough.

"What scandal was that, Angelina?" Anne Curtlin aka Innocent, asked. "I just don't want to talk about it." She said, massaging her forehead. "I'll leave you guys here. Nice meeting you all." I stood up and slowly walked away from them.

"Wait. Come back here!" I turned back and returned. "It's impossible that Jimmy would fall for a young chick like you." Angelina said, in disbelief. "Nothing is impossible. Also, don't talk to me if all you can talk about is the negatibe things about Jimmy." I said with a smirk.

"She's lying." She whispered to Solenn. "No. Actually, we're engaged!" I shouted and I felt people stop from what they're doing. Shit.

I felt someone grab my arm. "Outside, now." Yeah, it is mister Fallon. "Best wishes to you two!" Anne exclaimed, I saw Jimmy grinning to her as we went outside.

"Are you out of your goddamn mind?" I shook my head. "Why did you say that?" He asked, looking at the skies, holding his anger.

"It's just, that woman got into my nerves. She's telling bad things about you!" He shook his head. "First of all, do you know how powerful those women are? Why do you have to stand up for me? You're not even my real girlfriend." His face quickly turned red and he said that quickly.

"I'm very sorry, Jimmy." I said, looking down. "We'll deal with this later. Let's go." He sighed and took my hand.