Smile for me(Laurinah Fanfic)

Chapter 1{Meeting My Hero

*******Dinah's POV******

I was sleeping peacefully in my apartment, when my manager/best friend Normani came in and started yelling into her bullhorn. "GOOD MORNING DINAH JANE"! I just groaned and put a pillow over my head. "C'mon Dinah, you gotta get up" she said, sitting on my bed. She started shaking my shoulders and I continued to whine. "I don't wanna" I whined. "Not even to go meet Ellen Degeneres?" she questioned.

I had completely forgotten about meeting Ellen today! I jumped up fast, so fast I knocked Normani off the bed. I ran into the bathroom and showered, chanting repeatedly, "I'm gonna meet ELLEN, I'm gonna meet ELLEN". I could hear Normani laughing from inside my bedroom. I brushed my teeth, and then came out the bathroom refreshed and ready to face the day.

I saw Normani had laid out some clothes for me. She sat out a high necked white shirt, with black jeans and white Kors heels. And there was a red leather jacket sitting there too. "Hurry up and get dressed Dinah, I still need to do your hair and makeup". I quickly threw on the clothes and took a few selfies, which I posted on Instagram and Twitter.

I walked into the living room and Normani handed me a coffee, and had me sit in front of the large mirror we had in the living room. She talked to me as she curled my hair, "You excited about today DJ?" she asked. "OMG, YESS!!!" I squealed. "After the interview, you wanna do something" I asked. "I heard about this new diner, Melody Diner I think. People say it's pretty good and there's music entertainment. Not to mention smoking hot waitresses".

Here she goes again, another plan to find me a girlfriend. "Don't play Mrs. Matchmaker Manibear, but I still wanna check out that diner" I said, as she finished my hair while I finished my eyeliner. I looked and the mirror and smiled, "I don't know how you manage to tame this mane everytime Mani, it's a beast". She laughed and we walked over to the door, bracing ourselves for paparazzi. Our head of security Arin Ray, who's also Normani's boyfriend, was waiting outside for us. Normani pulled put her walkie-talkie to communicate with him, "we're ready babe". "Alright girls, me and the boys are ready. C'mon out".

We walked out and were instantly swarmed by flashing lights and cameras. "Dinah, over here" yelled one. "Any girlfriends yet" yelled another. "Are you and Normani dating behind Arin's back" asked one. Arin froze from in front of us and turned to the photographer who said it. "Watch it man, Mani's my girl" he said, fist clenched. Normani put her hand and his shoulder and got him to calm down, and we eventually made it to the car.

I sat in the back on the left side, Normani in the middle, and Arin to the right. "I'm sorry Arin, I would never date Normani behind your back" I said. He sighed, "I know, I just hate shit the paps come up with. Especially when it messes with my baby" he said, grabbing Mani's hand. "I love you Arin" said Normani , kissing his cheek. When I get a girlfriend, I hope we're like Arin and mani, so happy and in love. We pulled up to the studio, so I instantly go excited. the bodyguards stepped out first, and formed a wall around us as we walked into the studio.

Ellen was getting her makeup done when she saw me, a big smile appeared on her face. "OMG, Dinah. It's so great to finally meet you" she said, coming over to hug me. "This is such an honor to meet you Ellen. You've inspired people like me to chase their dreams and be true to theirselves". She let me go from our hug, "Although I would love to continue talking, I'm needed on stage. see ya in 5". She walked away and I squealed, "I just met Ellen".

I was called over by the producers, and I stood at the end of the stage. "Please welcome out, Ms. Dinah Jane" said Ellen, and her audience cheered loudly. She stood up to hug me and then we sat down. "So Dinah, how are things since the agency incident" she asked. "Well, I'm not exactly employed right now. But the publicity from this is getting me on magazine covers for a while, so that's how I making my money right now. Who knew being gay could get you cash". Everyone laughed and Ellen agreed, "I was just wondering the same thing".

We talked about a few more things, like where I was living and my best friend/manager. Then we got to the topic of dating, "Any special little lady". I sighed, "Not yet Ellen, but I'll know it when I find her. But trust me, I'm not desperate or anything. I'm still young and I have time to find love. Once I find her though, I'm not gonna let go without a fight". People awed and Ellen said, "You're so sweet Dinah, you're gonna make some girl very happy".

I said thanks and we said our goodbye, closing off he show for today. We got backstage and she wished me luck in the future. I got her to sign something for me and then we left the studio and went to the car. And you know in New York, there's a ton of traffic.

"That was the coolest interview I've ever been to" I said, hugging Normani, "Thanks for setting it up". "No problem DJ, but I've got some bad news". I pulled back and looked at her, "What's going on". She reassured me it was nothing major, "Me and Arin are gonna spend the rest of the day together. So I'll see you either late tonight or tomorrow morning". I smiled at her, "Ooh, get some Mani". She blushed and Arin laughed, "She'll get some when she's ready, but I'm willing to wait forever for this girl". The car stopped in front of Arin's apartment, so they both got out, "Bye DJ, see ya tomorrow".

I sighed when they left, now I'm really alone. "Where to Mrs.Hansen?" asked the driver. "I'm kind of hungry, can we go to Melody Diner?" He started driving, "Sure thing, but you're gonna have to find a ride home. My kids are having talent shows today". "That's so cute, no problem Dakota". He pulled up to the diner and unlocked the door, "Thanks again, I'll see ya tomorrow. And if you ever need or want to take a day off, just tell me and you've got it". He tipped his hat at me with a thank you and drove off.

I walked into the diner and smiled, there were a guy playing a piano and singing on stage. 'I see why they call it Melody Diner' I thought in my head. I went over and sat at the booth, waiting for my waiter or waitress.