My Temporary Boyfriend

Step Two: Socials

"We need to work on your popularity on social medias," Levin started planning.

"Do I have to?" I questioned.

"Yes, literally, everyone are using social media to reach out popularity in real life. People notice you more there. So first, let's do a makeover on your instagram."

"I agree, Olivia, people are so caught up with social media, there's no doubt they won't notice you there," Lucy said trying to convince me.

"Okay..." I answered in response.

"Well, I'm gonna go now, I have another client. I'll see you guys soon. Kisses!" said Lucy making her way to kiss the both of us goodbye.

"Bye Lucy, thanks for this," said Levin

"Lucy, thank you so much for everything, I really appreciate it," I followed.

"Anything for you sweetie. Remember, we're bringing out the real you, don't change who you are, honey, you are amazing," she said staring right through me.

"mhm," I nodded in response.

"Grace and class. Simple," she said while making her way out.

"Okay, now, let's work on your instagram," Levin caught my attention

I gave him my phone and showed him my instagram.

"I see you have great pictures but you gotta enhance them," he started.

"So, how many times do you normally post in a week?" he asked.

"Uh... twice...a month," I clenched my teeth.

I saw the disappointment in his face.

"Oh..kay... well you have to post at least 3 times a day by now. Until you get enough followers that you can post less or none at all, but for now, at least 3 times a day. People notice you more when you make yourself noticeable," well duh.

"Okay so what are we doing first?" I asked.

"Let's delete all your posts."

"What?! Are you out of your mind?"

"Your posts are literally so cringey, what are these quotes? and your selfies are literally half your face."

"Insulting much?"

"Look, you gotta make your feed attractive to gain followers. Here are some accounts for your inspiration on how to pose, what to post, and what to caption your posts," he started following accounts with attractive feeds. How do these people have the time for these things?!

"Okay, noted. But what now?" I asked.

"You post."

"What am I gonna post, you literally said that all my pictures are cringey," I imitated him.

"You take a picture right now, duh?" he gave me my phone.

"Right now?" I hesitated because I was embarrassed to take a picture in front of him.

"Uhhh... I'll just do it later," I offered.

He raised his eyebrows and said, "Just do it Olivia, it's just me."

I raised my phone quiet high and gave an awkward smile to the camera.

"No, no, no," he interrupted.

"You sound like Lucy," I looked at him in the eye.

"Cause you're doing it all wrong!" he was getting impatient.

"You don't raise it too high. Just enough to show the illusion that you're thinner than you are. You smile, just the way you normally smile, don't force nor fake it. Here is a post. Copy that exactly." He started showing me a post from one of those instagram account he followed.

"Don't always copy someone. Be authentic. This is just for now cause you're learning. You'll get there when you get enough practice and inspirations," he looked so determined.

I started copying the post and it took me couple of shots to actually get the right picture. My arms an jaws were literally cramping. I didn't know one instagram post can be so much work.

"Okay perfect! Now for the filter," Levin seemed excited.

"Don't over do it. Just enough to make your posts look cohesive." He started downloading an app called vsco  and started editing the picture I took.

When he finished, I was about to post it but he interrupted me.

"Hey, wait! Tag me!" 

"What?! Why?" I was confused

"So people know that we're now dating. I will post a picture of you on my insta right now as well."

"Okay, what do I caption it?" I asked

"hmm..." he was thinking.

"say 'you complete me'" his eyes fluttered as he had a smirk on his face.

"That is so cheesy, " I declined.

"That's right... well then just caption it with heart emojis'" he suggested.

"hmmm too boring," I thought for awhile.

"Grateful for you," I said aloud.

His eyes met mine and it lasted for 3 seconds.

"Yeah... just say that," he looked uncomfortable.

I was looking at my phone until he suddenly called my name.

"Olivia"

I looked at him

*snap*

I heard a camera click.

"What did you do?" my eyebrows were starting to meet.

"Nothing. It's just for the post."

"Let me see!" I started trying to grab his phone from his hand but I was unsuccessful.

"Just look at it when I post it tonight."

"Why not now?"

"You just posted."

"But what if I looked ugly in it. DON'T you dare post it," I warned him.

"Do you think I would post ugly pictures of my girlfriend?" I was shocked. I'm no used to anyone saying that. Well, I've never heard anyone say that. I froze.

"What would my friends say?" Oh yeah, there we go.

Nothing haven't really changed after all.