Moving on - g.d

T w e n t y - t w o

"Why isn't he here yet... I need to be ready to make my speech in two minutes! The guard promised that Ethan could come! I got his wife the invite like promised!" I rambled, my voice shaking as Grayson gripped my shoulders gently before kissing me softly.

"Relax babe, I'm sure they're just stuck in traffic or something..." he assured, making me nod, he was probably right, he usually is.

"Cassidy!" I turned to find Ethan jogging towards me. He looked very good. He had on jeans and a shirt and had styled his hair to perfection.

"You're here!" I squealed in excitement as I jumped into his arms, wrapping my legs around his waist as he caught me.
"I wouldn't have missed it for the world!" He smiled, "And guess what! I have exciting news too!"

"Really?! What is it?" I asked, even more excited that this day could get even better.
"Well, the guards are so pleased with my improvement that they gave me early leave and are allowing me to finish my sentence at home!" He smiled as I squealed.

"Really?"
He nodded in response and I felt tears began to stream down my face in happiness.
"You idiot! You made me cry and I have to go give a speech now!" I sniffled, punching his arm with a smile as Grayson led me to the stand where I was giving my speech.

The crowd was huge and I took a deep breath to calm myself before delivering the speech I had been preparing for the past week. I had memorised it off by heart and thankfully I managed to get through it without messing up.

"Hi... Thank you all for coming. I can't quite believe that I'm here, I never ever thought that I'd end up doing this. I wasn't popular in school, I was the fat girl that everyone liked to bully and now, I get to laugh in those people's faces because I'm not a famous supermodel and I don't even know what they're doing with their life. I hope you all enjoy this makeup line. I've put a lot of thought and consideration in this and I love every product that there is to offer. So I'll not keep you waiting! Take your bag of free samples and have fun shopping!" I smiled as everyone cheered before scrambling to go buy what they wanted before it all sold out.

"That was amazing babe." Grayson murmured, pulling me closer to his side as he watched everyone with wide eyes, his face probably very similar to the expression that I was making.
"Thanks..." I blushed, kissing his cheek.
"I'm gonna go socialise, is that okay?"
"Of course it is! Go!" He encouraged, making me smile.

"Hey guys, do you like the line?" I asked two teenage girls nervously as they turned to me in excitement.
"Oh my goodness! You're her!" One of them squealed, as I giggled at her excitement.
"Yeah..." I smiled, hugging her, making her even more excited if that was even possible.
Luckily, her friend was a little more calm.
"I love your line, it's amazing! I've just bought your bubblegum eyeshadow pallet! Can you sign it please?" She asked, handing me a sharpie, that I took without hesitation and signed the palette, also signing the hysterical girl's highlight kit.

I also went round other people, signing people's products and giving hugs to fans making sure to go back to Ethan and Gray every so often to ensure I didn't abandon them.
"You're amazing with them Cass." Gray smiled, "You were made for this."

I smiled before the smirk that was fighting its way appeared on my face.
"And you were made for what's about to happen." I exclaimed, clapping my hands to gain everyone's attention.
"Time for the master classes! First of all, we'll be doing contour and highlight on Grayson Dolan!"

His face looked stricken as everyone cheered and my smirk only stretched when I saw Ethan howling, even going as far as to hit his knee.
"Don't worry, Ethan Dolan will be straight after when we focus on our eyes!"

His smile dropped and I blew him a kiss as he glared at me before I turned my attention back to my boyfriend.
"Right! So first were going in with the brownie mix cream contour." I explained, demonstrating on Grayson as he glared at me, less than impressed.

I then proceeded to blend and apply blush and highlight, making his sharp cheekbones look even more defined. He looked amazing, sadly, he wasn't as enthusiastic, but still forced a smile as everyone applauded him.

"Come on Ethan!" I smirked, watching him trudge to his seat in front of everyone.
"So, I did a poll on my Instagram yesterday on shay eye look you wanted today- pink and flirty or smokey and sexy. You'll never guess which one won Ethan!" I teased as he groaned, already knowing the answer.
"Pink and flirty?" He mumbled, the pain evident on his face.
"Bingo!" I winked, getting started on his eye look.

Everyone watched excitedly and screamed happily once I had finished. I was actually impressed at my own skills. It looked good!

"Now, I have one more surprise for you! Since you're all here for the opening, you'll all be taking away with you and exclusive eyeshadow palette and a ticket for a free makeover from me whenever you want, it could be for prom, a wedding, anything, just make sure you're booked well in advance so I can ensure to fit you in!" I informed, smiling as everyone applauded before going back to shopping.

"Hi.. hi.." a girl suddenly stuttered, coming over to me nervously, her older brother trailing behind, he shot me a smile.
"Hi! What's your name?" I asked as she stared up at me with wide eyes.
"Bella... please could you maybe do my makeup tomorrow? I have my school photos and I really want this one to look good!" She smiled as I nodded.
"Of course!" I handed her a paper and pen, "Write down your address and I'll stop by at 6:30 tomorrow?"
She nodded eagerly, thanking me before running off with a huge smile now on her face.

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End of chapter!
I've thought of a huge plot twist that I'm so excited to write and bc of it, I'm thinking about leaving this fanfic on a cliffhanger once again!!
Don't kill me and please vote and comment if you enjoyed!
-Ky 💜