Beyond the Fame

9

Private Property by Noni and Kid Culprit

Nomi

Justin and I strolled down the red carpet his hand on my waist, stoping and posing for pictures. A familiar flashing of lights and a shouting of questions were hitting us all at once, as expected though.

Halfway through the carpet, we were directed to an interviewer. "Oh my goodness! She finally is here the girl I have been waiting for, hi Nomi." Justin led me up the steps and I gave the interviewer a light hug, smiling. "You look fabulous in this dress! Wow!"

She directed our attention towards the camera, "Thank you, make sure to tell your camera men to keep the shot on my face." I joked.

"Well looks like we are all going to be in trouble tonight with this dress. But really, what's been on everyone's mind is how are you doing really?"

"I'm great, and I'm excited about tonight." I replied earning cheers from fans.

She peered over my shoulder, "And I see you've brought your guardian angel with you, is he going to keep you from falling?" I looked over my shoulder and stuck out my hand for Justin to take. He smiled taking it and stood next to me. "So what is Justin doing with you here tonight?"

I gazed up at him, his handsome fave making my heart melt. "He's my date." I replied simply.

"Wait a minute, is this an ET exclusive right now? Are you guys confirming the rumors of you guys being a couple right now?"

Justin gave my hand a light squeeze, "Um, let's just say Nomi is a girl any guy would be lucky to have." I felt a rush of energy shoot through me. Justin is incredible, why haven't I met him sooner?

"Well we're getting the signal to wrap it up. So Nomi, Justin, I hope you guys have a great night thank you." I gave her a nod and Justin led me off the platform. We took some more pictures on the carpet and then went backstage so I could get ready to preform.

As I was getting ready though I saw my mum and Justin having a conversation. Hmm... maybe they might be getting along. Who knows.

I stood up in front of the mirror as Cinna adjusted my outfit. "This is a simple knot, so a tug of the shoulders from the dancers and it comes right off. So you should be set." I examined the white trench coat that was supposed to reveal my lingered set underneath in the middle of my performance. But ever since I've been with Justin, something inside of me has changed. And it's a good change. Maybe tonight's show will be different than what I thought...

Justin

I leaned against the wall just admiring Nomi her mom next to me. I never knew why they always put makeup on her or did everything they did. She was already so perfect.

My gaze was interrupted by the appearance of a major music producer that I forgot the name of but Scooter told me would be coming tonight. "Alice, hi. Really looking forward to Nomi's performance tonight."

Nomi's mom shook her hand, "Yes, I'm glad."

"I'll see you soon. And you as well Mr.Hero." the lady said acknowledging my presence with the name the media has given me this past week. I smiled at her giving her a nod as she walked away.

"Mr.Hero huh?" Nomi's mom scoffed and we sat in silence for a couple seconds before she spoke again turning to face me. "Let me tell you something. This thing...whatever it is. It's not good for her." she crossed her arms shaking her head.

"And how's that?" I stuck my hands in my pockets giving her my full attention. And I know she's Nomi's mom and everything but right now, I'm not her biggest fan.