Pressure (Damon Fizzy)

Pressure

I stood nervously in the airport, praying my luggage would come. I saw the familiar worn black sticker filled bag and quickly grabbed it. I walked out of the air port and looked at my phone. 1:28 am. I looked into the dark night and hoped the car was here.

Just as I got really uneasy a small black car pulled up, and my best friend Taylor got outta the car. She ran over to me and held me close. "Kali!"

I laughed. "You look so different!" My friend had gone from a short chubby brunette, to a model skinny/tall deep red head. Her big blue eyes sparkled.

"So do you! I'm so glad you came." She helped me get my bags into my car and then we were off.

I was staying with my friend for a while, because things at home just weren't working out.

I have a loving family. But I just needed to get out of town, but I couldn't leave alone yet. My brother Alan Wanted me to stay with him, but he's always on your so that wouldn't work.

So I settled with my aunt. But she didn't support my YouTube career. She told me if I didn't have a real job I couldn't stay with her, and kicked me out.

I was embarrassed to tell my parents so I'm with a friend for the time being

So I was getting away for the summer. My best friend lives in Florida with her fiancé, so she suggested I come be with her.

It was only a ten minute drive to her house so we had arrived soon.

I grabbed my bags and she showed me to the spare room that would now become mine. It had a large bed, dresser, tv, and closet. I shut the door and kicked off my shoes. The black fuzzy carpet cushioned my feet. I flopped onto the bed and stared at the empty blue walls.

I closed my eyes and within minutes I was asleep.

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I woke up the next morning to someone bouncing on my bed. I groaned and opened my eyes to see Taylor. She was already ready and in a red and white polka dotted dress. I laughed. "You look like Minnie Mouse."

She smirked. "Exactly! Get ready. WE'RE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!" She hit my arm and ran out of my room. I laughed and stretched. I grabbed some clothes and went to the bathroom connected to my room.

I flipped on the light and winced at the face I saw in the mirror. My brown eyes were dull with huge dark marks under them- due to lack of sleep, my dark brown hair a curly mess. My skin was thankfully acne free like always, but paper white. For some reason I was never able to tan. And everyone always made fun of how pale I am. So I'd grown to hate it.

I was just under 5'8 which sucked. I've always wanted to be tall but never got there. and I was skinny but never saw myself like that. There's always something I can improve. I brushed my hair and tucked it into a beanie.

I added cover up under my eyes then eye liner and mascara. After that I pulled on black toms, ripped black jeans, and an OM&M shirt. I grabbed my vlogging camera and went out to the kitchen. I had two channels. A main one where I uploaded cool stuff - EarthtoKali

And a vlogging one - Sempiternalkali. My full name is Kalisa Jay Ashby, but I didn't want to get famous off of my brother, seeing as he's in OM&M. I wanna get there on my own.

I went into the kitchen to see Taylor and her Fiancé Jake cooking in the kitchen.

He was nice. Always smiling and laughing. Kinda brown eyes and blonde hair. He was good for her, and her him.

Jake smiled. "Bacon?"

"Vegan." I smiled, taking the oatmeal Taylor handed me.

"I can't wait to go to Disney. We've only gone like 3 times this month." Jake said.

"I've never gone." I sighed, twirling my fork in the mush.

Taylor's jaw dropped. "We're leaving ASAP. Hurry up with your food missy."

As soon as I finished I grabbed my small backpack and we all headed out to the car. I had to sit in the back and those two sat upfront.

To pass the time I went on Twitter and scrolled through interactions, responding to some of my family. I hate the word fans. They're so much more to me than that. We pulled into the parking lot and we got out.

It didn't take long to get in, but once we did I was in love. People were everywhere laughing and singing and squealing, with big eyes. Usually I hated big crowds. They give me major anxiety and give me claustrophobia, but something about the happiness here put me at ease.

I smiled as Taylor jumped onto Jakes back. "What ride do you wanna go on first!?"

I frowned. "I don't know! Nothing too wild...."

"Let's go to the Peter Pan ride!" Jake smiled. We all agreed and quickly head off.

I pulled out my vlogging camera and turned it on. "Wey hey! So, I arrived in Florida last night, and I'm finally in Disney for the first time ever!" I giggled and smiled. "I'm so excited! I wanna buy a Disney hat. Or crown. But no balloons. You know how I feel about them." I trailed off but quickly jumped back to my point. "Anyways! We are just about to-"

I was about to turn a corner when I bumped into a sturdy body, falling harshly to my but. "Oy!" I yelled, getting angry.

"Oh tits! I'm so so sorry!" A boy called , offering me a hand. The other was holding a camera . "I was vlogging and wasn't looking where I was going."

"Obviously." I muttered. I looked around to try and find Taylor or Jake, but they were gone. My breathing got heavier and I started to freak out, on the verge of crying.

Remember what I said about being okay with crowds earlier? Yeah.... Not alone.

I turned to ask the mystery guy for help but he was gone. No no no no no no no.

I felt like I couldn't get any air into my body and I reached for my phone, but my fingers fumbled too long and dropped it.

I fell to my knees and started searching for it.

"Woah Kali! What's wrong?" I looked up to see Jake, holding my phone and camera. I jumped into his arms and finally got some air into my body. "Hey hey breath. Breath, sweetie."

He carried me over to a bench and sat me down as Taylor ran over, a worried look on her face. "I'm so sorry! I didn't know we lost you! Are you okay? What happened?"

I shook my head. "I'm sorry.... It's fine. I'm fine. I just freaked out over nothing." I forced a smile to my face. "C'mon.... Let's go find Peter Pan!"

I got up and Taylor linked an arm with mine. I held onto it tight this time. I couldn't help but let my mind wander back to the strange boy. I can't believe he'd just knock someone down and leave. The manners of some people.

I opened my twitter and started scrolling through stuff.

Some jerk off just totally knocked me down and left me to freak out. Ah, the manners of the youth today.

I quickly tweeted and sighed. My phone dinged with a notification, to see it was a tweet from my brother, Alan Ashby.

Who do I have to hit? Love ya! Text me soon.

Don't know.... He just left haha. Miss you and love you more. Xx

I sighed and shut off my phone.

Let's try to have fun. I told myself.