promise // matthew espinosa

Chapter 5

~ Brianna

I was preparing myself for this moment. I was meeting my idols. This is serious business. I cannot embarrass myself. I cannot be weird. I cannot be awkward. I cannot be creepy. I got this.

"Hi Shawn. I'm Brianna."

"I love your name," he said outstretching his arms.

I ran into them and felt the warmth of his hug.

"You want me to sign that?"

"Oh, yes please," I said handing him my t-shirt.

He smiled at me before reaching for a pen on the table in front of him.

"What's your favorite song?" he asked.

"Snow by Red Hot Chili Peppers."

"Oh, I love that song!"

I was surprised. I know the song is moderately popular, but not many people like my music taste.

"Here you go," he said handing it back to me, "Do you sing?"

"Sometimes."

"I'm sure your voice is great."

"Thanks."

He leaned over and kissed my cheek while we took a few pictures.

I waved goodbye before leaving to the next person. Nailed it. I could see Carter waiting for me. He didn't look excited or happy to be there.

"Hi, I'm Brianna."

He nodded and reached for my t-shirt. He was so boring and uninterested. Once I got my shirt back, he hugged me and we took a picture. Okay then. I happily approached the Jacks knowing they would be really fun to be around.

"Hey beautiful," Jack J smiled.

I was so nervous. I cannot screw up.

"Hey, I'm Brianna. Umm, can you guys sign this for me?"

"Oh, yea sure," Jack G said, reaching for the shirt in my hand.

I gave it to him to sign while I hugged Jack J and took a picture with him. They switched and did the same thing.

"Thanks so much," I said.

"Of course," they both waved goodbye to me.

I headed towards Aaron. His arms were ready for a hug. His hugs were literally life. I didn't want to let go.

"Hi Beautiful. What's your name?"

"I'm Brianna."

"A pretty name for a pretty girl," he said smiling.

I blushed so hard. I probably looked like a cherry. No boy has ever talked to me like this before. He signed my shirt. We took a picture similar to Shawn's. He was nicest out of all of them so far. I didn't want to leave, but I knew I had to. I made my way over to Taylor.

"Hi, I'm Brianna."

"You seem nice."

He held out his arms, expecting a hug. I hugged him for what seemed like a long time. I handed over my t-shirt.

"Umm, do you think you could sign something for my little sister? She loves you."

"Of course I can! Here."

He slipped his bandana off his head and signed it.

"Oh my God. You don't have to give me this," I said.

I really wasn't expecting him to be this nice. I've heard Taylor horror stories. I guess they were fake or something.

"I want to."