"I've been waiting for this moment my whole life and I'm so happy to finally be here," I sobbed into the mic, "thank you for this opportunity it actually means the world to me!" I took a deep breath and continued after my excitement settles down. "Okay, now that I got that out of the way let's begin." I motioned for the pannel host to ask me my question.
"Celeste, all the fans want to know if there's a man in your life." The crowd cheered. I let out an embarrassed chuckle.
"Ummmmm...." I paused in anticipation, the crowd became restless and cheered. I let out a smile and broke the news. "You all know no one has tied me down-" the crowd awed at me "no no no. It's okay. I'm focusing on my career and putting out amazing content for my family and I'm an emotional wreck so boys.. or girls aren't on my mind right now." The crowd clapped and I smiled the biggest smile I could muster. I don't really feel comfortable talking about my sexuality but on stage, I felt like spilling all the tea.
The pannel continued and I was popular among the questions, apparently people had an interest in me, which is crazy to believe.
A lot of the questions were about me for me and then I was asked if I could do a Q&A on my channel so everyone can really get to know me. I, of course, said yes.
"Okay last question is for Celeste and it's a big one." I nodded for him to continue. "How has it been for you blowing up this fast in the beauty community? What's changed? What do you want to change?"
"Oh man, you weren't kidding about the size." I thought long about it, then finally spoke up. "It's pretty much the same as every one else. Brands coming at you left and right. Lots of editing and constantly thinking of new videos with new products, trying to push out content on two channels, yadda yadda. I'll admit, trying to take this on all by myself has been tough-" the crowd cheered.
"Wait," the host started, "you don't have a team? It's just you?"
"Yes, sir. It's all me all the time." The crowd clapped. "Thank you, thank you." I made a mini bow from my chair. "I think if I were to change anything, it would probably be time. I wish I had more time in a day."
"Well what's your daily routine?" The host asked.
"Are you sure?" Everyone nodded and there were some cheers. "Okay well call me crazy. I wake up at 6am, get ready, film a video then edit. I'll eat in between and pet my cat but then I'm in bed at about 2-4am."
"Woooow." The host clapped and some of the other girls nodded in agreement. "You all do that?" They agreed, either verbally or with nodds.
The pannel ended and we spent a few minutes in the green room chatting and relaxing before heading back out.
I walked around the rest of the convention aimlessly, looking at other booths and small talking other YouTubers.
I found my way on the gamer side, which is like an amusement park of stuff, I don't really play games but there was so much to do. I stopped by a zombie exhibit and took some pictures then moved to a launch for a car game and sat inside the prototype then moved to actually playing a demo for a game, which I was garbage at and all the guys around were fumbling to try to help the pretty girl.
"I'm sorry to waste your time but it was fun!"
"No did you enjoy it care to take a survey you don't have to if you don't want to I'm not trying to pressure you or anything-"
"Give me a pen!" I took the survey and gave it a 9/10 for they didn't have enough female characters and left.
I came across another game demo area but there were tons of people and lots of yelling. I just joined to get mixed in the excitement and started cheering.
I somehow moved up towards the front to get a better look at what I was yelling about; there were four guys, three playing the game and one filming. They were just playing like a Wii sports game but they were having the times of their lives. I stayed and watched for a long time, they were very entertaining.
Unfortunately, all good things come to an end and they finally stopped. I stuck around and waiting for them to finish up whatever they were doing in the back of the tent so I could chat with them.
Finally they emerged from the tent.
"Hey. Hey you!" I called. They all turned and the camera was on me. "I um- I just want to say-"
"Hey, shit, you're Celeste!" One of the guys with long hair and a thick accent called. I was taken aback and furrowed my brow.
"Yeah, how did you know?"
"My girlfriend, Kat, she watches your stuff."
"Oh cool. Well I hate to say it but I have no idea who any one of you are but you're funny, all of you."
"Well thank you." One in glasses with brown hair said. I gave him a smile.
"Well, I'll see you guys around." I turned and walked away. I heard them talking about me so I turned around and stayed near but without letting them know I was listening.
"Dude, she's hot." The Japanese one said. I felt my face get hot. "Bet I could hit that." I gave a little giggle but quieted down to try to not blow my cover.
"You'll have to open your eyes to find her first faggot." Glasses guy said. They all laughed at his statement.
***
I was walking out of the convention and low and behold the guys were at the door.
"Celeste!" The long haired guy shrieked. They all turned to face me with big smiles. I was in shock but gave a weak smile back but approached them anyway. "This is Kat my girlfriend I mentioned earlier, if you remember." I looked to her and she had a huge smile on her face.
"Wow it's so cool to meet you! I've learned everything I know about makeup from you!"
"Oh wow. That actually warmed my heart what the fuck I love you." I gave her a hug and we took some pictures together.
"Guys!" Kat yelled to get every ones attention. We had separated from the guys to have a girl chat. "Is it cool if Celeste joins us for dinner?" She turned to me, "if you're free of course." I nodded in agreement. The boys looked at each other then allowed me to join them for dinner.
