1. Dancing For Mr. Alsina

13. All Things Fall Apart

Jasmine.

His warm laughter filled my ears and caused butterflies to swarm around my stomach as I continued to tease him about his horrible attempt to nae nae at the previous show while sitting in the grass under an oak tree.

"Man," He shook his head. "I wanted to try something different," He chuckled while licking his lips.

"I see, but you looked like a grasshopper up there," I laughed while combing my fingers through his hair.

"Oh a grasshopper? You be tryna fuck this grasshopper, doe'," He joked.

I mushed his head. "Nah. That's all you," I smirked.

"Yeah. I know," He admitted with a smirk.

"You are something else," I chuckled.

"Mhm," He hummed before pecking my lips.

I smiled. "You ready for this evening," I asked.

"Yeah. I guess," He shrugged.

"Get to premiere ya video that is amazing," I cheered.

"Thanks," His mood changed.

"Are you okay," I asked while looking at him.

"Ion know. Just," He sighed. "Ever get that gut feeling that something bad is going to happen,"

"August," I sighed. "Everything's gonna be fine tonight," I lightly smiled while massaging his scalp. "You need a haircut," I joked.

"Come with me to get one now," He smiled.

"Really," I laughed.

"Yeah," He chuckled before kissing my forehead.

I giggled then grabbed his shirt collar and pulled his head toward my face before pressing my lips against his. He pecked my lips a few times before pressing his forehead against mine while looking into my eyes as I smiled.

"Let's pretend all the other bullshit never happened so we can move forward. Okay," He whispered.

"Okay," I agreed.

He smiled before pushing himself off the ground and helping me up as well.

"Come on so we won't be late to my interview," He said.

I chuckled as we walked toward his truck. He opened my door then I hopped in before he jogged around to his side. He got in and started up the car then we sped out of the parking lot quickly. I leaned forward and turned his radio on since I don't like riding in silence.

"Touching a man's radio could get ya hurt," He joked.

"I don't care," I chuckled. "My dad used to tell me that all the time,"

"You should've listened," He laughed.

"Whatever," I rolled my eyes before singing along to The Pressure by Jhene Aiko.

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I watched the interview backstage while getting my hair krinkled for tonight's show.

"The fan's wanna know," Keshia started as August smiled while sliding up in his seat. "Are you single," She asked.

The fans in the crowd started saying "yas" and "yes" as I laughed. August was laughing as well before answering.

"They're like yasss. He's single because if he's not, it's gon be a problem," He joked in a girly voice. "But yes. August is very, very, very much single," He answered.

I laughed while shaking my head. He's a mess.

"Jas-bae," Teyana chuckled while standing in front of me.

"Yes. Tey-bae," I laughed at our nicknames for each other.

"How you been feeling since you got that note," She asked.

I looked at my stylist and whispered for her to leave so I could talk to Teyana in private. Once she left, I turned my attention to her.

"I've been very queasy," I sighed. "I don't know what she's up to and I'm scared," I admitted.

"Damn, gee. I think you'll be fine," She nodded.

"I don't think so, but you have any aspirin or anything? My stomach hurts," I whined.

"Have you eaten," She asked.

I shook my head. "Haven't had time to,"

"Nah. You about to eat this yogurt I got in my ice box. Ima be right back," She began walking in that direction.

"No. I'm fine," I called after her.

She obviously ignored me and kept walking. I rolled my eyes with a sigh. I said I'm fine. She returned seconds later with a Yoplait and handed it to me. I took it from her.

"Spoon?"

"Drink it," She chuckled.

I peeled the cap off and licked it before grabbing the spoon she majestically pulled from her pocket.

After she left, August entered my dressing room in a white beater and his black jeans. He smiled while walking to me before kissing my lips. I smiled up at him.

"You want that," He asked, pointing to the yogurt in my hand.

"Nah," I handed it to him.

"Thank you," He beamed before dipping the spoon in and eating it.

I shook my head with a laugh as he looked at me, still stuffing his face. I noticed he'd gotten a lower haircut. It's cute.

"Are you sunburned or are you always that hot," I giggled.

"Second answer," He chuckled.

"You gotta let me touch ya booty for free," I laughed, quoting him from earlier.

He laughed before throwing the empty carton in the trash. "Later tonight," He smirked before kissing the side of my forehead and leaving my dressing room.

~~~

We gathered around in our prayer circle, holding hands as August's manager led us in prayer.

"Amen," We said in unison once he finished.

I don't feel too good, but Ill have to push through for the show. We skipped onto stage before August so he could do his entrance. Ah Yeah played before he entered on stage, singing into the mic. I slowly rolled my hips, starting off the routine. I started to feel dizzy, but I kept going. Numb played as August continued to sing. He walked over to me and before I knew it, everything just went black.

August.

As I approached Jasmine, I noticed she didn't look too good. I wasn't even five feet near her when she collapsed onto the ground. I froze up in shock because I had never had this happen before and I don't know what to do. Security guards swarmed onto the stage quickly and I heard sirens meaning the ambulance were on their way.

"Come on, Aug. We gotta cancel," Rocky informed while leading me backstage.

I nodded still in a state of confusion. She seemed fine all earlier today. What happened?

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A/N: I set an alarm at five a.m so I could finish this update. I know it's short, but I hadn't updated and I needed to. I'll try to update friday....? Not sure yet ;-; Also, my poor August ;-; I'm just glad he's okay, but he needs a break. He working his self too hard. Nearly gave me a heart attack. Couldn't even focus in class fam.

Comment.

What's wrong with Jasmine?

Y'all thought August was gon be the sick one? Nah ;-; I couldn't incorporate that. I was too depressed fam ;-;

Comment because I like incorporating your ideas and if I don't get comments, I can't do that ;-; Y'all also be having me cracking up. Y'all are tew much ;-;