Melancholy (𝗔𝗚 𝘅 𝗦𝗚)

35

In the midst of the sea of eleven-thousand people, a packed venue for the opening show, Selena was surrounded by oversized sweaters, cat ears, thigh high boots, and high ponytails. Ariana's fans were decked out in her signature looks while others opted to sport the new tour merch. Selena, surrounded by her friends and security herself, wore Ariana's half Sweetener half Thank U, Next sweatshirt. The album songs were printed on each side seperated by different colors representing the two albums. Her hair was in a messy bun and she accessorized with the simple hoop earrings she wore just a few days earlier.

Fans gripped their cell phones excitedly, chanting Ariana's name, the second the opening act was finished. Louder screams errupted throughout the arena as the ball (in the center of the stage) lit up with a yellow and orange fire visual effect before Ariana's angelic voice could be heard singing the intro, raindrops, off stage.

Selena couldn't hold back her excitement or screams as the stage lit up and the music to God is a Woman started. She screamed her lungs out during the whole show.

Never taking her phone out, she had her hands waving in the air, dancing around, and singing her head off with the adrenaline that came with seeing and hearing Ariana perform live.

Bad Idea, 7 Rings, and Breathin' were her favorites to see live. When you were there, seeing everything happen live, having an amazing time, it shocked Selena how fast the show seemed to be over. No way the two hours could fly by so quickly...

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Just like on stage, there was a certain buzz in the air backstage. Selena ditched her friends and headed backstage with her security. There was a lot of laughter and tears all around. Photographers exited backstage and Selena was led to Ariana who looked happily teary eyed.

"Selena!" The short girl almost towered over her with her platform heels and a robe wrapped around her last tour change outfit, "Thank you for coming!"

"It was amazing! You did incredible!" Selena gushed as she squeezed the girl tightly, her cheek resting on top of her head, "My voice is gonna be gone tomorrow."

"You look so cute in my merch," Ariana commented with a permanent smile on her face, "You really liked it? What was your favorite part?"

Before Selena knew what was happening, Ariana had laced their fingers together and led them down the hallway. She waved off the security as she grinned at Selena who answered, "Obviously, 7 Rings was amazing. I wasn't close enough to get any of the money though and, um, I like NASA too. The visuals were so cool especially with the moon that big and realistic looking."

It was apparent that Ariana had led her to her dressing room the second she opened the door. A huge mirror with lights, makeup, and all her tour outfits were sitting around.

"You don't mind?" Ariana asked as she grabbed a brush and ran it through her long, messy ponytail.

Selena shook her head.

"Good cause I wanted to talk to you alone before you had to leave," Ariana took her robe off, revealing her clueless inspired outfit, and sat down next to Selena, "Are you busy the rest of tonight?"

"No. Why?"

"I was having like this small party at my place celebrating the tour... it's really late, and last minute, but it'll be real lowkey. My nerves have been high all day long. I'll probably crash soon anyway..."

Selena smirked at Ariana rambling on and shut her up with a quick, "Sure. Sounds fun."

"Really? We're gonna have our own photobooth like the M&G one..." She smiled, "We could take a few photos and it'll be cool. I had a lot of food catered and everything should be set up by now."