Chapter 1. Tonight

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Ella checked herself in the mirror one last time, her heart racing. Eminem. She was about to see him live, and that thought alone made everything feel surreal. His shows always sold out instantly, and here she was, about to be part of the madness. Winning those tickets felt like fate, and she was ready to make this night one to remember.

Sara burst into the room, practically bouncing with excitement. "Can you believe it? We're about to see Eminem. Like, the Eminem."

Ella grinned, barely able to contain her own excitement. "I know! I still can't believe it. I've been waiting for this forever."

"Girl, this is your night," Sara said, tossing her hair back. "I swear, if you pass out from excitement, I'm leaving you."

Ella laughed. "Not a chance. I'm ready to live my best life tonight."

The crowd at the venue was massive, the energy thick in the air. People were buzzing, hyped up, and Ella could feel it coursing through her veins. She and Sara pushed their way closer to the stage, feeding off the excitement around them.

"This is crazy!" Ella yelled, her voice barely cutting through the noise.

Sara grinned, her eyes wide. "It's about to get even crazier."

The lights dimmed, and the entire arena erupted into a deafening roar. And then, Eminem stormed the stage. The energy was explosive, like a shockwave that hit the crowd all at once. His presence was larger than life, chaotic, magnetic, and every word he spit was sharp, cutting through the noise. Ella could feel the bass thumping in her chest, her whole body buzzing with adrenaline.

"He's insane!" Sara screamed, dancing along to the beat.

Ella didn't respond, her eyes glued to the stage. He wasn't just performing—he was commanding the entire arena, pulling everyone in with his energy. She could feel it, the way his presence filled the space, and it was addictive.

Then, in one smooth motion, Eminem tossed his towel into the crowd. Before Ella could even register what was happening, it landed right in her hands.

"No way!" Sara shrieked, grabbing Ella's arm. "You caught it?!"

Ella stared down at the towel, laughing in disbelief. "This is unreal."

"Best night of your life, right here," Sara said, shaking her head in awe.

"I think it might be," Ella replied, clutching the towel like it was gold.

The rest of the concert flew by in a blur of lights, music, and raw energy. When it finally ended, Ella and Sara were still riding the high, their hearts pounding from the experience. Just as they were about to leave, a tall guy in a hoodie approached them.

"Yo, I'm Paul," he said, giving them a nod. "I manage Em. He wants to meet you."

Ella's eyes went wide, her breath catching. "Wait... are you serious?"

Sara grinned, grabbing Ella's arm. "Hell yes! Let's go!"

They followed Paul backstage, and the atmosphere was still buzzing with energy, though more laid-back. The room was alive with post-concert chatter, laughter, and low music. D12 was hanging out, drinks in hand, and the vibe was relaxed but still electric. Ella's heart raced as they approached the back room.

"There they are," Paul said, nodding toward a couch.

Eminem was lounging, arms draped over the back of the couch, a smirk playing on his lips. He looked as laid-back as ever, but his energy was undeniable—sharp, chaotic, the kind that pulled you in and didn't let go. His eyes locked onto Ella, and his grin widened.

"Yo," he called out, his Detroit accent thick. "You the one who caught my towel?"

Ella felt her pulse quicken but didn't miss a beat. "Yeah, I guess I did."

He stood up, walking toward her with that easy swagger, eyes locked on hers. "You were the one I was aiming for." He stopped in front of her, his grin turning playful. "What's your name, girl?"

"I'm Ella," she said, meeting his gaze head-on, feeling the spark between them. "And this is Sara."

Marshall's eyes lingered on her, the smirk never leaving his face. "Ella, huh? Aight, I like that. I'm Marshall—but you already knew that." His gaze traveled over her, his grin turning mischievous. "Caught my towel, huh? What else you tryna get into tonight?"

Ella raised an eyebrow, her confidence growing with the heat between them. "Depends. What you offering?"

Marshall chuckled, stepping closer, his eyes locked on hers. "You playin' like that, huh? Yeah, I like you already."

Ella smiled, feeling the tension between them rise. "Well, you don't seem like the type to hold back."

"I ain't," he said, his voice dropping lower, his eyes locked on hers. "You drinkin' or what?"

"Bacardi and Coke," Ella replied, keeping her tone light but teasing.

Marshall nodded, pouring her drink himself, then handing it to her, their fingers brushing as she took the glass. "Here you go, girl. Enjoy that. You earned it."

Ella grinned, feeling the electricity between them. "Thanks, Marshall."

He sat back down on the couch, patting the seat beside him. "C'mon, sit with me. I don't bite... unless you ask real nice."

Ella let out a laugh, sliding onto the couch next to him. "I think I'll take my chances."

Marshall leaned in a little, his grin widening. "I like that. You got fire, huh?"

"You have no idea," she shot back, feeling the heat between them intensify.

"Bet," Marshall replied, his voice low and teasing. "I knew I saw somethin' in you out there. You from Detroit?"

"Born and raised," Ella said, holding his gaze.

Marshall nodded, his eyes gleaming with interest. "That's what's up. Detroit girls—y'all know how to party."

Sara leaned in with a grin. "Oh, we definitely do."

Marshall's eyes flicked back to Ella, his voice turning playful again. "I think I wanna see."

Ella grinned, feeling bold. "Stick around and you will."

Marshall chuckled, clearly enjoying the back-and-forth. "Oh, I'm stickin' around. You comin' to the after-party?"

Ella didn't hesitate. "We're in."

"Good," he said, standing up, his gaze never leaving hers. "You ridin' with me."

They made their way outside to a line of sleek black SUVs. Ella exchanged a quick glance with Sara, her heart still racing as she climbed into the SUV with Marshall and D12. The energy inside the car was thick, charged, the night far from over.

As the SUV sped through the city, Marshall leaned in close to Ella, his voice low, teasing. "You ready for what's next?"

Ella met his gaze, her confidence back in full force. "I've been ready."

Marshall's grin widened, clearly liking her answer. "Yeah? We'll see about that."

The SUV pulled up to the hotel, and they were ushered upstairs to a massive suite where the party was already in full swing. Music thumped through the speakers, and the atmosphere was alive with energy, people laughing, dancing, and letting loose.

Marshall waved her over, his smirk as playful as ever. "Come sit by me. I got the best seat in the house."

Ella slid in next to him, feeling his arm rest behind her, the closeness between them undeniable.

"You stickin' around, right?" Marshall asked, his voice low, his eyes locked on hers.

Ella grinned, her heart pounding. "I'm not going anywhere."

"Good," he said, his grin widening, eyes twinkling with mischief. "Stick with me, and I'll make sure it's a night you won't forget."

As the party raged on, it felt like the world around them blurred, the chemistry between them building with every word. Ella knew one thing for sure—this night, with Marshall, was just getting started.

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