We Found Love

four

You may be wondering, why do I have such a grudge against August Gilmore?

Well, you see, I actually used to adore him. When he first debuted, it became an instant hit and me, along with thousands of girls, fell in love with August and his voice. Every music show he was on I would watch, and every interview he did I would listen to intently before filming.

Despite being more experienced than him in the media business, I looked up to August. He acted so carefreely and unfazed by fame, and always thanked his fans to help get where Crowned Nation is today. So when I had the opportunity to meet him, I took it.

And sadly, my interaction with August did not live up to my expectations.

"Do I really have to meet her? She's just some low-level celebrity." I heard him say in his dressing room before meeting me. "Yes, August. Your single will be featured on the show she's in, and you told your boss that you'd meet everyone from the cast." Someone, who I assumed his manager, replied.

"I agreed to meet the main cast, not people who only get like fifteen minutes of screentime per episode." August scoffed. "Whatever. Let's just get this over with."

I pretended to look busy as the manager went outside to come and get me. When August and I made eye contact, his face formed into that same grin that is plastered all over ads and commercials. "Hi! Emery, right?"

I smile and nod. I want to go home now. August gave me a hug and we talked for a couple of minutes about the show and his song. By the time it was over, I waved goodbye and caught August revert back to his bored look before his door closed.

So, seeing August right in front of my eyes at this very moment caught me off guard. Please tell me this is a dream. I think to myself. Please, please, please.

"Emery Merrill?"

He talks first. I nod slowly and stand up. "Yes, hi." He smiles and I recognize that classic T.V smile. "I'm assuming you're my husband?" He nods. "And I'm assuming you're my wife?" He asks. I nod back and he motions me to sit as he sits down.

"So,"

"So,"

Oh my gosh, this is so awkward. I wonder if he remembers the first time we met. I begin to get lost in my thoughts when August clears his throat. "I watched the first episode of Pursuit of Happiness when it came out." He looks at me. "It's really good! Your character seems like a strong-willed person." I smile. "Thanks. She's a lot like me actually, so it wasn't hard portraying her on-screen. As for you," I look back at August. "I see your band released a new album a couple of days ago."

"Yeah, The Crown. It's our first album so I'm excited to see how our fans react to it." August replies and we revert back to the awkward atmosphere. I glance at the camera crew that is a few rows in front of us, where Jennie mouths to me. The gift!

I face August and grab ahold of my purse. "Oh, I have a gift for you." August's eyes light up and he puts his hand in his pocket. "Me too, actually." He pulls out a pin and hands it me, where I begin to stare at it intently. It was a pink cherry blossom that was outlined with gold color.

"This is really pretty. Thank you." I say. "And here," I take the otter keychain out of my purse and hand it to August. "It's not as pretty as the pin, but everyone likes keychains, right?"

He laughs and nods. "I like it, thank you." We stare at each other and I had a weird feeling in my stomach. He was acting extremely differently than the last time I saw him. Could it be because of the cameras in front of us? Or, did he actually change as a person? Or, is his attractiveness making me fall for him again?