Mindblown

Chapter Forty-Nine

Kirstie stands in front of the mirror in just her bra and panties examining herself from every angle. Her face is stuck in concentration as she waits for Candice and Will to come back with the next choices for her tour fitting, but most importantly the event that takes place in two weeks time that will be her and Avi's first public appearance together. That's why he's here too, he needs a suit that he hasn't been seen in before if he's gonna be walking the carpet with Kirstie, he's not looking forward to it.
     "Can you see anything yet?" She turns side on in the mirror.
     Avi doesn't even look up from whatever magazine he's reading, "No."
     Kirstie runs her hand over her stomach, "Are you sure, because I'm sure I was thinner."
     "Maybe it's because since we've been living together you've been eating better because I'm doing the cooking," Avi still doesn't look up.
     "Mmm, maybe," she examines herself from yet another angle.
     "What are you doing?" Candice asks as she walks back in with an armful of clothes.
     Kirstie spins around, "Nothing."
     "Okay," Candice says suspiciously and lays the items over the back of a chair. "Do you know this clothes business is far more fun than managing, like I could get into this," she sits on the sofa next to Avi.
     "Do you really want to say that with your client right there," he nods at Kirstie.
     "Don't worry Avi, I'll just fire her if she continues to talk like that," Kirstie teases.
     The stylist, Will, walks into the room holding a long sparkling silver dress. "I got Candi to bring in the extras, but this is the main one I want you to try on," he delicately hands it to her.
     "I love it!" She holds it at arm's length to admire the sparkles. "I want to put it on!"
     Will unzips the back while she holds it up then he takes it from her to help her into it, and zips her in.
     "Oh my gosh, oh my gosh!" Kirstie twirls in front of the mirror, the sparkles bouncing the room as they catch the light. "Do I have to try the others on because I don't ever want to take this off," she runs her hands down the skirt. "Avi?"
     He's watching her with a small smile, "Yeah?"
     "What do you think of it?"
     "I like it, and if you love it, I love it," he nods.
     She breaks into a huge smile, "Now make him match," she points at Avi as she turns to Will.
     "I am not wearing anything that sparkles," Avi informs them all very quickly.
     "Oh does it threaten your masculinity does it?" Candice leans back on the arm rest.
     "No, I'm not that insecure in myself, it's just not me, I'm not flashy. And if I have to do something that makes me uncomfortable, this walking the carpet business, then I'm going to dress the way I like to."
     "And that is absolutely fair," Will agrees with him. "But I also got you this belt," he holds up a sparkly silver belt. "Because what's the point in walking the carpet together if you're not co-ordinated."
     Avi sighs, "Fine."
     "Yeah, it was going to be a tie but I couldn't find one," Will hands Avi the belt.
     "I prefer the belt," Avi mumbles.
     "But this is a bow-tie," Will holds it up with a smirk.
     "For fucks sake," Avi slumps in his seat.
     Kirstie takes the bowtie, "He needs time," she whispers to Will, "I'll get him into it."
     Will shares a smile with Kirstie, "Stellar. Right, the rest of your outfit is boringly simple, but I haven't given you a jacket. Black pants, black waistcoat and a white shirt, but I'll give you a black shirt if you wear the bow tie."
     Avi shakes his head, "More than happy to wear a white shirt."
     "I told you, I'll figure it out," Kirstie revises Will. "So we know what we're wearing for that, now let's finish my tour stuff."
     "Okay, I have a fun old plan for that. I've picked out a whole bunch of outfits, about 16 and most of the pieces are interchangeable. There are a couple that aren't but one of them is your opening outfit," he pulls two coat hangers off the rack, one sparkly blue black and white top and then a pair of leggings that match down to the last detail.
     "That's a crop top," Avi informs them.
     "Yes it is, it's what she always wears on tour," Candice stands up to get a better look.
     "It gets hot on stage, I dance a lot," Kirstie explains to Avi.
     He leans forward in his seat, "Yeah but Kirst," he tries as subtly as he can to put a hand on his stomach.
     "Uh-uh, no, I will not stand here and let a guy tell his girlfriend how to dress," Candice points accusingly at Avi.
     Avi rolls his eyes, "That's not what this is, I would never tell Kirstie how to dress. It's just this tour is different, isn't it Kirst?"
     It takes Kirstie a moment with everyone's eyes on her before it clicks, she's not about to wear a crop top with an ever-expanding stomach. "Fuck... we're gonna have to rethink this wardrobe Will, or at least I have to try everything on. And I'm not wearing that tight-ass mic-pack belt either, it'll crush her," her hand goes to her stomach.
     "Oh my God!" Will's face lights up.
     Candice's jaw drops, "Is this some kind of joke?"
     "Oh yeah, surprise!" Kirstie smiles sheepishly as she realises that she's told them.
     "And it's a girl!" Will cheers, pulling Kirstie into a hug.
    "No-no, we don't know that," Avi says, "But Kirstie keeps saying she."
     "Because I want a girl," Kirstie smiles.
     "Well you don't get to choose, but it's gross either way," Candice's face is screwed up. "At least a girl would be less gross."
     Kirstie shrugs, "I'll still love them either way," she pats her stomach, "But I'd like to keep her concealed as long as possible, thank you," she tells Will.
     "Mission accepted," Will grins.

A/N: Do you think Avi will wear the bowtie? XD And what did you think of the chapter? 

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Hannah.