Suits and Ties

chapter 2

     Walking into fashion design that day, I was really nervous. Professor C said they gave us 24 hours on purpose to see what we come up with in short amounts of time. I took my seat and each person started presenting for professor and our judges. Professor C was blinged out today in rainbow. Good for him showing off who he is. I take back what I said about him being creepy. But anyway I need to focus. Im so nervous I think Im trembling. Louis Greene is sitting two rows in front of me judging my peers as they go up one by one.

   "Onyx Stone. Please come to the front with your materials." Oh God. Onyx stone is definitely my name. I was trembling in my steps but I wanted to seem a little confident around him since that appeals more to people. I handed him the four sketches I did and the Word document on the inspiration. 

"Hello Onyx. That's a really unique name. Who named you Onyx?" Mr. Greene asked. God this guys french accent is really nice too. But wait, why are we playing twenty questions. I wasnt prepared for this. All I practiced was questions related to my designs. 

"My mother." I answered.

"Wow. She must be lovely. Is she your inspiration to become a fashion designer?" Talking about her is still tender but I need to learn to hide some of my emotions.

"Yes, she is. She always wanted to wear a specific dress, I have the design she made. She wanted to dance in it and twirl. It's become my motivation to get my mothers dress no matter what."

"What a nice story. Where is your inspiration today?" He asked. Wow really digging in there arent you Louis Greene. 

"Ah, she is no longer with us." That's all I said before he grabbed my hand and said, "please, show us how your inspiration really helped you. Show us your designs and thought process for each."

  I finally did what I was prepared for. I talked through every single one, why I did it, and how the scene would play out in my head. I dont think they expected that because they looked surprised. Hopefully that didnt cost me my win.

"Very well done Miss Onyx." Designer Greene said. Professor C got up and announced to the class asking us to be patient as they decided who the winner would be. Just then, the doors open and everyone looked over. I heard a few gasps and squeals? Who the hell just squealed? Anyway, I looked over to what caught everyones attention. 

"Suprise!! We personally got the cast of Your My Star to join us and personally judge each of the designs seeing which ones they like best. Now, will everyone stand near your design while they judge. Girls, no touching or ogling Mr. Kai and Mr. Drake." Professor C announced. What a turn of events! Im actually like fifty million percent more nervous now. I dont know much about these people and their judging designs including those of people who are diehard fans of the show.

    I watch as they come in. One of them, the guy all of the girls are obsessing over is tall, asian, japanese maybe? with dark eyes and a nice build. he has a beauty mark under his eye. God, thats hot. But not hot enough for me to spill blood for. My God, some of these people next to me are creeping me out. The next guy is a golden retreiver looking guy with green eyes and freckles. Cute. The girls next ot them are really pretty also. That's one thing I don't like about Netflix. Although they have gotten better, I dont see very many interracial couples. I researched the show with Gia last night so I know who each person is and what they look like but thats about it. To be honest, I'm glad I did it last night because I can barely remember half of what I researched and what Gia told me.

  The main girl was white with wavy brown hair and green eyes. What I would kill for an eye color other than deep doo doo brown. She was skinny and short, unlike me and my thicker 5'9 build. I had to research all of the actor and actresses heights so that the measurements were correct. The second lead girl was also short and skinny with blonde hair. Typical. Her eyes were a light blue. Im starting to understand what people mean when they say God has favorites.

   They slowly walk to every design that's laid out. I watch them linger around mine and whisper to each other. That's kind of scary. What are they saying? Do they like it? Is it bad? Im overthinking arent I? God I knew I should've taken my anxiety pills. I just forgot. Since being diagnosed with anxiety, I haven't taken it seriously even though I should've. They finally go to Professor C. I anxiously squirm in my chair. All I can focus on is that internship and how I won't have to buy Gia any presents for a while if I get her this chance to meet her idols.

   "Thank you to everyone who participated! You all did very wonderful. Except you Lia, what even was that. You call yourself a designer. Anyways chile... The cast of Your My Star, widely know fashion designer Louis Greene, and I are pleased to announce that...... Onyx Stone! You are our winner!" 

   I looked around the room for Onyx to go get her prize. Oh wait. THATS ME.OH WOW. wowowowwowowowow. All I could think in my head was wow. I really did it. I walked down the aisle and all eyes were on me. Im not keen for attention so I kind of ducked my head a little. Im not nervous around these superstars or whatever though because I dont know them like that. 

    They all look at me and I smile. "Thank you for picking me. I wont let you down." I said that as I winked and put my fingers in a check under my chin. Wait. That probably looked weird didn't it. They just chuckled and said "Congrats" one by one. 

   "So you dont have anything else to say to us? Especially the guys?" Vienna said. I laughed. They expected me to be head over heels didnt they. 

   "Nope, all I wanted to say was thanks! Oh yeah, your eyes are really pretty by the way." I said to her. She had an arrogant aura to her. "Thanks I get told that a lot." Wow my beauty queen. I didnt need all that. Thanks is all I needed. 

   "We would like to treat you to lunch and go over what you have in mind." The second lead said. His real name was Drake. "Are you free right now?"

  Before I could respond Kai said, "Of course she is. You don't think she made time before this just in case. You know she's a fangirl just like everyone else." He then walked right to me and leaned in. "Cut the cute girl act. Its not working." He said whispering in my ear. Alright. This fucker is getting on my nerves. 

"Ahem. Excuse my language, but you don't know shit about me. Bold of you to assume I am your fan. Since you already chose me, I can say I entered this not for your cocky ass, but for mine. I wanted an internship, not to be your dresser. So suck it big guy." Oh no. I didnt just say that to the guy whom I owe this to.

   He looked at me surprised and taken aback. Then a smirk formed on his lips. "I think I like you. Your fiesty." He said. I giggled a little bit. 

  "Damn straight." I answered. He's kind of funny. Maybe I can help out with the cockiness and we can be friends. 

  "So you think just because your some big star, every girl wants you?" I said smartly.

  " Damn straight." He said mocking me. I jokingly held my mouth open. The other three were waiting at the entrance. No need for disguises since this university has gates only authorized guests can enter. So no papps. Papps is such a fun word to say. 

  "Let's go sweetie pie." He said jokingly as he put his arm around my shoulder."

  I saw Vienna giving me a side glare. Woah shiver me timbers. She really thinks Ill back off with a glare. Cute. I turn to Kai.

  "Call me that one more time and I'll sucker punch you right in that pretty face of yours." He laughed. Looking closely, his smile is really pretty and his voice is deep. The first thing I notice in a guy is his smile.

  "You would love to touch this wouldn't you" He said while laughing and gesturing at his face. I snickered and walked towards the other famous people. Im still trying to comprehend my full conversations with male sensation Kai Cole. 

   I could tell this this shooting would be a looooooooonnggg time.