My biggest fan

Chapter seven - New music

Kali's POV:

My small tour is over. Now it's time for a new music. I have already dropped a new song. It had five million views for the first few days. This is amazing. I'm glad that my fans liked it. I was thinking about making an album, but that will be later. It's time for me to take a rest. I won't do anything in the studio for the next two weeks. I gave everyone a break. The other thing is that I want to spend more time with Bryan. I might have ignored him, but that will change. We can spend the day together. I was thinking about a date. I know he likes taking pictures of us, but I would like it if no cameras are involved. That's why we'll see how this one will go. I don't plan to do anything else. Maybe I can go out with Jess. She loves shopping. I might pick up some new clothes for my date. She can help me with that. Bryan talks a lot with her while I'm not there. She knows what he likes. It's not like I don't. After all, we are dating. I want to do something special about him. He wanted something for quite a while. I think it's time for me to get it. He will be happy about it. I don't want our relationship to be based on gifts. From time to time, I like spoiling him. Of course, I don't let him do it to me that often. I hope that he will like my gift.

Today is my date with Bryan. I talked about this with Jess yesterday. She agreed to go shopping with me. I don't want a dress. I was thinking about a shirt and pants. It's warm where I live. The other thing is that I don't know what look I'm going for. I will trust my best friend on this. Her fashion sense is better than mine. I might get her something as well. She is walking after me like a puppy. Sometimes, she does more than I asked for. This is why I took her as my assistant.

I woke up an hour ago. Jess was still sleeping. I used the chance to make breakfast. I'm not the best cook, but I can make some things. It depends on what they are. It's not like we don't order food. When I travel for shows, I always eat outside. There, I don't have time to cook. My food was done in half an hour. Later, I went to wake up my best friend. She was already in the bathroom. Both of us went to the kitchen. I'm glad that she liked my food.

- Is the plan for today the same?

- Yes. I need something new. Bryan has seen all my clothes.

- Do you have something in mind?

- I was thinking about a shirt and pants.

- Really? It's a date.

- I know, but I don't want him to think about something else.

- He is a boy. It's normal for them to think like that.

- Yes, but I don't want this.

- You don't want him to kiss you?

- No, I don't want him to do something else.

- Kali, Bryan is your boyfriend. He will never hurt you.

- This is not what I meant.

- Try to get loose once. When was the last time you were at a party?

- I don't know. In high school?

- See? You can make one.

- No, thanks. I don't want strangers in my house.

- Who said they would be strangers? You can invite your dancers.

- Can we leave this for another day? I should focus on the date.

- It's simple. Do him a favor and attract him.

- How are you still single?

- I'm waiting for the right one.

- I have many fans.

- Yeah, um, no. I prefer to meet someone by myself.

- Good luck.

- Thanks. By the way, you should cook more often.

- Did you like it?

- It's good. Chef's kiss. - she said, and we laughed

- It's not that good, but I appreciate the compliment.

- Let's go and get ready. I will get dressed.

- You look good.

- I know, but I might meet someone at the mall. - she said, chuckling

- At least you have some hopes.

- I always have. Should we invite your dancers? I mean, the girls.

- No offense, but I want this to be about us. I want to spend some time with you.

- I don't want to cry, but you will make me.

- Go and get dressed. I can help you.

- Makeup?

- Why not? You look good with it.

- You will be my makeup artist.

Both of us walked out. The mall is half an hour from my house. Some fans have seen me there. I'm not trying to hide. Well, I have done it. Sometimes, I want to be with my best friend without being interrupted asking for pictures. We went to the first store. Jess saw a dress and made me try it. I did it only because of her. It was pretty, but I didn't like myself in it. I walked around the store and saw another one. I can style it with pants or jeans. I went to try it on. It looked better in my head.

- No? - Jess asked

- No. It doesn't suit that good.

- There are many other stores.

- I don't even know what I'm looking for.

- I know. I bet we can find something in my favorite store.

- Let's go then. - I said, and we walked out

- You will look like a princess.

- But I want to look like a teenage girl.

- Girl, you are twenty.

- So? I still feel like a teenager.

- Sure, but welcome. Browse for whatever you want.

- Thanks. I guess you will look for something.

- I always buy something when I come here. Look at this shirt. I will look so cute on you.

- Can I decide if I want to get something?

- Sorry. It's a habit.

- I know. I think you should get this dress over here with your white shoes.

- Good thinking. In that case, you should get this mint green top with these jeans. You have enough shoes at home, but you can get this pair.

- I'll skip the shoes for now.

- He will love it.

- Maybe, but I want to feel comfortable.

- It's for one night. I'm sure you can sacrifice this.

- In the name of the beauty, I will do it.

- See? I think you should go out with Bryan more often.

- Then who will work?

- Really?

- Let's try these on. I want to go to another store later.

In the end, I bought the clothes. They are comfortable, and it's something different. It's not like I don't have similar clothes. Jess bought her clothes as well. I guess she liked my choice. Later, we walked to Cropp. I love this store. It has a dark aesthetic atmosphere. I always get something from there. I'm not an emo girl, but I have dark clothes. There is nothing wrong with them. For lunch, we went to the last floor. It was crowded. I took a pair of glasses and a hat in my backpack. I don't want people to see me how I eat. I'm an ordinary person.

- Really? It's only a lunch.

- Do you see how many people are here? I'm not even a celebrity, but they are stalking me.

- Kali, you are dramatic.

- Do you want us to eat in peace or not?

- Yes, but it's not a big deal. It's one picture.

- For now. You never know.

- At your place, I wouldn't deny it. Why does no one recognize me?

- I think they do. The girls over there didn't stop looking at you.

- Oh, yeah. I was too busy with my food.

- You can go but don't say you are with me. Understood?

- Relax. I won't do anything. I want to enjoy my food.

- If you say so.

- Trust me. We have to get you ready for the date. I don't have time for this.

- You know I can do this alone. You can enjoy your afternoon.

- I have nothing else to do anyway.

- What about the guy?

- What guy?

- You were looking for.

- I haven't found anyone cute here. I will come another time.

- Yes, or you can go to another place.

- That will be another day. I don't have much time.

- I'm not five.

- But I want to be your makeup artist.

- Fine. Do whatever you want. I won't complain about it.

- Thank you. I will make sure you look great.

- I trust you.

Jess and I stayed in the mall for another hour. Later, we went home. I had enough time until my date, but she wanted me to start getting ready. I went to take a shower. She let me only to dry my hair. Jess did some curls. They look great. I will never be able to do this alone. I have tried, but they didn't look that good. My makeup was done as well. She is a pro at this. Maybe she accepted the wrong job. After a few hours, Bryan was here. We went to one of our favorite restaurants. The rest of the night, we walked around the town. This time, there was no hiding.

- You look great.

- Thanks. Jess picked the clothes.

- She has a good taste.

- My whole look is by her.

- You gave her the wrong job.

- I know. She can always change it if she wants. I won't get mad.

- I think she is doing it because of you.

- Maybe. I haven't asked her.

- Let's not talk about her.

- Then about what?

- Us. I wonder when the next date will be.

- Hopefully, soon.

- Will there be another one?

- Of course. I like spending time with you. The other thing is that we don't see each other often.

- Because you never have time.

- I'll make it up to you for that. I promise.

- When?

- We are on a date now.

- It doesn't look like one.

- What do you want to see? We went to our favorite restaurant.

- Yes, and then for a walk.

- I don't understand why you are mad now.

- How can I say I was on a date when it doesn't even look like one?

- How can you say? Is all this so you can flex in front of people?

- No, but my friends ask me such things.

- They don't need to know what we do. I'm sorry that I don't like extreme things.

- It's not about that.

- Then what? I know that you took a picture while we went out.

- I didn't.

- I don't want every date to be an i********: story or picture. Can we enjoy it without cameras?

- There is something called memories.

- Memory is when you keep it for yourself. You don't need to share everything we do.

- So?

- I don't even know why I spent hours getting ready. There was no point. - I said and left

Sometimes, I can't understand him. There are things that I want to keep private. I have shared pictures of us, but they aren't that much. Mostly, that is because I want to enjoy the time. I mean, when we are together. For him, everything is likes and followers. I know he enjoys getting attention. Well, I feel like this has become a priority for him. I forgot about his gift. We should sit and talk, but I don't want to do it now. I will focus on my music. I always do it when I'm not in the mood. This is like a therapy for me. Let's say that it makes me feel good. I hope that we won't argue about this again.