If I Was Your Boyfriend

It was half past midnight when Ryan came downstairs, joining me on the sofa.

‘Where's Nichole?’ I wonder curiously once I see no one was behind him.

‘The flight tired her out so she called it a night already.’ he answers obviously hiding his oncoming grin.

‘Tell me about her.’ I say lowering the volume on TV.

‘What do you mean?’ he turns to look at me with a confused expression.

‘I mean where'd you meet her? Are you in to her? What do you like about her? What does she do? What's going on with you two? Because you wouldn't bring just any girl to America let alone the MTV Movie Awards.’

‘We met through a mutual friend. She got out of a long relationship not too long ago. You know I was with Amanda awhile back and that didn't go too well. I guess we're both just testing the waters.’

‘So you are in to her?’

‘I mean how can’t you like her? Those blue eyes of hers, so captivating. Her hair is actually naturally blonde and not dyed like most people today. She’s so modest and humble yet she’s so incredible in every way possible.’

‘You are into her, correct? Because you’re actually drooling right now.’

‘If I say yes will you shut up.’

‘Probably not.’ I shrug trying to see what was going on, on this episode of Criminal Minds I was watching. ‘Does she like hockey?’

‘Does Chrissy like hockey?’ he fires back with a grin.

‘She doesn’t love it but she’ll sit there with me but Chrissy’s not Canadian.’

‘Neither is Nichole – she’s originally from the states. Her mom got this major promotion with this company at their Canada office so there she is.’

‘I’ll let her slide then. What does she do?’

‘She’s been going to modeling gigs for a couple of weeks now. I mean she’s just getting started with it all but she’s already taken pictures with a couple of different big stores.’

‘Whoa – Ryan’s got himself a model.’

‘Not yet. We’re not dating.’

‘Well she seems cool.’

‘She is. She loves to write and she's good at it. I mean at first she was all shy about it but now she let's me read some of her stuff. You can just read how passionate she is in her writing. Do you know what I mean?’

‘Yeah,’ I nod a few times, ‘Chrissy's the same exact way except with her it's dancing. I could watch her dance all day except when she's a little too passionate and tries to bite my head off.’ I stiff out a small laugh checking my phone again to see if Chrissy had replied to my last text.

Jet lag probably got the best of her. With me, I stay up all night and can't sleep. I'll probably be up all night and a cast member of the Walking Dead in the morning.

‘So how was that little vacation?’ Ryan asks aloud. ‘You two work things out?’

‘Not really. I mean - we talked about it for a few minutes but we mainly just spent time together there. Hanging out like we usually do.’

‘You gonna get back with her?’

‘If it were up to me we'd be back together already but it's not. I just can't rush her into it.’

‘Does she want to or what?’

‘She basically said that there was a possibility of us getting back together and she thinks I'm worth the try.’

‘Sounds like it to me.’

‘Yeah way to work the conversation off of you and onto me.’ I shake my head turning the volume back up. ‘I'll just ask Nichole a few questions in the morning.’

‘Do it and I have a boat load of embarrassing stories that'll be personally delivered to Chrissy.’

‘You wouldn't dare.’ I stare at him to catch his bluff but his face is strong.

‘I think we both know I will.’

Ryan and I spent the night reminiscing on our days in Canada and all he trouble we got into back in the day. The next morning came back to quick and I had to get up for rehearsals. I took a shower and threw on a pair of sweats and a tee shirt before quietly slipping out of the door. I slide down into my Fisker and pull out of the driveway. The awards were going to be at the Staples Center so thankfully I wouldn't be traveling too far. Once I got to the Staples Center I park my car and follow a staff member into the building. Right now Imagine Dragons were rehearsing for their performance tonight. There were a few people from Hollywood scattered here and there.

‘You'll be in the first row tonight. Right in the center - so you have a pretty great seat.’

‘Yeah I do.’ I nod glancing over the rows of seats. I had two empty chairs to the right of me for my guests then Chrissy was right beside me with two empty chairs alongside her. Usually I'd have more chairs set aside but with my mom touring the country with her book and Scooter off on tour with the Wanted that didn't leave too much more people.

‘Is there going to be any problem with you two sitting together? They may still be time to change things around a bit.’ He says noticing my stare of Chrissy's name card.

‘No, no problem at all. In fact, I love the seating arrangement.’ I say not seeing Selena's name anywhere in sight. I know she was performing tonight so she was going to be here. And Chrissy mentioned something about being nominated against Tracey and Selena last night when we were texting. I swear if either one of them try anything tonight with her they'll hear from me personally.

‘Good - you'll be introducing Drake tonight. Someone will come get you when it's time. Just go up there and read the prompter and we should be good to go.’

‘Alright - sounds good.’

‘Justin.’ Chrissy is suddenly standing beside me with another worker.

‘Hey Chris.’ I wrap an arm around her for a hug and she returns the gesture. She holds me by my waist not letting of until a few long moments.

The two workers couldn't hide their smiles as they watched us. I wait while they give Chrissy her brief run-through of her presenter's responsibilities. Go backstage when time. Stick to the prompter. Follow winner backstage. And that was basically all there was to it. After we were free to go I walk to the parking lot with Chrissy.

‘Are you excited for tonight?’ she asks me opening her car door.

‘Yeah, these things are always fun. How about you?’

‘Anxious. I have to get home, have my hair and makeup done, get into my dress, pick up Danielle and Garrett, get back here for the red carpet, and present the first award of the night - after that I'll very excited.’

‘I have to shower and throw something on from my closet then we'll be here for the red carpet and I introduce Drake closer to the end of the night.’

‘Lucky you.’ she sticks her tongue out at me getting into her car.

‘I'll see you in a bit.’ I close the door for her, ‘drive safe.’

‘You too.’ she says once the window's down.

I slide down into my car and follow her to the light. She honks as I take off left. I wave back at her looking into my rear view mirror. I make it back to the apartment to see Ryan and Nichole sitting on the sofa watching TV.

‘Hey guys.’ I drop the keys on the table as I kick out of my sneakers.

‘Where'd you run off to?’ Ryan asks repositioning himself on the sofa.

‘Rehearsals for tonight. Have you guys ate?’

‘Not yet. I just woke up and found him down here.’ Nichole chimes in.

‘Let's go to In-N-Out burger. It's right down the road.’ I suggest heading over to put my feet in my shoes.

‘Sounds good to me.’ Ryan says and Nichole follows.

We go out to the garage and all get into the Range Rover before I drive out onto the street. At In-N-Out we ordered our food and sat at a table outside.

‘That's a little creepy.’ Nichole nods her head at a group of paps across the road taking pictures.

‘Sorry about that. Everything I do seems to attract them.’

‘Tough.’ Ryan shakes his head from side to side, ‘I don’t see how you do it.’

‘Sometimes I don’t know either. I mean it’s been nonstop for as long as I can remember. Constant go go go.’

‘Would you go back and do it all again if you knew how it would be?’ Nichole wonders. ‘If you had the chance.’

‘Honestly? I wouldn’t change a thing.’

‘How did Chrissy handle all of this?’ Ryan asks. ‘How did you possibly get to know each other with all these cameras around you?’

‘Because when I’m with her I don’t see anything else I guess.’

‘Awww.’ Ryan starts to laugh. ‘How cute.’

‘Don’t listen to him. It’s refreshing to hear someone talk about their girlfriend so highly.’

‘Ryan talked highly about last night.’

‘Really?’

‘Yeah, he told me how you’re a model. He said you’re an incredible writer. He literally raved on and on about you last night.’

‘Oh.’ She uses her hand to hide her smile looking over to Ryan.

Just a little bit more pushing and I’ll have them together by the end of the night.

Chrissy’s Point of View

‘Can I get up now?’ I move in my seat. ‘This seat is uncomfortable.’

The makeup team moves aside revealing the mirror. I must admit – I loved the finally product.

‘Wow.’ Danielle smiles getting up from her seat to walk over to me, ‘looking good kid.’

‘Thank you.’ I wrap my arms around her. ‘Now you just have to help me into my dress.’

‘Girls – Paul’s here.’ My mom’s voice echoes through the door.

‘Coming!’ we call back.

Garrett was at the end of the stairs dressed in a tuxedo and a corsage in his hands.

‘Don’t you clean up nice?’ I pull on his bowtie.

‘Thanks Chris.’ He laughs taking Danielle’s hand, ‘since I got the food poisoning and couldn’t go to prom I figured tonight could be our prom.’

‘I’d be honored.’ She agrees stepping down the final stair with him.

‘Can I just take a picture of you guys really fast?’

‘Sure.’ They shrug moving back.

‘You have to do the typical prom pose. You know where the guy wraps his arms around the girl.’

‘You’re not going to post this to Instagram are you?’ Garrett wonders once the picture was taken.

‘Maybe.’ I open my Instagram app and post the picture.

These two are having their prom at the MTV Movie Awards. #jealous – see you guys there and be sure to watch tonight!

I go down my feed to see Justin posted the picture of us on the plane earlier today.

JustinBieber: love the way you look at me

It already had over 100,000 likes and tons of comments. Half negative and half positive and all confused asking if we were dating.

‘You’re going to be late.’ My mom says teary eyed.

‘Are you sure you can’t go?’ I ask once she releases me.

‘I wish – I have so much work to do. Jeff and I will be watching and rooting for you from home. Good luck sweetie. I love you so much.’

‘Good luck Chris.’ Jeff gives me a tight squeeze, ‘you got this.’

‘Thanks guys.’

‘Go! Have fun.’ My mom ushers me out of the door.

I climb into the back of the SUV with Danielle and Garrett just before Paul pulls away from the curb.

‘You ready?’ Garrett asks.

Just got here. I can’t wait to see you. – Justin.

‘I think so.’ I nod taking a small breath. ‘I just hope I don’t embarrass myself tonight.’

‘You won’t.’ Danielle assures me.

I’m on my way now. See you soon! – Chrissy.

About half an hour later Paul opens the door and I step out of the car causing uproar of shrieks and squeals.

‘Here we go Chrissy. Relax and enjoy the show.’ I say to myself as Paul helps me over to the fans that awaited me.