A Surreal Life

I didn't know how to react. All of this was a bit overwhelming.

I didn't have the time to react properly when I got a text from Darren:

DARREN: WHAT DO U NEED ME 2 DO?

ASHLEY: NEED 2 MAKE A VID 4 SCHOOL

DARREN: OH. U SING?

ASHLEY: A LITTLE :$

DARREN: NEVER TOLD ME THAT

ASHLEY: DIDN'T ASK ;)

DARREN: HAHA. ANYWAYS WHEN DO WE START? :)

ASHLEY: NEED 2 FINALIZE THINGS W/BRAD. OFF 2MORROW, U?

DARREN: I'M OFF 2. SO 2MORROW THEN? :D

ASHLEY: YUP. MEET ME @ MY PLACE @ 11 2MORROW

DARREN: SEE U 2MORROW SWEET CHEEKS ;)

ASHLEY: SEE U 2MORROW HOT STUFF ;)

It's weird how people aren't as shy by text then in real life... Anyways, closed Darren's conversation and opened Brad's.

ASHLEY: U @ HOME?

BRAD: YES Y?

ASHLEY: NEED U 4 PROJECT. AND MORAL SUPPORT.

BRAD: WHAT HAPPENED?

ASHLEY: NOTHING WRONG. B HOME IN A FEW :)

BRAD: KK BEAUTIFUL :)

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As soon as I got home, I urged in my room, passing in front of Brad, who was watching TV, not caring about anything else but getting into my room.

"Um hello?" Brad said

"Oh sorry um you remember 'Dress and Tie' right?"

"Yeah why?"

"Was it any good?"

"Is this for your project? Since when are you scared to show your songs?" Brad called back.

I came back from my room with a note pad in hand and slopped next to him on the couch.

"I'm sorry. It's just that I, being the brilliant person that I am, posted on Twitter that I needed a male singer to help me out for my project. Well guess who answered? None other than Darren Criss. So now I have to make sure my song is good. Like really good. You think it's good right?"

I looked at him with hope and fear in my eyes.

"It's..."

"I knew it wasn't Darren Criss good! I should get a new partner! No, if I do this he'll be pissed. Maybe I should just take another project... Or maybe...."

"Ash sit down!" Brad said. I hadn't realize I had started pacing in front of him.

"I'm sorry." I said sitting back down and putting my head into my hands.

"Hun, it's okay. Look at me." he took my head into his hands to force me into looking into his eyes. "Ah hun! You like this boy don't you?" I hadn't realize but my eyes were watery.

"Yes I do!" I sobbed. I took a deep breath and calmed myself. "Did you finish the arrangement for that song?"

"Yeah, I finished it yesterday. Come I'll show you." he said getting up and taking my hand to lead me into his room.

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I spent all the rest of the day with Brad, rehearsing the song and making sure I liked it.

As soon as Kayla walked in the door, I thanked Brad with a kiss on the cheek and went to see her. I needed a 101 fashion intervention. I knew I had to wear a dress but, which one?! We spent hours trying to find THE perfect dress for the video, therefore me spending hours doing fashion shows for Kay and Brad who eventually joined us. Finally, I had an agreement between the both of them.

It was getting late so we ordered takeout and settled to watch a movie. All though the movie, I was nervous. I didn't know how tomorrow would go and I didn't know who he would find my writing and my singing. When the movie ended and my friends excused themselves to go sleep, I texted Darren to let him know what he needed for tomorrow.

ASHLEY: HEY :)

DARREN: HELLO THERE :)

ASHLEY: WASSUP? :)

DARREN: NM :) JUST FINISHED PRACTICING MY LINES 4 THIS WEEK :) U?

ASHLEY: JUST LAYING IN MY BED :P U STILL UP 4 2MORROW? :)

DARREN: YUP :) @ 11 RIGHT? :)

ASHLEY: YES :) BRING A SUIT AND A RED TIE PLZ :)

DARREN: UMM K. SHOULD I BE SCARED?

ASHLEY: UR AN ACTOR, U SHOULD NEVER B SCARED OF A SCRIPT NO MATTER WHAT'S THE COSTUME ;)

DARREN: K... I'M EVEN MORE SCARED NOW!

ASHLEY: HAHA DON'T WORRY :P

DARREN: K WELL I'M GOING 2 SLEEP. GNIGHT BEAUTIFUL :) XOX

ASHLEY: GNIGHT! :D XOX

And with that I spent the rest of the night up, planning my script for the next day.