Why Don't We Imagines/Preferences

135. Daniel - Victoria's Secret

Requested by @shelbyroseg

I admire myself in the mirror, smiling and flaunting it. I look absolutely stunning. The hair and makeup crew really know how to work it, and how to make me look absolutely amazing. My maroon eyeshadow shows off the blue hue of my eyes, and the five-inch heels make me appear like I'm 5'10". My hair is absolutely stunning, and the maroon velvet lingerie really makes me look seductive. I love it.

This is my first gig as a professional runway model, not just someone posing for Aéropostale or Target anymore. I'm in the same field as Gigi Hadid, Karlie Kloss, Adriana Lima, etc. My brand now for the runway is Victoria's Secret, which is huge. I was given this massive opportunity a year ago, and I decided to take it. They told me not to get my hopes up, but look at me now! First runway show for Victoria's Secret. The brand I always loved as a teenager. Now that I'm twenty-three, I'm living the dream.

As I'm getting ready for entering the stage in the line of other amazing models, I look down at my necklace, the glitter on the crescent moon catching my eye. I convinced the crew to let me wear the necklace because it's a gift from my boyfriend and I didn't want to take it off. Which is true. He gave it to me whenever we were apart and I needed comfort. "Just look at the moon in the sky and on this necklace and know that we're not that far apart," he said before he hopped on the plane.

I met Daniel during a shoot while I was a model for Aéropostale. I was good friends with this really sweet girl named Angie, and he came to visit her one day. I thought he was absolutely stunning, but based on the way that they looked at each other and talked to each other, I thought for a fact that they were dating. But then, Angie did something next that changed my entire life. She looked over at me, standing there awkwardly and gawking at this marvelous creature she was talking to. So, she introduced me to him, and she explained that they had been best friends for quite a long time and he came by to visit. Our eyes locked on each other, and it was like magic and fireworks all in one. When we broke the gaze, he asked me if he wanted to go out for lunch. With no hesitation, I said yes. Ever since, we've been dating. Two years now.

He's in a band, too. A very successful one. Like...almost three years ago they formed, and they've skyrocketed since then. Unfortunately, though, because of his fame and my rising fame as a Victoria's Secret model, we have to keep it lowkey. And, since he's on tour, too, we see each other in two or three month intervals. It's hard sometimes. But we make it work. I just miss him so much sometimes. Plus, he said he wouldn't be here today, which was disappointing to hear, but I understood why.

I hug the pendant one last time, feeling the comfort that he's thinking about me, too, and that I'm not alone in our relationship. I then look around, realizing I'm third up. Wow. That went by fast.

First girl goes. Flaunts it. When she gets to the end of the runway, the girl in front of me goes. She smashes it. Then, when she gets to the end of the runway, I go.

I sigh, walking as professionally and as seductively as I can down the runway, showing off the lingerie I'm modeling for. When I get to the end, the light is on me, which makes me feel both like a superstar and uncomfortable at the same time. Still, I make it seem like I'm not nervous one bit as I walk back and the next girl comes up.

But, as I'm about to turn around, I notice five figures standing in the doorway, the light from the hallway illuminating their silhouettes. I want to think it's them, but I shake it out of my mind as I walk back. They said they wouldn't come, so they're not here. Simple as that. Just some other five masculine figures standing in the doorway. He's not here to see me. He just isn't.

After the show, we're given a quick pep talk and congrats before we're let go. Once we are, I take all the makeup off and change into my clothes I came here in, which is an oversized Guns 'N Roses hoodie from Daniel and sweatpants.

Once I've gathered all my things, I head out towards the exit in the dressing rooms where I parked.

"Shelby!"

I stop when I hear my name, turning around. I nearly faint when I see who it is. My initial suspicions were right about the five figures.

"Daniel!" I scream, dropping my stuff and jumping into his arms. He catches me, holding my back and bottom and swinging me all over. "You came!"

He laughs, setting me down as he kisses my forehead. "We wanted to surprise you!"

I giggle, kissing his soft lips and embracing him in another tight hug. "I missed you so much."

"We missed you, too," Zach blurts out, clearing his throat.

I laugh, releasing Daniel and hugging the other boys. "Yeah? Well, I sure missed you guys, too."

After I've given them all bear hugs, I go back to Daniel, holding his hands and also facing the boys. "How did you guys come? I thought you were on tour."

Jonah shrugs. "We had a day off, as we decided it'd be good to see you again at your first show."

Daniel smirks. "You were sexy out there."

Jack's smile fades. "Watch your profanity, Daniel."

Corbyn shakes his head. "No, Jack! Profanity is our second language! Gosh..."

We all laugh. I then turn back to Daniel, hugging him tight once more. "Thank you so much for coming. It means so much."

He kisses the back of my head. "Anything for you, babe. You're my moon and stars."