And it all started with this meet & greet - Ondreaz Lopez

Chapter 40. "Of course she's here."

 I saw myself. Laughing, dreamily looking up at Ondre, happy. All over the Internet were these pictures from the Park. And everywhere I went, I was hated. but somehow it always hits you. No one can say you don't care when you're so obviously not wanted.

 We hadn't been outside for two days. Manuel had asked us to do this. The interview was scheduled for today. Today would be the day we made our relationship public. And tomorrow was the show in SF. To be honest, I was a bit scared. 

 Soon the whole world would know my name. My birthday. Everything. They didn't know my name yet and just called me Taylor and that didn't make the situation any better.

 Weheey, best conditions. If I didn't love Ondre, and I did, I would never do that. But it was time. Besides, it would only be for a few days. A few days in the center of the press, and then they'd settle down. All I had to do was keep a low profile... yeah, right. Like I could do that. I mean, after all, I was me, not someone you could reprogram.

 You wouldn't see me in the interview, but I should still wait backstage. Amy had been sitting around here for the whole two days, not only because she was fan and wanted to spend as much time as possible with the boys, but also because I needed her as my best friend. The others from the clique were also there at times. 

 They had all stayed overnight to check if the boys were really okay, because they didn't have many memories of the party anymore. I felt the same way and only the video that Simon had made made made them come back slowly, which I would love to prevent, as even this small excerpt was as simple as a dime.

 I was just thinking about what to wear, as I wanted to at least look a bit neater and not walk around in hot pants like I do at home. After some consideration I decided to wear a black top and light jeans. 

 Of course I wore sneakers, black ones from Pierre Hardy - just has so cool shoes! - I plaited my hair untidy in a bun. Last but not least a dark jacket, then I was ready. 

 Nervously I went to the door where the boys were already waiting and nodded at them as a sign that I was ready. "It will be all right," Ondre whispered and gave me a quick kiss on the forehead. With lips pressed together I nodded again and then took his hand. Why was I so excited? Maybe because you won't be able to live normally any more, because you are Ondreaz lopez's official girlfriend, explained my inner voice to me and I silenced it with a sigh. I knew that, too...

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The backstage area of the TV studio was very cozy. Although it was nothing compared to the one in the show hall, it was still beautiful. Of course there was a monitor here where I would watch the interview with Amy. The boys were already at the entrance to the part where the shooting took place, so they were not with us anymore. 

 Excitedly I waited for the announcement. The presenter talked a little bit more, which completely passed me by, then came the moment I had waited for. "And now join me in welcoming THE HYPE HOUSE!", she said happily and the eight of them went into the studio with a friendly smile, where they were welcomed by screaming spectators. Ondre also seemed a bit nervous. Okay, everyone was nervous.

 My hands were shaking abnormally and my breathing was a bit faster than usual, just like my heartbeat. Okay, since my looseness left a lot to be desired - oh yes, it did - I took Amy's hand and slowly but surely started to crush her. 

 "Soph, you have a firm grip, you know that?" she asked sceptically and took a cruciform look at my fingers squeezing hers together. Immediately I let go of her again and turned my eyes to the screen, as the crowd had calmed down again and the Intetview could begin. 

 "All right, boys, let's get started... One more Show, then the tour is over. How was it? Did you have fun? Are you happy to have a break now?"