Rock Bottom (A Tony Lopez Story/Fanfiction)

Chapter 4: Everything Changes

 We went to Starbucks that was across the mall. I got a chocolate chip frap, in honor of CeCe, and Tony got a caramel mocha. We ran around the mall for a few hours going to Joyrich, Burmingdales, the Doc Martin store, and more. By the end of the night, we went to Dairy Queen and got ice cream. I got cookie and cream and Tony got rocky road. We decided that we would chill there for a little bit before we had to go

 Y/N: Can I ask you something?

 He swallowed his ice cream and nodded

 Tony: Yeah, what's up?

 Y/N: Uh, I was just wondering why you chose to hang out with me. I mean, you have over 18 million fans and you chose me. Why?

 He took one last spoon full of his ice cream and cleared his throat. He shook his head and stared at the table collecting his thoughts.

 Tony: You're not like anyone I've ever met. All my fans seem to always have something in common. They always have something that I seem to notice in others. Don't get me wrong, I love every single one of my fans and I'm grateful for them but, they just have too much in common. You're different from them. VERY different.

 Y/N: Hey!

 I slapped his arm and he laughed.

 Tony: I guess what I'm trying to say is...

 He finally rose his head and looked me in the eye

 Tony: You're unique... and it was fun meeting someone different from the others and someone who has the same interests in me and have things in common with ME. Not just the love for choreography but you also have interests and love for singing, making jokes, love being around other people... always smiling.

 My face went from smiling to stressed and disappointment. Tony furrowed his eyebrows and became confused.

 Tony: What's wrong? Was I something I said? I'm sorry if I offended you in any way. That wasn't my intention. I-

 I grabbed his hand from across the table

 Y/N: Stop... It wasn't you. You didn't do anything. It's just... my life wasn't always like that.

 Tony: Oh... I'm sorry

 Y/N: Don't apologize. It wasn't you. If anything, you and Ondreaz helped me out of that place

 Tony: Ok... I'm not going to ask what happened because it's none of my business. All I'm going to say Y/N is you've got to keep your head up. No matter the situation. You don't know what you're worth. Everyone is worth something. Even the most fucked up people out there. We are all worth something. There are so many things that even I know you deserve. You need to find someone you know will put you first. Find someone who... loves you at your worst

 I smiled at him as he squeezed my hand

 Y/N: It's a good thing I have Olivia by my side then. She seemed to be the only one there for me. The only one who cared.

 Tony: She's not the only one now. You know why? Because I'm giving you my number and I'm going to check up on you every day. Just in case.

 Oh my god. Tony Lopez was giving me his number. I smiled

 Y/N: Thank you Tony. I needed to hear every last bit of that. And thank you for today. Today was everything and I couldn't ask for anything else

 Tony: You're welcome Y/N. Today is going to be very memorable to me and I know it will be for you.

 Y/N: Yeah, That's true.

 We were silent and we both happened to look at our interlocked hands at the same time. He let go of my hand and pulled away slowly.

 Y/N: I'm sorry

 Tony: You're fine. It was a stressful moment and I'm the only one here so, I'm not uncomfortable

 I smiled and we left. We got to the parking lot and hung out by my car until his uber came. He gave me his phone number so we wouldn't forget about it

 Tony: So, you said your birthday's next week?

 Y/N: Yeah and it so happens to be that we have the same birthday

 Tony: What?! Are you serious?!

 I laughed. He seemed so pumped about it

 Y/N: Yep and it's on a Friday. Very convenient.

 Tony: We have to hang out!

 I was laughing at his enthusiasm. I've never seen him act like this, not even on camera. He then sucked on his teeth that made a click noise

 Tony: C'mon? We have to! It's our birthday and it's going to be on a Friday!

 I squinted my eyes at him

 Tony: Please? C'mon?

 He held out his hands mid waist, lifted up his head slightly, and gave me a sexy hopeful glare. I'm sure he didn't want his look to turn out like that and I fought the blush. I rolled my eyes and smiled

 Y/N: Ok

 Tony: Yes!

 His uber pulled up and he gave me a hug

 Tony: I'll see you soon! Call me when you can!

 Y/N: Ok! Bye Tony! Thank you again!

 Tony: Anytime! Bye!

 I waved to him and he smiled before he got into the car. I waited for the car to drive off and I got into my own. I drove home with the biggest smile on my face that I haven't had in a long time. I was happy but, who knew how long it was going to last.