A Brighter Future

Chapter 1; Daydreaming

I stood on the stage of my very first show of my debut tour, millions of screaming fans chanting my name. The bright lights from cell phones and cameras illuminate the crowd, and my heart is beating a mile a minute. I just got done singing my first single, the crowd singing every word back to me. I glance to my right, my beautiful Jade standing backstage with Andre. I turn back to the crowd, a grin on my face. "I'd like to introduce you to the most important person in my life besides you guys, my stunning and talented girlfriend, Jade West!"

-BEEP. BEEP. BEEP.

"Tori, babe. It's time to get up." A familiar husky morning voice murmurs in my ear, followed by a gentle nip on my earlobe. "You're going to be late on your first day." I groan, nestling more into my source of warmth but slowly opening my eyes to the most beautiful sight I see every morning. Jade with her tussled up morning hair, tired eyes on a smiling face, her arms around me protectively. I've been waking up this way for about two weeks now, since we've moved into the apartment.

"Alright. I'm up." I grumble. Jade is always looking out for me, even if it means getting up early. That's a real sacrifice because she's definitely not a morning person. Or an afternoon person. Or a night person. But regardless, I love her more than life.

I eventually sit up, stretching a bit. That's when the nerves kick in. Today is my first day visiting the recording studio. Mason says he is pleased to be working with me and that I'll fit right in. I sure hope so. Jade has been preparing me by distracting me for the past week, she knows how I get myself worked up about the tiniest things. But this isn't tiny, this is my career. I plan on performing and writing music for the rest of my life, so I'm praying I don't screw this up.

A warm hand caresses my back as I sit, and I smile softly, snapping out of my thoughts. "You'll be fine Vega, you can charm anyone with that smile of yours."

That's all I need to hear. I move to press a kiss to Jade's lips, whispering a 'thank you' against them. She playfully bites my lip. "Now go brush your teeth. You have morning breath." I roll my eyes, "So do you!"

After a long and blazing hot shower, I'm standing in my closet desperately trying to find something to wear. Jade watches with an expression of amusement on her face. "Don't just look at me like that! Help me!" I say after what seem like hours of picking through outfits. With a sigh, Jade prys herself out of the bed and joins me in the the closet. "Chill. Whatever you wear will look amazing on you." She says, lips skimming my ear. "How about this blouse, those jeans that make your butt look irresistible, and you can borrow my high heel boots?" Jade suggests.

"You're a genius." I grab the clothes, quickly throwing them on. "I know, and you'd be lost without me." She climbs back into bed, moving underneath the covers until just her hair is visible.

I chuckle, applying minimal make up and running a brush through my hair. "What do you think?" I ask, and the lump in the bed rolls over to face me. "You look alright." I frown. "Just alright?" Disappointment is obvious in my voice. "Tori, you know I'm messing with you, you are gorgeous. Now give me a kiss and put the coffee pot on. Then get your ass to the studio before they fire you on the first day. There's money in my wallet on the counter for the cab."

"Okay, okay." I move over to the bed, giving Jade a quick kiss before bolting downstairs. "Love you!" I call before heading out the door after fulfilling my girlfriend's requests. "Love you." A muffled voice follows from upstairs.

I turn on my cell phone checking the time before hailing a taxi. I tell the skeptical looking driver the address, making polite small talk with him about the weather before reaching my destination. The studio seems to stick out among the other buildings around it. It's gaudy lights and sign seeming out of place in this part of New York. I thank the driver, giving him the owed money and stepping out onto the curb.

I head inside, and am greeted by Mason himself. In his thick British accent he greets me, "Hello Tori, lovely to see you again! What a brilliant performance you gave at the Platinum Music Awards. You most certainly caught my eye. Say, how did you manage that? Your friend gave up her spot to you?"

I nod, "Yeah, she said it just didn't feel right. She's more into writing scripts and plays." I explain. "Ah, how is she doing?"

"She is currently in bed, and probably won't be up for another hour. Jade is my girlfriend now." I smile, never getting tired of saying it.

Mason raises a bushy eyebrow. "Girlfriend? And you're a girl. So you two are...uh.."

"Lesbians. Yes, we are both indeed very gay for each other. Is that a problem?"

"No, no. We just never worked with anyone gay before." He says.

"Well, I'm sure it's no different than working with a straight person. I'm still a performer no matter what gender I prefer."

"Of course you are uh, come, let me show you around." Mason turns, beckoning me to follow him down the hall.

Although I feel as if I really shouldn't.

Well, here it is! The sequel that has been requested! I hope you and enjoyed the first chapter and make sure to review if you want me to continue! :)