A/N: Yes, I'm on a roll tonight. Sue me. At this point, I feel like it should go without saying that Reeshi=Leesie. Only…not. It's up to you to debate who it is Reeshi refers to in this chapter. I'm not sure I've decided at this point. I'm aware that's a bit sad. Oh, well.

This story is inspired by Pink's "So What."

I'm Still A Rockstar

Chapter One: He's Gone

"What happened?"

She turned around and looked up into the green eyes of her best Diva friend, Ashley Massaro. Her own were surprisingly dry. Reeshi fastened a black studded belt around her hips before replying to Ashley's query. When she did, her voice was calm and clear.

"He's gone," she said matter-of-factly.

Ashley's eyes widened, and sympathy filled her face. The blonde made her way over to where Reeshi had moved on to eye makeup. She rummaged through her eye shadows thoughtfully.

"Reeshi…I'm so--"

Reeshi turned, holding out two eye shadows--one bright turquoise and another deep blue--and cut Ashley off.

"Which one do you think?"

"Umm…" Ashley was befuddled, but opted to humor her. "That one," she answered, pointing to the turquoise.

Reeshi smiled and nodded succinctly before turning back to the mirror.

"That's what I was thinking, too. Oh, and…I don't know which socks to wear. Could you please pick them out for me?"

"Sure…"

The girls were silent while Reeshi put eye shadow on and Ashley tried to locate two matching socks that would coordinate with Reeshi's ensemble.

"Are you getting ready to go somewhere?" the Dirty Diva asked at last.

"Hmm? Oh. Yep; I'm going out."

"What?"

Ashley didn't even bother concealing her shock. She dropped the sock she had been holding, gaping at the newly-single rockstar. Reeshi, meanwhile, looked back over at her with a smile.

"Yeah, why not? It's been awhile since I've been out."

"You're serious."

"Of course I'm serious. Are you coming with? You don't look ready at all."

Ashley furrowed her brow in confusion.

"Reeshi, are you sure--?"

"Yes, I'm completely sure. I'm a freaking rock star."

She grinned, and her expression was so joyous that Ashley almost believed her. Almost. As it were, Ashley merely sighed deeply.

"This isn't the reaction I had expected from you."

"Well, I'm sorry I'm not bawling my eyes out. I want to go out. Are you in or not?" Reeshi asked evenly.

"I…I can't, Reeshi. My flight leaves in two hours. Everyone else is getting set to leave too…We've all got shows tomorrow."

Reeshi shrugged and sat on the bed to tug her black leather knee-length boots on.

"Fine. I'll go on alone, then. I'd forgotten about the house shows…"

Ashley eyed her uncertainly.

"Are you sure you'd better do that?" she questioned. "I really don't like the idea of you going out alone. You know how dangerous Chicago can be at night."

"I don't care. I want to be a little reckless tonight. I want to do something entirely unlike the Reeshi you know. I'm my own person--I'll do what I want."

Ashley stared at her.

"Yeaaahhh, I'm going to find someone to go with you."

Reeshi pulled out a black jacket and shoved her phone into a bag.

"Okay, good luck with that. I'm heading to Angels and Kings."

She stood and gave Ashley a brief hug.

"Have a safe trip, sweetheart."

"You be careful tonight," Ashley said, giving her friend a stern look. "And call me if you need anything."

"I will, Ash. Thanks."

With that, the brunette skipped down the hall to the elevator, leaving a worried blonde in her wake.