"I can't believe this day is finally here!" exclaimed Gracie
"Please don't embarrass us." replied Gabby
Gabby unlike Gracie had not been looking forward to this day. Today was the day that Criss Angel was performing a demonstration at the Luxor Hotel, and Gracie had been lucky enough to score an invite. Gracie had been a fan of Criss Angel for the past three years and even though she lived in Las Vegas her entire life she had never met Criss Angel. Gabby on the other had was being dragged to the demonstration on the account of she owed Gracie a favor and Gracie didn't want to go alone. The two girls were sisters, born three years apart and for the most part had everything in common, except an undying love for an illusionist named Criss Angel. Gabby, 23, had grown out of the "fan girl" stage of her life and didn't really care much for the illusions performed by Criss Angel.
"Embarrass us?" questioned Gracie. "I would never do that! I don't want him to think I'm a spastic overzealous fan."
"But you are a spastic overzealous fan." Gabby replied.
"Yes, but he doesn't know that."
Gabby rolled her eyes. "Let's just get this over with."
The girls piled in Gabby's Ford Explorer and made the ten minute drive down to the strip. Gracie couldn't contain her excitement.
"Mindfreak! Mindfreak!" Gracie sang.
"Are you going to do that the entire way?" Gabby said, extremely annoyed.
"Yes. Definitely."
After an agonizing drive with Gracie singing non stop the girls finally arrived at the Luxor Hotel,Gabby parked the SUV and the two girls made their way into the hotel. Gabby walked through the glass doors to find a sea of girls dressed in black clothes, every square inch of clothing marked with the initials "CA." Some girls had handcuff necklaces, "CA" necklaces, "CA" wrist bands, hats, there was a "CA" logo attached to everything and was even painted on faces. Gabby was astonished at the fact that all these girls were so dedicated to one man, she unlike them didn't see the attraction or appeal of Mr. Criss Angel.
"Oh my god." Gracie said astonished looking around the room. "And I though my obsession was unhealthy."
"So did I." Replied Gabby "...so did I."
The girls continued to observe their surroundings, looking for a spot to watch the demonstration. They finally pushed their way to the front, Gracie knocking down a few girls in pursuit of a good view.
"Gracie! You just stepped on that girls head!"
"Well honestly what was it doing on the ground?" Gracie said defending her actions. "Who puts their head on the ground in a crowd like this?"
"You knocked her over!" Gabby exclaimed.
"I merely pushed her, if she couldn't hold her balance that's not my problem." Gracie said with disregard.
Gracie looked down at the fallen girl "You should try Yoga, it helps with balance." she whispered.
Gabby shook her head at her younger sister, she was determined, she'd give her that.
It was a while before anything happened. A few of Criss's PR people came out and gave their spiels about safety, if something happens to Criss don't freak out, they have medical crews on-site, the usual corporate mumbo jumbo. Finally after about thirty minutes a woman came out and introduced Criss.
"Ladies and..." she looked around the room realizing there were no gentlemen"...well Ladies! Criss Angel!"
A tall well built man entered from behind thecurtain onto the stage.He exuded self-confidence, but definitely not in a arrogant way. He gazed around the room smiling, taking it all it. Gabby had to admit he was extremely good looking, with his dark hair highlighted with dark blonde streaks, dark brown piercing eyes, and a body...he sure did have a nice body. Gabby had suddenly focused all her attention on this man that had walked onto the stage and in but a few seconds had managed to consume the entire room.
"Wow…he's so….just wow." Gracie said dreamily. "Give me 10 minutes with him and..."
Gabby was pulled out of her stare by Gracie's words.
"And?"Gabby interrupted. "And you'll do what? You have a boyfriend. You'll do nothing." she stated.
"A girl can dream can't she?" Gracie defended. "Of course I would never do anything...don't judge me!"
Gabby laughed.
Everyone in the room quieted as Criss began to speak. "Good Afternoon Ladies," he started then paused to hear the ladies return the greeting.
"I want to thank you all for coming out today. Shall we get started?" Loud cheers echoed through out the large banquet room. Criss went on todemonstrate his basic tricks, pulling a coin from his arm,levitating onto a chairand turning orange juice into a bird. He grabbed a few girls from the audience to be part of the show and each was more excited than the next. The audience was captivated by each and every one of his illusions including Gabby who just couldn't figure out how he did it. Finally it was time for one last illusion.
"And now a little something special, I'll need another volunteer from the audience."
Every girl in the place raised her hand begging to be picked. Criss looked around the room and spotted Gabby, she was beautiful. She had long brownstraight hair that framed her face, and piercing blue eyes that held him in her gaze. Her lips were plump and pouty and from what he could see she had the body of a goddess. There was something unusual about her, though he couldn't quite put his finger on it. He soon realized, she didn't have her hand up. He walked down from the stage and straight for her.
"Excuse me Miss?" he was looking directly at her. Gabby turned around and moved to the side thinking he was talking to someone behind her. "
No you, in the yellow shirt." he said.
Gabby soon remembered she was wearing a yellow shirt as Gracie nudged her a little too hard in the side.
"Oh." she stammered. "But I didn't have my hand raised."
"I see that." Criss said. "but would you mind doing me the honor?"
"If you don't do it I'll never forgive you." Gracie whispered so only Gabby could hear.
"Sure." Gabby said slightly annoyed and followed him to the stage.
He grabbed her hand and led her up the stairs. As soon as her hand touched his she felt a chill run through her body, he stared at for a second feeling the same chill. Gabby quickly pulled her hand back and walked up the stairs by herself.
"Please take a seat." he said pointing to a chair in the middle of the stage. Gabby sat down.
"My name is Criss" Gabby rolled her eyes. As if I didn't know that she thought. "And you are...?"
"Gabby."she replied. "Gabby." he repeated. "Well, Gabby go ahead and close your eyes for me."
She hesitated but closed her eyes anyway. She soon felt his hands on her shoulders and without meaning too she stiffened almost instantly. Criss leaned into her and whispered in her ear.
"Your going to have to trust me Gabby." She felt goose bumps prickle her arms at the feeling of his warm breath against her ear. She nodded and tried to relax.
"Today not only am I going to make Gabby disappear but I am going to disappear with her as well." there was a disappointed groan from the audience. Chris walked over to Gabby, grabbed her hand and pulled her from the chair.
"Now if you'll just stand here, I'm going to stand behind you." Criss placed his hands around her waist. He was very close to her and could smell her magnificent scent. She smelled sweet, of lavender and vanilla. A woman came from behind the curtain and placed a large blanket over the twosome.
"You trust me right?" he whispered. Gabby nodded her head in agreement.
"One, Two, Three!" Criss shouted, and as they both vanished from view Gabby screamed.
A/N: After I wrote this I read some of the other stories out there and the format of the story is along the same storylines as the othersbut don't worry I'm going to try to go in another direction :) Please review! This is my first FanFic so bare with me and give me some feedback please.
