For the rest of the day, you, Lila and your parents spent the day at home, watching old family videos and asking you about your new life in Canada. Then, at about five o'clock, you and Lila started to get ready for the concert. Lila wore here purple Freelance Whales t shirt, high waisted shorts and red converse while you put on a t shirt, red jeans and brown suede boots. Both of you did your make-up and then you borrowed your parent's car and drove Lila and you to the concert. The whole way, Lila was singing their songs, greatly annoying you. When you arrived, you entered the building, both brought a Diet Coke from the bar and headed to your seats.
"Right at the front" said the person at the door
"No way!" Lila said "At the front! Oh my god!"
"C'mon Lila"
You and Lila walked through the hall and to your seats, right in the centre at the very front. Your seats were between a man with dark, curly hair, sporting a pair of bright pink sunglasses and a girl, just a bit older than Lila. Lila sat next to the girl and you sat next to the guy. You pulled out your phone and quickly texted her parents that you were there and safe. Just as you were about to click send, you felt someone nudge her. You looked at Lila, who whispered:
"That's Darren Criss!"She said, staring at the guy in the sunglasses next to you.
"Who?"
"Chuck's brother! You know, Blaine from Glee!"
You knew how much Lila loved Glee. At least three time today how much she shipped Brittana. Although you watched it, you were not 'obsessed' with it. You watched it once a week and that was about it.
You turned to look at the man sitting next to you. He had taken of the sunglasses now and you saw that Lila was right. There were the famous triangular eyebrows. The square jaw. The gorgeous golden eyes. Even though he was not clean shaven like he was on Glee, you could recognise him.
"Um excuse me. Mr Criss?" Lila said, leaning across you.
Darren looked over at you and Lila.
"I'm a huge fan. I love you on Glee. You are such an amazing actor and singer and oh my god, I can't believe I'm actually meeting you!"
"Well it is lovely to meet you…-"
"Lila. My name's Lila. And this is my sister Hannah."
"Nice to meet you Hannah" he reached out his hand and you shook it. His skin was so soft. You had to force yourself to let go.
"Han, I'm just going to the bathroom" Lila said "Be back in a sec"
"Sure thing, Li"
Lila stood up and left towards the toilet.
"So you're sisters then?"
"Yeah. It's her birthday today so this is her present. She is a huge Freelance Whales fan."
"Well so am I! What a coincidence!"
"It would be a bit strange if I'd brought her to the concert of a band she didn't like…"
"True, true. So do you live in LA then?"
"I grew up here but now I live in Montreal"
"Ahh Canada. Lovely place. Well I am from San Francisco so we're both Californians!"
"Yep. I know you probably hear this all the time but you are an amazing actor"
"Thank you." He was so modest. Considering he had been voted the world's hottest man, you were very surprised by this. "So did you say it was Lila's birthday?"
"Yeah. She turned 15 today"
"Well, I know the band so I can probably take you backstage after the show to meet them if you think she'd like that"
"Wow! That would be incredible! Thank you so much!"
"Don't tell her though! Let's keep it a surprise."
"Ok. Sounds like a plan."
"Awesome." He smiled at you. He really was gorgeous.
At that moment, Lila came back. For five minutes, you, Lila and Darren chatted as if you were old friends. Suddenly, Lila asked:
"Are you dating Chris Colfer?"
Darren chuckled.
"Lila! You can't ask someone if they're dating someone!" You said to her.
"Don't worry. I get asked that a lot. No. I'm not. I'm not dating anyone"
The lights went down and music started playing. Five men walked on stage and everyone screamed.
Next to you, Darren screamed the loudest "It's my brother's awesome band!"
You laughed and Darren looked at you and grinned widely.
For the whole concert, Darren and Lila were both singing along to all the songs and you stood there dancing along.
"Ok, this is our final song now guys" said Chuck "and I would like to invite my little brother up on stage to sing it with us. C'mon up Dare!"
The audience screamed. You heard shouts of "Darren! Darren!" all around you as Darren walked up onto the stage. You watched him closely, listening to his voice and watching his mouth as he sung.
"Thank you for coming everyone!" Chuck said "hope you had fun!"
The band left the stage and Darren came back down to where you and Lila were sitting.
"You were amazing!" Lila said, beaming
"Thank you Lila. I have a surprise for you" Darren said "How would you like to come backstage with me and meet my brother and the guys?"
"You. Are. Kidding. Me. I can meet the Freelance Whales?"
"Only if you wa-"
"YES! Please!"
"C'mon then. You too Hannah" he smiled at you
He grabbed his coat and as you followed him, Lila whispered in your ear "I think he likes you".
After she said this, you couldn't help but grin from ear to ear.
Once you got backstage, Darren went up to Chuck.
"Great show bro! This is Lila. She was sitting next to me and we got talking and I found out it's her birthday today!"
"Lila, it's lovely to meet you and happy birthday. Did you enjoy yourself?" Chuck said, with a smile that was very similar to Darren's.
While Lila was talking to the band, you continued to talk to Darren.
"Lila is very lucky to have such an awesome older sister like you"
"Chuck is very lucky to have an awesome little brother like you"
"Touché." He said, smiling "I don't want to seem abrupt but could I possibly have your number? I really enjoyed talking to you today and I think we should meet again."
"Sure" Darren passed you his phone and you put your number in.
Lila bounded over and you two left after saying goodbye to Darren and the others. The whole car journey home, Lila could not stop fangirling over how incredible it was that she met the Freelance Whales AND Darren Criss. When arrived home, you went into your old bedroom, changed into pyjamas and then climbed into bed. As you did this, your phone vibrated. You picked it up and opened the new message.
Hey Hannah. It's Darren. It was really cool meeting you tonight. Hope you and Lila had fun. Just thought you should have my number. Hope to see you soon J Darren x
'Hope you see you soon'
You smiled and fell asleep, dreaming of the night when you met Darren Criss.
