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Still Monday

The interview began very smoothly as Clarice asked Darren the normal questions about the show. Darren still hadn't let go of my hand and I was glad; it's silly, but it made me feel like I was really a part of his life. He was talking about Glee on camera while I was sitting next to him, we were sharing this and he loved it. I could feel it in the way he was stroking the back of my hand with his thumb and could see it in every little glance and smile he shot my way.

Then it came time to really get down to business and get into the reason why Darren had requested this interview.

Clarice= C
Darren = D
Me= M

Interview:

C: So just to give some background information about this interview to the viewers, Darren, you asked Ryan to set this up for you right?

D: Yes, actually I did. I called him last night and asked if he could set something up in the next day or so.

C: And why was that exactly? Would I be correct in assuming that it has something to do with the lovely young lady sitting next to you?

D: Yes, as a matter of fact, it most certainly does.
He looked at me, smiling with excitement and affection in his eyes, and gave my hand a quick squeeze. I smiled at him and she went on.

C: Would you like to tell us about her?

D: Darren was very excited. He was practically bouncing in his seat. Sure! Well I guess I should start by saying that the name of this gorgeous girl next to me is Catelyn Randall. Next I suppose I need to address the picture of us that I tweeted last night. That was a picture of us and the caption under it was very true. I am a very lucky man and now it's not ONLY because she went out on a date with me.

I was astounded at how little information he was giving up with her questions. I mean, I knew he was excited about it, but he was actually making the interviewer work to get the information, it was like he was playing a game. Then I realized her was giving her information, but just enough so that if she wanted more she would have to ask. It was brilliant. He gave her just enough to keep her happy, but no more than that until she asked. We shared a grin and as Clarice went on with her questions.

C: First I'd like to clarify that Catie and Catelyn are one and the same. Do you prefer "Catie" to "Catelyn"?

M: I laughed, Yes, Catie and Catelyn are one and the same. Umm I guess I prefer Catie yeah. I mean I don't hate being called by my full name, but my parents have always called me Catie or Cate and that's usually how I introduce myself.

C: Great! So, Darren, you said that NOW it's not ONLY because of the date. She directed this question at both of us when she realized that I was pretty articulate and could answer questions, too. Does that mean something more has happened between when you sent that tweet and now?

D&M: Yes.

C: And what might that be?

I looked at him because one, I wasn't sure how much detail he wanted to go into and two, I knew he was bursting at the seams to finally tell people about me.
D: Last night I asked Catie if she would do me the honor of being my girlfriend and she said yes. So we are here today officially putting it out there that we are together, exclusively.

C: Congratulations! This is very exciting for both of you! Now, how did you two meet and this must be a pretty recent event because no one even had any idea about any of this. How long have you known each other?

M: Well, actually we met while I was giving Starkid and the Glee cast a tour of my school since they will be working in our theater department in various capacities for a little while.
D: Yeah, actually this was six days ago, on Wednesday. I walked into the university commons and there was this beautiful girl sitting outside the school store who matched the description Ryan had given me of our tour guide so I went up to her and introduced myself.
M: Well that's mostly true. I had been texting with my friend who is a big fan of Starkid and I was laughing about something. He came up behind me and asked me what was so funny. He scared the living daylights right of me, and THEN he introduced himself.
D: I couldn't help it. I'd been having such an annoying day up to that point and then I heard your laugh and it made me smile. It's such an infectious laugh that I wanted to be in on the joke and be the one to make you laugh. That's the first thing I noticed about you and then it was all downhill from there.

He winked at me then and I blushed.

C: Aww well aren't you two adorable. I can tell that you really care about each other. 6 days though, WOW. That's not a very long time before becoming a couple. Did you spend a lot of time together in that period between then and now?

D: Well, I spent as much time with her as I could. I didn't want to make her uncomfortable because we HAD just met. I was just naturally drawn to her though, and I came up with a plan to get her to "hang out" with me on Sunday. We started texting back and forth in between her classes and practices. And I actually came to a competition at the university to see her and I sneakily asked her parents if they would be alright with me dating their daughter, should I be so lucky that she accepted me. Then, with a little prodding from my friends, I finally made my feelings known to her and found that they were reciprocated. I had such an amazing night with her on Sunday and I knew that I needed Catie to be "mine." So I asked her, and well you know the answer.
M: I actually just found out earlier this morning that he had talked to my parents on Saturday when I called them to let them know about my night. I have to say I was very, very impressed.

C: Seriously you two are so sweet! You said that your friends got you to tell Catie how you felt? They really like her then? Both the Gleeks and the Starkids?

D: YEAH! They absolutely adore her! And they were drawn to her just like I was, but not in the same way obviously.
M: Apparently I am the one person who may just be as excited about life in general as Darren is. I met them all on the same day I met Darren, BEFORE I met Darren actually! Since he was running late because of weather issues.
D: Very true, but I'm glad I was running late that day because it led me straight to you!
M: I'm glad too.

C: So, Catie, we already know a lot about Darren, but I'd like to get to know you a little bit more if that's alright. I have some questions, but if any of them get to personal we can just skip them and move right on. Does that sound ok?

M: Sure that sounds great.

C: Alright, so let's see here. You obviously go to school in this area. Which school do you attend?

M: I am a freshman at _ University.

C: Very cool, the home of the Rangers! I nodded and smiled at that, glad to know that she knew that already.So you're a freshman. How old does that make you, if you don't mind my asking, and what are you planning to study? If you know that is, some people don't yet.

M: Haha, its fine I don't mind, I am 18. And I intend to be a Chemistry major with a Pre-med focus, and a minor in Spanish.

C: Pre-med? So you want to be a doctor. What kind of career are you hoping for?

M: Yeah, actually I have, apparently, been telling my parents that I want to be a doctor since I could talk. I have since narrowed down what type I want to be and I really want to be a Pediatrician.

C: That's a very admirable choice and I'm sure we all wish you the best, I know I do. Darren said that he met your parents at a sports competition. What sport do you do? And where are you from?

M: Thank you very much. Yeah he did, he actually surprised me along with some Starkids and a few Glee cast mates by coming to my swim meet on Saturday afternoon. I'm pretty sure that a lot of them didn't really understand some of it, but they seemed to have a grand old time sitting up in the stands.
I am from Western Massachusetts. Around three hours from here actually and across the country from where Darren grew up and from where he lives now.

I hadn't thought about that before and, truth be told, I was saddened by it. I was sure we'd be fine while he was at my university for the school year and the summer, but what would happen when he had to go back and shoot for Glee in L.A. next year?

D: Blaine is going to be graduating and moving to New York anyway, so it probably won't be across the country for too much longer anyway.
M: Oh yeah, I forgot about that. He just got accepted to NYU in the last episode didn't he? Well I guess that makes it that much easier huh?
D: It sure will!

C: Oh my goodness, just when I think you couldn't possibly get more adorable you go and prove me wrong! Ok, now, questions for both of you: favorite color?

M: Purple
D: I like purple too, but recently green has been becoming a favorite of mine.

He blushed when he said that, and I couldn't think why he would. Then I remembered that the dress I was wearing was green. He said that was his favorite color on me. I blushed and he just looked at me and smiled.

C: Favorite TV Show!

D&M: GLEE! Of course! Hahaha

C: I should have guessed. Favorite animal?

M: Monkey
D: Me too actually!
M: Seriously? No way!
D: yeah way!

C: Too perfect. Favorite song?

D: I don't really have one… haha anything Disney I guess
M: I love Disney, but right now, and I say that because it changes frequently, right now it's either "Not Alone" or "Don't You" I can't pick.
D: Hmm, I haven't heard of those songs before, babe. Who are they by?
M: you know that guy Chuck Criss in the band Freelance Whales?
D: Yeah
M: His brother wrote them and I love his music! I bought them a while ago.
D: That's so cool I love the Freelance Whales!

C: hahaha alright, favorite movie.

D&M: Ooo that's a tough one. Hahaha
M: Darren will say anything Disney, and I'm not sure, that changes too, but I love musicals and I count Disney in that as well.
D: Hey! ... Actually… yeah, you're right. Anything Disney, but I agree I love musicals too!

C: Favorite book or series.

D: Catie is going to say Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen. And I just love Harry Potter!
M: Very true that is my favorite book. I actually had a huge crush on Fitzwilliam Darcy, the main male character, for a while.
D: Uh oh, looks like I'd better watch out! I might have some competition! Haha
M: Nah you're much better! I'd pick you over him any day, even if he does make 10,000 pounds a year.
D: Thank you! But, uh, babe… that's not actually that much money.
M: but during Jane Austen's time it was! And think about what the equivalent of that would be in today's society! What about me? Would you pick me over Ginny?
D: Any second of any minute of any hour of any day of any year of my life. In short, yes always, without question.
M: Thank you

C: Favorite thing about each other?

M: His compassion, caring and humility.
D: Everything.
M: Not fair! I didn't know that was an option! I want to change mine! I love everything about him, even the fact that there will be more people shipping him and Chris than him and me!
D: Ahh yes, the CrissColfer fans, well don't worry sweetheart, youre the only peron that I kiss on a regular basis that I have eyes for.
M: Oh well that's good to know! Haha

C: Well it looks like we're running out of time, Darren you had mentioned to me that the two of you had a plea to make for fans and the media?

D: yes, we do actually. Now as most of my fans know, I usually try to keep my personal life as private as possible. This time I am not doing that, because I am hoping that if we give you random tidbits of information you will let Catie finish school in peace. She had very kindly answered a lot of personal questions about herself and we would both appreciate it if she was not followed at school. While in public it is a bit of a different story, but we will continue to give updates on how things are going. That's not the only reason I wanted to share my relationship this time, though it is the most important one in the grand scheme of things.
M: We want to share this with you all, because Darren is so thankful for the support you always give him, as am I. and also, I think he would just about burst at the seams at this point. We are so happy together that we want to share this feeling with the people that are important to us and because of the support they have always given Darren that includes his fans along with his family and friends.
D: Also I hate to give this a negative turn at the end, but please, if you don't like our relationship that is fine and you are entitled to your opinion, but please be kind. I really care about Catie. She is my girlfriend and I will defend her, if things get out of hand out privet lives will go back to being very private again. We are trusting you all with the safety of our hearts so please don't take that responsibility lightly.

C: One last question before you both go back to wherever it is you are staying in the beautiful hotel. Any pet names or nicknames yet?

M: DAREBEAR! And just the normal stuff like baby, babe sweetheart I guess. It just kind of comes out I don't think either of us notices too much.
D: that's very true, but I also call her Katydid or my little Katydid.

C: Well that's the end or our interview here at the lovely Madison Hotel in Madison, NJ. Now for those of you Darren, Catie, or Datie fans both Darren and Catie are on twitter and you can follow them and tweet them your congratulations and well wishes!

D: Bye everyone! Thanks!
M: Bye!

Once everything was packed up Darren and I went back to his room and cuddled up on his couch. "Woah," I said, "that interview was seriously LONG! But it was more fun than I thought it would be."

"I'm glad, baby. I thought you were amazing and I just know everyone will love you!" we looked at twitter then and the tweets had nothing but good to say about me, Darren, and us. The fans were so supportive and said thing like that they thought we were perfect for each other and that if anyone said anything bad then they weren't real fans of Darren; they just thought he was hot and sexy and were jealous of the beauty that was me. That last one made me laugh, but it made me so happy to think that there were people out there that didn't even know me, but that seemed to care enough about me and Darren and trust his judgment enough to accept me.

I read more of the tweets and I was tearing up at how nice and supportive people were being. Darren just hugged me tight and kissed and nuzzled the top of my hair while I read. I felt so much love and affection in that moment that I never wanted it to end.