Chapter two: Clumsiness killed the cat, more like broke its ankle

One year later

His stylist—Skyla Fay—was crazy. She was great at her job and never failed to make him look good. But she was crazy. Kaiden was currently dressed in a navy suit and white dress shirt. His hair was done, and he was about to leave, and Skyla would not shut up about how good he looked. Way to sound cocky about her job. If she didn't have such a good name in the industry then he would find another stylist. But he was stuck with her, so there was nothing he could do. He got into the limo and told his driver to step on it.

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"How does it feel to be nominated for the '2019 male breakout artist' award?" the interviewer asked, holding a microphone to Kaiden's mouth.

He was at the Teens Choice awards. The real Teens Choice Awards. He could not believe how quickly his songs spread. His first song topped the charts! It was unreal.

"It's unbelievable. I can't believe it was only one year ago that I started my music and I'm already here. It's incredible and I'm honestly so grateful for it," Kaiden said, smiling at the lady.

She nodded, asked him a few more questions and ended the interview. Who he assumed was her boss pointed behind Kaiden and said, "We need an interview with Alex Rose. She has gained 3 million subscribers on YouTube this year. Ask her about that, ask how she feels about being here and presenting again."

Kaiden spun around - his jaw dropped. There she was, Alex Rose in the flesh. She looked beautiful. She had a long silver dress with matching heels. Those heels looked hazardous though, one wrong move and she would be falling. She caught Kaiden's eye and smiled.

"Hey Kaiden, do you remember me?" she asked, smiling.

He nodded, smiling back.

"Yes, I do. Buy anymore cookies?"

She laughed, her face reddening a little bit. "No those were disgusting. I wish I never found them."

He laughed.

"When I heard your first song I looked for your insta and imagine my shock when I saw who it was. And that you already followed me." She said, laughing again.

Kaiden laughed again. "That would've been a sight to see. I watch your videos. My friends and I found your channel and think you're hilarious."

Alex smiled. She then obviously thought about something and her face fell.

"You didn't… you know? Watch that video where I went to Walmart. Did you?"

Kaiden smirked. "I did. Glad to know someone appreciates my good looks."

He winked at her. Alex couldn't help laughing. She shook her head. The interview lady called Alex's name. She smiled again.

"That's my cue. I'll see you around Kaiden, I really like your music by the way. Good luck tonight."

Kaiden could only murmur a thank you before she left, hugging the interviewer as if they were old friends. Kaiden did one more interview, before walking down the red carpet. He posed for the paparazzi then headed inside. He was seated towards the front, much to his pleasure. It was the fifth row from the front to be exact. Kaiden saw a bundle of red hair sit next to him. He looked over and saw D.C.—one of Alex's best friend. She smiled at him.

"Hey, I'm D.C., but you can call me Dix. My friend Alex and I love your music," she said, holding out a hand to him.

He took her hand and shook it. "I'm Kaiden. I met Alex on the carpet, I love you girls' videos."

She smiled again. They made polite talk and then the lights went dim, signalling everyone to quiet down. Kaiden turned to the front. The awards were being hosted by Dwayne Johnson; Kaiden thought he was hilarious. The awards went on. Kaiden had a great time. He enjoyed the performances. At some point Dix left her seat - one minute she was there, the next she wasn't. It didn't take long to figure out where Dix was because when he looked back at the stage she was there, Alex standing by her side.

"Hey everyone," Alex said, smiling at the camera.

"We're here to announce the winner of this year's male breakout artist," Dix said.

They listed all the nominees, playing a music video of each person. Kaiden's was—unsurprisingly—the video where he was shirtless by the pool. After that video was when Kaiden became really popular.

"There has been way too many times D.C. and I have been caught jamming out in the car to everyone's songs," Alex said, smiling sheepishly.

The crowd laughed.

"So, we are now, very proud to announce 2019's male breakout artist," Dix said, jigging on the spot.

"And the winner is," Alex opened the envelope and showed Dix.

They pointedly looked at each other and smiled.

"KAIDEN JAMES!" They shouted into the microphone.

Kaiden was stunned for a couple of seconds. He then got up, beaming. Everyone around him was hugging him, he even got one from Camila Cabello, much to his excitement. He walked up onstage, Dix gave him a congratulatory hug, handing him the surfboard. Alex was about to give him a hug as well, but there was a loud crack and Alex was on her bottom. The whole room was silent, then Alex started laughing. Everyone laughed with her. She got up holding her right heel - it was snapped. She carefully hid her wince, but Kaiden—being the observant guy he was —noticed it right away. Alex smiled at him and walked over, hiding her limp pretty well. Kaiden hugged her, lifting up her feet a little bit to take the weight off her foot. She stiffened, then relaxed, whispering, "Thank you" into his ear. He smiled before looking at Dix. She seemed to understand because she subtly put her hand around Alex's waist. Kaiden took a step up to the microphone.

"Wow. I never expected this to happen. I'd like to say thank you to my aunt and sister and all my friends. And a big thanks to everyone at Akarnae record company, I wouldn't be here without you. And to all my fans and people who voted for me, thank you!"

He smiled before taking a step back. The crowd went wild. Alex smiled her thanks to him. He returned the smile and went back to his seat. He spent the rest of the night smiling.

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She had broken her freaking ankle. Broken it. And it wasn't because of her clumsiness, it was the cheap, stupid heel. There were so many things Alex wanted to do, staying fit was one of the things. She would be in the boot for six weeks and it would take at least two months to be able to use her ankle again. Darn those dumb heels. Bear did not stop making fun of her in the car, saying how she 'fell' for Kaiden. He could not get over the fact that she'd said—a whole year ago—that he was good looking. Gosh, people these days. Alex went on her phone and groaned.

"This can not be happening."

Bear rose his eyebrows in question. Alex ignored him and read another article. Her fans had been going crazy, she'd been tagged in so many articles she didn't know where to start.

'Alex Rose and Kaiden James?

After the annual Teens Choice Awards, fans are speculating a relationship between YouTuber Alex Rose and uprising singer Kaiden James. The two were spotted on the red carpet talking to each other as if they were old friends. There was also an incident where Alex's heel snapped, resulting in her breaking her ankle. Kaiden helped Alex by picking her up and taking the weight off her ankle. Maybe chivalry isn't dead, or the two are in a relationship. There may not be any solid evidence, but fans are sure hoping.

Alex sighed again. She couldn't help but tweet, "Chivalry isn't dead."

Kaiden retweeted it almost instantly, which probably didn't help the situation at all. She explained the situation to Bear, who—of course—thought it was hilarious.

"Only you Alex." He said, still laughing.

Alex glared at him. "Only me what?"

"Only you could be this unlucky… or lucky, should I say?"

Alex sighed, shaking her head. A message from Kaiden came through onto her phone.

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Kaiden: How's the ankle?

Alex: Broken :(

Kaiden: Ouch, that sucks.

Alex: I know! Those heels are going to pay.

Kaiden: Ahaha, you teach those heels.

Alex: Oh I will

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Her moon boot was off, but Alex was annoyed, it had been a month and a half. A flipping month and a half and the rumours still hadn't died down. She was also annoyed because she had no one to mind Soraya—her dog. Her, Bear, Jordan and Dix were going to New York for three days. There was someone who was sponsored by 'Make a Wish' foundation, and one of their wishes was to meet the four. It astounded Alex, but she was happy. But she had no one to take care of Soraya, and she was desperate. Her and Kaiden had spoken twice since the TCA's and it was crazy that she was about to ask him to do this.

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Alex: Kaiden? I have a massive favour and I understand completely if you want to say no.

Her response came almost instantly.

Kaiden: go for it :)

Alex: So, I have to go to New York for a Make a Wish thing and I have no one to pet sit my dog. And I know it's a lot to ask, but can you pleaaasseee take care of her for me?

Kaiden: Sure, I love dogs

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Alex breathed a sigh of relief, she told him her address and all the details. He asked if his other friends could stay as well, she told him that they had three quest rooms plus two couches, so he could bring whoever he wanted. Alex wasn't as annoyed now. She told Kaiden she would see him the next day and ended the conversation. She went to sleep happily.

The next day Alex woke up half an hour before Kaiden and his friends got there. She stormed into the kitchen, looking furious.

"Bear! Why didn't you wake me?"

She noted how Bear was ready, his bags at the door. He was sitting there, drinking a coffee and reading a book. She had an hour before she left and half an hour till the boys got there. And Alex—being Alex—still had to pack, shower, eat and get ready before she could leave. Alex cursed under her breath and ran to the shower. She had the fastest shower she had ever had and put her pyjamas back on. She didn't want to spill something on her outfit. She threw basically everything in her closet into a bag, plus all toiletries and accessories needed. She stormed into the kitchen, vlog camera in hand, curling iron in the other. Alex had ten minutes until the boys would be there. She glared at Bear who was watching her, amused.

"You're not doing your hair in the kitchen."

"Watch me."

Alex set up her vlog camera, frantically telling it that she was late. She plugged in the curling iron into the wall. Whilst waiting for it to heat up she made a coffee and put it in a travel mug. She then made a bowl of cereal. The doorbell went off.

"Can you get that Bear?" Alex asked.

He got up and stalked off to the front door. Alex wrapped a strand of hair around the curling iron, then took a bite of cereal before letting the curl go. She was multi-tasking rather well if she dared say so herself. She heard Bear's voice.

"And she's been running around all morning, it's been hilarious."

Alex heard laughter coming from the boys and scowled, still multi-tasking. The boys walked into the kitchen, took one look at her and started laughing. To save herself from being embarrassed she started talking to the camera.

"As you can see, I'm multi-tasking really well right now. I just hope I don't burn my hai- oh crap!" she yelled when she spilt a spoon of milk onto her shirt.

There was laughter from the door of the kitchen. So much for not embarrassing herself. She glared at them.

"I wish I could say this is the worst you've all seen me, but I can't and that kinda sucks." Alex said, her face turning into a smile.

She continued curling her hair. The boys laughed again.

"Hey Kaiden, Sebastian and Nick?" she asked, wondering if she'd remembered correctly.

They nodded. She was introduced to two more people—Declan and Brendan—before she remembered she was still filming.

"Are you going to vlog them being here Alex?" Bear asked, raising an eyebrow.

She scrunched up her face, still deciding.

"I'm not sure if that'd help the rumours." She said, looking at Kaiden.

He shrugged, "I don't care."

Alex nodded.

"Okay, come over here guys, my hair isn't done yet."

They laughed and walked over into the frame.

"This is Brendan, Nick, Sebastian, Declan and as you all unfortunately know- Kaiden." She said, pointing to everyone in turn.

Kaiden smiled, "I take offence to that."

"Yeah, yeah, sure. Thanks again for doing this on such short notice. I was so stressed." Alex said.

They all shrugged as their response.

"You should've seen her. She was pacing the place like a mad woman. I even postmated her Starbucks and she still wouldn't calm down. It was—"

Alex sent him a glare and he shut his mouth.

"Okay, I need to get ready, so enough talking. Make yourselves at home."

Her hair was done by that point and she unplugged the curling iron and ran upstairs, the cord dragging on the floor. She then realised that the camera was still on.

"Bear, turn off the camera so it doesn't run out of battery."

She heard Bear mutter something about 'never prepared' and 'very entertaining'. She scowled to herself. After quickly changing into some whitewashed mom jeans and a cropped t-shirt Alex ran back downstairs. Bear had apparently given the boys a tour and they were now back in the kitchen. Bear seemed to be entertaining them, so that was one less thing Alex had to worry about. She searched the shoe rack, quickly putting on two shoes. She walked back into the kitchen.

"Uh, Alex?" Declan said, looking at her.

Alex looked up from the coffee machine, "yes?"

"You have two different shoes on."

Alex looked down and groaned. What she had thought were matching vans were actually a light blue van and a darker shade of the same shoe. She ran back out, switching the dark one for a lighter one. She walked back in the kitchen to see that Kaiden had finished making her coffee for her—the one that was meant to be for the trip was consumed at breakfast—she thanked him, before jigging up and down on the spot.

"Bear am I forgetting anything?" She asked, looking panicked.

Bear smirked at her, but didn't make fun of her, sensing she was actually stressed.

"I don't think so."

Alex took a deep breath and sat on a kitchen stool next to Nick.

"Alex we have to leave in three minus—" Bear gasped, looking at his watch, "now!"

Alex's eyes nearly fell out of her head. If they missed the flight they'd miss the meeting and a whole bunch of crap would go down. She jumped up, looked at Bear who grabbed his bag and did the same. She quickly gave a hug to all the boys, thanking them again and basically ran out the door. Bear coming right after her.

"Alex!" She heard someone call from behind her.

It was Kaiden, he had her vlog camera—which had been left sitting on her kitchen bench—she took it off him.

"Thank you."

Kaiden smiled, "no worries."

And with that Alex turned around and jogged off after Bear, leaving a chuckling Kaiden behind her.

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