the best one so far, i think, and here you are - Blaine.
CHAPTER 4
"Good evening Los Angeles! We have very special guest today. There's nobody in this city who doesn't know her. Our LA sweetie came to tell us something about the movie she played in. Yes, guys, we made it. Premiere of sequel of Fighting with Shadow is in one week, and Rachel Berry herself is here to clear the mess they made"
"Mess? Really David?"
"Rachel promised to tell us something about upcoming premiere, because she and young director Lara Fross decided quoting: It will be cool if we don't tell them anything"
"It wasn't this way, David!"
"So as we all dying here, they finally agreed, one week before premiere, to let us know what we should expect"
"You're a bad person, David"
"Ladies and gentlemen" he said "Miss Rachel Berry!"
Young girl with long brown hair smiled to the camera. It wasn't so simple to say she was beautiful, there were many people who wouldn't say that. It was a problem of hers, but even though she said this business made her feel pretty.
You could say she was self-conceited by the way she dressed and behaved. She had beautiful dress with very deep décolletage.
"Hi, guys, to be clear, everything he said before was lie" she said seriously
"No it wasn't" David laughed "How are you, Rachel?"
"I'm great, thank you" she smiled "I'm very excited about the premiere"
"So do we" he said "Then tell us some dirty secrets"
"Really, David?" she raised her eyebrow "Okay, what should I start with?"
"Tell us about new cast members"
"Okay" she was thinking for few seconds "So there's Sugar Motta, who plays Victoria girl in the movie. There's Blaine Anderson aka Caden Cremer, there's Xavier Coleman aka sexy as hell aka Matt Wiser"
"Santana comes back aka Julie, me aka Georgia, Jesse aka James. There will be no Kate and Charlie this time"
"There's a lot information up here" David said "So in conclusion, Georgia is back with her boyfriend James. There will be new hot man" he checked "Matt, who will be flirting with her, am I right?"
"Yes"
"Santana Lopez who played Julie is back and she gets love interest, who is…"
"Caden Cremer played by Blaine Anderson"
"I don't know him"
"He's new but pretty great" she smiled.
"Katie who played Raven and Charlie, whose character was Jamie aren't coming back"
"Yes" she said "There's new bad character Victoria, portrayed by quite famous Sugar Motta"
"And that's cool"
"Yeah, she's pleasure to work with" she said but winced her nose.
"And this Xavier?"
"He's awesome" she agreed happily "and hot, I couldn't imagine better love interest for Georgia. He's fun and super talented"
"Should James be scared?"
"Totally"
"What about Julie and this new one – Caden?"
"This is the sweetest thing ever" she smiled "but I can't tell a lot about it"
"So tell me about this actor" he checked "Blaine"
"Oh, he's the best" she said "And he's very interesting, you should ask him about his life. I would listen to it forever"
"Oh you say?"
"Yes! I just love him!" she said loudly "I just love everybody!"
The audience burst into laughter because they knew it was true. David smiled and turned to the camera.
"So that's the short announcement from FWS cast. Go to the movies on November 18th to see this pretty young lady and her friends, who she loves" David said and Rachel laughed "And after a break we'll see with Jason Mraz, and we'll talk about his new album"
"See you in the movies!" she shouted waving her both hands "It will be fun, I promise!"
"Are you nervous?"
"A bit" he said as he closed his eyes a little, he felt pretty bad. He felt his legs wouldn't listen to him if he stood up "A lot"
Santana was worried, and she didn't know what to do "Do you want something to drink?"
"No, I'm gonna do it without alcohol" he said but he wasn't that sure "You were the one who told me I have a drinking problem"
"Yes, but…"
"No, stop it" he said and straightened up "It's gonna be ok"
Santana didn't say anything, she felt pretty bad she made him go here with her. Kurt looked around at limo they were driving in. They would go with Santana's car but she wanted to make this evening even more amazing for Kurt. Limo looked as expensive, as it should. Red leather and dark wood looked good with Kurt's suit. He watched every part of his outfit again, but everything looked alright so he hadn't anything to think about. His nervous eyes found the bar. He wanted to drink. He didn't know if it was because of nerves or he just wanted to celebrate, but he was sure he's gonna feel even worse. He would lose it. He would give up.
He will have time to celebrate. Now he has to do it alone, without insensibilization. Fully conscious.
He was scared he is not going to belong there. With this all famous, attractive actors. Who was he?
And that was his biggest problem. Why is he driving this limo. He didn't deserve it. Who was hein comparison to these all stars? They said stars are also people like everybody. But they made something, they achieved something what made them deserve all this popularity and the fans. They were on top because they were good. They were working hard, and people appreciated it. And what did Kurt make? Nothing. He did nothing and he felt bad about walking in around them and their hard work with nothing to offer.
He wanted have something to offer. He wanted to work, to deserve, but he didn't know how. He tried, but he hadn't anything to shine with. He dreamt about shining, about being famous. But not known from being a friend to Santana Lopez. He couldn't imagine walking off this car and standing equally with all these people. That he's gonna be photographed by the same paparazzi and maybe he's gonna appear in the same magazines. Santana, Rachel, Jesse and everybody else – they will be shining. He will be too. He will be shining with reflexed light. Re-shine.
Santana gave him this re-shine when she first told in media about him. But the thing he only wanted was - to be like her. Now he's just like parasite absorbing her popularity and her light. He didn't want to exploit it.
He felt freaking bad with it. Once again his eyes landed on bar, but he closed them. I can make it I can make it I can make it– he repeated in his mind.
When in few minutes he opened his eyes he realized Santana was looking at him. He was sure she knew. Maybe she didn't understand all the reasons, but she knew. With no words she moved closer and hugged him.
The truth was she didn't know what to say. She had no idea which words would make him feel better. She hadn't expected she would have to comfort him. Kurt had some problem and she couldn't help him. Well, she didn't even know exactly what the problem was. She felt bad how hard she had been making him to go. She made him feel uncomfortable. Everything she was thinking at that moment was what to do to make him feel good, and enjoy the evening. She wanted to reward his stress and worries.
Kurt thought about the same. How could he be so ungrateful, being so moody in so important evening? She wanted to make everything nice to him and he was depressing having this awful mood.
"You want to talk about it?" Santana asked.
"No, it's okay"
"Tell me what's going on, Kurt"
"It's complicated, Satan" he said and Santana winced "I'm just stressed"
"Are you stressed about something particular?" it wasn't in her style to pressure like that, but he generally doesn't hide from her.
"It's not anything I wouldn't deal with on my own" he shrugged it off and Santana felt bad. It was bad even looking at him. She didn't want to think he had to deal with it on his own. But she knew she had to let it go sometimes. She hugged him stronger.
"Try to keep away from paparazzi. You can pose to pictures how much you'd like, but never with people you don't know. I'm not gonna leave you alone, except if you would like to have fun with somebody else. But that's only if you'll have my permission. You have no idea what kind of people are in this business" she smiled "And I beg you, no weed. Just alcohol"
He looked at her with small smile.
"If you get drunk, try not to show it to photographers. Go to the restroom every hour to check how you look. Don't keep yourself away from the crew, they're really great. And you have to tell everybody that you loved the movie. And, of course, you have to tell Rachel she has amazing voice. Or incredible, or something even more complimentary" he looked at her surprised "I know you had said it before, but she requires it from everybody at least once a week. Really. No sex in toilets, no gossips about stars with other stars"
"Do you think I'm gonna remember it?" he asked with smile, but she made it – she made him feel better.
She shrugged "And don't drink too much"
"It's not funny" he winced.
"You want to have new friends, don't drink" she smiled. She kept talking until chauffeur told they're almost there.
Kurt momentaly felt bad. He regretted not bringing phone; he would be calmer if he knew he can call for taxi anytime.
"How do I look?" Santana asked.
"Incredible" he said smiling. It was true; she looked amazing in her long pale pink dress "What about me?"
Santana looked at him for few seconds "I think you look hot and I think they're gonna love you"
Kurt smiled at her and watched his reflection in the dark window.
"We will be there in a minute" he heard.
He looked good. But there was something in his face, he didn't know if it looked wrong or it was his expression, what made him different from those all beautiful actors and actresses. He didn't look like star.
"I'm not one of you" he said quietly.
"Just smile, you're gonna shine as bright as all of them"
Kurt opened the door from the other side and got out of the car. He breathed hard. He knew that with the second he walk around the car everybody will be watching him. There will be nowhere to hide. Santana was waiting for him, so he made tottering step, and then another. He stepped on the red carpet, and it took his breath away. It was so bright; fleshes were going on and on. It was loud, everybody was screaming. And it was super stressful. They were watching him. They all were thinking about him. They were wondering who the hell was that. He could almost hear it.
And then, all of sudden, he felt like an actor, like a dancer. Like he was performing. He moved his feet, which felt very heavy and walked to the car. He cared about every move he made, because he felt like all these people are staring. Like it was a movie and everybody was curious what was going to happen next. He smiled because he was interested if it's gonna do something. They screamed at him, and he was slowly relaxing.
He opened the door, and saw Santana was smiling at him. He took her hand and she slowly got out off car. He didn't see people and fans, but he heard them. They started screaming as hell, yelling out Santana's name. He looked at them, they went crazy.
He moved his head back to Santana. And he gasped. That was a different person.
She was glowing, smiling beautifully. She raised her hand and waved at fans, and it was like storm. Hurricane of screaming and squeals surrounded him. He couldn't believe his eyes. She matched red carpet like every single part of his outfit matched together. It felt like it was her home. She's back at her home, where she's loved, missed and wanted. This is her world and you couldn't find any better place for her.
She took his arm, smiled at him like saying oh my god isn't it amazing? She wanted to share her happiness with him.
"Smile" she whispered "And try to look like million bucks"
It was easier than he expected. He realized that people were going crazy about him, too. Santana Lopez held his arm. He was sure they were thinking Who the hell is he? Why is she holding him? OMG I wanna be you.
He didn't want to, but he felt a bit conceited. Like hey, he were there, on the red carpet, like he always wanted to. I'm here, like I was famous he thought I am gonna make it, it's gonna be my home, too, I am gonna be on top one day.
He couldn't stop looking at his friend. She was so happy, with big smile, which he was sure, wasn't only for photographers. She was living her life, she was enjoying every single person who was screaming at her. She tried gave everybody a second. A smile, a look. She gave so much happiness not doing anything big. For Kurt it was amazing, she could make so much. And she couldn't be happier right now.
They went to give some autographs, and Kurt enjoyed how people reacted on Santana. They were so happy. With surprise he realized they were staring at him too. Not only with curiousness, but with admiration. They thought he made something, and that's why he's on the red carpet. That was wrong, but he liked it. He liked being in attention.
She was watching Santana as she was giving happiness to girl by signing her shirt, when somebody touched him on the arm.
"What have you done to interest Santana Lopez?" he saw a teenage girl who wasn't even looking at him, she was staring at Santana. He knew what she meant.
"We're friends" he said, and girl looked at him.
"How it's like to have star as a friend? I bet it's amazing"
"It's not about she's a star, she's wonderful person and that's why I love her" he said.
"And it doesn't bother you that she's famous?"
"Not at all" he said, because it doesn't in the way she meant. Was he jealous? Yes.
"And you? Are you an actor?"
"No" he said "Just a partner. Actually I am like you all"
Girl looked at him "Yeah, but we're here, and you" she pointed on the fleshes of cameras "are there"
Kurt's heart stopped, all the feelings were back to him.
"I don't see so much difference" he muttered, but girl wasn't even looking at him. Her eyes were on Santana, he didn't even know if she remembered about him.
"God, my heart hurts when I look at her" she sighed "And I have this pain in my chest, but this good one"
"I see" he smiled. He looked at Santana, and thought that he would like to affect people as she did. It clicked in his mind.
"Santana" he said, and she looked at him "I made a new friend while you were busy, and I don't think you signed her anything yet"
The girl looked at him surprised, Santana smiled, and moved to them.
"What's your name, sweetie?" she asked, and the girl was shaking.
"Debbie" Kurt was shocked she could say that, she looked terrified.
Santana signed her a paper, she didn't even own. Somebody gave it to her. Kurt enjoyed watching this scene. He could give happiness, too.
As they walked away, Kurt was watching another people on the carpet and wondering if they all were like that. Like Santana. Like he would like to be.
When they stopped on the carpet to pose to few more pictures he heard that screaming went louder again. There was another famous person coming. He didn't show that he was interested, he was just standing, smiling and posing. Looking around he was learning how to behave, what to do. Concentrate, posing to many photographers at one time. All the time holding his partner, not stopping to smile. Be beautiful and proud. But not too proud, he actually didn't make anything what would let him be conceited.
They were posing for some big photographer with big camera, when he heard somebody yelling.
"Santana!" Kurt turned to the voice and saw really hot man, who was coming. Kurt surprised realized that he was quite short, but that face, that perfectly stylized curled hair, and those eyes completely made it better. He was smiling widely, and wrinkles around his eyes went deep. He wanted to tell him it's gonna be bad for his skin, but god, this smile. "I wasn't expecting you here" he joked as he hugged Santana. Then he quickly and fluently turned and posed to the picture with them both.
"And what beauty are you hiding here from me?" he smiled, and Santana laughed. He moved to hug her partner "You must be Kurt" he said.
Kurt wondered if every actor is that affectionate as he hugged him "Exactly"
"My name is Blaine" he said as he let him go. In Kurt mind clicked. Blaine Anderson "It's nice to meet you, Kurt"
"You too" he smiled.
They were posing for a little while, and then Blaine apologized and went to the fans. Kurt turned and saw they were reacting as loud as at Santana.
"What do you think?" she asked.
"He seems nice" he said and Santana laughed.
"Oh, there's Joan" she said and turned to one of the reporters "If you have to answer some question, do it with her, she's the best"
"As long as I don't have to answer any question we can go there"
They walked a quite while, coming by a lot of celebrities. Santana was greeting with a lot of them. Kurt knew some, mostly from television, some from numerous Santana's parties. She promised him to introduce him to everybody later. He was a bit embarrassed how Santana wanted everybody to know him. She was showing him, like he was something she was proud of.
"Joan!" she yelled, and short, nice looking woman turned to them "How it's going?"
"I am here for questions" she said and everybody laughed. Joan discretely turned on her Dictaphone "Santana, I wasn't expecting you bringing someone here. Who is that?" she asked smiling at Kurt.
"That's Kurt Hummel, my very best friend" she said "He is with me since the first movie, and finally I managed to bring him here"
"That's very interesting" she said "Why haven't you cought up an occasion and appear somewhere earlier with Santana, Kurt?"
"It's not really my world, you know" he shrugged "I'm here to support her. I make it every day, sometimes by afar, but I'm always happy with her success. Today I'm here only to stand and show how proud I am about what she achieved" he smiled "Personally I'm a bit lost over here"
"But I support him" Santana added with a smile.
"I'm sure" she laughed "Aren't you scared that somebody will steal him from you? He's quite a nice guy"
"Oh, I'm not gonna let anyone close enough" she laughed "I'm sorry, Kurt"
"No problem, I'm hopeless" he said and Joan laughed.
"So, changing subject to Fighting with shadow, Rachel Berry said your character will have love interest"
"Yeah, this cute guy over there" she pointed behind them "Is new Julie's cutie. Make interview with him, you're not gonna regret it"
"Oh, sure" Joan said "How was work with all these newbies?"
"A lot of them are very beginners, what doesn't make their talent and determination any less amazing. It was wonderful work, and even if now they aren't so well known, I'm sure this night they will get out from this theatre like the real stars. People are gonna love them. Full cast is known for few days and you see how fans react. I knew it's going to be this way"
"And old friends? Rachel Berry?"
"She is still shining with her still amazing, undeniable talent. Rachel most of her fame owe to these movies, and these movies owe it to her. She's why we're so successful, so we're all gonna thankful for her forever"
"In this part your role is so much bigger"
"Yes, and I am very happy and grateful, Lara trusts me so much to give me more screen time"
"Your role is progressing all the time" Joan said "How have you and Julie changed from the first part?"
"We've changed a lot. If you ask me I would say we're very different from each other, but fans who watched Julie's transformation would say a lot about me. I feel like I developed because of this role. I am braver, more open and sociable. And Julie? Julie will always be old, fun Julie, but you can see time had some influence on her. Life experiences make her a bit more serious"
"Are there people who noticed your transformation?"
"Yes – family, Kurt, friends and even fans who observed us from the beginning. The change is huge, you can't miss it. My family noticed that I am more independent, what they generally don't like. Kurt would be with me even If I was completely idiot. And the others? I think they're for improving"
"Do you think you would take the top from Rachel Berry?"
"Never!" she told loudly "I can be good, but she's the star. I wouldn't even want to, it's like trying to be better than older sister"
"Don't you think people get bored? She's still the same Georgia, her character doesn't change that much"
"Not everybody needs changes. She's the same but still unique. People loved her and I don't think it's gonna change"
"Ok then" she said "So what after this movie? Preparing for the other part?"
Santana laughed "I know you want to know if it's gonna be another part, but I can't tell you. Generally I would like to relax, and concentrate on finding Brittany"
"Well, I think that's everything" Joan said "Thank you, Santana, and thank you, Kurt. Have fun!"
They thanked and left, going after other actors. They stopped once more but questions were quite the same.
"No, I can't say"
"Rachel Berry will always be on top"
"No, I don't know if there's gonna be next part"
"You'll be surprised, this part is awesome!"
And over and over again. Kurt didn't know how much time they spend there, but it was unnaturally long.
"Why everybody is talking this way about Rachel?" he asked.
"She's on the top for a long time" she shrugged "Maybe that's true some people are bored. She's not the scandal person, just talent. And the first one will always mean more in this world. I don't know what they want to achieve. Or rise her even higher, or, what's more likely throw her off from the hill she made by herself. People are mean"
"Very"
"Oh, look, speaking devil" she said looking at the short woman in front of them. Kurt was seeing only her back in red dress and long brown hair "Rachel, honey!" she turned to them smiling.
"Santana!" she yelled "Oh my god, Kurt, I haven't seen you in years!" she hugged him, and then Santana.
"Yeah, Santana, you should make more parties, because Rachel and I barely see each other" he joked.
"Oh, you would, if she actually goes at these parties" Santana raised her eyebrows.
"Oh, stop it, Santana, I am very busy person" Rachel smiled "Are you having fun, Kurt?"
"Yes" he said surprised, it was true "But it's very exhausting"
"Oh you have no idea" she smiled.
"Hey, Berry, get your famous ass here!" somebody yelled from afar, Kurt raised his eyebrow and Rachel rolled her eyes.
"Sorry" she said "see you guys later"
Kurt turned looking at her and with surprise he realized that they haven't moved so much. But it was nice seeing that cars weren't coming and there were like three people behind them. Santana looked on what he was staring.
"Yes, we're almost finished" Kurt sighed. For a few minutes they were posing with people Kurt knew from the first movie and then he saw big door and a lot of people around them.
"Last pictures" Santana pointed at them "And then we're having peace"
Kurt didn't understand how in this kind of life you can even have peace.