Before you start this chapter, I must tell you that this is a VERY big chapter. I'm also warning you now: this shit is gonna seem messy and all over the place. I'm working with what I got. I wouldn't know what actually happened behind the scenes of Hairspray Live cause 1. I wasn't actually there and 2. I'm not Ariana Grande. With that being said, cut me some slack here and I hope you enjoy!

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@indigoblue: It's not even close to showtime and I'm already crying. From my first role ever, to my first broadway role, and to now. Thank you for everything. See you later on TV 💙

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@diegorivera: Don't kill me later for posting a throwback pic, BUT I am so endlessly proud of you sis. In some ways you were the person I wish I was able to become. You always followed your dreams no matter what adversity was thrown at you. I know you're making this family proud. Te amo, hermana. 💞
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Indigo woke up, energy soaring through her. "Today is the day!"

She practically jumped out of bed and slid on some slippers, rushing downstairs for food. "Who needs coffee? I sure as hell don't!"

"You're very awake today, huh?" Zendaya laughed with a cup of tea in her hands. "Tea?"

"Sure." Indigo replied. It wasn't coffee, so she was good. Zendaya whipped up a cup of tea for Indigo just the way she liked it; cream, no sugar, but lots of honey.

"You're such a queen." She said to Zendaya. "I'm actually gonna miss being with you in LA."

"Me too." Zendaya frowned. "You're always welcome here. I'm just a flight away."

"Noted." Indigo checked the time on her phone, and she had to be at the set in less than an hour for tons of prep and whatnot. She quickly chugged down her tea (plus almost choking in the process) then ran upstairs to get changed into something more comfortable and easy to get out of.

She ran down the steps once more and grabbed her purse and anything else she needed. "See you later!"

"See ya!"

When Indigo arrived at the set, she went straight to her dressing room. To her surprise, Tom was in there with a card in hand. She quickly leaped into his arms, embracing her fiancé with no hesitation. "Tom? I thought you weren't coming til 3?"

"I booked an early flight just to be here earlier." Tom said. Total husband material. "Can't believe I got here before you."

"Hush. I have to get ready so YOU-" She pulled him and and pushed him out of her dressing room. "-have to leave."

"But-"

"Love you!" And with that she slammed the door on him, not forgetting to lock it. Indigo noticed the card Tom left and decided to take a look at it. It was probably filled with corny lovey dovey stuff, but that was their thing at this point. She opened the card, and it was filled with a quite long note.

Indie,

You made it! After many stressful rehearsals and painful blisters later, today is finally the day where you can show off your talent on national television.

It's been clear since day one that I've always been awe of your talent, and today is no different. I love the passion you have when it comes to singing and theatre and it's so refreshing to see that passion.

I can't wait to see you shine once more. I love you so much.

With love,
Tom.

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@indigoblue: Kicked Tom out of my dressing room so Papa could see me all dressed up first

↳ @godiegogo: Yo why is our dad looking so fresh?? The icon we deserve tbh
↳ @indigoblue: @godiegogo maybe he snapped
↳ @tomholland1996: I am: offended

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@indigoblue:

"Look at him. What a loser. Stealing the attention. WE GET IT YOU'RE HOT-"

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"Z!" Diego yelled out as he saw Zendaya standing alone.

This was the moment he had been waiting for her months. All he longed for was a chance to talk to her and just apologize. He knew there wasn't a chance for them to get back together, but Diego desperately wanted her to know that he's sorry and he was a major asshole.

She turns around, her eyes wide. Zendaya wasn't sure what to exactly do, but she had to face the music eventually. "Diego, uh-"

"Look, I'm sorry-"

"Stop." She interrupts him. "I'm here to support Indigo. Can we please just make today about her?"

"But-"

"She's your sister." Zendaya said sternly, looking him seriously in the eyes. "Let her have this day."

"Fine." He sighed. "I'll leave you alone."

"Z! And Diego?" It was Indigo, in costume, who was running around the set like a maniac trying to find everyone. "What are you guys doing? I gotta send the Spidey Crew to a special spot backstage!"

"We were just..." Zendaya started.

"Having a chat!" Diego finished her sentence. Such a coupley thing to do. Too bad they aren't one anymore. "So uh, take us to wherever we're supposed to go.

"Follow me. I'm fucking shoeless right now and I have to go back to my dressing room." Indigo was most definitely nervous right now. All the excitement from this morning completely disappeared for some reason. Maybe because everything hit her at once that this was going to be live on TV for anyone to see and she could mess up at any moment.

All of Indigo's friends and family that were invited got a special place for themselves to watch the show, and now they were all gathered there.

As Indigo walked towards the group, Harrison noticed her in her costume and was in complete awe. "Awe, you look so cute."

"I feel like a child." Indigo grunted. She was currently being towered over by everyone since she wasn't in her usual heels. "I gotta go, see you all later!"

"Indie!" Tom yelled out. She turned around and then he blew a kiss at her, which she pretended to catch. "Break a leg."

"I will!" She waved one last time and ran off for last minute touch ups and such. She was also still shoeless so she definitely had to get some shoes on ASAP.

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@indigoblue:

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@enews: 🔥🔥🔥

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@enews: A moment of silence for @tomholland1996 😶

↳ @username: I-
↳ @username: Someone just... plan his funeral
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@jennyiscool:

"Y'all, that's our queen. Oh my god they're kissing. Tom, close your eyes-"

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@enews: Vocals!! Indigo is serving ☕️

(The lowest quality gif I cackled)

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The show was now at its final number, and Indigo and Jennifer Hudson herself stood on platforms singing a duet while the cast members took their bows.

"Hey old friends, let's look back on the crazy clothes we wore. And ain't it fun to look back, and to see its all been done before?"

"Oh my god she's singing with JHud." Diego whispered in a fanboy moment. "Lord, the bisexual mess I've been in for the past two hours."

"You're bi?" Tom asked him confused.

"I thought we made that clear, Thomas." Diego scoffed. "Now shut up. Your future wife is singing."

Papa Rivera, who was standing next to Diego, had tears streaming down his face. Diego wrapped his arm around his father, knowing exactly why he was crying.

"It's so clear every year we'll get stronger. What's gone is gone, the past is the past, turn the radio up and then hit the gas!"

Diego looks over to Zendaya, who slightly smiles at him, and it wasn't her awkward "oh, it's you" smile. This definitely made Diego very happy, but he knew it would take a lot more than longing stares and awkward smiles to become something again.

"I know we've come so far, but we've got so far to go oh! I know the road seems long, but it won't be long till it's time to go so most days we'll take it fast and some nights we'll take it slow."

Tom watched his fiancée sing her heart out for the past two hours and he couldn't be more proud of her. He couldn't wait to hug her and tell her how endlessly proud he was. It's not everyday that you'll find a man who will support you like Tom does. She was very lucky to have him.

"Baby, baby, got so far to go!"

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@enews: Now THAT is what we call a duet!

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@hazosterfield:

*Everyone applauding for Indigo*
"Of course she goes to hug Tom first-"

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Immediately after the show was done and Indigo got to hug her cast mates, she immediately went to her friends and hugged Tom. He, of course, hugged her back and sensed tears coming out of her eyes. "Why are you crying?"

"Because it's over!" She pouts.

Tom wanted to laugh at her little pout, but he knew she was sad for the show to be over. "Don't be sad, darling. We have an after party to attend to!"

She sniffled and looked up at him. "You're right. Carry me to my dressing room?"

"Of course."

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@indigoblue: Thank you for being there every step of the way Papa. I know Mama is looking down on us and smiling. Words cannot express how much I love you and look up to you. (Also that hat my GOD) 💙

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I didn't intend for this chapter to be so many pages...

Anyway if you didn't see my meet my oc's book, you're now just finding out Diego is bi!! This has actually been canon in my mind ever since I created his character but never addressed it until now. College was wild for him 💀

Also this is VERY important:

I'm not going to update every week like I wish I could. I haven't been very motivated or inspired to write really and I'm not sure when that will end. Trust me, I do have plans to finish this story but for now they'll just be pushed back. I hope you understand and don't like flame me up!!