My dad was furious. And I was still waiting for my mom to react. The boys on the other hand, were having fun with the whole scenario. To say their reaction was priceless on my photos was an understatement. While Brent and Michelle clearly seemed impressed, Ross was amused and Skyler was shocked.

"The experience was awful by the way," I said as they stared at the pictures while I completely avoided looking at them as I felt embarrassed.

But no one replied and I had to check why that happened. I noticed they were staring intently at the winter pictures of me and Zaidan and I slowly gasped as to how real they looked.

We looked like a real couple, even though I sucked at acting and posing but my expression here was a perfect mixture of nervousness and love struck. 

"Woah," Brent said as the next picture came in view where Zaidan was kissing my forehead with a smile.

I felt a blush creep on my face and looked in awe at a dream like beautiful picture in front of me. 

"He has never gotten this close to any model before," Ross said with a low whistle making me feel even more awkward.

"You look really pretty," Skyler said in a stiff tone like it was hard for him to say that.

"Yeah and maybe ten years older than I actually am," I told him with a light hit on his arm.

I had to change the topic quick since it was making me squirm due to discomfort.

"Mint suits you Ross," I said noticing his new hair colour.

Yesterday, while Zaidan and I were busy with the shoot boys had an image change for the next album. Right now Zaidan was getting his hair done. 

Ross nodded with a small smile as a gesture of gratitude.

"What about us?" Michelle whined like a boy needing attention.

"Frankly you looked better before." He had blonde and it went well with his blue eyes.

He pouted and pretended to look hurt.

Skyler on other hand looked great. He had jet black hair in contrast to his chocolate brown warm captivating eyes. He saw me gazing at him and his eyebrows lifted in amusement. Brent was looking like sexy Slytherin heir with green eyes and silver blonde hair but I obviously didn't tell him that.

Zaidan walked out while were busy discussing looks and hairstyles. And I failed to hide my gawking self as he was golden blonde right now. I had no idea it will look this good on him but it did. Michelle elbowed me to bring me back to senses and I saw him grin.

But he didn't ask for approval and just looked at Brent who gave an impressed look and a thumbs up. The approval from leader gesture made me smile.

I didn't dare open my mouth and praise him and right after band saw the photos of me and him. 

"Who looks the best now?" Ross asked putting me in dilemma.

"I am a Trophy (fan- base for VICTOR),  I love all of you." There, I gave a diplomatic answer.

"But you said you have a bias." Michelle teased me.

"I do but that doesn't mean I don't like you all." I was trying to wriggle out of this situation.

And just when I thought this was over Zaidan said, "Then she clearly likes my hair style best."

How did he know?

"Why?" Brent asked with a confused frown.

"Because she told me that I was her bias." He did not just say that aloud with that knee melting smirk!

***

The day's schedule was done and boys were wrapping up at the recording studio. Sometimes they sang a cover of other songs just for the fun of it. And this was also counted in their vocal practice.

It was Saturday and even the boys had no relief. Weekend was not a holiday for them.

"Are you ready?" Skyler said standing next to me as I was gathering up some stuff.

"For?"

"For the date. I am hungry and I need those waffles." He said it like I had no option to refuse.

"Do you mind if I come in these clothes," I asked just to make sure my t-shirt and jeggings combo was fine.

"Not at all, you look great anyway." He said and realised his slip of tongue.

Scratching the back of neck he hurried of making me smile at his nature. He was the same age as me but he was still a kid sometimes.

It was eight when we reached the waffles place and gods it smelled divine in there. I saw Skyler smile at my awed expression and I looked away from him. I ordered an Old-fashioned with whipped cream, strawberries and Nutella filling while Skyler got Enchanted Forest with ice cream, berries and other stuff.

We sat down in the farthest corner since Skyler didn't want any trouble. The place was quiet and it was hassle free for someone as famous as Skyler.

"Ummm, this is so good," I said out loud and heard him chuckle.

"So let's make something clear. You have never dated before?" He asked with an intense look on my face.

I concentrated on Waffles instead.

"No."

"Why?" He sounded surprised.

"Because." I shrugged since I didn't want to tell him that no boys asked me out.

"So how did you refuse dozens of boys hanging around you?" I had to laugh out loud at his words.

"There were no boys hanging around me. I am a serious introvert, behind the lens kind of person, obsessing over handsome boy groups." And gave him a sheepish smile, "No one seems interested in me."

He looked at me with multiple emotions for a while like he had words to say but he said something else, "I am writing a new melody."

"Geez, when do you guys find the time?" I asked with an awe-filled laugh.

"It's not about time, it is about inspiration. If we have inspiration we can write a good song real quick." That made sense.

"What is the song about?" I asked, curious what inspired him.

"Dawn." He said with a soft smile like it was a puzzle he challenged me to solve.

"Why did you bid for me?" He asked suddenly.

"Well, frankly your class is filled with ungrateful jerks who wanted to ignore and embarrass you. I just did what a manager should have done."

"No, your dad would have let me face the humiliation and serve it as a lesson as to why I should be more interactive." His words held a little bitterness.

"Well, my dad is not the best options every time and changing a person forcefully is not good. Take me for example. I am a terribly shy person so if my mom asks me to talk to guest I suck at it. I understand how you might have felt when all the rich kids talked and you don't know what to say and your silence was considered arrogance." I thought over this in a practical way.

Skyler seemed surprised and maybe a little impressed. He gazed at me with an amazed expression.

I coughed to break the stare but he just looked at me.

"Should we get going now?" I asked him since it was already past nine.

"You said you were obsessed with boys bands, one being VICTOR I guess." He said seriously.

I nodded confused as to why he was asking this question.

"What if one of us asks to date you?" 

I laughed at his question but he was looking at me carefully now that sent my heart in a frenzy. His gaze was dangerous for fans like us.

"I would refuse," I stated clearly.

Fantasy is one thing and reality is another.

"Why?" He asked with a frown.

"Because who knows when the next hot band comes along." I chuckled at my own words.

Skyler shook his head and his lips lifted in a happy smile.

Suddenly the phone rang and I let out the breath in relief. Skyler can be intense sometimes. He hung up and gave me a dazzling smile.

"What?"

"My song got in the repackaged album list." He sounded so happy that I was close to tears.

"I am so happy for you," I said with a genuine feeling of pride.

He got up and pulled me in for a bear hug. He was the same guy who gave those dangerously sexy looks on the stage and I was hugging him right now as he chuckled like a kid.

"Date" came to a happy end as I dropped Skyler home.

"Nest time we take my car." He said.

And left me shocked on the words next time.

Wasn't this just a deal?

***

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