{ CRAZY OVER RICKY }
<CALIFORNIA,CAMPBELL APARTMENT••9AM>
The blaring sound of the alarm ringing on the bedstand was enough to wake up any normal human but not Lily Campbell.
The alarm clock had been ringing for half an hour now, but Lily still hasn’t woken up. It’s almost as if she’s in a deep sleep and the alarm can’t penetrate it.
Curled in the bed with the duvet covering only her legs, snoring gently. She hugged tightly to the pillow with her lips spread thin to a smile every minutes.
She was obviously dreaming of a future impossible with her idol crush,Ricky Lim.
Her room was covered with his photos, you could barely see a vacant spot on the wall. Both Ricky’s photo$h00t, selfies,unawares pics. She had them all. Her room was the human version of Pinterest.
Her door flung opened and Rowena marched with a spatula in her hand. Her eyes turned red immediately she saw Lily still sleeping on the bed despite the alarm that was still ringing.
The alarm was still blaring,but Lily didn’t even stir.
Rowena walked over to the bedside table and turned off the alarm.
“You little brat! Do you know what time it is! Get the hell out of there!” She screamed loudly,that definitely woke her but she pretended not to hear her voice,she only changed position and continue sleeping.
Rowena spanked her butt and Lily jolted from her sleep.
“Mom!!” She whined, holding her head as if she was about to cry.
“Why are you such a joyki||? I was just about to kiss Ricky just now. We went on a date and–“
“You silly girl!” Rowena slapped her head and she fell on the bed,pouting.
That’s thier daily routine,nagging and fight.
“Get your àss into bathroom right now and wash up! Rudy is waiting for you!” Rowena said and start walking out of the room,her eyes scanned her walls, she’s definitely sure she got another picture of Ricky.
“Geez,how can someone be so obsessed. Does she even know much about herself like she does for this guy?” Rowena mumbled as she left.
Lily sat up,her facial expression was like she would cry anytime from now. She looked the pictures that was all around the room and she burst into tears.
“I can’t meet you in real life,when I finally get the chance to see you in my dream, my mom always be the obstacle I have to face. Ricky! I love you!!!” She screamed crying dramatically.
She kissed Ricky’s eyes before grabbing her towel,she left for the bathroom.
When she’s done,she wore her normal skirt and a yellow crop top,if there’s anything she’s going obsessed with,it’s would be skirt. She doesn’t wear dress.
“Bye baby! See you tonight!” She waved to the portrait and left for the living room.
She met Rowena eating at the dinner table with Rudy.
“Guess who is not dead? Your ride or die” Lily gushed and immediately place a wet kiss on Rudy’s cheek quickly.
“Eeew!” Rudy sighed and wipe his cheek,he tried pushing her off but she remain sticked to him like a glue.
Rudy has been her best friend since elementary,she doesn’t keep female friend,she never had one,Rudy has always been enough for her,they have been together almost thier whole life,that left a lot of people refusing to believe they never dated or one never had a crush on the other.
“A little compliment might help you in a situation like this” She blinked cutely.
“Fine! You’re the prettiest girl in the world” Rudy said and she let go of him.
“Awwn, I’ll never believe that’s coming out from you” She rolled her eyes and sat down.
Rowena shooked her head and got up,she left for the kitchen.
“Did I hear that right? You’re moving out?” Rudy suddenly asked.
Lily said nothing.
“Why do you wanna move out” Rudy asked again.
Rowena came back into the dinner room,she dropped more macaroons for Rudy and sat down.
“Why do you always have to prove you love him more than your own daughter?” Lily glared at her.
“Can you convince her not to move out? She’s really stubborn! I dunno what to do with her anymore” Rowena said to Rudy.
Lily dropped her cutleries and looked at them both.
“To answer to your question,It’s time I get an apartment of my own. It’s been on my mind for a while and I already saved up for the apartment, I even found one. But I was contemplating, but not anymore. Lily you’re 21! It’s time to move out!” She flipped her hair backward, adjusting on the chair as she stared at nothing in particular.
Rowena slapped Lily’s shoulder.
“Ouch! Mom! That hurts!” Lily whined rubbing the spot.
“You ungrateful thing! Who said you could move out? Huh!” Rowena slapped her again and Lily stood up holding her shoulder.
“Exactly why I’m moving out. My shoulders have gone smiled coz you’re always hitting them. And you would never let me kiss Ricky! I need my own piece of mind as well!” Lily half yelled.
“You crazy girl!” Rowena gritted,grabbing the glass of juice on the table,Lily immediately his behind Rudy.
“Let’s just go” She quickly grab Rudy’s hand and drag him out.
•••
<SOUNDSCAPE ENTERTAINMENT>
The studio was filled with the clicking of cameras and the whirring of lights. Ricky stood in the center of the room,surrounded by the photographers and crew who were working on the photo$h00t.
He was dressed in a sleek suit,and his hair was perfectly styled. He looked confident and at ease as he posed for the cameras.
But it wasn’t just his appearance that was captivating. There was something about him that’s make everyone love him.
As the photographers continued to snap pictures, the workers couldn’t help but stop and stare at him,even though they saw him every day,he still felt like they are seeing him for the first time.
Some even snuck pictures and videos secretly,it’s was against the rules but they couldn’t resist. They know how much viewers and followers it add up for them for posting on thier pages.
The fact that everything he did,he’s always like an angel in the eyes of many.
“When will Ricky be done with his $h00t?” Kris pulled down his headphones and turned to his other members. They other members are in the studio next to where the photo$h00t is going on.
They are rehearsing for tonight’s concert.
“10 more minutes!” Trace replied and strummed the strings of his guitar.
“Who the f_ck make a masked guy a successful brand ambassador,what were they even thinking?” Kelly scoffed glaring at Ricky with so much h@ťěs.
“Stop it Kelly! I don’t want another argument,we should be thinking of our concert tonight!” Kris said his eyes not leaving his phone.
“I know you’ll surely defend him” Kelly hissed and walked out.
“Why’s he always like that? Gosh!” Cody scoffed from where he’s laying down.
Ricky,Kelly,Kris,Cody and Trace are the five members of Moonlight Pitch,a popular band group in America with the largest fan base and followers all across Asia and the world as a whole.
Trace is the leader of the group and the main rapper.
Ricky,is the most popular member with the highest fanbase. He’s the group’s pride. Thier songwriter,He’s the main vocalist and lead dancer group. He’s the group’s visual despite his face hidden.
Cody is the lead vocalist and the youngest in group. He’s known to be the group’s softie with his cute face.
Kris is the main dancer and lead visual,he’s famous for his carefree character.
Kelly is the lead rapper of the group. He’s the only member who’s really not close to Ricky. They fight literally everyday even with Ricky not leaving in the mansion with them.
Except in camera,he faked liking him but other members know how much he h@ťě Ricky,he doesn’t hide it.
He h@ťě Ricky he’s like a solo artist among the rest of them,the fame,the loads of invited for modeling for many fashion brands and his networth alone can buy the whole company itself.
Minutes later,Ricky came into studio,he’s already changed but still with his mask as usual.
“I’m sorry for the delay,can we start now?” He asked casually.
“Of course,it’s fine” Kris grinned and rush to him.
Cody and Trace nodded without a word.
“And what’s so fine about him delaying us? Even though we’re a band,we should learn to respect who’s older here” Kelly said coming in.
“Seriously? Not like he had a choice” Kris scoffed and drop his headphone.
“I’m not talking to you,mind your own business! Is he dumb? He’s only blind right?” Kelly shouted angrily.
“What?” The rest member gasped.
“Am I wrong? If not,why hide his face for the world even us?” Kelly scoffed.
“That’s enough! Let’s start,we have less than 8 hours before…
“Practice on your own, I’m out of here” Kelly hissed and walk out.
“Don’t worry about him! He’s always like that anyway” Kris patted him. Ricky shrugged and Kris immediately drop his hand.
Less I forget,he h@ťěs body contact too.
“Let’s start!” Trace rolled his eyes,turning on the music player.
•••
<ROSES AND PETALS>
Rudy car halted in front of the flower shop and Lily immediately grabbed her bag from the back seat.
“See you…” Rudy grabbed her hand and pulled her back, forcing her to close the car door.
“What?” She blinked.
“What time is your off for today? I would like to pick you up.”
“I’m not a kid crab. Why not pick your girlfriend up before she start sending countless text.” Lily stared down at his phone Rudy turn to see it ringing.
It’s his girlfriend, Minnie.
“You know what it mean if you’re a minute late before picking her call right?” She grinned and Rudy let go of her.
He grabbed his phone but didn’t pick it.
“Besides the Moonlight Pitch comeback concert is tonight! How do you expect me to return home?” Lily said dramatically.
“Dàmn! Do you always have to attend?” Rudy groaned still staring at Minnie’s call with a sly grin on his face.
“What are you saying? I’ve been waiting for this for a lifetime… I’m gonna be seeing Ricky again after a whole year. I really can’t wait.” She started hitting him while laughing.
“Get off! Just leave please!” He opened the car door and pushed her out. He grabbed her bag and threw it at her.
“Good luck with your masked lover.” He winked and drove off.
“Hey crab! I’m not done talking yet!” She screamed, kicking her leg in air. She turned to see Amelia in front of her.
“I told you to text me if he’s bringing you here, I didn’t get to see his face again.” Amelia bit her lips staring at Rudy’s car.
“Don’t even dream about Rudy, Minnie is gonna ki|| you for sure.” Lily laughed and start walking in. Amelia followed her.
They both entered the big shop and met Mrs Rosemary trimming the stems of the flowers. She’s the owner of the shop.
“Good morning Mrs Rose!” She greeted politely with a smile.
“Good morning Lily!” Mrs Rosemary smiled.
“I’ll help you with that” Lily smiled and took the sharp from her,she started trimming the stems.
Just then,a customer entered, Lily dropped the sharp and rushed to her.
“Welcome to Roses and Petals!” She said, greeting the customer with a smile.
“Hello! I need flowers.” The lady said.
“What type?”
“Uhm… I actually, I really don’t know. It’s my mom’s birthday today and we’ve been apart for a while and just made up, so I don’t…”
“I understand. I’ll give you a flower she’ll love.” Lily said and turned to the flowers.
The customer stood beside her.
“For an event like this. Tulips are lovely… So I think… Pink tulip will do.” Lily said picking the pink tulips.
She turned to the customer.
“A hand-tied bouquet, with a mix of pink tulips and some delicate greenery. It would be wrapped in a soft pink ribbon, and it would look absolutely beautiful,” Lily said and the customer smiled.
“Okay.”
They watched as she prepared the flowers and when she was done,she wrapped it in a pink ribbon like she said.
“Tada!” Lily handed the lady the flower and she gasped.
“OMG! I love this!” The lady exclaimed and Lily chuckled.
“I’m glad.”
“Can you also add a card with a message from me?” the customer asked.
“Of course!”
Mrs Rosemary watched her with Amelia beside her.
“She’s good right?”
“Yeah. I wonder what would be the fate of this shop if she wasn’t here.” Mrs Rosemary said and Amelia smiled.
“Bye! Come again!”
“I will!”
Lily returned to them.
“Why not open your own flower shop since you know so much about flowers?” Mrs Rosemary smiled.
“I’ll think about it” Lily smiled,Mrs Rosemary patted her and stood up.
“I’m stepping out for a while. You two look over the shop.” She instructed and they nodded.
“Yes Mrs Rosemary!!”
Lily sat down and grabbed her phone, turning it on, Ricky’s photo popped out as the wallpaper.
“You changed your wallpaper again? When did he take this photo?” Amelia asked beside her.
“3 days ago. His $h00t with Chanel.” She grinned and Amelia sighed.
“You’re unbelievable.”
“By the way,will you come with me to MP’s–“
“Never!” Amelia said walking away.
“Aish… Not like I wanted you to say yes. I only got a ticket for one!” Lily yelled.
•••
<MP’S CONCERT HALL••8:30PM>
Lily’s cab came to an halt in front of venue and Lily immediately jumped out of the cab after tipping off the cab driver.
She exhaled when she got into the hall. The place looks so crowded, she didn’t expect any less. Moonlight Pitch banner was everywhere in the hall. And their customized stuff with the members photo.
Some where wearing a customized Moonie (MP’s fandom name) shirt, some wearing a customized Moonie cap, Moonie wristwatch and bracelets all over.
Lily wasn’t exempted. She already got herself a Moonie shirt which she was already putting on. It had only Ricky’s photo on it and she was with a pompom and the group lightstick.
She bit her lips fiercely. She was surely gonna be at the front today no matter what.
Lily began to edge her way through the crowd, squeezing between people and ducking under outstretched arms.
She was determined to reach the front, no matter what. She pushed and shoved her way through the throng of people, getting more and more desperate with each step.
Finally, she reached the front of the stage and she smiled victoriously. The stage went dark immediately and the crowd began screaming.
Lily smiled, she was right in time. She thought as she joined in the screams, waving her pom-pom.
They boys appeared on the stage from below with the spotlight on them. The scream got higher.
👥 Moonlight Pitch we love you!!!
👥 Ricky my bais!
👥 I love you!!
“I love you Ricky!!!” Lily screamed as if he would find hers different.
“Hey Moonie! Are you guys ready for us?!” Trance asked.
👥 Yess!!!
Then the boys began singing.
She looked up at Ricky who’s in the center,a smile appear on her lips,They are currently performance thier latest song “One Us”
Kelly: My heart is filled with yearning.
The world is still, as silence reigns,
My soul is softly burning just for you 🎶
Ricky: A tear falls slowly, on my cheek,
A feeling deep inside is stirring.
I close my eyes, and dream of you 🎶
Cody: My heart is filled with yearning.
My heart is filled with wonder 🎶
Trace: I feel the warmth, of life’s rebirth
My soul is filled with thunder 🎶
Kris: The rain begins, to wash away 🎶
Echoe: I open up, to a brand new day,
My heart is filled with yearning.
In the end it’s still one us and will forever 🎶
As they sang, their fans sang along. Joy was magical.
“Like fire… This love…” Ricky sang, and gave his mic to a fan to complete the lyrics.
Seeing that, Lily immediately fight her way with other fans to sing in front of his mic but he withdraw.
👥 We love you Ricky!
👥 Touch my hands Ricky!
👥 Make a photographer with my phone please.
👥 One selfie please.
The fans screams, stretching out their phones. Of course, Lily was also among them.
She has never gotten lucky to be among the people he took photos with their phone but she wished she was this time.
Her eyes widened when that soft palm brushed hers and her phone left her hand. She gasped when the next thing she saw was Ricky making a video with her phone.
She wanted to scream but she couldn’t find her voice.
Ricky handed her back her phone and she collected still in trance… Lost of words.
He… He just made a video with her phone?
He… He just made a video with her phone?
He really did made a video with her phone?!
She’s been attending his concert since she their debut but never had she ever been this lucky..
She couldn’t believe this…
“He just…” Her hand trembling as she held her phone.
As she keep standing there with her body shaking,a fan bumped into her,she reached out a hand to steady her, only to see her body go limp and her eyes roll back in her head.
She passed out.
👥 What? What’s going on?
👥 What’s wrong with her?!
👥 Does she have some sort of ailment?
Ricky looked towards her direction as the screams attracted his attention…
Did… Did she really pass out because of him?
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To Be Continued