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Popcorn Cookie stood in her loose hoodie, overheating from the large mass of cookies celebrating and shouting out with joy at seeing their idol. Cookies constantly pushed and bumped into her.
“Hey! Be careful!”
It had been said a million times by the shy cookie to no avail. No point in even trying to scold them. Was this really what normal concerts were like? Each second that passed she felt her patience wearing thin. Popcorn Cookie had never missed her warm comfy couch more than in this moment. Nothing would beat a nice movie right now.
She hadn’t ever really been in a scenario like this, though she had of course seen plenty of movies where it happened. Her best friends Cheerleader Cookie and Sandwich Cookie had already run off deep into the crowd to dance and party with all the fans around them. In fact it was all because of them that she was here in the first place.
She was less than sociable and outgoing to public events and avoided them at all costs, however when her two besties stared up at her with a desperate gaze she knew she couldn’t say no. It was way out of her comfort zone but, there was a first time for everything, right?
Popcorn Cookie hadn’t ever been to a concert before. Though she was confident around her friends, it was a different feeling with strangers. - And this was more than overwhelming. Hundreds - no, thousands of cookies had gathered in this one spot together.
Piercingly loud music, blinding lights and screaming fangirls and fanboys was enough to make her want to pass out.
Popcorn started to hyperventilate a little bit, with the panic and claustrophobia starting to set in. Her eyes darted around for a spot - ANY spot with even a little bit of breathing room…
Nothing. There wasn’t anywhere she could go to cool off even for a few seconds.
She remembered her friends and hesitantly moved and pushed her way through the crowd to find them and let them know that she had enough and was going back home. Popcorn was absolutely fed up with this experience and just wanted to sleep everything off.
As she went in further she noticed the girl on the stage. Immediately, she paused and walked away from the direction of her friends. Something was so… enamoring about her.
The way that her pink hair glittered in the lights, Oh and that outfit! It was just like that one movie she saw - and that other one too! Instantly everything she was stressed about melted away. Popcorn Cookie was so focused on what was going on in front of her that she continued forward and eventually made her way towards the very front of the crowd. Right by the stage.
The small metal fencing became a comfort as she gripped onto the top of the bars and simply stared up at her. Her eyes sparkled under the flashing and shimmering lights as they strobed and made intricate shapes and patterns behind the popstar.
Instead of dancing to the music, she stood as if she was hypnotized by *her* dancing and movements.
As her song finished, the cookie on the stage turned back around to appreciate the claps and applause from her audience.
“Give it up for Shining Glitter Cookie!”
Reporter Cookie held the microphone and loudly shouted to the audience, causing them to cheer louder and louder.
Popcorn Cookie snapped out of her trance-like state before remembering that she wanted to leave just a few minutes ago. Maybe, just… maybe it wasn’t as bad as she thought. Was it worth staying for just a little longer?
Her heart skipped a beat and her face became as red as her favorite soda cup. This feeling… What was it? She hadn’t ever felt this way before. Time slowed down and she froze again.
“Shining Glitter Cookie… I never knew what she looked like until now.”
She lifted her hood down, letting her fluffy hair pop out, feeling the cool air hit her face. Deep breaths. Everything was okay now. These feelings were confusing but surely nothing to be afraid of. It would all plan out okay, every movie she saw was like that after all.
“Thank you, all of you! Thank you all for coming out to see me and hear my songs today! I love you all so much! Now - who’s ready for my next song?”
Shining Glitter Cookie blew a kiss to the crowd and got ready to sing her heart out. Her face was glistening with sweat, it was hard to keep her performance going with so much movement. She already lost so much breath from her singing and dancing alongside this winded her. Shining Glitter was a star though and nothing would keep her performance from stopping, even herself.
As the song started, Popcorn Cookie couldn’t stop watching. Her friends in the meantime were having a great time and mingling with all the other fans - as was every other cookie around her - but Popcorn on the other hand stood still without a single gesture and looked at the idol with dreamy eyes. Her heart pounded in her chest and she slowly put her elbows onto the metal bars as she sighed as if a little cloud of pink smoke left her mouth.
This little cloud of romance would quickly burst though as her two friends came over with a loud…
“HEY POPCORN!!”
Cheerleader and Sandwich shouted as to actually be heard through all the noise.
This shout made her jump out of her dough and she let out a laugh full of relief as she saw them. They were both in their best dresses while she was wearing the most comfortable thing she could find. Admittedly, she was a little jealous they could rock a dress better than she could.
“You took your hood down, and why are you allllll the way up front?”
Sandwich questioned.
“You’re having fun now aren't you? Hehe!”
Cheerleader giggled, a little hand covering her mouth.
“It’s not as bad when you’re up here watching the main show… Like a cinema. The best view changes the experience. I didn’t know Shining Glitter was so…-”
Popcorn was cut off by a happy Cheerleader Cookie, glad to finally see her enjoying something besides her snacks and movie screens.
“Yea! We told you it was fun!”
“...”
“Popcorn?”
Silence. Not a word left her mouth as she continued to get lost in the singer's movements.
“...”
“Popcorn!!”
Sandwich shook her back to reality.
“Sorry, sorry! I’m here!”
Popcorn's blush became visible again.
Shining Glitter Cookie raised her arms in a finishing dance move when her microphone flew out of her hand. Though, being quite a weighted object it didn’t fly far. But it did land directly in front of Popcorn Cookie and her friends. She picked it up off of the ground and noticed the beautiful pink hue it had. It must have been custom made, just for her. Popcorn Cookies friends fangirled as they also came in to look at the popstars iconic microphone. Shining Glitter Cookie would quickly run down the stage's steps to retrieve the microphone back from the cookie who had so generously picked it up for her.
“Oh thank you so much, is my microphone okay? I won't be able to continue the show without it!”
A nervous laugh left her mouth as she still had another three songs to go.
Popcorn Cookie stood in awe. Her eyes locked as her mouth was agape.
Every detail of Shining Glitter was perfect. From her tall frame, long well kept hair, her makeup and her smile… the smile left her speechless. So many thoughts ran through her mind as she mustered up the courage to actually speak.
“Yea! Uhm..- Here…”
They both touched hands as she handed the microphone back. Popcorn kept admiring the beautiful woman that stood before her. Was this real? How did someone like her manage to get so close with someone as important as her?
“My microphone is just fine thanks to you! Who knows which cookie could have grabbed it or worse - stepped on it!”
Glitter clapped her hands softly as she smiled at Popcorn.
“I-I-It’s not a problem really-”
Popcorn stuttered as she tried to form her words, Before being grabbed by the hand by the bright pink cookie.
“Come on up with me, you’re a fan aren’t you? Let’s dance together, it’ll be good fun I promise~”
Shining Glitter was so excited to interact with her audience and before Popcorn could even respond, she was being let through the gate door while such an important and popular cookie just casually led the way to the stage. Sandwich and Cheerleader cheered her on as she walked to the bright stage - Cheerleader giving it her all as per usual.
Popcorn Cookie had no way out now. Everyone was about to see her on stage. There were so many cookies recording and watching and the fear and anxieties filled her mind. So many things could go wrong… After all, the last thing she wanted was to embarrass herself and become a laughing stock to the entirety of the audience and online posting after the performance.
Her feet hesitantly pitter pattered up the thick wooden stage stairs while Shining Glitter Cookie eagerly hopped up with a cheerful attitude. Studio lights blinded her for a brief moment as her eyes adjusted to the sudden change.
Everyone had their eyes on Shining Glitter Cookie, before shifting focus to the mysterious stranger on the stage with their favorite musical artist.
“Oh boy…” Popcorn thought.
Shining Glitter squeezed the girl's hand tighter in a reassuring way, giving her a smile and letting her know that everything was under control.
“Is everyone having a good time tonight?!?!”
The crowd cheered back a loud “YES!”
“That’s what I *love* to hear! For my next song, I’ve got a wonderful cookie from the audience to help me out! Is there anything you’d like to say to all my lovely fans?”
She was pouring out with confidence - Popcorn had no idea how she did it. But as she was handed the microphone all eyes fixed on her. She had to say *something.* At least something was better than nothing.
“Hey I’m Popcorn Cookie and I came to the concert with my friends Sandwich Cookie and Cheerleader Cookie and- and I like movies a lot!”
Popcorn blithered out with plenty of stutters. Though she was proud of herself for not saying anything that would keep her up at night with embarrassment.
“Are you ready for our very special performance? Let’s go!”
Loud cheering filled the stadium as the lights faded before coming back on, moving to the beat of the current song.
Popcorn was stuck. What was she supposed to do? She didn’t know how to dance! Hell, as if she’d ever be able to replicate the movements she saw on TV. Popcorn would be out of breath before she even started… and pair that with an already panicked mood. She’d faint.
Shining Glitter Cookie began singing, the microphone moving to her headset microphone, leaving her able to move around and sing. She grabbed Popcorn Cookie by the hands and began doing simple dances and leading every move to make.
“Don’t panic, don’t panic… just focus. Focus.”
Despite what she thought in her mind, it didn’t help. This cute cookie standing in front of her was dancing with her as thousands of cookies watched. It was already hard enough to watch her sing without her heart bursting - now she was dancing with her. Popcorn fixed her eye contact and looked at Shining Glitter who was smiling at her. It was reassuring and strangely comforting to have a simple smile directed at herself.
Again, her face would turn beet red. Her eyes darted down to her friends who were shouting their hearts out and cheering for her. Popcorn rolled her eyes in a light-hearted way at how silly and outgoing they were for her.
Shining Glitter continued to move and lead the nervous girl, each dance becoming more intricate and close as time went on. As she sang, she looked down at Popcorn with those beautiful sparkling eyes. Her beautiful, blue eyes. She was the most beautiful cookie she had ever seen. Popcorn hadn’t felt this way about anyone before, outside of fictional characters.
The final move finished with Shining Glitter holding Popcorn in her arms after leaning.
The crowd was ecstatic, everyone cheered and screamed at how exciting and fun the performance was thanks to the extra cookie. While she was awkward, she put on a very good show.
“Now wasn’t that amazing? Give Popcorn Cookie and Shining Glitter Cookie a big hand!”
Reporter Cookie clapped along with the audience.
The song would finish and Shining Glitter would escort Popcorn back into the audience spot, but not before winking at her before she left!
The show went on as planned with her performing her last two songs.
Popcorn was showered with questions and plenty of fangirling from her two friends in the meantime.
After the show came to a close, a security guard came to Popcorn and asked her to meet Shining Glitter Cookie backstage. She agreed and was walked to her special room with an engraved name plate on the door.
The guard would walk off after giving a nod to Shining Glitter Cookie.
“Hey, that was an amazing job you did out there. Have you danced before?”
Glitter tilted her head slightly as she asked.
“Well, no I’ve never done it before… Not even once.”
Popcorn couldn’t believe what she experienced in such a short span of time.
“Hah, never mind that dear. I just wanted to give you this.”
Shining Glitter gave her an envelope adorned with beautiful markings and a special wax seal with her signature on it.
Popcorn Cookie would walk out of the room and meet back up with her friends by the exit to the stadium.
“So what happened!? Tell us, tell us!”
The two would badger on, prying for all the details.
“Oh nothing really, she just wanted to thank me and stuff… yea.”
Popcorn hadn’t opened the envelope yet and had kept it a secret from her friends because she knew they’d be jealous and that’s something she wanted to avoid. Her friends were massive fans after all.
As the full moon ruled in the sky, she was back home. Her friends dropped her off back at her cozy little home, Or the cinema as she liked to call it. As she flopped onto the bed exhaustedly, she remembered the envelope she received.
As she opened it, a little pink slip of paper was inside…
The contents?
‘Call me sometime so we can dance again, okay? ♡’
At the bottom was her phone number, signature and a lipstick kiss mark next to it.
♡ END ♡