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You tapped your foot out of nervous habit as you stood in line with a vice grip on your water cup, you didn't think there'd be so many other contestants here tonight, that didn't help with your anxiety as you looked around at the other people waiting to be interviewed.
How did you end up here? Well you were watching TV one late night when your favorite dating show announced they'd be doing a special event, and only a select few would be chosen to go on stage in hopes to find love, you of course didn't pass up the opportunity thinking it'd be all fun and games, what you didn't expect was the number of other contestants that were chosen as well, so much for a select few.
You snapped out of your thoughts as you felt a tap on your shoulder and turned to be greeted a noir colored Addison, he smiled at you before clearing his throat "nervous too?" He fidgeted with the buttons on his dress shirt, "oh yeah... If I'm being honest I really didn't expect so many people to show up" you turned to face him and he let out a small chuckle "honestly same here... Do you know who the main guest is" he questioned, you thought for a moment, the ad didn't say anything specific about who the main guest would be, you mentally slapped yourself for not checking that, "no sorry, I don't think the ad even mentioned it?" You shrugged, the Addison before you sighed "shame, I guess we'll just have to find out huh?" You both chuckled and chatted for a bit more until a darkener with a television screen for a head walked into the room "alrighty people listen up! Interviews will begin in five minutes so start gathering your things and head on to the back of the stage!" You quickly tossed your water cup into the trash and followed the others through the door.
As everyone was lined up and the opening theme song began to play, you were quickly being filled with an overwhelming feeling of dread and your mind began to swirl, what if this guy turned out be a total weirdo, what if you couldn't come up with something good to say, gosh you felt severely under dressed, what if- a hand was placed on you shoulder and you snapped out of it, the Addison from before smiled down at you and gave you a thumbs up, and you returned the gesture, you both listened to each name being called up, each person talked about their hobbies, job, ideal date, and what they were looking for in a partner.
"Up next we have... Chesh Aster everybody!" The audience cheered and your Addison buddy gulped "well that's me! Wish me good luck!" You wished him good luck as he fidgeted with his hands has he climbed up the stairs and onto the stage and gave a shy wave to the crowd, you listened as he talked about himself and smiled, he seemed like a good guy... Maybe you can keep in touch with him after all this was said and done.
Name after name was called before finally yours was announced, you gulped and slowly climbed up the stairs, the overhead lights were drowning you as you made your way to the seat, you heard a few mumers and whispers from the crowd as you sat down on the plush chair beneath you, the announcer sat across from you and gave you a warm smile "why hello their lucky guest! How are we doing tonight?" He gave you a digital smile on his camera screen and handed you a microphone, you wet your lips as they were no dryer than death valley, "I-Im doing fine tonight" you gave him a shaky smile and he laughed "wonderful dear, now tell us all about yourself" you thought for a moment, should you be completely honest? Your weren't exactly the most out there person, but... Lying wouldn't be too good either, "well if I'm being honest I work late nights at the corner store and it may not sounds so interesting but believe me when I say I have some stories to tell, uh I also do art in my free time mainly painting and a some design work but it's not much" you gave a few more details about your life and chuckled, the announcer nodded his head "well ain't nothing wrong with an ordinary slice of life, maybe that's just what our big shot needs!" He laughed and the audience followed along.
"Now now, what's your ideal date look like?" You blushed "Oh well um.. gosh this is cheesy but I'd just enjoying going to the local library or even a simple picnic would be perfect! I tend to enjoy something with an intimate setting y'know?" The audience awed and the announcer sighed dreamily "well ain't that just the most, you know what the best part about my job is? I get to make a list of these wonderful date ideas for me and my partner" he let out another laugh and so did the audience.
"And now for the best part... What are you looking for in a partner~" the announcer purred and leaned twords you, everyone in the audience leaned forward to listen and you sunk back into your chair "oh well... I guess I'm just looking for someone nice y'know, someone with class and manners, oh! And of course someone who's willing to try new things" you smiled to yourself and the announcer gave you another 'awe' before giving you smirk "well if the big shot himself doesn't wisk you away Its his loss! Well now our time together has come to an end and we must make room for our next conversation" he shook your hand as you stood up and walked off stage.
After the last few contestants were interviewed everyone gathered in the backrooms awaiting to see who the final picks would be, you and Chesh were chatting about your jobs, you found out the he was actually a bartender at the bar next door to your cornerstore.
Thirty minutes passed by before the announcer burst through the door "alrighty party folks the votes are in... Ahem can I get-" he called a couple names up and looked twords you with a digital smile "and lastly our dear lightener!" He clapped and gestured to the door leading to the stage "now if you fine folks would just follow me we can meet or big shot!" You turned to Chesh and gave him a thumbs up, he smiled and quickly blurted "oh before you go could I perhaps get your number? I'd love for us to stay in touch if that's ok!" He fidgeted nervously and you giggled "of course! Here its-" you gave him your number before turning to catch up with the rest of the group.
You stood in line as the announcer called your names and you all one by one went up the stage, "now looky here folks looks like we got ourselves quite the colorful bunch!" The crowd cheered "now now let's get to know you all on little more personal level~" the crowd let out 'ooos' as you each took a set, to your side was a screen hiding this supposed"big shot" and it lit up only showing their shadow, you were surprised, the shadow looked almost human so you figured this could be some Addison celebrity, you didn't really keep up to date with the dark worlds celebrities so you were at loss.
"So big shot who do you wanna start off with first!" The announcer turned to the screen and a hum rang from behind it "well let's see let's see... There's just so many beautiful faces here today it's just so hard to choose one! Can't I just have them all?" The shadow let out a hearty laugh and the crowd followed along, you cringed slightly... You definitely didn't like how that last bit sounded, you won't deny that his voice sound smooth like butter, deep in a way that made you warmer juuuuust a bit, but you wouldn't say that out loud.
The shadow called upon the first person, a rose colored Addison, he asked her about her hobbies, go to drink, favorite bar spot, she giggled and enlightened him to which he hummed.
You huffed at the questions he started to ask the others some of them were a bit... Suggestive and the other contestants answer them boldly, you wondered how they weren't embarrassed to say what sexual activities they liked, and you were also dreading your turn, so far this guy seemed like rich boy who was down to fuck around town, maybe this game show wasn't such a good idea.
The announcer passed you the microphone and you gulped, "well who may this exotic specimen be?" The shadow hummed and you mentally rolled your eyes as the crowd let out a few gasp and awes.
The announcer shimmied over to you and gave you nudge while speaking "well why don't we find out!" You sunk into your chair even more, the shadow hummed in thought before finally saying "what's your favorite car model?".
Huh?
You blinked.
Well that's... Definitely different from what he asked the others... "Oh well... I guess it would have to a 1980's rabbit... Uh preferably Cherry red" the crowd went quite and the shadow paused.
"Well I'll be damned" he practically purred "that's a great car if you ask me, personally I like a res cungadero... Preferably red as well" you sighed in relief, maybe if you played your cards right you walk out of this without embarrassing yourself.
The shadow shifted to what looked like he was facing you, "what's it like in the world of light?" The announcer turned to you, infact every other darkener turned to you, you sweated, "w-well it's uh... Very green, we have blues sky's with a bright yellow sun uhm it also can change to dark for night time and instead of the sun we have the moon... We also can change weather, not only do we have rain but... Other... Natural phenomenons" you looked around at the eyes on you, they all stared in wonder... You should've guess they'd all be curious to know about the light world.
"Well that surely does sound beautiful doesn't it Announcer" the voice said and the announcer snapped out of it "that it does sp- I mean big shot!" Announcer turned to you again "anything you'd like to ask our big shot here?" You thought "hmm what's your favorite flower?" Dumb. So dumb. Out of all the things you could've asked, his job, favorite color, ideal date, you asked about a stupid flower.
Now it was his turn to be confused "well... I could say a simple rose but I get those every day-" he chuckled "but in all honesty... I love the Echo fields, they help me relax after a long day at work, I love how they glow... And how they listen" you felt your face heat up, that was unexpected and one of the sweetest things he's said so far "I love those fields too... It's where I fell down here.." you smiled.
The announcer clapped his hands together and walked over to the screen "well there buddy what do you say? Had enough questions! Ready to make your move and find out which one of these lucky guest is your soul mate!" The lights on stage focused in on each one of you as a small drum roll played.
"Well this is hard but I'd have to say...." The crowd leaned in, "I pick Rose!" The light focused on the rose colored Addison from before and she leaped up.
You were taken back, a small part of you hoped that maybe... Just maybe this guy would pick you.
Turns out that wasn't the case, oh well better luck next time!
You watched as Rose walked up to the screen, and it slowly began to rise, there stood a sharply dressed Addison, he was built and his red suit definitely outlined the details of his build, his hair was jet black while the rest of him was a stark white, he was beautiful beyond anyone you've seen before, sure You've met your fair share of pretty boy Addisons but this was something else, what a pity he also looked like a complete douche.
You rolled your eyes as Rose practically fainted at the sight of him, the others mumbled something about "spamton" being some high up Addison, you could care less at this point.
As Spamton and Rose turned to walk off the stage he looked up at you, your eyes met, and he gave you a quick wink before turning to walk away with Rose