I absolutely love New Kids on the Block. They came to Ottawa this summer and so of course I had to go see them. This story is not about them. It is about their opening act -- Matthew Morrison. I am a big fan of Glee and so was so excited when the sexy brunette walked onto the stage and began to sing. I really can't remember what songs he sang because there was only one thought racing through my head -- I want to meet him.
The moment his set was over I got up. The seats were close together and so it was hard to get past all the people. I rushed to the aisle. I climbed up the cement steps and got out of the arena. I looked around and tried to figure out the best place to go. I had only been to Scotiabank Place three times beforehand so really had no idea where I would go to find him. I walked around the pathway that went around the arena. I then saw a set of stairs that lead downstairs. As I looked around there was no security stopping me so I just went down.
The staircase was small and when I got downstairs I knew I was close. The hallway had doors on either side and people were moving quickly. Clearly this was where the singers' dressing rooms were. Thankfully no one noticed me.
I decided to go right and was thankful I had dressed up in a black skirt and tight black top. I blended in very well with the staff that were getting things for different people. My heels clicked on the cement floor and my heart was racing. I turned the corner and was face to face with Matthew.
I have to tell you that in the few seconds as I stood there my brain shut off automatically. I had rehearsed in my head all sorts of funny and witty things to say when I met him but that all was forgotten. I thought of asking him if I could audition for the New Directions. I imagined myself bursting into song, maybe that sexy song from the Rocky Horror Picture Show he sang with Emma. All of that was forgotten.
"Hey!" Matthew said.
"Hi. I'm a big fan. I know I sound like a geek." I blushed.
"You mean a gleek right?"
My heart sped up as I realized he had made a joke.
"Yeah I guess. You were awesome. I guess I didn't pay attention to the opening act list because I had no idea you were performing. I love Glee."
"I'm glad. Did you enjoy my performance?"
"Yeah."
As we chatted I leaned up against the wall and he did the same thing. His white shirt was covered in sweat and his smell was driving me crazy. I wanted to reach out and touch him. I wanted to kiss him. I wanted to do so many things but my body was frozen.
"So what's your name sweetie?"
"Erin."
"Cute name. You always hunt down sexy singers to flirt with them or am I an exception?"
My whole face turned bright red. His grin was so damn cute that I had to do it. I leaned up and kissed him. As I pulled away I whispered.
"I've never done anything like this. Actually right now I would give up the New Kids show to spend more time with you."
Matthew laughed. "Oh really? Well I think you're in luck. I'm just going to wait around until their show is over then I'm going out with the guys from The Backstreet Boys. We're going to a place called Parliament or something."
"That would be awesome."
"Come with me Erin."