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?"