I woke up to my requested morning wake up call from the hotel. There was a huge smile that crossed my lips because I had one hell of time yesterday and before falling asleep, had one hell of time with me, myself, and The Man in my head.
The convention was opening its doors earlier that Saturday. I had to wake up bright and early to get myself together. I knew that day of dressing was going to be a tedious task from head to toe. And it began as soon as the coffee started to brew and after I ate the final slice of leftover pizza.
There was a precise process to bring to life what had been recently coming from me the moment my eyes saw my ideal celebrity. Though risky, I was determined to create myself into the physical representation of my alter ego, Vivian Addams. There was no turning away from that concept for I had it planned months ago and worked tirelessly to gather everything needed.
Bit by bit she came to life.
In the mirror I watched myself become transformed. The vintage vixen became more and more prominent throughout my appearance. She emerged through the defined eyebrows, black cat-like eyeliner, and deep ruby red lipstick.
Further she came to life through the vintage styling of my dyed black hair with a crimson rose clipped to the left side.
More and more my inner Frankenstein she-monster became living and breathing through the cinched vintage corset made of black lace over black satin. It was my first time wearing an actual garter belt with thigh high black fishnet stockings.
She became realized through the recently purchased fitted black pencil skirt with the Fright Night image. Then more so she developed with an off the shoulder vintage long sleeved blouse with built in fingerless gloves and a red wide vinyl belt cinching my waist. For the first time my physical dedication to Fright Night was visible, the red logo tattooed along the lifted roundness of my right tit.
The final touch to my version of my personal Cosplay character were added.
To my canines secured fangs were fixed then dramatically pale, nearly crystal blue contacts were strategically placed over my already blue eyes.
And last but not least, a pair of killer peep toe Mary Jane's on my feet.
My eyes blinked. My lips smirked with approval.
I stepped back away from the mirror to study my dramatic appearance. Then I greeted the complete package, "Hello, Vivian." I loudly laughed then struck a signature Vivian Addams figure enhancing pose with my hands on my hips.
That day, I wasn't the only one dressed to impress. It was the day of the costume contest which I didn't enter. Also that evening at the after hour festivities was a beauty Scream Queen pageant, not entered neither.
I entered the lobby, a whole different style of purse drape over my shoulder with a gothic theme. I headed toward the glass doors as I dug out my elaborate silver cigarette case. I had Vivian down to every little detail.
Out the doors I stepped, the weather was still with a chill but thankfully the sun was out in abundance.
I tucked the cigarette between my red lips and lit it up with my special occasion silver flip lighter then took a long drag. It felt a tad weird feeling those sexy fangs behind my lips but I had always dreamed of the day I could embrace my created altar ego that was designed for the Fright Night universe.
Hmm, I thought, a vampire in the daylight without bursting in flames or sparkling. I giggled then heard a loud screech of excitement and surprise. My head turned as my eyes grew wide.
Sarah came rushing my direction while nearly screaming. She was dressed like a zombie version of Princess slave Leia and behind her strutted her zombie Hans Solo.
Sarah raced up to me, jumped up and down with her swirly slave bra bouncing. She shouted, "Oh my god, Georgia, look fucking awesome!"
Jake, aka Hans Dead Solo, stepped up to us with that cocky Hans demeanor. He lit up his cigarette while bobbing his head in approval. He greeted, "Hey, what's up, vamp?"
I laughed with a shake of my head then replied, "Nothing much." again I laughed, "What's up with you? Looking pretty rough there, Hans."
Jake countered, "I had a rough night fighting zombie Ewoks and lost."
I giggled, "Yeah I can tell."
Then Jake had to add, "If I didn't know any better, I'd think you'd had a run in with your main man Jerry Dandridge." His brows did a little suggestive dance.
Sarah nearly shouted, "Why didn't you enter the pageant?!"
I continued to laugh at Jake's comment then said, "I just didn't."
Sarah shook her head then stated, "Well, you should have."
I asked, "You two enter the costume contest?"
"Damn straight!" Jake firmly answered, "Me and my dead Leia are gonna win this shit." He put his arm around Sarah and pulled her against him.
"Well, with that kind of attitude," I spoke with a chuckle, "I think you two have a shot."
We finished our cigarettes then had to return to the convention entrance to get our butts in the RIP line.
It was awesome seeing all those who had put in their best efforts for the Cosplay theme of that day. So many characters from all different genres. My 'costume' was obviously from the horror genre but questions were asked who I was supposed to be. I basically had to say, an original character and didn't elaborate too much because it would take forever.
We RIPs bull shitted as we waited.
I not once mentioned my one drink with The Man because I knew more questions would be raised and Jake would likely harass with quips and jokes. And as I stood there, the conversation being continued amongst them, I drifted off in thought.
I was truly curious if The Man had actually taken the time to read that gifted fan fiction.
"Oh shit, I didn't notice that before!" Sarah's voice shouted and removed me from my thoughts.
My eyes blinked and looked at her with question.
Sarah pointed at my boob tattoo and praised, "That's fucking awesome!"
I glanced down at the bold red filled Fright Night lettering. I placed my hand over it and sang, "Always close to my immortal heart."
Those near us laughed as did Sarah and Jake.
Jake praised, "That's it, girl, get into character and impress the vampire shit outta that old man you're got the hots for!"
Sarah snapped at her boyfriend, "Jake!"
Jake shrugged, didn't take no heed of being scolded, likely used to it. Then he commented, "Great placement." his head bobbed in agreement, "That's a strategic way to get him to eye your rack." He was thumped in the arm by Sarah's little fist.
Sarah griped at him, "Better watch it, Hans, or some Darryl wannabe with a crossbow is gonna shoot you in that brainless head of yours." She flicked her finger against Jake's temple.
I laughed at Jake's expense, listened to him whine a little.
The announcement of RIP early entrance came.
We piled into the convention.
I wasn't sure what to do first. But I decided I would strut the convention floor with my whole new demeanor and flaunt my physical transformation.
As the previous day, people were amazing and friendly. Every passerby, we would compliment each other on our costumes though I would always get asked who I was. Eventually I got tired of being asked because I had to give the same vague answer each and every time. Simply I started to say, "I'm a damned vampire."
Within the mass of vendors, I dilly dallied and eyed some of the amazing artwork and watched a few artists as they painted or drew. I was a portrait artist in my own right, but what they could do with color was beyond my capabilities.