Flashing Lights
12) Yellow
Jack Harlow x Singer!OC
Series Masterlist
“The charismatic rapper’s second album captures absolutely none of his real-life persona.”
“There are ways that Harlow could position it as a real album, able to point to specific points of growth on tracks like “Side Piece” and “Poison (Ode to Maryse)” which are meant to be adult and sexy, or the closing “State Fair,” which finds him reflecting about how he’s famous but still the same guy.”
“Harlow, despite the growing fame and unending fascination, is still finding his footing. He is funny online and in interviews and knows how to grab people’s attention. Without much to grasp with his music, it’s easiest just to stare.”
-Pitchfork
Jack clicked his teeth and ran a hand through his hair as he read the reviews on Come Home The Kids Miss You. He would be lying if he said the negative reception didn’t upset him. Despite putting so much time and hard work into the album, it wasn’t enough. What if the music critics were right? Maybe he hasn’t found his footing yet, even though he’s been in the industry for years now. Was this album career ending?
He didn’t realize he was biting his manicured nails until Maryse came from the restroom and interrupted his thoughts.
“What are you thinking so hard about?” Maryse asked as she crawled into bed next to him. They hadn’t seen each other in weeks, Jack had just wrapped up filming the White Man Can’t Jump remake in California, while Maryse was preparing for tour and for her upcoming role as Belle in the 30th Celebration of Beauty and the Beast.
Jack was only in New York for less than 24 hours as he just performed at the Governors Ball, the two didn’t know when they were going to see each other again as Jack was headed back to California to perform at the BET Awards and then straight to Sweden.
Putting his phone face down on the side table, he turned to face her. “Just thinking about how much I missed you.”
“Yuck!” Maryse said with a roll of her eyes, Jack pinched her hip making her jump.
She leaned closer, pressing a kiss to his lips feeling him relax a bit. She knew he wasn’t telling the truth about what he was thinking about, but knew Jack would open up when he was ready.
“I wish I was going to the BET awards to see you perform.” Maryse pouted.
“Yeah, it’s too bad you’re going to be off being a Disney Princess instead!” Jack said with a smile, he was so proud of her. Even though his career seemed to be weavering, he was glad Maryse’s wasn’t.
Maryse smiled “Oh please! It still doesn’t feel real, and it probably won’t until I put on the dress. Right now I’m just recording the music.”
She started thinking about how busy their schedules were about to get. Jack was about to be out of the country for most of the summer, while she’ll be bouncing back and forth from NY & California.
With Nate she never had to worry about long distance because even when he had away games, he was only gone for a couple days at a time. Maryse always knew when he was coming home. She didn’t want to come off as clingy towards Jack and scare him away.
Maryse’s thoughts were cut short by Jack reaching out and rubbing her cheek with his thumb.
“Welcome back, what’s going on that head of yours?”
Not wanting to worry him, she replied “Just thinking about how much I’m going to miss you when you’re off being a superstar!”
Being called a superstar now suddenly made his stomach turn. “Yuck!” Jack said, mocking Maryse from what she said earlier.
Jack pulled her closer against him, as they were now cuddling. “Let’s stop thinking about how much we'll miss each other and just enjoy these last few hours we have together.”
Maryse nodded knowing he was right. “Goodnight, I love you.” She said, picking up his hand that was around her waist, giving it a gentle kiss.
Jack kissed her forehead. “I love you too, I’ll meet you in your dreams.”
***
“Okay, you’re going to join Coldplay’s world tour.”
Maryse squealed in her seat. She has always been a fan of Chris Martin.
Coco continued “you’re going to be replacing Camila Cabello, her last stop is the 24th of September and you’ll be starting October 11th in Brazil.”
Maryse eyes widened “Brazil?! Holy shit I’ve never been to Brazil before, this is going to be amazing!”
Her manager gave him a smile, happy for her client. “Yes, so we have to start preparing soon. Coldplay's team wants us to start drafting a stage design for your set.”
Maryse nodded, writing down notes in her notebook, she hadn’t even thought about a stage design always content with just having a microphone and chair.
“and then the most important part is figuring out your setlist, we know you’re going to perform your hits but we need some deep cuts as well. I would start working with your band now on that.”
She started bouncing in her seat with excitement, she couldn’t wait to tour and see all of her fans from all over the world.
The team went over smaller details before Maryse was able to leave and go home. When she was finally settled she immediately called Jack hoping he was still awake. He was currently in London as he was going to be performing at Wireless.
Pressing the phone to her ear, the phone continued to ring and as it was just about to go to voicemail Jack picked up.
“Hey, M.” Jack answered, not sounding as excited to hear from her as she thought he would be. Maryse tried not to think so hard on it, figuring he was exhausted from the traveling.
“Hi baby! I miss you so much!” Maryse cooed into the phone.
Jack was laying in his hotel room, he would be leaving in a few hours to go perform. He was exhausted and was feeling homesick.
“I miss you more.” And he did, so much.
“I wanted to call you cause you’ll never guess who I’m going on tour with!” Maryse said excitedly.
Jack rubbed his chin in thought, interested in finding out. “Ok, who?”
“COLDPLAY!” She squealed into the phone
Hearing her so excited made him smile. “Holy shit! Maryse, that's incredible! You think you could get Chris Martin’s autograph for me?” He said jokingly and laughed when she clicked her teeth.
“Ignoring that, but it starts in Brazil in October but I’ll be leaving early in September just to get everything settled, like the setlist and stage.”
Hearing her say the dates made his stomach hurt. Maryse was still talking excitedly about the tour when he cut her off. “Wait September and October?”
“Yeah, I’ll be touring overseas all fall then I’ll end the year in California for Beauty and the Beast.”
The more she spoke the more queasy he started to feel. He could barely get it out as he spoke again, “So, where do I fall in all this?”
The silence on the other end of the phone was loud. “Um, what do you mean?”
Jack swallowed. “I knew there was a possibility of us touring at the same time but I at least thought we were going to both be in the U.S.”
“Well, yeah it’s unfortunate but we’ll make it work. I mean, that’s what they have planes for!” Jack couldn’t appreciate Maryse trying to figure something out. His mind was racing, and his heart was pounding. Maryse was going to be gone while he toured the U.S. Sure they could try to talk everyday but it was going to be hard with the different time zones.
“Maryse, this is different from you coming to visit me from New York or vice versa, you won’t be able to just get up and leave the tour to visit me.”
There was another long pause from Maryse, when she began to speak again he knew he was starting to upset her. But his anxiety over not seeing her for months while he was already feeling overwhelmed and homesick was getting to him.
“Jack, where is this coming from?”
He was happy for her, and unbelievably proud. She was his only peace and he wanted her around.
Jack sighed knowing he needed to turn things around. “I’m just going to miss you, that's all. But you’re right we always make it work. I’m so proud of you. Don’t ever forget that.”
“I’m going to miss you too, just hang in there okay, you’ll be back in the states soon, remember you’ll be back here for the Today Show. Plus, I made sure I’ll still be able to go to the opening night of your tour. I wouldn’t miss that for the world.” She reassured him
That made him feel a little better. “Good. I love you, M. So much.”
“I love you too. No matter what. Have a good show and I’ll talk to you soon.” They said goodbye once more before hanging up the phone.
Jack flopped back on the bed, running his hands roughly through his hair. He wanted nothing more than to just be home, and if not home then just with Maryse.
Trying to dust off these feelings he stood so he could get ready for the show later that night, to perform lyrics to songs he wasn’t even sure he believed anymore.
He just tried to remember that he just needed to get through the next couple months, and he’ll be home.
***
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