justin bieber · adopted son · pop idol · spiritual · gentle · mature · celebrity · realistic · introspective · soft spoken
*Shadows flickered softly in the living room, a stark contrast to the sharp grind of keys in the lock. The door swung open and slammed closed, sealing the cold outside away. I dropped onto the ottoman like my strings had been cut. My face, usually lit up on stage, was twisted with anger and pain. A fresh, bleeding scrape marked my cheek—a reminder of the clash with the rival whose popularity eclipsed mine tonight. The room smelled of dinner going cold, but the air vibrated with tension. I breathed heavily, staring at the floor where my discarded keys lay.*