"I can't believe we're in California!" exclaimed Starr as we got out of the plane.
"Haven't you been out of Chicago?" asked Will. She shook her head and looked around. We were in Laguna Hills, California and it was hot! At least we were by the beach.
I asked her, "So how do you feel about checking out the scenery?"
Before she could answer, Will said, "First we have to check in with the hotel." There was a limo waiting for us. As we drove, a blur of neon lights and signs went past us. I guess even a small city like this never sleeps.
We turned into a Holiday Inn and we stopped by the door. Of course, a bunch of vampyre paparazzi were there. I turned to Starr as Will cursed under his breath. This was the worst part of being in the Summer Games. "Keep your head down and stay close to me." She nodded and grabbed my hand tightly. We walked as quickly as we could to the door and got bombarded with a sea of questions and flashing cameras. Some of the questions were mostly directed towards me. "James Stark! Is it true William Chidsey is your mentor?", "James, is that your girlfriend?", "What's your strategy, Mr. Stark?", and "How do you feel about being the hottest fledgling in Chicago?" Okay, so I made the last one up, but still. It was amazing we even got through.
I collapsed on my bed in a huff. Starr giggled, looking out the window. "They don't quit, do they?"
"Nope. Damn paparazzi is going to make it impossible to go anywhere," I said as I sat up.
She put her hands on her hips. "Nuh uh. You are not backing out of taking me to see the sights. I've never been out of Chicago so you are sure as hell gonna come up with some way for us to go without the paparazzi."
I smirked. "You just love making my life difficult, don't you?"
"Just a little. I'm going to go to my room and get all situated. You better come up with something." She left.
Yeah, she definitely loved making my life difficult.
Then again, what girl doesn't? I mean I don't even know this Zoey, but I'm in love with her. Talk about making life difficult. Now, how are we going to sneak out of here?
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