Final shooting had begun and Bubbles was now seen in the public eyes of the nation. Once the details of her character spread, she spread as a celebrity like wildfire. Some people were more excited than others, while some were helping her bask in the spotlight. But this evening was not meant for basking. This is was Bubble's first interview but luckily it was a group interview, so no pressure or anything. Everyone was backstage getting pampered and ready while Blossom just began to stumble in. She sat at an empty stage and the workers instantly began working on her makeup. Not that she needed it. Buttercup was sitting in the station next to her and the two haven't spoken since the incident at the club. Blossom's been distant since them, from everyone including butch.
"I seriously thought you weren't going to show up" Buttercup said the statement without looking at Blossom. She know direct eye contact would just be too much.
"That's just evidence towards you not knowing me at all. Something I've said all along."
"Bloss, we grew up together. Stop playing games."
"For us to be 'family friends' you sure do treat me like a stranger"
"How so?" blossom didn't answer but buttercup knew what she was talking about. "Okay so I slept with Butch. What about it?" blossom pushed the workers aside and jumped out of her chair.
"So you admit it!"
"Never denied it..." Blossom just stared at Buttercup in that moment as she felt herself slipping. Maybe those shots she took earlier weren't such a good idea... "Now will you forget this madness and get back to being you". Blossom stood from her vanity and turned to Buttercup with a purpose.
"Will you please mind your business? That old me is dead thanks to you and you know this goes farther than Butch" With that Blossom walked somewhere else backstage. Bubbles looked to Buttercup for answers but she seemed to be lost in her own world.
Buttercup knew exactly what Blossom was talking about. Everything that they did now was the change of the past. A past that no one in the group wishes to uncover.
"Welcome back to Entertain L.A, and we are here with the cast of The Land of Monsters." There was a series of claps from the crowd. The original cast was on stage while Bubbles was in the back waiting for her big reveal. "I want to thank each and every one of you for coming and spending your time with us. But now let's get to the real deal"
"Here's the stuff they don't prepare you for" Butch's joke caused a few in the crowd to laugh.
"Exactly. So we know the season finale is coming next week and you can't talk about it but today we are going deeper than the show."
"That's always fun." Blossom's comment was dry and that caused everyone on stage to freeze with slight fear.
"Glad you think so because our first question is directed to you. I understand that you and Butch have extraordinary and long listed history together. We've watched your relationship through the screen but how is it in reality?" Everyone looked to Butch and Blossom for answers but of course Blossom was the first to reply.
"Butch and I have our history which will never change. We were together once but that's in the past. Right Butch?"
"You never disagree with the women right?" That slight joke made the crowd laugh again but Butch was hurt deeper. He could see it in Blossom's eyes. She knew. "But on a serious note, even though Blossom and I aren't a couple anymore. We could very much still be friends, if she will have me" It wasn't a statement he was expecting a response to but he got one.
"No." The stage got awkwardly silent for a minute then the host re-fired with more questions.
"Well it's always sad to see love die, especially when it rooted as a friendship. But things go on, including this show. Next up, Buttercup. We know you play two characters, but which do you connect with more?"
"Jade. Beside the fact that I have to undergo less make-up for that character. I'm more like her in real life"
"I don't know if that's a good thing. Jade is perceived to be a broken princess. She's a siren who will do anything to get what she wants. Do those qualities reflect in you?"
"Yes" A quick response came from Blossom's lips which caused the crowd to dramatically gasp.
"No"
"Tension between the longtime best friends?" it was a curious question that came naturally. The host couldn't help but wonder what this interview will do to the ratings!
"After recent events, we aren't friends anymore" The response from blossom was cold and dry. The sadden truth.
"Well looks like Blossom Hansen has cut off everyone but there's nothing wrong with being alone."
"I'm not alone, I'm just done with putting up with everyone's bullshit" She crossed her arms and leaned further into her seat.
"Like we don't put up with yours! In all honest, the biggest pain in the ass on set is Blossom. I think we can all agree on that" The comment came from Brick, which shocked everyone.
"Brick Jojo, I didn't see that one coming from you. You're usually the sweet middle man, is there more to your gentlemen-like façade?"
"Of course but sadly the Blossom is see in front of you. That's what she's really like."
"Well, since you all have something with Blossom right now, let's get off the topic of her. Let's talk about the new girl. Bubbles Utonium. No she has no relation to Buttercup, right?"
"Right, I've been getting that question a lot lately. But it's fine. She's been a really good friend to me lately"
"A new friendship bond to replace the old?"
"I'm not going to get into that."
"Well let's get into something more steamy than we've seem to already have. Bubbles, gorgeous name really. Which guy on your cast do you think is the hottest?"
"I can't answer that because I have my eye on someone else." Swoons came from the crowd as they began to perk up a bit.
"Can we get a name?"
"No. I can't release a name, that's rude."
"Southern belle type, we here at Entertain L.A can respect that. So guys what's new for you. I know the season is over, is there a season 2?"
"Most definitely! There's more to tell, more to be revealed. The show is a major hit and it's definitely not going anywhere."
'Well until season 2 shooting begins, what will the cast be up to?" The question was opened from anyone to answer since Bubbles was being too much of a goody-two shoes for the host to continue with her.
"Butch and I are playing in a new action movie, so be on the lookout for that" Buttercup was shining with enthusiasm.
"I'm going to indulge more in my modeling." Brick gave his dazzling smile which made the women and same men in the crowd go wild.
"Did you hear that ladies, make more room on you walls. Posters of Brick Jojo are coming! Blossom what about you?" The crowd cheered for Brick as they awaited a response from Blossom.
"I'm guest starring on a few shows as well as becoming a regular on And Life Goes On."
"Another dramatic comedy. Is this like your genre or something?"
"It's something I thrive in"
"Yeah because you're so full of drama in real life" The slick comment came from Buttercup, and Blossom quickly retaliated.
"The reason Butch and I broke up is because buttercup slept with him. See she's just like her character. A slutty, man-eating whore. Whom needs the physical and emotional attention of someone else's man." Venom came from Blossom's lips as she spoke.
"Blossom, if you're going to 'tell the truth' tell the whole truth. Tell the world what really happened. Tell them what's really happening!" Buttercup was keeping a calm composure yet her eyes and voice were getting ready for the kill.
"Well ladies and gentlemen, we have to go on a small break. Don't touch that remote, we'll be right back!" The host gave a plastered smile then waited for a loud ring. Signaling that they were on commercial. "What the hell is going on with this cast? WHERE'S MITCH?! We didn't sign up for this shit!" The host walked off back stage leaving behind a string of profanities.
"Tell them the truth Blossom!" Buttercup was getting up now. Making her way towards Blossom, in a hasten motion.
"I'm not doing this!" Blossom got up and left out into the backstage.
"No Blossom, you are doing this. BECAUSE THIS IS WHAT YOU DO! You stir shit up and watch it unfold but this is time you're the person at fault. THIS IS ALL BECAUSE OF YOU!"
"Some friend you are..." Blossom was viciously typing away on her phone, calling her car to come pick her up.
"Some friend I am?! I COVERED YOUR ASS FOR YEARS! You're the reason I have such a bad reputation! You're the bad friend. You just couldn't let me happy?! YOU JUST COULDN'T SEE SOMETHING DOING BETTER THAN YOU!?" Buttercup followed Blossom to the back and was all in her face. Brick came to her defense.
"Come on BC, ease up" Brick was blocking the view of Blossom from Buttercup.
"Ease up?! BRICK YOU KNOW WHAT HELL WE'VE ALL BEEN THROUGH BECAUSE OF THIS BITCH!" Buttercup couldn't believe that he was helping her. Brick of all people.
"Buttercup. Blossom. I set this up to help the show not hurt it what the hell is going on?!" Mitch got out of the limo with haste and he wasn't a happy a call like that not only interrupted his hair appointment but a lot backlash was occurring. His phone was ringing like crazy in his pocket and damage control was mandatory.
"I'm not going to do this right now!" Blossom was done with the whole situation, and slowly entering her limo.
"See that's why you're wrong. You don't complete this interview with grace and class, then you will benefit from nothing. And I will ensure that your career is OVER." Blossom stopped when she heard Mitch. She knew he had great power in Hollywood. Leaving would basically be tossing her career down the drain. She closed the door without getting in and made her way back into a make-up chair. "We will discuss this little spat later, and we'll go over damage control. For now, finish the interview and try NOT to kill each other.
The cast sat in an isolated business room. "This man is so full of himself" Buttercup was referencing towards the many trophies and pictures with legends. That's when Mitch entered the room.
"I'm full of myself because I have a very successful reputation. I am proud of the name I have made for myself in this industry. Can you say the same thing? After today's events, no. No one in this room can say that."
"On the contrary, that was all Buttercup and Blossom" Butch crossed his arms, as he saw no reason why he was here.
"Contrary to your contrary, when one cast member looks bad, you ALL look bad. Do I need to remind you of the Stealing scandal that went down earlier this season?!" Everyone's eyes slightly shifted to Blossom since she was the culprit in the situation.
"So basically, when Blossom fucks up we're all at fault. GREAT! Even when I'm trying to get out of her shit, I'm still in her shit!" Butch laid his head on the table.
"Exactly. Now, let's talk about damage control. I have made a deal with the network that Entertain L.A airs on, they are willing to make a deal with us."
"A deal?" Bubbles was so innocent and naïve to what was happening around her and somehow she was mixed up in it.
"Yes. They want a reality show" A round of agreements went through the room but the loudest of them all was clearly heard.
"HELL NO. FUCK NO. NO. "Buttercup was not getting on this bus." I've seen what happens to reality stars, they get loved, chewed up and spit into bankrupt town. That won't be me."
"Yeah Mitch, we're actors. Wouldn't people be skeptical about our show and weather it's real or not?" More concerns and disagreement were coming from the others, annoying Mitch more and more.
"OKAY! Let me rephrase this. You're going to be on a reality show, or the second season for the show will be cancelled. Plus, this will be great publicity for all of you. Show people what you're really like and if they have a bad perspective of you. Rebuild it. Okay?" Another round of small agreement went through the room. "Beautiful. Contracts will come through soon and shooting for the show wouldn't be too far behind. See you all next Tuesday" With that Mitch left them to themselves. His business was done, there was no need to stay.
Everyone else stayed in the dead silent room, looking at each other with true tension. "Blossom do you want to explain yourself?" Brick was asking with true sincerity. He did care for Blossom. Regardless of how big of a bitch she was being. He was always there for her, what was the difference now?
"I don't have to explain anything you anyone. I'm a grown woman! I very wealthy grown woman at that, now if you excuse me" As Blossom attempted to make a dramatic exit, her purse ended up falling from her arms. Butch and Bubbles were quick to help her recover his possessions. Once she realized who was helping her she was quick to snap, I don't need your FUCKING HELP!" She hastily pushed everything into her purse, just when everything was in her purse Butch held up a bag that held a powdery white substance.
"Blossom, really? Again?" Butch pulled the bag away from her when she reached for it.
"Just give it to me and mind your business!"
"This is my business because somehow you end up dragging us in your mess again." Butch let his guard down slightly, just enough for Blossom to come in and grab the bag of drugs from his hand.
"I didn't drag you into anything last time. I have this under control. I'm fine." She pushed the bag into her Chanel purse and quickly stood up. Buttercup just looked away while brick was staring her down with deep concern. He watched Blossom stumble her way out of the room. The three who knew her history all looked at each other. Each facial expression holding a message. Buttercup saw Brick's face full of concern.
"NO!" Buttercup only said one word but it shook Bubbles as if she said a speech. "I know that facial expression of yours Brick. No. She just told us to mind our business! I don't know about you but I plan on minding mine" Buttercup turned away from the boys and faced a wall full of pictures.
"Buttercup you know what happened last time! She can't handle this. She doesn't have it under control. Last time she 'had it under control' she was in a dark alley in Cancun on the brink of death!"
"Yeah but why bother she's a bitch to us. Ruined SO MUCH in our lives. How much until we say no?"
"If we say no, she might die"
"She might die? WE ALMOST DIED!" Buttercup's screaming caused Bubbles to jump in shock. She was so lost in the conversation, yet it wasn't her place to know anything. Buttercup noticed Bubbles jump and calmed down. "I'm not doing this with you. You can go be Captain Save-A-Hoe but I won't be your sidekick this time. I've faced death in the eyes too many times for her, I've risked the image of MY career, I've missed out on so much because of her... I'm not doing it anymore." Buttercup gathered her things and strode for the door. Butch's deep voice is what stopped her.
"Buttercup we made a promise to each other. If one eats, we all eat. If one falls, we all fall. So if Blossom needs are help, by oath we will help her." His voice held some sort of authority that Buttercup knew he didn't have...
"You told him about our oath?! He didn't start this journey with us! He can't just jump in now!" Buttercup was projecting her anger towards Brick then she turned to Butch. "You can't sit with us!"
"Blossom told him and he is involved Buttercup. Just as much as Bubbles is" Brick's words shocked Buttercup and Bubbles.
"Umm, I don't think I should be involved in this" Bubbles held her hands up in surrender position,
"Well you have some trust to build but you are with us now. Since we're going to be on a reality show together, you should know everything" Brick was vulnerable and everyone could tell. His venerability was pissing Buttercup off.
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN SHE SHOULD KNOW EVERYTHING!?" Buttercup began moving towards Brick in a forceful, angry movement. "No offense Bubbles, but you don't get to get in on this"
"Non-taken. I don't think I want to be involved." Bubbles began to move towards the door to avoid any more drama. Brick blocked her path.
"It's a reality show, the nation will see the good the bad and the ugly it's better if you know now versus later. Regardless of who agrees or not. It's the right thing to do." Buttercup just shook her head as Brick was explaining things.
"Do what you want. I'm not involved of any of this anymore. Everything has gone left, for all of us. Let me get back on the right path by myself." With that Buttercup left the room. Butch and Brick turned to Bubbles.
"This feels like one of those moments when you two pin me down and rape me." They looked at her with deep concern. "I mean you're two muscular beast looking at me what should I think?"
"We don't do things like that. We're nicer than perceived. But let's get into the history of us 4." All three of them sat down as Brick began to speak in a more calming tone.
Blossom sat on the couch, sipping on some more than expensive wine. "Bloss, you have nothing to worry about. Nothing will go wrong this time we have a new dealer and we think he's the best" That was Diamond. She was the sweeter of Jewel twins. With clear grey eyes and the freshest of skin, just looking at her you can tell she's a model.
"I know but I can't help but feel guilty. They've risked their asses for me."
"No one asked them too! This is your life. Live your life." Ruby was flipping through her closet looking for clothes to wear for tonight. "So are you coming with us tonight?"
"I don't know" Blossom twirled her wine around in the glass, looking at the deep color.
"Oh come on Blossy! Our dealer's gonna be there, maybe you can meet him. Who knows, he might be mister right"
"Yeah my mister right is a drug lord, just my luck..."
"So you see that Hollywood isn't all glitz and glamour. Everyone is not your friend. We learned the hard way." Bubbles was near tears once Brick was done with the story. "You okay?"
"No... You guys have been through so much. Thank you for telling me this award winning story, however I don't deserve this."
"I feel that you will become one of us, soon."
"I don't know is that's a good or bad thing"
"Well come hang out with us tonight, and we'll show you it's a good thing." That was the first thing Butch had said since Brick began telling their story. He wasn't one for discussing the past however he was all for partying. This will be a night to remember.