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"Bobbi!" Skye shouts across the airport floor, waving her hand in the air to get the other woman's attention through the small crowd of people around her. She stands a little taller on her toes, craning her neck to get a better view of her best friend.
The tall blonde squeals in excitement when she sees her, rushing forward and immediately enveloping her in a tight hug, knocking the baseball cap she's wearing a little off-kilter. "Oh, I've missed you so much."
"I've missed you too, Bobbi." They pull out of the hug and continue smiling at one another. She fixes the brim of her cap. "Talking on the phone and over FaceTime is not nearly as satisfying as actually talking to you in person and being able to hug you."
"No, it is not. And hey, now that you're a big movie star and everything, I definitely thought you'd be mobbed by fans as soon as you got off the plane."
"Exactly the reason why I took a flight that got to Chicago as early as possible and am wearing a baseball cap of all things, to avoid any possible mobbing by fans."
"Mm, good call."
"Yeah. Not that I was really expecting that to happen, because I'm definitely not Tony Stark level famous, but it never hurts to be safe, right?"
The two friends share a quick laugh before a relaxing silence spreads over them. It's never an awkward silence between them, they've been friends way too long for anything like that to happen to them.
"It's really good to have you home, you know," Bobbi tells her as they're making their way toward baggage claim to get Skye's suitcase.
Skye smiles. "It feels really good to be home. I mean, I really love what I do, and I've been having a lot of fun lately, especially getting to travel to promote the movie, but sometimes I miss home and how simple my life used to be before moving out to LA."
"I'm sure it's going to get even crazier as the years go by."
"That's what Grant told me."
Bobbi nods. "Ah, I see."
Skye's brows furrow. "What? What was that look?"
"What look?" Bobbi asks, feigning innocence.
"You know what look I'm talking about, Bobbi. Please don't be one of those people that becomes obsessed with my non-existent romantic relationship with Grant. He and I are friends. Just friends. That's all."
Bobbi holds her hands up in defense. "Sorry, sorry. But speaking of your actual other half, where's Miles? He didn't want to come home with you this time around?" She reaches out to grab Skye's suitcase when she sees it on the conveyor, setting it on the ground and pulling it behind her toward the front doors.
Skye shakes her head, following after her friend. "Nah." She loops her arm through Bobbi's as they make their way toward the waiting car. "He had some work to do on a new project that apparently can't wait."
"Didn't he just recently finish one?" Bobbi asks, tossing the suitcase into the back of her car when they reach it before climbing into the driver's seat.
Skye climbs into the passenger seat, immediately buckling herself in. "Yeah. But he's always coming up with new ideas or taking on new projects already in development. He said it's easier for him to work in LA because all of his usual contacts are there and he doesn't have to worry about things like the time difference between here and LA."
"And because your family isn't there," Bobbi adds, turning over the engine of the car. "We all know that none of them are exactly warm and friendly toward Miles whenever they're in the same room together." She slowly pulls out of her space and navigates her way back onto the main road.
"Which actually still confuses me," Skye says with a slight furrow to her brows. "He's a great guy, he treats me well, and we love each other, so I don't know why they can't just accept that."
"They're your family and they love you, Skye. They just want to be sure that he's really who you want to be with. I'm sure deep down they're fine with it, they just want to remain intimidating in a certain way, to make sure that he's kept in check or whatever."
"Well, it's unnecessary. Miles is a good guy and he'd never do anything to hurt me."
"Yeah, I know that. And I'm pretty sure your family does too. But it's not going to stop them from trying to protect you from whatever they can. Especially Lincoln. He's always been super protective of you."
Skye rolls her eyes. "Annoyingly protective is more accurate."
"Oh, you know he's just looking out for you."
"It was cute when we were kids. Not so much anymore now that we're both almost thirty."
Bobbi nods with a small smile. "Right. Well, at least you have me to not give Miles a hard time."
"No, you still give him a hard time. But I don't mind it when you do it, because you're my best friend and it's pretty much your job to mess with anyone I'm in a relationship with."
"Damn straight it is."
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Reunited with this gorgeous lady and I'm so happy. Don't think Chicago was prepared for us to be back together again.
CallMeBobbi We certainly are a pair.
SkyesTheLimit *CallMeBobbi A very fine-looking pair ;)
IMGrantWard Looks like you're having fun already.
SkyesTheLimit *IMGrantWard Oh, we are.
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"You know, even though I love living in LA, nothing quite compares to being home with the ones you love."
"That was so sappy. What's wrong with you?"
Skye turns her head and glares at her brother. "Shut up, Lincoln. I'm trying to be sentimental."
"Well can you stop? It's weird."
"Takes one to know one."
"You guys are ridiculous," Bobbi remarks aloud. "Despite being adults, you both act like children whenever you're together."
Her phone buzzing in her pocket draws her attention from responding to find an incoming call from Grant.
Answering the call, she holds the device up to her ear and smiles. "Hey, Robot."
"Sorry, sweetheart. Wrong handsome devil."
She rolls her eyes and leans back in her seat, casually crossing her arms over her chest. "Kebo, what do you want?"
"I was hoping you could talk some sense into Grant for me."
"About what?"
"He's all depressed. I think it's 'cause you're not here."
"Shut up, Kebo! I am not depressed!" a voice calls in the background.
Her brows furrow. "Was that Grant?"
"Yes. He's in an extremely vulnerable position right now and I don't know what to do about it. He tends to get like this around the holidays occasionally."
She laughs quietly. "Does he really get like that? Or are you just exaggerating for your own amusement."
"Frankly, I am offended that you would assume such a thing of me."
"Kebo! Give me my phone back!"
"Why are you using Grant's phone exactly?" she asks the man.
"I had a feeling you wouldn't answer if I used my own phone to call you."
"Well, you're not entirely wrong."
"See, it hurts me when you say things like that."
She rolls her eyes. "I'm sure you'll get over it quickly. Now put Grant on the phone."
"Alright, fine. Here."
There's a bit of shuffling on the other end of the phone before things quiet down and then Grant's voice comes through the speaker clearly.
"Sorry about him. He gets dramatic whenever his wife is out of town for work."
"It's fine. I think I'm slowly starting to get used to his antics."
"I've known him basically forever and I'm still not used to it."
She laughs. "Well, then I guess I'll just have to pawn him off on you whenever he starts annoying me."
"Isn't that what you just did?"
She nods. "Pretty much, yeah."
"Right. Well, I'm sorry if he interrupted anything. I know you're with your family right now and I don't want to get in the way of you enjoying your time at home."
She shakes her head, despite him not being able to see. "You're fine. I'm just hanging out with Bobbi and Lincoln right now. We're not doing much, just having pizza and talking."
"Lincoln's your brother, right?"
"Mm-hmm. And hey, I'm actually going to go now because they're both giving me the exact same look and that's never good when the two of them agree on something like this." She lets out a small laugh.
He laughs quietly in return. "Alright. I'll let you go. See you when you're back in LA?"
"Absolutely."
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Skye stares with wide eyes at the computer screen in front of her, not quite believing what it is she's reading. She has to force herself to sit upright to keep herself from falling off her best friend's bed in shock.
"No way. This has to be some kind of joke."
"What does?" Bobbi asks from the other end of the room at her desk.
"The Oscar nominations."
"What about them?"
She looks over at her best friend, her eyes still wide. "I'm nominated."
Bobbi's eyes go almost as big as Skye's did. "You're what?"
She lets out a breathy laugh. "I'm nominated for a freaking Oscar."
"Holy crap."
"I know."
"Which category?" Bobbi asks, moving across the room to sit behind Skye on the bed and lean over her shoulder to look at the computer.
"Actress in a Leading Role."
"Damn."
"I know."
"You're totally going to get it."
"You think?"
Bobbi nods as she sits up straight. "Absolutely. I can feel it in my bones."
"But look at who else is nominated, Bobbi," Skye says, gesturing to the list of nominees. "All of these other women are so much more talented than I am, they've been doing this for years. I've just barely gotten started."
Bobbi frowns at her friend. "Hey. Don't be like that. You're an amazingly talented actress and you should be thrilled that you're even nominated for this."
Skye nods and lets out a sigh. "I know. I guess the whole thing is just a little nerve-wracking."
"I'm sure it is. Just be happy about it though, okay?"
Skye gives her friend a small smile. "I will do my best."
Her phone ringing pulls her attention away from Bobbi. She glances down at the caller ID to see Grant's face staring up at her, the photo she took of him on her birthday when he was mid cake bite.
"Kebo?" she asks into the receiver.
A familiar laugh sounds on the other end of the line. "No, it's actually me this time."
"Just wanted to make sure."
"I completely understand."
"So what's with the call?" she asks him.
"I just wanted to say congratulations."
She shrinks a little and bites her lip between her teeth as she smiles. "I take it you saw the nominees then?"
"Yes, I did. This is a pretty big accomplishment for it only being your first blockbuster movie."
"I know. I think I'm still trying to wrap my head around the whole thing."
"Well you better do it quickly," he advises. "You only have about a month or so to really prepare yourself."
Her eyes go wide and she sucks in a sharp breath. "Damn. I didn't even think of that. Wow."
"Don't worry, I'll help you in whatever way I can. You're also going to have an incredible team to help you get ready for it, so try not to stress out too much, okay?"
She nods. "Yeah, okay. I think I can do that. I can totally do that."
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*Skye: Um, thank you, I guess, to whoever nominates people for the Oscars. I'm so happy. I don't even have words. Just thank you.
*IMGrantWard: *Skye You deserve this.
*Skye: *IMGrantWard Thanks, weirdo. :)
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*IMGrantWard: In case you haven't heard, my amazing costar has been nominated for an Oscar. Her very first. So proud of you, *Skye. You deserve this and so much more.
*Skye: *IMGrantWard Seriously stop. You're gonna make me cry.
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*ATrip: Huge congrats to *Skye on her Oscar nomination. You're gonna crush it, girl. So happy for you.
*Skye: *ATrip Thank you! :)
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*LeoFitz: Heard that *Skye got nominated for an Oscar. Very exciting. Congratulations.
*Skye: *LeoFitz Thanks, friend. :)
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*CallMeBobbi: Whose best friend has been nominated for an Oscar? This girl! I'm so so proud of you, pretty lady.
*Skye: *CallMeBobbi I love you so damn much.
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gears-of-ward posted
Oscars nominations have been announced and my Queen is nominated! If she doesn't win I am going to protest!
#Skye #Secret War Movie #Secret War: Fire and Earth #Oscars #she deserves this so much #that movie is a masterpiece
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