Chapter Five
( Remember, sometimes the saying 'two wrongs don't make a right' isn't always true. Unless one person wrongs you, which actually ends up wronging another person, which in turn ends up making them wrong you anyways. By that point there's a good chance nothing is gonna be right no matter what you do, and on top of that you'll be stuck in a shit heap of wrong- which I heard doesn't smell very nice this time of year ). ~Ian
I sighed letting the empty bottle of vodka fall from my lap. I had decided to just stay up all night and drink. Seemed like the right thing to do at the time especially since Bryce was probably off with Joseph doing god knows what to get back at me. It wasn't even my fault! She wouldn't let me explain though and who am I to push her? If she doesn't want to listen I'm not going to stand there and force her while she's upset. Then to top it all off only a few hours afterwards she shows up on set with Joseph. She was all over him the entire time, I could barely do my job with her just looking at me with so much hatred and disgust. I just wish shed listen to me, even if only for five measly minutes I could tell her that wasn't what actually happened. Nina had come by needing to borrow my keys to get into my trailer and grab some of 'Damon's clothing' for her scene. I went to hand her the key and she just started kissing me. I attempted to push her off but she pulled me against her to make it seem like I wanted what was happening. Then Bryce walked over. Now I'm stuck in this giant pile of shit. God if she only knew how badly I wanted her.
I shook my head and sighed looking at my phone. I'd texted her a few times last night and she never responded. I look up hearing a knock on my door.
"Yeah?" I mumble.
"Five minutes" Paul yells.
"Alright" I sigh standing and slipping on my black button up walking out of the trailer. As I close my door I notice Bryce and Joseph laughing with Steven and I clench my jaw, staring at her. So now she's all fine and dandy with a new guy. That's how she's gonna be? Fine. Two can play this game. I walk towards them all smiles and I see her shock once her eyes meet mine.
"Hey guys, ready to shoot?"
Steven can't stop laughing, "yeah just a sec man Bryce was telling us a funny ass story"
I look back at her, "Oh, don't let me interrupt you" the grin that falls on my face afterwards is full of acid.
She nods quickly looking away, I can see she's controlling her breathing, "I'll just finish telling you guys later at dinner" she smiles slightly taking Joseph's arm and walking away. My nostrils flare watching her lean into him as they walk.
"Dude what's your deal, you smell like a bar" Stevens eyebrow raises as he walks closer to me.
"Nothing..." I turn and walk into the studio. If she thinks she can hurt me she's sadly mistaken, but I assure you if she does anything with any of these guys, I don't know what I'll do.
"Hey brother." I smirk at Paul and he nods slightly while a woman puts blood on his face and his contacts in. I sit in my chair and glance at Bryce and Joseph.
"Alright Damon, you ready for makeup and fangs?"
I nod, "ready as ill ever be"
The woman sprays my face and body with a light skin toned color then hands me my fangs, I slip them on and pull my eye lids apart while she plops my contacts in. I blink away the tears and stand.
"Let's get this show on the road, shall we?" I smile at Bryce and she just stares at me.
Paul slaps my back, "Team Salvatore!" He says in a soft feminine voice and I chuckle averting my eyes to the director then tapping my daylight ring against his, "Ring power!" I mimic his girly tone and we laugh.
We film for at least 7 hours straight and I feel the need to claw my eyes out. I had no sleep the night before, my mind is still foggy from a hang over, and I wanna punch something after watching Joseph kiss Bryce's forehead.
"Alright guys that's a wrap, we'll pick it up same time tomorrow morning" he nods and I walk towards my trailer already taking off my shirt on the way there. Nina walks over to me smiling.
"Hey Ian, you going with us to dinner tonight?" She asks while she grips the loops of my black leather pants.
"Who else is going?" I say looking up at Bryce and Joseph. She's trying awfully hard not to look at me and I smile. I'm getting under her skin and that's what I want. If she doesn't want to know what really happened and she's going to assume its bad, then try to hurt me- I'm most definitely going to retaliate.
"Um Joseph, Paul, Dylan, Alexis, Tyler, Daniel and Bryce" she smiles, "I was wondering if you'd go with me?"
I nod, "sure, sounds like fun. Ill need to change" I say walking into my trailer.
"Alright! We're all leaving in a few minutes! Daniel, Tyler, Dylan and Alexis are already there. She says walking away.
"Okay, One minute" I turn and look through my closet grabbing a pair of dark jeans and a black AC/DC shirt. I throw everything on and walk out of my trailer finding nobody around but Nina.
"That was longer than a minute, mister Salvatore" she smiles
I grin, "forgive me, so we taking yours or mine?" Despite everything, Nina and I are really good friends. I guess that's why everyone always assumes were together. I mean sometimes she gets a bit jealous and likes to show people what's hers but that can be over looked in my opinion.
"Umm yours. I like when you drive, I feel like I have a chaperone" she smiles and my smile fades completely. It was my job to make sure Bryce was comfortable and now I'm ruining her time here with my bullshit. I sigh, "alrighty" we walk to the car and were silent the whole ride there. Paul and his wife Torrey are waiting outside and he pulls me into a hug.
"Hey man, took you long enough, try to steal the props again?" He laughs.
"No, Sorry had to shower and change, I kinda get more make up than you" I smirk and we walk towards our tables.
"Because I'm better looking, so I need less"
"Keep telling yourself that one pauly" I finally see everyone and they smile.
"Finally! I thought vampires were fast" Dylan stands pulling me into a hug.
"Good to see you man" I slap his back. Alexis glares at me and looks in the other direction. Nina and I take our seats on the other side of the long table. Sadly the order was arranged terribly. It was Torrey, Joseph, Bryce, Daniel And Alexis on one side. Then Paul was across from his wife at the end,Tyler was across from Joseph, I was across from Bryce, Nina sat across from Daniel and Dylan was across from Alexis. I sigh sitting down doing my best not to look at Bryce who seems to be flirting with Daniel.
"I can't believe I'm meeting you! I love your character Isaac so much" she smiles and Daniel returns her smile.
"Thank you so much, it means a lot. I've heard a lot about you from this little lady over here" he pokes Alexis and she smiles, "heard you're running with the vampires, when you should be with the pack" he smirks nudging Bryce with his shoulder and I glare at him.
"I think Bryce is content with the vampires actually."
She looks at me with some emotion I can't make out. Seems like hurt and longing but I can't be sure.
"Actually my favorite animal is a wolf. So I'm pretty fond of them" she never takes her eyes from mine and I do my best not to take mine from hers. That is until Joseph puts his hand on her leg. I look away towards the waiters who are bringing us our food and grind my teeth.
"So Lex, how are you and Dylan?" Bryce asks smiling.
"Well... Dylan and I are officially dating!" She says all giddily and Dylan kisses her cheek. Bryce smiles and glances at me, I soon find myself smiling back at her. She sighs and looks over at Daniel who's telling the group a story about Tyler falling off the stairs on their set when he was attempting a stunt. As soon as she looks back up at me I nod my head towards the bathrooms. I stand and look at Paul, "be right back"
Paul nods, "don't be too long"
I walk towards the back door. Glancing behind me I notice Bryce following and I smile. She understood my little motion. Once I step outside I turn around.
"Before you start, please let me explain" I say and she closes her mouth nodding.
"First of all I would never hurt you like that Bryce..." I look deep into her eyes placing my hands on either sides of her face. "Nina had asked me for my keys and she kissed me. She had me by my belt loops. I couldn't shove her off-"
She wraps her arms around my neck pulling my head down till she can kiss me, silencing me completely. I run my hands down to her waist pulling her against me. I love our kisses. Our heated moments of pure passion and lust. I need them.
She pulls back resting her forehead against mine, "...I believe you Ian..." She closes her eyes and I pull her into a tight hug Kissing her forehead.
"...lets go back, they're gonna wonder about us" I smile, feeling whole again. Of course nothing good ever lasts. We get inside and sit down. Bryce has a huge grin on her face and Alexis looks over.
"So Bryce what did you and Joseph do all night? Did you get your needs satisfied?" She giggles then looks at me and her face drains of emotion.
"I mean..."
I feel my body burn as I grip the table, "Joseph stayed the night with you?" I whisper staring into her eyes. Her mouth drops slightly.
"I swear Ian nothing-"
"You were that upset... I hurt you that bad you had to go and open your legs to another man." I stand yelling.
Tears fill her eyes and Alexis stands putting an arm around her sister.
"I'm disgusted... Enjoy your night, don't open your legs too wide" I let the poison roll off my tongue like velvet as I throw my napkin down and push my chair back. Next thing I know my cheek is stinging as I try to get my balance.
"Don't you ever speak to my sister like that!" Alexis rubs her hand then turns and walks away to comfort Bryce. I walk out of the restaurant and to my car. Once inside I scream and punch the steering wheel feeling red hot tears run down my cheek. How could she! I thought there was something between us! I thought she cared about me too! I start my car and drive to her hotel where I wait in her room for her to come home. A good two hours pass and still no Bryce. I walk over to the stereo the hotel has in each room and I plug my phone in deciding to play some music. I settle on a song titled Lift Me Up by five finger death punch. Raiding her mini bar I hear someone open the door.
"Hello?!"
I dance around the room singing, "lift me up above this, the flames and the ashes- lift me up and help me to fly away!... Oh i didn't notice you, Welcome home succubus. Where's your new boy toy?"
Bryce rolls her eyes, "you're drunk, I'm gonna call you a cab"
I laugh, "I'm not going anywhere, I paid for this room, I'm entitled to be here" I walk up to her whispering in her ear, "it's too bad, we could've had a fun night"
"Ian, stop, I'm calling Joseph..." She sighs shaking her head.
I swipe her phone and put it in my front pocket. "Nope.. No calling nobody.. You're with me tonight..." I smirk and try to kiss her.
She pushes me back, "Ian! Knock off the shit! I'm drunk, tired, upset and I don't even wanna see you right now!" She huffs, "I'm going to bed..." She tosses her bag on the chair and it lands on the floor. Then takes off her shoes laying down on the bed. I leap on top of her and start kissing her neck. She pushes me hard enough so that I fall off the bed.
"Um ouch? What was that for?!" I lean up and look at her.
"Ian, I want nothing to do with you right now. I'm dealing with you being here because its better then you trying to drive home and getting into a car accident.. So shut up and go to bed or I'm going to stay with Alexis for the night"
I frown and stand up. "Whatever.. See if I care. You didn't care. So I don't care. Nope. No care here" I mumble and accidentally trip over Her bag, "Jeez this is a hard floor.."
Bryce sighs getting up, "God I feel like a mother..." She turns the stereo off and walks over to me.
"Oh, well thank you mommy" I say as Bryce helps me up and to the bed. She pulls off my shoes and socks, then unbuttons my shirt and lays me down. she slips off her jeans and crawls under the covers beside me. Her breathing slows in a matter of minutes and I know she's already asleep. Unlike her I lay there for hours just watching her. Silently letting everything sink in. Realizing- I may never get the girl.