I am sorry it took me so long to post this, but in all honesty I had a serious case of writer's block even though this chapter was 100% inspired by the song "On Fire" by Switchfoot. I discovered that I do not work properly when I'm at home on my days off, I actually get more inspired when I'm at work... So I got back to work this past weekend, hence you guys get a new chapter.
I may or may not get bricked for this chapter, so just in case I'm hiding behind a wall. But the good news is that for those who do hate or want to hate Jake will get a slight chance to do so in this chapter... Even though I could never hate him. hehehehe!
I'll do a general review response this time. I am super glad you guys enjoyed Paul and his whacky fashionista self! You'll get a bit more of him in this chapter as well, that was a very fun chapter to write and so was this one. Thank you to those faithful reviewers! loonaticslover13, LANA 8D and JunjouRomanticafortheWinxoxo I am so glad you guys are still here reading and reviewing, it really means a lot! :)
And OMG guys please check out the song that inspired this chapter, I knew I wanted to do something with a special event then this song popped right up and it all came to me. I know the band is Christian, but the song can be interpreted in anyway you'd like, for me it has a love theme and I hope it fits as well as I think it does.
Also I'm officially letting you guys know that there will be only 3 or 4 chapters left. PLEASE and I beg you all to keep in mind that there WILL be a sequel to this story. I don't want to give away any spoilers, just asking for you guys to be patient... It will come. That is all. ^_^
Friday, September 30; 5:45 a.m.
Fall's first cool breeze was starting to make it's way through the city. The leaves were starting to change it's essence, slowly burning until they could no longer handle the crude cold, and then fall. Even though fall officially started 8 days ago, today the breeze felt promising to the season's purpose.
It was a quiet chilly morning, the whole team sound asleep as their slumbered bodies awaited to be woken up by their alarm clocks. Or worse an actual emergency...
Her eyes fluttered open at the sound of the emergency siren, and she didn't took the time to think, in times like these such luxury could be life threatening. Instinctively; she quickly jumped out of her hammock; dressed in her uniform and ran out of her room as fast as she could.
She was greeted by the rest of her teammates, who were all giving each other alarmed glares.
"Loonatics to the monitor room now!" Commanded their leader. And they complied; as they quickly ran towards said room to inform themselves about their new mission.
"Loonatics! Someone left an activated nuclear bomb on Central Park, it has a timer set for 10:00 a.m. We believe the same crooks who broke into the nuclear lab earlier this week has something to do with it." Informed an alarmed Zadavia.
They all gave each other worried glances. Ace turned to face his team and gave them a reassuring look before he spoke. "Alright guys, we've done this before, in fact tons of times so I don't doubt this will make any difference."
"Chief, this is a nuclear bomb. Something I've never tampered with and in all honesty hoped never to work with." Expressed a worried coyote.
Ace furrowed his eyebrows and sighed before speaking. "At least let's clear the area, and we'll figure something out." Ace said.
They all nodded and started running towards the hangar where they all strapped into their jetpacks and flew towards the park.
A couple of hours later; with the help of the nuclear lab scientists and a couple of military bomb technicians; the bomb was finally deactivated and the city was out of threat. It was a nerve wracking-moment, that one bomb had enough juice to blow up the entire city. They still didn't have the suspect under bars, but so far no clues were left behind; just that the bomb was an exact replica of one that belonged to the nuclear lab.
The government declared the situation as a terrorist attempt; so the military and police were on high alert, watching the city and important monuments around the city, and most of all keeping the mayor and the citizens safe.
The Loonatics were left to go, but were invited to have lunch at a local restaurant near Central Park by the owners. They all sat in a circular table for six as they ate their lunch, they were currently telling jokes to each other, and talking about the whole mission.
"It's just a bit weird to me… We don't have any clues about who would do this kind of thing." Commented Tech as he searched something on his datapad, not really looking at his teammates.
"Well, it seems to me that it might be someone from another planet, or who knows maybe it is someone from our own planet?" Said Ace, briefly pausing his sentence as he took a sip of his drink. "You guys didn't really tell me what went down that day at the nuclear lab." Continued Ace.
"Well-nothing-really-got-stolen-that's-the-weird-part-none-of-the-scientists-noticed-anything-missing-other-than-the-fact-that-someone-broke-inside-the-lab-broke-security-system-set-the-alarm-and-that's-when-we-got-the-call!" Explained Rev, leaving Ace in a confused state.
"Yeah… Total waste of time if you ask me." Commented Duck with a bit of sarcasm in his tone.
"But if nothing got stolen, why did they called us?" Asked Lexi.
Tech carelessly shrugged at her. "I guess it's because it was a nuclear lab, they just wanted to be on the safe side. This wasn't just a break in to your local jewelry store you know, we are a bit more gifted than the military and police. Same explanation for the time we got called to check out that break in on the military's weapons lab with the Time Skip incident." Responded Tech as his gaze was still facing his datapad. He furrowed his eyebrows as a small beeping sound came out of it. "Someone's been ringing our doorbell for the past thirty minutes… It's probably some reporter who wants a quote from us for the whole situation." Carelessly commented Tech.
Lexi thought that was strange for some reason, and she could tell she was the only one who thought so as the rest of her teammates didn't really show much interests in the coyote's words. She glanced at the time 1:45 p.m. it read, they've been out for the whole morning and didn't notice how fast time went for them. But the time didn't really click to her, so she worriedly stared back at Tech and at his datapad.
The coyote sighed. "They are not quitting are they…?" He expressed; as again another beep erupted from the pad.
"Hey Tech, could you get a look at who's ringing our doorbell?" She asked a bit uneasy.
The rest noticed her sudden behavior and stared at her in curiosity.
Tech raised an eyebrow at her, but complied as he pressed a couple of buttons on the pad. Then both eyebrows raised when he noticed who their visitors were. "I think it's for you Lex, it's Paul and Gretchen… And a whole lot of other people who I don't recognize."
She gasped at his answer as it all finally clicked to her. "Shit! They said they would be there at 1:00 I totally forgot! I have to go guys." She said as she hurriedly jumped out of her chair and started running towards the exit. Ace raised an eyebrow at her and darted behind her.
"Hey Lex! What's the hurry? The premier isn't until 7:00 p.m. I think you have more than enough time to get ready." He said as he watched her strap her jetpack around her waist.
She glanced towards her leader "I don't really know why they wanted me so early… But I told them I'd be there. Besides the red carpet starts at 5:30…" She commented as she positioned herself for take off.
He defeatedly nodded "Alright, but call us if you need us."
"Will do boss." She said as she delivered a wink towards her leader and took off.
/
Lexi apologized for the delay, and Gretchen kindly told her that she understood. Paul on the other hand was a bit irritated that he was kept waiting, but nonetheless understood the whole situation, because if it wasn't for her precious little cotton tail he wouldn't probably exist right now. So they rode the elevator; along with Paul's styling team up to the 125th floor.
Once in her room, Paul and his team started setting up everything, the dress, makeup station, nail station and a hair station.
Paul turned towards the female bunny "Alright doll, strip!" He commanded as he handed her a white towel robe.
Lexi stared at him a bit confused but complied as she entered her bathroom and undressed from her uniform. She came out wearing only the robe.
"Alright, first you need to relax, you're stiff as a stick!" He said as he pointed towards a massage table she didn't notice before.
She stared at it surprised and speechless.
"Go on girl, Jake specifically requested this for you." Explained Paul.
She stared at him and nervously nodded "I just… This is all too much." She admitted in a low tone.
Gretchen walked towards her and gave her a reassuring smile "Lexi, just relax and enjoy. Everything's taken cared of."
She walked towards the massage table as the masseuse helped her out of her robe and climb on the table, she covered her areas with white blankets and started massaging the female bunny.
30 minutes later and Lexi felt more relieved and fresh as a result of her massage. She dressed back in her robe, and Paul pointed towards the hair station were a hair stylist stared at her hair in thought.
"Hmmm…" He expressed as he stared at her hair like if it was an abstract painting in a museum. "Ah…" He complimented as he turned around and started mixing a couple of mini bottles into a small black bowl, he stirred the contents and the strong scent of chemicals burned through her nostrils.
"Are you planning to dye my hair?!" She asked in a hysterical manner.
"Not entirely, just small highlights." He carelessly responded.
"I honestly don't think I need highlights." She suggested with a bit of fear.
Paul walked over and stared at the female bunny "Doll, it's nothing big. Just small brighter rays… Besides, Francis here knows what he's doing, I trust him and if it was a wrong suggestion I would've said so myself. Besides, it'll bring the color of your eyes out even more." Explained Paul.
She defeatedly nodded and let Francis continue his job as he started separating small strands of her hair and highlighting with his brush. The smell was horrible, but she didn't complain, she just sat there and let the man do his job.
There was a small knock on the door "Come in!" Yelled Lexi.
And the door swooshed open, a black and yellow bunny walked in confused at all the commotion that was going on inside her room.
"Oh hi Ace, it's nice to see you again." Greeted Gretchen.
"Yeah… What's going on?" He distractedly asked as he looked at his surroundings.
"Hair, Makeup, Nails, Spa… And Lexi is getting highlights done right now." Explained Gretchen as she gave Ace a mini tour of the different stations distributed around Lexi's room.
He walked towards the female bunny who sat in a chair while she waited for her highlights to be ready. "Hey there stranger…?" He jokingly said.
"Now you see why I needed to be here so early?" She smirked.
"Well I didn't know you were changing your entire image for one day." He said.
She sighed as she glanced at him. "Relax it's just highlights, nothing big… Hopefully."
"Yeah… Hopefully." He responded as he briefly stared at her in silence. "Well I'll be training if you need anything."
She nodded, and he walked out.
She walked towards her shower and stepped inside. She washed her hair and herself, when done with the shower she dried herself and once again dressed in the white robe. She walked to her room and sat back at the hair station's chair as Francis blow dried her hair, when completely dried he started curling certain areas of her hair, mostly to create a loose curl effect on some of the ends.
When done with her hair, she walked towards the nail station and sat as a girl started giving her a manicure and a pedicure.
Hair check, nails check, her face was next in tow; so she walked towards the makeup station. A young skinny man prepped her face before applying any actual color, he studied her dress, fur and eye color as he carefully chose his color selection. And once satisfied he started applying eyeshadow into her eyes.
Ace knocked once again on the door, and Gretchen opened the door for him. He walked inside and walked towards Lexi who was getting her makeup done.
"Woah… Lex." He commented as he stared at her, the makeup artist was currently applying the lipgloss into her lips.
She glanced towards him, and smiled. Her eyes had a dark smokey purple look which made her jade eyes pop out even more, her cheeks were peachy and so were her lips. Her hair was nicely done while her ears currently lay behind her back and her nails had a dark fuchsia color on them. All she needed was to get dressed.
She chuckled at him "Beauty takes time Ace." She said in a joking manner.
"You never needed the time Lex." He faintly responded.
She stared at him in shock at his words, her cheeks turning crimson as she understood his comment. She didn't respond, and he wasn't exactly waiting for one as he turned and signaled for the door.
"I'll be out, you need to get dressed it's 4:00" He commented as he walked towards the door.
And as soon as the door closed Paul walked towards her. "Alright, you heard him. You need to get dressed." He said as he helped her out of her seat and into her dress and shoes.
When done she looked at herself in the mirror, and Gretchen walked towards her "You look so beautiful." She commented.
Lexi turned towards her and looked at her nervously "You really think so?" She asked.
Gretchen nodded "I do. And hey Lexi, if anyone asks you by who you guys were dressed? You answer Shaun Paul. Both of you." She suggested as she straightened the rhinestone flower brooch on her dress. She nodded.
/
The doorbell rang and Rev let Jake inside the tower as he rode the elevator to the 125th floor. The doors to the common room opened and in he stepped where he was greeted by the rest of the team minus Lexi. He was wearing a charcoal perfectly fitted suit, black shoes and belt, and a nicely fitted blue tie. He held a small black box in one hand.
"Hey guys. How are you all doing this evening?" He happily asked.
"Super-super-super-great! Just-paitiently-waiting-to-see-Lexi-with-her-dress-on-we're-all-super-stocked! We-have-the-channel-all-set-up-to-see-you-guys-walk-the-red-carpet-live!" Informed the cheery roadrunner, and Jake couldn't help himself and chuckle at his behavior.
Jake slightly jumped at the sound of powerful swish, he turned to find the source and found himself starring at Duck who placed a hand next to his beak as if he had a secret to tell. "Pssst! Hey Jake, if it's not too late… You know maybe you can ditch Lexi and I can wear a suit and walk the red carpet with you. You know… I'll be like your wingman." He said as he winked at the actor.
Jake raised an eyebrow at the mallard, wondering if it was all a joke or if he actually meant it. "I uh… I think I'll stick with my date; thank you." He nervously responded as he started walking away from the mallard.
He walked towards the loonatic's leader and the team's genius to personally greet them "Hello, how are you two doing?" He asked as he stretched his hand out towards Tech, he responded the gesture as he shook Jake's hand.
"Good, and good to see you Jake." Responded Tech.
Jake then nervously stretched his hand out towards Ace, which he reluctantly shook. "We're fine…" He simply responded.
Tech felt the weird vibe between the two male bunnies "I uh… I'm gonna go check on Lexi, see how much longer it will take."
"Yeah… You go do that." Responded Ace, his gaze never leaving Jake. "Why uh… Why don't you and I go for a little talk?" He asked in a low serious tone, though it pierced directly through him. The others didn't hear or noticed anything, but Jake took a deep breath and nervously agreed with a nod.
Ace turned and signaled for Jake to follow him, and so he did. They walked into the training room and Ace shut the door behind them.
When Jake noticed all of the weapons and opened space it didn't take long for him to realize that it was the team's training room. He nervously glanced back at Ace, and he couldn't help but to fear the Loonatic's leader. Compared to him, he was weak, powerless and defenseless.
Ace sighed before he spoke "I know you're wondering why I want to talk to you…" Ace started.
Jake glanced at him and gently shook his head "No mate, I know exactly why you want to talk to me." Responded Jake.
Ace crossed his arms and unimpressively raised an eyebrow at Jake "Oh? Enlightened me." Responded Ace in a slightly careless manner.
"Her." The response was simple but direct.
Ace nodded "Look I know she'll probably kill me if she finds out I'm talking to you. Let alone talking about her, so please don't mention this to her…" Jake nodded in agreement, and so Ace took a deep breath before he continued. "At first I didn't really agree with her dating you, I thought you were some kind of smug actor who just wanted to pull a publicity stunt, that being said I still have my suspicions… But not as strong as they used to be. I know she can take of herself physically, I train her. But I'm not so sure about a broken heart, it hurts, and it's pretty difficult to recover from that. She's my second in command, and I don't need her to be all distracted because she's having issues with her boyfriend. So what I'm trying to say… More like asking, is to not hurt her; she's pretty excited about this whole thing with you, but I can't help to think that your trying to buy your way into her pants."
Jake seriously stared back at Ace "Ace, I can assure you those are not my intentions. I really do care about her, and I know it may seem hard to believe but I am not "buying" my way into anything, she is my girlfriend and I have a right to buy her gifts if I want to." He responded as he held the black box in his hand more tightly.
"Girlfriend… Why so soon Jake? Why did you ask her a week from when you guys met?" Asked a suspicious Ace.
"It felt right. I don't know how to explain it, but I just had to." Responded Jake, his response sincere.
Ace slowly shook his head in disbelief "Just don't hurt her… I'm not trying to intimidate you or anything." He sighed before he continued "I just tend to over protect her sometimes. She may seem strong, and yet she's so fragile." He faintly responded.
"Do you love her?" Asked Jake in a serious tone. Ace glanced at him and started to nervously shake his head, but was stopped by Jake's hand, which he raised in dismissal. "Oh cut the crap mate, I know you love her. I've known ever since I saw the way you looked at her down in the bunker room, the way you took her in your arms and cradled her, the way you whispered things to her, I saw love in your eyes."
Anger started to rise inside the black and yellow bunny, "Then why the hell did you asked her out in front of me?! Why didn't you back off?!" He was starting to raise his voice.
"Because I saw confusion in her eyes, I saw uncertainty towards you. She loves you to death, I know that. But there was something else I saw in her, hope. Hope for a change. I know I took a big risk, I know it seemed disrespectful of me, but I just couldn't help myself. There she was vulnerable, beautiful, gentle. So I asked her to see where her heart really belonged, but to my surprise she accepted my proposal." He responded, and a little bit of anger could be sensed in his tone.
Ace just stood there, Jake may not have any superpowers but he definitely shot him straight to his heart with his response.
"I feel bad mate, I really do. And I apologize honestly." Said Jake with sincerity.
Ace glanced at him and looked at him straight to his eyes. "Yeah well I guess it's a bit too late for that now isn't it?" He sighed in frustration. "But nonetheless I wish you both the best. I want her to be happy Jake, not broken, that's all I really want, to see a smile on her face; a genuine smile." He said as he started walking towards the exit.
"You don't have to worry about that Ace, you have to trust me when I say that I really do care for her, and want nothing but the best for her."
Ace stopped at his words, and shook his head "We'll see about that." Was all he responded as he walked out of the training room, Jake following.
They entered the common room just in time, because the door to her room opened, and out she came in her beautiful dress.
They all stared at her; stunned at her beauty.
"Wow love, you look so beautiful" Said Jake as he started walking towards her, she giggled at his comment while she wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed her lips against his. The kiss was short, it was just a greeting kiss.
Ace turned his head away from them for a brief moment, Tech noticed and walked towards Ace in case he needed some kind of support. But he managed to compose himself as he walked towards his second in command.
"Lex… Wow, you look amazing!" Complimented Ace, and he noticed her cheeks blush.
"Thanks Ace." She gently answered as she delivered a kind smile to him.
"Woah! I gotta admit, even the girl's line is pretty cool." Admitted Duck, Slam nodding in agreement.
"Lexi-you-look-very-very-very-very-VERY-pretty! I-mean-you've-always-looked-pretty-but-today-you-look-amazing! That-dress-the-color-your-hair-the-shoes-the-makeup!" Exclaimed Rev.
"Thank you! Thank you!" Responded Paul as he walked out of Lexi's room. "That was very nice of you to say Rev! Thank you! It wouldn't have been possible without me you know…" He dramatically responded.
Lexi giggled at his comment. "Thanks Paul." She responded.
"Your welcome doll! And for other occasions, don't hesitate to call me." He said as he also eyed Jake. "Because he never hesitates into calling me for a suit." He walked towards Jake and straightened his tie, the nature of fixing and dressing people up was on his veins. "Alright, both of you are all set. Just remember to mention my name as always Jakie."
"Will do Paul, and thank you once again." He responded.
"No problem. Alright!" He said as he snapped his fingers in the air, and out came his entire crew out of Lexi's room with everything packed in travel trunks and ready to go.
Gretchen was the last to leave Lexi's room, and she hurriedly walked towards the couple. "Alright boss we have to leave now! There's traffic on main street and you two are scheduled to walk in 30 minutes!" She said as she held a datapad in her hands, and she wore what seemed like a headset around her ears.
"Alright, I'll be there in a bit, I just have to give something to Lexi." He responded as she walked out of the tower. He took her hand and pulled her back towards her room, she took a seat on her bed as he pulled out the black box he was holding earlier.
Lexi stared at it in curiosity.
He opened the box to reveal a diamond necklace and bracelet. She gasped and her eyes widened at the sight of the jewelry, she looked back at Jake and slowly shook her head in denial.
He chuckled at her reaction. "I couldn't help myself love, I just had to. Besides, tonight is a special occasion." He said as he secured the necklace around her neck, she touched the necklace in disbelief. He continued by attaching the bracelet around her wrist, when done he gently kissed her hand.
"Jake…" She faintly said as she glanced at him. She kept shaking her head in disbelief. "Please tell me these are some kind of jewelry rent thingie and that you didn't spend money on this." She seriously asked.
"Well I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but these lovely pieces are for you to own." He informed her as he gently cupped his hand around her cheek and pressed his lips against hers.
She stopped the kiss but she didn't back away, she chuckled. "I can't… Jake these are thousands and thousands of querzaillenium worth."
"It's ok, I wanted to get these for you." He slowly responded as he gently kissed her forehead.
She defeatedly nodded and kissed him. "Thank you…" She whispered, she stood along with Jake who were now walking out of her room.
"Alright you guys enjoy! And we'll be watching." Said Tech as the couple walked out of the common room and into the elevator.
A couple of minutes later passed, and the team was currently sitting around the TV patiently waiting for the red carpet to begin.
"OMG-OMG-OMG-OMG! I-can't-wait-to-see-them-walk-Lexi-looks-so-pretty-I-bet-it's-gonna-be-the-topic-of-the-night!" Said an excited Rev.
"The topic would've been better if it was me walking the red carpet instead of… Whatsername…" Expressed Duck in an unimpressed manner.
"bascdbchdhsgjealous…" Commented Slam as he glared at Duck.
"I am not jealous! I just think that he should remain single and have me as his wingman that's all." Explained Duck.
"In your dreams Duck." Responded Tech as he rolled his eyes at the mallard's comment. He looked around and noticed that their leader was missing. "Hey, where's Ace?" He asked curious.
"Pffft! Probably sobbing his life away in his room because WHATSERNAME is out with my dream BFF!" Responded the mallard, and in exchange he received hate glares from his teammates.
Tech cleared his throat before he spoke "First of all Duck! She has a name, so stop calling her that. Second, according to my calculations; I highly doubt that Jake will EVER be your wingman or vise versa. And third, I don't think you should talk about Ace's personal feelings like that, I was just asking because I was curious." Informed the coyote.
He spoke to soon, because Ace stepped out of his room wearing long jeans, a blue graphic t-shirt and a black leather jacket. "Chief, were are you going? The red carpet is about to start you're gonna miss Jake and Lexi walking." Asked Tech as he raised an eyebrow at him.
Tech asked the question, but knew the exact answer. He wasn't ready to watch Lexi all dolled up walking next to her boyfriend on a red carpet, his heart ached and it was more than noticeable.
Ace furrowed his eyebrows but he didn't meet with his teammates eyes. "I uh… I'm gonna go for a ride. I don't think I want to watch TV." He informed the team.
Tech sighed and stood "Chief, just be careful ok?"
Ace rolled his eyes "Don't worry, I'm not going to get drunk or do anything stupid if that's what you're thinking… I just need some fresh air, it's been a rough day." He started towards the elevator and into the hangar where he secured his helmet and mounted his personal bike and rode off to the night.
/
"15 seconds until you guys go live with Mikaela Johnson for the interview." Sounded Gretchen's voice from a mini headset that Jake and Lexi wore, almost invisible to the cameras.
"10… Start walking, she's almost done with her current interview." She informed and both of them happily walked towards the interviewer and they were both handed microphones.
"And oh my god! Here I have Acmetropolis newest IT couple! Mister Jake Rabbit and Lexi Bunny from the Loonatics. I… Honestly guys when I heard the interview this morning with you Jake finally admitting that you guys are officially a couple; I fought so I could be the first to interview you as a couple. You guys look so adorbz together! But firsts things first! What are you guys wearing? Because you guys look stunning!" Asked Mikaela, the crowd was cheering and patiently waiting for the answer.
"Shaun Paul, both of us actually." Happily admitted Jake.
"Ohh, I might have to give him a call cuz your outfits are fine, and I don't mean fine like they just look fine, I mean it's fine!" She teased, and both bunnies chuckled at the comment. "So Lexi, tell me how you divide your crime fighting life with other life events like today?" She asked cheerfully.
Lexi smiled for the camera, but truth is she had no clue how to answer. This was the first time she was actually out of her uniform and singled out as who she is. She took a deep breath and prayed that she didn't screw up her answer before she spoke, her answer had to be positive for her team and the occasion.
"I don't, I'm basically on call 24/7. I mean we do have a separate normal life; I'm here after all, but the safety of Acmetropolis comes first."
Jake looked at her quite impressed of her answer and kindly smiled at her.
"Wow! Then it's good to know that if something goes down right this second I'll be safe!" Joked Mikaela, but her reaction resembled the british actor's. "And how about having powers, how does that feel like?" She asked curiously.
Lexi chuckled at the question "Loud!"
"Loud?!" Asked Mikaela, chuckling as well.
"Yes, loud. I have super hearing, and right now it's a bit too loud in here, but I can manage. Also it's a weird cool feeling, at first it's tingly and I used to get a lot of headaches because of my Brain Blast, but you get used to it once you learn to control your powers."
"Alright! Sounds awesome, I wish I had powers." Joked Mikaela as she now faced Jake. "So Jake, we all know you're currently filming your first big screen movie. What can you tell us about that, how does it feel to finally make it to the big screens versus your famous TV Soap Operas?" She asked.
Jake brought his microphone near his mouth to speak. "Well Mikaela, it's an espionage movie, and I'm playing the lead secret agent. Lots of stunts, I've been sent to learn how to shoot a gun, I've been wearing suits almost everyday now, driving fancy sports cars…" He stopped and chuckled along with Lexi and Mikaela. "But it's way different, everything it's bigger now, we try to do everything the most realistic way possible."
"Nice, and what about your Co-Star Haley Bunny, how is it working with her?" Asked an intrigued Mikaela.
The question made Lexi's eyes widened 'He had a female co-star? Who is Haley Bunny?'
He lightly chuckled before he answered "Ahh Haley yes, very lovely girl. I've actually worked with her before back in my early acting days; we were on a play together, very easy to work with, she's very funny and not to mention a brilliant actress."
And there it was, the first hint of jealousy that Lexi ever felt towards Jake. Though she knew that this sort of things are bound to happen, after all he is an actor, but she couldn't help and wonder… How many girls has he ever kissed? Is he currently kissing other girls while dating her? Does it count as cheating even though it's acting? There was nothing she could actually do and questioning would be a horrible choice right now, it's his job after all. The uneasiness never left the female bunny, so she took a deep breath and smiled for the camera and at him, pretending that it never bothered her.
"Yes well I've been told that she'll be here sometime later on. Alright you guys it was a privilege to be the first to interview the two of you as a couple, I wish you both the best, you guys make an adorable couple, and I hope it lasts forever." Finished Mikaela as the camera shut off.
"Awesome job you two!" Sounded Gretchen's voice through their almost invisible headset. "Now walk and pose if asked to, also be nice to the fans."
Jake glanced at Lexi and smiled at her, she returned the smile. He bent close to her ear and whispered "You were brilliant love." He pecked her cheek.
"So were you…" She whispered back as they both walked, posed, smiled, signed autographs and answered a couple of questions to a couple of interviewers.
Once inside the theater, they were offered champagne. Jake took a flute but Lexi declined the offer; seeing as she was still trying to maintain her sugar level where it belonged, so instead she sipped to a glass of water.
They took their seats and prepared themselves for the cast of the movie to begin their speech before the movie started.
/
He rode as fast as he could, he made himself believe that the faster he rode the faster the pain will heal. His eyes glistened with tears, oh how unbearable was the pain; it was worst than all the bruises he'd ever gained during his superhero career combined.
His heart ached for her, he desired her more than anything and he became afraid of himself, afraid of his feelings. It was his fear of love that got him to this position, broken and vulnerable.
He stopped his bike by the pier which was surprisingly empty and quiet for a Friday night, he got out and took out his helmet; and that's when he finally broke. The tears fell freely, his eyes bloodshot red as he sobbed. He cried for her, he cried because of her and he couldn't help himself not this time, today he wasn't holding back his tears. This wasn't physical, this wasn't any type of serious condition, this was plainly heartache caused by a broken heart.
He recently discovered that he loved her more than life itself, and she simply didn't belong to him. Jake's words haunted him…
'So I asked her to see where her heart really belonged, but to my surprise she accepted my proposal.'
He yelled, enraged by the voice that haunted him. He yelled at the truth, he yelled at himself for being a coward and never expressing his feelings to her. And now he wondered how things would've been if he never set that rule in the first place, if he never would've upset her, even though it was destined for her to meet him would she chosen otherwise.
He composed himself, deep inside he really did want her to be happy even though it could mean losing her.
But there was something else that kept creeping up his thoughts, just as Jake saw uncertainty in her so did he…
On Fire
They tell you where you need to go
They tell you when you need to leave
They tell you what you need to know
They tell you who you need to be
But everything inside you
Knows there's more than what you've heard
There's so much more than empty conversations
Filled with empty words
And you're on fire when he's near you
You're on fire when he speaks
You're on fire burning at these mysteries
Give me one more time around
Give me one more chance to see, yeah
Give me everything you are
Give me one more chance to be near you, yeah
When everything inside me
Looks like everything I hate
You are the hope I have for change
You are the only chance I'll take
And I'm on fire when you're near me
And I'm on fire when you speak
And I'm on fire burning at these mysteries
You're on fire
You're on fire
You're on fire
I'm standing on the edge of me
I'm standing on the edge of me
I'm standing on the edge of me
I'm standing on the edge of me
I'm standing on the edge of everything I've never been before
And I've been standing on the edge of me
Standing on the edge
And I'm on fire when you're near me
And I'm on fire when you speak, yeah
I'm on fire burning at these mysteries
These mysteries
These mysteries, yeah
You're a mystery, yeah
You're a mystery
Song by Switchfoot
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