Authors Note: So, I know at the end of the last chapter, I commented that this chapter would be my first lockdown, but I had a change of plans. I decided it would probably be better to write development of the bond more between Zak and Alicia. I think I came up with some special moments that brings them closer together.

So, without further ado, here's the latest update! Hope you enjoy it!

Chapter 13: Big Day

One Week Later

Zak and I continued to grow close to each other the more we spent time together. Although during the past week, our time together was mainly GAC related.

I had been at the GAC offices a few times. I was given Nick's old office, so I had been there setting up email, social media accounts, and other work related business on the computer. I also had brought in some personal stuff to make the office more "me".

I also had met up with the four guys to learn about the equipment and cameras they used in investigations. It had been a little overwhelming at first, they used so many different gadgets, but I was also familiar with most of them from watching the show. Since it had become official I had gotten the job, I did more "studying" on the show. Catching up with more episodes and paying more attention to their techniques.

Other than that time spent at the offices, Zak and I hadn't been able to see much of each other. He had been busy filming an episode of 'Aftershocks' all week.

Today, was a special day for me. The promotional shoot and video we had shot had been released that morning by the Travel Channel, along with the announcement to the media of me having joined the team.

It had only been a few hours, but so far the news seemed to be receiving positive feedback. My newly created Twitter account had begun blowing up with new followers, comments and questions. It was overwhelming. How did the guys deal with this much attention everyday? It would take some getting used to.

Especially the male fans that seemed to be crawling out of the woodwork and raving about me in the photos. Ashley had done a fantastic job with the shoot, and now I was getting "you're so hot" and other such tweets. It was embarrassing.

Especially when Cheryl had been following me around the house all morning reading tweets out loud to me. She had had a ball teasing me.

It was even more embarrassing when Zak had replied in agreement to a tweet.

GACDemon90 GACDemon90

Congrats on joining the GAC Family! AliciaWilde Love the shoot, you're so hawt!

Zak Bagans Zak_Bagans

GACDemon90 AliciaWilde she is, isn't she? ;)

Alicia Wilde AliciaWilde

GACDemon90 Zak_Bagans Thanks! #Blushing #GoAwayBagans

Damn him, I had thought.

I responded with "thanks" and other friendly replies to as many tweets as I could. I was using the blushing emoji more than I ever had.

Because of the special day, Zak had called me shortly after lunch to tell me he had taken the day off.

"Hey Doll," Zak said when I answered my phone.

I smiled.

I was really starting to like Zak calling me that.

"Hey annoying Twitter friend," I had replied jokingly.

Zak laughed.

"I know you love it," Zak responded smugly.

"Oh my god, no! It's embarrassing!" I replied.

Zak laughed again.

"Well, you better get used to it, hottie," Zak said.

I blushed.

"What do you want Bagans?" I mumbled shyly.

I could perfectly imagine the grin on his face as he laughed at my shyness.

"I took the day off today, knowing it was going to be your big day." Zak replied, "So I'm calling to see if you want to hang out," Zak added.

I smiled.

"Sure. What do you want to do?" I asked.

"I don't think you want me to answer that honestly," Zak replied slyly, but also jokingly.

I blushed again.

"I'm going to hang up on you Bagans," I responded jokingly.

Zak laughed.

"Okay, okay. I'll behave," Zak promised.

"Good," I replied. "So what are we doing?" I added.

"How about I come over?" Zak replied.

I thought briefly before responding.

"To our tiny place? I think it would be better if I came over there," I said. "Besides, Aaron's coming over. Cheryl probably wants me out anyway." I added.

"Aaron's going to your place?" Zak replied in shock.

It was my turn to laugh.

"Yep. Cheryl invited him," I replied.

"Go Aaron!" Zak responded.

I laughed again.

"So can I come over?" I asked.

Zak hesitated.

"Maybe we should meet somewhere," Zak said, sounding slightly uncomfortable now.

I frowned slightly. I knew what he was thinking. Something happening to me at his house.

"I'm not worried," I said honestly. "Besides, I'd like to meet your little girl," I added with a smile, figuring that would distract him.

"My little- oh, you mean Gracie?" Zak asked.

I was right.

He sounded happy I had mentioned her.

"Yes. I'd love to meet her," I replied.

I had loved dogs all my life. And there was no point denying it, since I had started getting immersed in the 'Ghost Adventures' world, I had starting reading up on the guys online. When I found Zak's Twitter and Instagram accounts, I had immediately "fallen" for Gracie. She was adorable.

"I know she'll love you..." Zak replied.

I smiled.

"Alright. You can come here, but only on one condition," Zak added.

"What might that be?" I asked.

"That if anything starts happening…we go out somewhere," Zak answered.

I wish I knew how to reassure him, but honestly, I couldn't say that something wouldn't start up. I didn't know the details of what he'd gone through with house guests before.

I thought of an idea.

"Deal. But if it would make you feel any better, we could go for a walk or something," I said.

I didn't want him to be worrying the entire time we were hanging out.

Zak sounded much more cheerful when he responded.

"We could hang in my backyard? It's really beautiful and peaceful," Zak said.

I smiled.

"Sounds perfect," I replied.

"Alright doll," He responded. "I'll give you directions, hang on," he added.

I smiled.

"Hanging on," I replied, getting up and walking out into the kitchen to get a piece of paper and pen.