Authors Note: Just a quick note to say there's a link up on my profile for an image of Alicia's hair, make up, and outfit.

Chapter 85: The Premiere

A few days later…

It was the night of the premiere party, and my stomach was in knots.

The party was taking place at the "LAX" nightclub inside the "Luxor" Hotel and Casino.

I had decided on my outfit earlier in the day.

I was wearing a black, flowy tank top. It had skulls and crossbones on the front, and the entirety of the back of it was semi transparent, with the same skulls and crossbones pattern.

I had paired the top with a simple pair of black, faux leather pants – I figured that would add to the "sexy factor".

I also had a pair of black, platform heels that had small, silver studs on them, and a few silver skull and crossbones as well.

I had Zak's silver cross on, the amethyst ring he had also given me, and some simple, silver stud earrings - two in each ear.

I figured it was sexy enough – I was showing some skin without being uncomfortable, the pants were form fitting, but comfortable. And the skulls – totally GAC approved.

I hope Zak likes it…

My thoughts were distracted by Jennifer, the hair and makeup artist that was hired when I joined the crew.

She was the one who had styled me for the first photo shoot with the guys, and then for the vampire shoot Zak and I did.

"All done, what do you think?" Jennifer asked, as she turned my chair so I was facing the bathroom mirror.

I looked at myself in the mirror and was stunned once again by her work.

She had given me black, "cat eye" makeup for my eyes, but it wasn't over the top or too much.

Just the way I liked it.

And other than some foundation and such, she had used a shimmering, nude lip colour on my lips.

And my hair.

Wow!

She had done what I could only describe as a "messy, rocker style, reverse French braid".

It was essentially a reverse French braid, but with parts of it puffed up along the way, almost giving me a Mohawk effect.

I loved it.

"Once again, you amaze me Jen," I said, looking at her reflection in the mirror, smiling.

She smiled in return.

"I'm glad you like it," She replied. "Are you sure Cheryl doesn't want me to style her? I don't mind," Jennifer added.

I smiled.

"She's fine, she lives to do her hair and makeup," I replied as I stood up from the chair.

Jennifer laughed as she started cleaning up her things.

I suddenly heard my phones ringtone indicating a text message had arrived.

I grabbed my phone from the bathroom counter and checked the message.

Not surprisingly, it was a text from Zak.

"Us manly men are on our way to pick you girls up ;)"

I laughed quietly and typed a reply.

"In a limo still?"

Zak had decided to rent limos for the night to take us to and from the party, as a special "treat".

"Of course doll :)"

I smiled at Zak's reply and typed a response.

"Alright, well I'm ready. I'll make sure Cheryl is ready."

"See you in a few doll."

"You bet."

I walked out of the bathroom and down to Cheryl's room.

"Cheryl!" I called through the door. "Zak and Aaron are on their way over, so hurry up!" I added.

"Almost ready!" Cheryl called back.

"I think I have everything," I heard Jennifer say as she stepped out into the hall with her bag. "Have fun tonight," She added with a smile.

I smiled in return and I walked with her down the stairs.

"Thanks for coming over Jen, you're a lifesaver," I replied, as she slipped on her shoes.

"No need to thank me, I love hanging out with you," Jennifer said.

I smiled.

"I love hanging out with you too," I replied.

Jennifer smiled.

"Alright, see you later," She said as she opened the front door, and stepped outside.

"See you later," I replied, watching her to make sure she got to her car okay, and once she drove off, I closed the door.

I grabbed the black clutch I was using as a purse for the night from the nearby table, and went out into the kitchen and sat at the island counter, wanting to make sure I had everything I might need.

About ten minutes later…

"Wow! Your hair looks awesome!" I suddenly heard Cheryl's voice.

I turned to see her just reaching the bottom of the stairs.

"Thanks, you look great!" I replied.

Cheryl was wearing a simple, strapless, just above the knee length, black dress with black heels, and her brown curls were styled to perfection.

She smiled at me.

"Thanks, you look great too!" She said, and suddenly there was a knock at the door.

"I'll get it!" Cheryl chimed, as she practically skipped to the door in excitement.

I laughed as I closed up my clutch and stood up and headed over to the entryway, assuming it was the guys.

"Hello boys," Cheryl said, as she opened the door to find Zak and Aaron on the other side.

"Hey Cheryl," Zak said with a smile as he stepped inside, while Aaron was still standing outside, staring at Cheryl.

I laughed quietly until I noticed that Zak was now staring at me.

I smiled as my face flushed a bit.

He looked perfect as always, in a black, long sleeved shirt and dark, blue jeans.

"Hey…" I said, somewhat shyly, now completely ignoring Cheryl and Aaron fawning over each other.

Zak smiled as he walked over to me.

"Hey…you look amazing," Zak said softly, gently giving me a hug.

"Tha-" I started to say as a I hugged Zak in return, but stopped when I felt Zak's hands moving up and down over my back a bit.

I looked up at him to see him looking down at my back.

"Ooo, sort of see through, I like…" Zak said, with a smirk on his face.

I laughed quietly and jokingly shoved his arms away from me.

"You can look, but don't touch," I replied teasingly.

Zak laughed.

"Damn," He grumbled.

"Come on lovebirds, we don't want to be late!" Aaron suddenly said.

Zak and I both blushed, causing Aaron and Cheryl to laugh.

"You're one to talk," Zak muttered, as he rested a hand gently on my lower back and led me toward the door.

Aaron just laughed as he and Cheryl stepped outside.

Roughly forty-five minutes later…

"Oh my god…I'm so glad that's over," I said, as I sat down at our VIP table in a sectioned area on the second level of the "LAX" nightclub.

We had finished up with the red carpet, the guys and I having posed for pictures, and then mainly Zak, Aaron and I did a few short interviews with different media sources.

I had felt incredibly nervous the entire time.

"You were great Shorty, don't worry about it," Aaron said with a smile, as he sat down next to Cheryl.

Billy, Diana, Jay and Ashley all took seats at the table as well.

"He's right doll," Zak said, sitting next to me and lightly kissing my cheek.

I smiled and looked toward the stage on the first floor as the lights throughout the club dimmed, and a man appeared onstage.

He thanked everyone for coming tonight, and then did a brief introduction for the sneak peek of the Halloween special, which was about to be shown on the large screen behind him.

"And now, the 'Ghost Adventures Crew' is proud to show you a sneak peak of their Season 10 premiere, a two hour special, that will air on Saturday, October 31st! You'll also get a look at their new investigator, Alicia Wilde!"

There was applause and cheers throughout the club as the lights darkened further, and the screen lit up and showcased a few big moments from past episodes.

"Alright Ali!" Cheryl cheered.

I felt my face flush.

"Shut up Cheryl," I mumbled, causing everyone to laugh.

"There are things in this world that we will never fully understand…" Zak's voice broadcasted throughout the club, as the "Ghost Adventures" opening sequence started up.

"Here we go!" Aaron exclaimed excitedly.

"Woo!" Billy exclaimed too.

Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed Zak wrap his arm along the top of my chair, and then felt his hand rest gently on my shoulder.

I glanced at him and saw him smiling as he watched the screen, his smile brightening slightly when a shot of me from an investigation appeared, with "Investigator" and my name written across the footage.

I smiled to myself as I looked back at the screen and tried to prepare myself for whatever reaction we were going to receive once the sneak peek was over.

Roughly fifteen minutes later…

The sneak peek - which had been intense and seemed to end far too soon – ended, the screen turning black briefly before a new image appeared on screen.

Oh my god…

It was a shot of Zak, shirtless, sitting on his throne in his dungeon, with me sitting on his lap.

It's footage from the vampire shoot! I thought.

I watched the screen in shock as Zak's hand travelled down along my side until it reached my thigh, where it then slid up under the hem of the dress I had been wearing and he grasped my thigh.

Then it showed Zak and I standing, with Zak behind me, and he leaned down and "bit" my neck, fake blood running down over my neck and chest.

"Holy shit!" Cheryl exclaimed in shock.

"This is hot!" Diana agreed, equally in shock.

I felt my face flush, and forced myself to keep my eyes on the screen when I felt Zak squeeze my shoulder.

The screen faded to black, and the words "On October 31st…" briefly appeared on screen before it faded to black again.

Then an image of Zak sitting on his throne appeared, while I slowly crept out from behind it, baring my vampire fangs at him.

"Woah Shorty!" Aaron exclaimed.

Billy and Jay both whistled.

I laughed and hid my face in my hands briefly, before peeking out between my fingers to watch the rest of the promo.

The shot faded to black once again, showing the words "Zak's biggest dream comes true…" briefly, before Zak and I reappeared.

I stepped out from the other side of the throne, and kneeled down, bringing Zak's arm out to the side and baring my fangs near his wrist as I looked into the camera.

Wow…it's like seeing a completely different person… I thought.

The image faded to a quick shot of the two of us standing, with me leaning up as if to kiss Zak, and then the image faded to show me standing behind Zak – fake blood on my lips and on his neck.

The screen faded to black, "As the Ghost Adventures Crew visits Dracula's homeland…".

A final shot of Zak and I came up, me standing behind him as a I ran my blood covered hands over his chest.

The screen faded to black, then a short clip of the four guys and I walking amongst some trees from the original promo we had shot appeared on screen, and the words "Ghost Adventures: Transylvania. October 31st" appeared near the bottom.

The screen went black as the lights came back on in the club, and the place erupted in applause and cheering.

"Holy shit bro! I want in next time!" Billy teased, looking across the table at Zak and I.

"Hey!" Diana said, jokingly elbowing him in the side.

Zak laughed and looked at me with a smirk on his face.

I knew my face must have been beet red.

"You knew that was going to show, didn't you?" I asked.

Zak grinned.

"Of course," He replied.

"Bastard!" I jokingly exclaimed, smacking him on the chest, causing everyone to laugh, including Zak and I.

He leaned over toward me.

"You gotta admit, it was pretty hot," Zak whispered near my ear.

I felt my face redden even more.

"Yeah," I muttered shyly.

Zak smiled to one side as he gently kissed my cheek then leaned back so he was sitting upright, and the others broke out in excited discussion about the sneak peek.

Man, what a night.

And it was only just beginning.

Authors Note: Hope you guys enjoyed this update, despite its shortness!

I know they generally don't have parties like this for television shows, but there's a specific reason I came up with the idea. You'll find out why soon.

Keep your wonderful reviews coming! :)