The Challenge

The Brainstorming Process Part 2

Awaiting for Sebastian's response, even though it was only a second of an awkward silence it felt like it had been hours. I had a feeling this could possibly happen through all of this. I just wish he knows that his life was on the line now if he said a word to either of them about what happened. I was pretty strong too and could bite.

Looking to all of us carefully, Sebastian continued to stare over to me again and shyly smiled. He then shook his head, turning now back to the rest of the group. "Well for practice right now. T-t-t-to prove my point! That's why I said her name. Duh! Lord knows I wouldn't be proving anything romantic with you, without gouging my own eyes out and Madison isn't here obviously...who's my girlfriend! Yes." He said to London, going back to his casual facade.

I cautiously nodded along with the rest rationalizing his response. In theory, I guess it was good logic. Lord also knew a world where the Sebastian Martinez was really attracted to me again if there was even a first time truly, would be terrifying.

"Okay! Beach challenge it is then!" I then said trying to change the subject quickly.

"Perfect! Then, once we're finished Sebastian can accidentally fall into the lake and turn a pretty shade of blue!" London suggested happily. Sebastian sneered sarcastically.

"Or maybe I'll meet a cute lifeguard chick that will be too busy attending to me, while we'll pretend to not hear you getting attacked by sharks." He then said confidently.

I looked to them bitterly and sternly. Jeremy then raised one of his fingers and shyly shrugged. "Wanna just get extra security for when we go?" He then asked fearfully staring at them.

I sighed in relief and nodded. "Yup." I simply said. Looks like this session was off to a distinctive start than never before. Fatal.

"I got one! What about a get to know you challenge too?" Jeremy then asked us.

London and Sebastian winced and glanced to each other, taking sips between their coffees.

"No! If I know more than I already do about Sebastian's life, you'll need a vomit bucket by my side to get through the horror." London responded.

"Well at least it'll match your outfits and personality!" Sebastian yelled. She scowled.

She kinda walked into that one herself. Still though, I wasn't going to stand here and listen to this mess any longer.

"Okay, okay! How about me then?!" I then uttered just to get them to shut up. They all looked to me a bit bewildered. I shyly smiled. "You can do that challenge on me."

I could immediately see Sebastian's body tense up a bit and shook his head. Gee, didn't know I was this much uninteresting to him now.

"No! Jeremy can do it." He then offered. Jeremy shook his head.

"No can do. I'm an open book. You know everything about me Sebastian. That's an instant win. Doesn't make any sense." He replied.

"Well neither does Lexi being the target! She lives with London. That's an automatic win too isn't it?" He asked. That actually wasn't true.

"You'd be surprised. London asked me when my birthday was last year...on my birthday." I admitted to them both.

Sebastian looked to me to shocked and surprised. London shrugged innocently. Trust there was no way even if she wanted to, having the easy way out on this one.

"Great! Then it's settled! Lexi will be the star of the London and Sebastian "Get To Know You" challenge." Jeremy then said happily, scheduling it in his notes.

Sebastian quickly grew pale for some reason but smiled and nodded calming down. Part of me definitely stung even though I wasn't surprised of his actions. Suddenly, London's phone then buzzed off as she looked down to it and grinned happily and squealed.

"Oh my god! I just got invited to the hottest club in the city just now! Gotta go losers. Not that I didn't enjoy these unfortunate and hate filled moments we've spent together." She explained, jumping up and grabbing her purse. We were far from over.

Then again, she just left whenever she felt like it even during important meetings usually.

"London, we're not done. Our filming starts tomorrow." Jeremy reminded her.

She smirked and gestured to me. "Look, I don't care what else we do okay. I'll look amazing on camera anyway no matter what it is. If I get any more ideas, I'll let you know. This is now a Lexi problem." She told them.

"But London maybe-" I began to try to reason. Sebastian snickered and sighed.

I agreed with them. This wasn't our usual brainstorm hour with just me and her. She had to factor in the other two who had taken much time out of their day to do this too.

"As thrilled this hasn't been. Try not to miss me too much." She interjected.

"Don't worry. We'll actually have fun! I can already see everyone here praying that you go away even sooner." Sebastian said icily.

"Go screw yourself Martinez. Not like anyone else is really willing to do so..." She simply said in a cheery tone.

Sebastian then flipped her off with a fake smile on his face. She rolled her eyes, and strutted out of the building. Jeremy sighed and nodded as Sebastian's phoned had now buzzed too.

"I have to go now also. Madison just texted she wants to hang out with me tonight. Who can blame her, am I right?" He then asked, turning to me and flirtatiously winking at me.

My cheeks instantly grew redder than a tomato as the room quickly became ever so hot. He seriously needed to stop this mindless flirting he was so into doing, if he then would bring up his superficial girlfriend right after.

"But we-" I tried again. Sebastian shook his head, putting one of his fingers up to my lips.

My entire body then instantly became overcome with goosebumps all over, feeling any part of his body onto mine and how closer he had came to me smiling smugly. I wanted to push him away but I was too focused on his breath slowly dancing around on my cheek softly, as he continued to gaze to me closely. It felt kinda...good?

"Shhh, no one wants to hear you speak." He simply answered, before removing them from me.

Jeremy made a tired grunt and shook his head toward him shamefully, getting up and putting his things away. "I'll go get the car. Check ya later Lex!" He said, as they both left the cafe.

I sighed to myself giving up. Maybe tomorrow will be better.