The Big League - Drew Starkey

chapter nineteen.

DREW'S POV

We were here. We were finally in Charleston. Though we weren't filming just yet, I was excited to get back into the work environment. We were going to be in Charleston for two weeks, and in those two weeks we were going to get the script to the first episode of the third season. Our first table reading was in two days, and I was so excited to see where the show was going from the end of season two.

"Knock knock," I heard a familiar voice and I looked up from my suitcase to see Mallory standing in the doorframe of my bedroom. I smiled once I saw her and she smiled back. "Hey." She said softly as she stepped into my room.

"Hey," I smiled.

"Are you still unpacking?" She asked me as she looked down at my suitcase then looked back up at me.

"Kinda. I was also trying to find an outfit for dinner tonight." I told her as I put down the shirt I had in my hand. We were going to dinner soon and I was digging through most of my clothes trying to find something.

"What's wrong with the outfit you're wearing now?" Mallory asked as she looked me up and down.

"Nothing, I guess," I shrugged. "I mean I've been wearing these clothes since like 7AM, this was my airport outfit. I thought I'd freshen up for whoever has to sit next to me at dinner." I chuckled looking down at Mallory, knowing that she would be the one to sit next to me.

She giggled as she stepped closer to me and she wrapped her arms around my torso as she looked up at me. "Well," She started as she studied my face. "You showered this morning, right?" She asked and I nodded. "Coming from the girl who is most likely going to be sitting next to you at dinner, I think you're fine." Mallory smiled and I couldn't help but chuckle at her answer.

"Alright lovebirds!" I heard Chase from the hallway before he stood in front of my doorway. "T-15 minutes 'till dinner!" He announced.

Mallory and I looked over at him, still in our position with her arms wrapped around me. Mallory started laughing and I couldn't help but laugh with her.

We were all going to dinner tonight, Chase, Mads, JD, Rudy, Elaine, Maddie, Austin, Mallory and I. We flew in to Charleston a couple hours ago, and once we got to the apartment complex we stay at when we're in Charleston, we all decided to go to one of our favorite places to eat while we were here.

Though we all lived within the same complex as each other back in LA, it felt so different being in Charleston. I wasn't by myself anymore. I was currently sharing an apartment with Chase, while Mallory shared an apartment with Mads and Maddie, Rudy and Elaine were together like normal, and JD and Austin were sharing a place. Even though we all saw each other almost every day anyways, this felt like a giant sleepover. It was always such a fun time with these guys, I was excited for Mallory to be apart of this group now.

"How are we getting there?" Mallory asked as she looked between Chase and I. "Should we get ready to get an uber?"

Chase and I laughed, I thought it was cute how she thought we would have to uber. We pretty much walked wherever we went when we were in Charleston.

She looked at us in confusion and I shook my head. "We were gonna walk. It's only ten minutes away. Is that okay?" I asked her.

Mallory stomped her foot and pouted and I could tell she was messing around. "But now the person who's gonna be sitting next to you at dinner is gonna think you're all sweaty and gross."

I pretended to seem offended, scoffing at her answer. I pulled away from her and went over to Chase. "Fine, then I'll make sure my bestest buddy Chase sits next to me." I joked as I wrapped my arm around Chase.