Popstar Bodyguard

3- Wake Up Call

Morning came with her alarm and the bodyguard was up. She grabbed another two water bottles and placed them in her sturdy bag before knocking on the kid's door. Snoring. He was deep asleep. 

Blaine entered the room and walked to the window. She opened the blinds, letting sunlight stream onto the kid's face. She then walked over to the bed and nudged his shoulder "Wake up, Mr. Wells." Blaine had painkillers at the ready, one more than required of the normal dose to give that headache an extra kick out the door. "Take this, and drink this water," she commanded, holding the items out for him.

Ace groaned aloud as the sun hit him square across the eyes. The wolf had been splayed over the bed haphazardly, clothes showing off his tummy and fur all kinked out of place. He blinked a few times and squinted. "Time is it...? Are you a doctor too?" he mumbled before taking the pills. The wolf downed the pills with a swig of water and rubbed his eyes. Owwww my brain... He had to be peppy by showtime. Letting out a sleepy exhale, the star rolled out of bed and got to work. 

A hot shower with some vocal warmups, a few thorough stretches and hops and a complimentary breakfast and the kid was downright cheerful. It was practically unnatural. He hadn't even had any coffee. "Whew, thanks for the meds, Bee. Saved my life," he joked with a grin and offered a plate. "Toast?"

The woman eyed him as though he were hiding something. "You are unnatural," she remarked as she took the toast and ate a bite. "But I suppose that makes my job easier. Get another water," she commanded. "You need to stay hydrated." 

Soon, they were out of the hotel and off to the car. His driver was waiting by the curb, ready to hit the road. Inside the car was Ace's manager. The woman gave him a smile as he entered the car. "Ace! Just in time, alright so this is our schedule-" She started familiarizing the star with his day's schedule as Blaine closed the door behind him and got in to the passenger seat. She nodded to the driver and off they went.

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The day was a damned busy one, but Ace took it all in stride. His pep actually seemed to bolster the other workers as they coordinated on dances, music and short interviews. Ace waved the last of them goodbye with a wide grin and at last collapsed in his ride. "Whoof! I need something with chocolate and ice." The wolf immediately perked back up as though he hadn't been sprawled in his seat a second ago. "What do you want, Blaine?" he asked with a twinkle in his eye.

The guard had stuck by him all day. Standing off to the side on alert even when offered a chair, standing just out of camera view the same way with his small interviews, and walking one step behind the wolf as they traveled on foot. When he sprawled in the car, the guard stood by the open door to block both view and any possible access to the singing star as he sat back up. Her eyes were searching the area when he asked, before she looked down at him. Her eyes remained on the teens a moment before returning to scanning the area. "I've had my meal today while you were dancing. I am fine." 

The driver manager hurried over towards the car. Blaine looked the woman over before allowing her in the car, then the guard got into the passenger seat once more. She looked to the driver. "We will stop by a café before returning to the hotel." 

His manager frowned. "Oh, but Ace needs to get his massage in before bed." She smiled at him. "He needs to stay relaxed in order to appear as soft and delicate as he does." 

The guard nodded. "Then you will take a cab to get his beverage. Mr. Wells, tell her what you want." 

The manager looked at Blaine with irritated surprise. "Excuse me, I don't think you understand how this works, Ms. Djangers, I-"