in the room where you sleep

four

Monday Morning

Johnny had woken me up at 5 in the morning and said we needed to get ready to go to set. They were filming at one of the hotels today. I wasn't too thrilled about the early morning wake up call.

"Baby, come on. Let's get going. I will lay on you and squish you I'm not joking." He laughed and and I could feel him getting closer to me. I didn't think he was serious. Sure enough, I was wrong. All of a sudden, Johnny plopped himself onto me, wrapping his arms around my body. I was buried into the pillow and I knew I was going to have to wave the white flag. I smacked my hand on the bed over and over, tapping out. He pulled me up off the bed and stood me to my feet. I wrapped my arms around him and tiredly kissed him on the lips. 

"Fine. I'm up. You owe me coffee though." I walked over to my bag and grabbed a shirt and went to the bathroom to do my hair and makeup. Johnny followed behind and brushed his teeth next to me. All I did was flat iron my hair and put on mascara and chapstick. I wasn't going for fancy, not at this hour. We both kept the sweatpants on and I switched shirts. Johnny whistled as soon as the shirt came off. I chuckled and playfully shoved his shoulder and put on a white shirt and grabbed his brown and black flannel that I've been hoarding for myself. He's never getting it back. Last step was my vans and I was ready. We sort of matched today and I love it. I grabbed my camera and made Johnny pose with me in the mirror so I could capture the looks. I decided to take my camera with me. Off to work we went.

On Location

As soon as we had arrived, we were instantly swarmed with a group of people on the production crew. Johnny had to go into makeup and wardrobe. One of the assistants led me to a group of chairs and offered me coffee. I wasn't passing that up. I accepted her offer and she went to go grab it. Within a few short moments, I had a large coffee in my hands. I thanked her and she went about her day. I look at my surroundings of the hotel and see all lights and glamour, and smell stale cigarettes and booze. What happens in Vegas, I guess. Looking at the chairs, Johnny was next to me and Benicio was beside him, and Toby Maguire who was in Empire Records was beside me. This isn't real to me. 

After a good hour, Johnny came out from makeup and wardrobe and came inside. I was not expecting to ever see this man in blue short shorts, a mismatched button up, and white bucket hat. Thank god for the hat. He was now in front of me, placing his hands on the arms of the chair and leaning down to me, kissing me. 

"That is one hell of a look, Johnny." I chuckled. He tipped his hat and smiled.

"I'm starting to become it. There's no going back, you know. You on the other hand, look absolutely ravishing I must say." His hand was now on the side of my face and creeping its way through my hair. I smiled and pulled him by his shirt close to me so I could kiss him once more. 

"Well thank you. When are you supposed to start?" He sat beside me and pulled my arm over, holding my hand.

"Within the hour. Waiting on set design to be done and of course, waiting on Ben. He's struggling with the wardrobe. As he has since we started. Tight fitting shirts aren't exactly the most pleasant." We both laughed. I handed him my coffee and offered him a sip. 

"You know, I'll need 10 of those today to make it through."

"As will I. Maybe even more. 5 o' clock call times are a bit of drag."

"You're telling me. Listen, if you get tired or bored, you're more than welcome to go back to the hotel. We normally wrap up by 7 o' clock. Just let me know and I'll take care of you." He kissed my hand and wrapped his arm around my back, gently rubbing it.

"I'm happy to stay here with you. As long as I have coffee, I am all set."

"Good. That's all I need." A loud ring played through the hotel and Johnny said it was time to go to set. He kissed me and I wished him luck. And so it begins.

12:00PM

Lunch was called and Johnny came back over and we went off to his trailer. 

"So, what do you think so far?" He asked me.

"I think you and Hunter could be twins. It's scary good how accurate it is. But overall, this is so cool to see. You're doing such a great job." I sat down on the chair closest to Johnny. He handed me a container of food and sat in front of me. I started to dig into my food.

"Well thank you, doll. I appreciate it."

"So, how are you feeling?" I asked him. He looked at me with confusion.

"What do you mean, babydoll?"

"Well, I know this line of work you're in can be a little stressful and overwhelming. I just want to ask how you're feeling so far."

"I'm doing okay, baby. It can get a little much at times, but I am perfectly okay." I set my food down and walked over, sitting behind him wrapping my arms around his waist.

"I just like to know you're good." He turned his body and picked me up, holding me by my thighs, kissing me passionately. 

"As long as I've got you, I'm more than good." He smiled and kissed me more. I couldn't have asked for a better man. 

7:20PM

Filming was finally wrapped up for the day and Johnny and I could head back to the hotel. We were both beyond exhausted. Probably Johnny more than I. We got up to the room and it didn't take long for me to plop myself onto the bed. 

"Baby I'll be right back. I'm going down to the lobby to grab something." I put a thumbs up as I was buried in the pillow. I heard the door close. I got up and decided I'd get the shower going for Johnny. I grabbed a clean towel and other bathroom amenities. I set it on the counter and as soon as I had finished, Johnny came in with a package. I poked my head out the bathroom.

"What's that you got there?" I asked.

"A package. For you." I walked out the bathroom and grabbed the package from him, walking over to the bed and sitting down to open it. I tore off the tape and lifted the flaps. My jaw dropped. 

"No you didn't." I was on the verge of tears. He smiled and kissed me on the side of my head.

"Yes I did." It was a brand new camera. It was one that I had been wanting for so long. I set the box aside and lunged at Johnny, wrapping my arms around him and kissing him sweetly.

"You have no idea how much that means to me." 

"You deserve it." He kissed my forehead and I released my grip.

"Well my surprise compared to yours is kind of basic. I went ahead and got a hot shower going for you." He chuckled and smiled, kissing me once more.

"Now that, I love. It's what I've been looking forward to all day. I will take my happy and gross self to the bathroom and shower. Thank you." He got up and made his way to the shower and shut the door. I quickly changed into something comfortable and got myslef curled up in bed.  After a good 15 minute minutes, Johnny joined me. We got intertwined and within a few minutes, fell right asleep. This is my safe space.