It's always been you

Chapter 67 - Wardrobe Trials

JOSEPH POV

Something was not right with this wig. I was currently standing outside the wardrobe trailer with a long feathered brown wig on my head. Paired with my blue shirt and chinos it was an odd look. Both Duffer brothers were studying me as I jumped around testing the wigs stability as Jamie filmed me on his phone for whatever reason.

Kelly, the wardrobe supervisor had her arms crossed as she watched me. All of a sudden she clicked her fingers. "I've got it!" We all turned to look at her. "It's too.....done. Too styled. We're aiming for a super super senior metalhead who plays D and D. The hair is too fluffy, too Farrah Fawcettish. Give me another day or two. I've got some ideas!"

She swooped in and helped me removed the wig and wig cap. Thank god. My head was starting to sweat. I was ready to head back to the hotel to see Lucy and Billy, take a shower (hopefully with Lucy), get some room service and have a nap. The costume trials had bogged us down and I was beginning to panic but wouldn't finish in the three days Lucy, Billy and I had left in LA. We were due to leave the city to visit San Francisco for a few days before heading to Hawaii and Eddie's look seemed to be at a standstill.

I huffed and sighed in frustration before turning to the brothers. "I'm really sorry guys. I know you wanted this done by now." I still had it in my head that they'd come to regret their decision in casting me and give me the boot.

They both chuckled before Ross clapped me on the shoulder. "This isn't your fault Joe. You're not the wardrobe designer. Don't stress. It'll all work out." He smiled kindly at me before they both in the direction of the offices where the writers were.

I sighed and turned to Jamie. He raised an eyebrow. "You ok Quinn?" "Do you think they're regretting casting me? Nothing about Eddie seems to be going right so far." Jamie chuckled and shook his head. "No mate I don't. I think you're a nervous wreck and not giving yourself credit. Like Ross said you're not the costume mistress. This delay isn't on you. It'll all work out mate! Hey, what're you and Lucy doing tonight?" "No plans. Probably just dinner at the hotel or room service why?" "Jess is in town. Wanna meet up for a meal? Maybe a couple of drinks?" "Damn we'd love to. But anyone we'd trust to look after Billy is in England." "Bring him with you." "To a bar?" "No idiot. To my apartment. I have an apartment in the city." "Oh! Are you sure?" "Yeah! Come over about 5pm! I'll text you the address!"

LUCY POV

Billy and I were taking advantage of our last couple of days at Disneyland and had gone in to the park again to find Mickey and Minnie for what felt like the 75th time. I was starting to feel slightly Disney'd out. But anything was worth it to see Billy's face light up like that again.

My phone rang and I saw it was Joe so quickly answered. "Hey! How's your day going?" "Better hearing your beautiful voice." He groaned slightly. "Uh oh. What's wrong?" He sighed before saying "nothing major in the grand scheme of things. Just not a lot is working with Eddie's look. The wig is wrong and they're struggling to find the right combination of clothing. I'm beginning to think..." "Joseph Quinn if you say you're beginning to think it's you I'll hit you."

I heard a snort and then "you gonna spank me darling?" I rolled my eyes and snorted out a laugh in response. "Only if you're a good boy. Will you be back in time for dinner? I'm starting to get a bit hungry and I'm sure it's only a matter of time before Billy is too." "ThTs actually what I was ringing for. Jamie asked if we'd like to visit his apartment for dinner. His girlfriend Jess is in town visiting. And if we go to his apartment we don't need a sitter for Billyboy."

I gasped and there was a pause before I squeaked out "Jamie?! As in Jamie Campbell Bower?! Wants to have dinner with me?!" "With US Luce. Remember you're not single!" "Shh shh shush Joseph! We're having dinner with Jamie?!" "Yes darling we are. Focus Lucy. Remember I'm your boyfriend" he was chuckling as he reminded me he existed.