Following the Stars

Chapter Twenty One

Another week began in LA, Lexie couldn't believe how fast the time was going. Johnny had been a little quiet over the weekend, but Lexie didn't have much time to think about it as she spent the time with Gary, his wife Ava, and their four children. They visited Disneyworld for the day, Lexie had spoilt the children not only arranging VIP access, more to protect her and ensure that the children's day wasn't ruined by people constantly approaching her. It wasn't that she didn't like greeting fans but when she had the children close by her main priority was their safety. She also spoilt them in the gift shops too. Now though it was Monday lunchtime and she was walking onto the set after spending an hour in hair and make up, she had an iced coffee from Starbucks in one hand and her phone in the other. The latter pinged alerting her of a message.

Hi, the guys and I plan to be in the studio again this evening and tomorrow if you wanna come hang. Up to you? But they've all been asking about you. X

Ah that's lovely. Thank you for thinking of me. Sure I would love to, if it's not too much trouble? Xx

No trouble at all. Same place as before. Text me when you wrap I'll make sure somebody is waiting for you. Xx

Oh there's no need I'm sure I'll find my way. Thanks x

No sweat. Will be good to see you. X

Johnny sighed. Of course she would accept his invitation, she's a nice person and enjoys music, so much for keeping his distance but it appeared everyone he knew had been influenced by Lexie and wanted to know when they would next see her. At least this way it was super casual and wouldn't be awkward. He knew he had been blanking her since her little date with Josh, which was why he was surprised she didn't say no. Surely she had more dates to be going on? Especially if the reports were anything to go by.

Lexie was filming her second to last scene when her phone rang it was Josh.

"Hey you!"
"Hey! All ok?"
"Yeah don't hate me...."
"Why would I hate you?"
"I'm gonna have to bail on dinner tomorrow."
"Oh that's ok don't worry."
"I've got a date."
"A date? Really? Boy you move fast."
"Yeah she's a friend of Julie's. Her name is Leah."
"Nice. Well have fun."
"I really am sorry Lex."
"Don't be it's fine!"
" ok well I'll make it up to you!"
"Yeah yeah. I've got to go!"

Finally Lexie wrapped, and quickly rushed to her trailer, grabbing her stuff, she made a special effort to freshen up, refresh her make up and hair, and quickly changed. She had black skinny jeans on, chunky heeled ankle boots, with a navy blue satin blouse tucked in alongside her trusty leather jacket. She had put on slightly nicer clothes today as she was aware a lot of press stuff was beginning to be shot on set too so wanted to look nice for that. She headed out the studios and jumped in her waiting car giving the studio address. "You never stop do you Miss Donnington, it can't all be business and no pleasure!" "Ha, well no I guess it can't be. Hopefully tonight will be fun Daryl." The older man who had been assigned to be her driver nodded before beginning to drive. She quickly text Johnny.

On way x

Great. X

They arrived at the music studio about 30 minutes later and Lexie jumped out. She saw a small group of photographers gathered so kept her head down as she entered the building, she heard them snapping her photo and chose to ignore it. As she looked up in the lobby she spotted Alice Cooper stood there. "Hey you! Welcome back!" He said cheerfully wrapping her in a hug and kissing her cheek, "Thanks for having me back." Lexie looked around nervously as if Johnny could be anywhere. "He's on the phone to the kids. Something about a fight and being grounded for the weekend." Lexie chuckled how did Alice know what she was thinking? They made their way into the studio that was again full of smoke. It was a lot more empty compared to her last visit, just Joe and Tommy. Lexie was shocked. "You're lucky, you get a vampires gig all to yourself tonight." Said Tommy making Lexie giggle nervously. "Oh wow, sorry I didn't realise it would just be me, maybe I should go?" "Nonsense. Johnny invited you here you're more than welcome!" Joe added. Making Lexie think back to Johnny's texts, he said that everyone was asking for her. How odd?