A Celebrity and a Hero

Chapter 8

Crystals POV
"Salut Crystal" Bryan said with a smile. "Hi Bryan" I said. "Did Rupert tell you where we're going?" He asked. "Nope. Did he tell you?" I asked. He shook his head. "He told me to take you on a date" he shrugged. "Yeah I know that much" I said. "So, where would you like to go?" He asked. I wanna go back to bed but I cant say that. "I'm not sure. I don't get out much" I shrugged. He looked to the side in thought. "How old are you?" He asked. "Twenty" I replied. "Close enough. Come on" he said. "Where are we going?" I asked. He opened the car door for me and then got in the drivers side. "My friend owns a small winery. I go there often to try his blends" he said. "No argument from me. I love wine" I smiled. He chuckled.

He parked the car and we got out. The building is small but it looks cozy. We walked in and a small bell rang. "Randall!" Bryan yelled. A man walked around the corner scratching his chin. He looked at us for a moment and then smiled. "Ciao Amico! Its been a while. This the girl you're set up with?" Randall asked. Is everyone that Bryan knows European too? "Oui. This is Crystal. Crystal, this is Randall." Bryan introduced us. I shook Randall's hand. "It is hard, keeping manager away. Yeah?" Randall asked. "No kidding. Rupert gives us no breaks" I chucked. "So, what will you be trying today Amico?" Randall asked Bryan. "You have anything new?" Bryan asked. "I can check" Randall went into the back. "You seem close" I said to Bryan. "We've been friends since we were children. We both moved to America. For different reasons of course, but we stayed in touch" he said. I smiled. "Your English is better then his" I complimented. "I've been here longer" He shrugged. Randall came back out and poured two glasses. "Tell me what you think. I need to take a call" He walked away. I took a sip of the wine. "Woah. That's really good" I said. "And for a white blend too. He's never been very good at them" Bryan said. I giggled. "Bryan!" Randall yelled. "One moment Crystal" he walked to the back. I got a text about my next shoot for Undercover Demons. Bryan came back out. "Hey, I gotta go soon" I said. "You need a ride?" He asked. "Uh... Yeah. Sure" I said. "Au revior Randall!" Bryan yelled. "Ciao Bryan!" Randall yelled back.

We got back in Bryans car. I saw some paparazzi hiding in bushes nearby. We know they're here. I don't know why they stay in the bush like a stalker. "Where too?" Bryan asked. "I gotta head home to change" I said. He started driving and I looked out the window. "How is your friend? Carter was it?" He asked. "Yeah, she's fine. She's been taking a break from work to spend time with her girl" I said. "Id like that" he said. I raised an eyebrow. "A break. Id like a break" he laughed nervously. I huffed a fake laugh. "I was about to say- why would you fake date me if you have a girlfriend?" I asked. He chuckled. "No no. I don't have a girlfriend, and quite honestly, I don't want one" he said. There was a moment of silence. "Actually... can you keep a secret?" He asked. "Of course" I nodded. He hesitated. "Randall... is my boyfriend" he admitted. "You're gay?" I asked shocked. He nodded. I was taken back. My jaw is on the floor. "My manager says that keeping it silent is better" he said. I looked back at him. "Mine doesn't know" I admitted. He looked at me shocked but then immediately looked back at road. He kept glancing at me though. "You're gay too?" He asked. "Yeah! My roommate is my girlfriend." I said. "Well, isn't that dumb luck" he was astounded. I laughed. "Yeah no kidding" I smiled. "What is the term you use? We are... beards?" He asked. I laughed. "Yeah I guess so" I smiled. He pulled into a parking spot. "Well, Ill see you around" I said. "Au revior" he smiled. "Bye" I got out.

"He's gay? That's awesome" Jace said. "I know right" I smiled. I'm laying in her lap and she's playing with my hair. I got a call. "Hello?" I asked. "Hey Crystal!" Carter said. "Hi" I replied. "Rupert told me to call you. Apparently we're going on some talk show tomorrow night" she said. "Together?" I asked. "Yeah. It was just gonna be me, but apparently the host was trying to get both of us. Harlow finally caved but was afraid that Id get a bunch of offensive gay questions, so she asked Rupert if you could go too" she said. "I would happily be your shield from the gay questions" I laughed. She laughed a little. "Ok. Just had to let you know. Bye Crystal" she said. "Bye Carter" I hung up.

"What did she want?" Jace asked. "We're apparently going on a talk show together tomorrow" I said. She hummed. "I might not watch it. You know I don't like talk shows" she said. "Yeah I know. I don't care if you watch it" I shrugged. I got a notification on my phone. I sighed. "Do you have to go?" Jace asked. "Yeah" I said. I sat up and kissed her cheek. "Ill be back" I smiled. "Be safe" she said. "I will. Love you" I said. "Love you too" she smiled. I grabbed my keys and my bag before heading out.

"Here. These are our disguises" Julia handed me fake demon horns and a tail. "Are you sure these are realistic enough?" I asked, putting them on. "Trust me. I've met demons. This is perfect." She said. "Oh I'm so sorry Ms. Demon Expert" I said sarcastically. "Hey, at least I have some knowledge. Unlike you, twenty seven" she snapped. "Hey! I've slept with many a demon, thank you very much. So shut your trap agent eighteen" I smirked. "That's all you're good at isn't it?" She crossed her arms with a smirk. I chuckled. "Its only one of many talents. I can show you if you'd like" I smirked again. I stepped closer to her. Our faces were inches apart. She put one finger on my chest and pushed me back. "Pass. Maybe later. Right now, we have a mission" she said. "I'm looking forward to this 'later' you speak of" I chuckled. She rolled her eyes and huffed. "Lets go" she said. "Cut!" The director yelled. We looked over at him. "Perfect girls. We'll move on to the next scene tomorrow. Good job everybody! Lets go home now!" He yelled. I smiled at Julia. "Nice job with the finger push" I said. "Really? It felt weird" she said. "No, you did good" I smiled. She smiled back. "See you tomorrow Crystal" she said. "Bye Julia" I waved. That was all for todays shooting, which means now I have to get ready for this stupid tv interview. I learned that it wasn't with Valentino like the last one. Its with this sketchy guy named Johnathan Nate. I'm not looking forward to this one bit, but I don't really have a choice in the matter. Not unless I throw up my organs or get shot in the street. Not that the last one could happen anyway since I have a certain super hero watching out for me. I got in my car and sighed. Time to go home. I smiled to myself. I didn't use to get happy when I went home, but now I get to see my goddess of a girlfriend everyday. I pulled out of the parking spot and started the drive home.