America's Princess (Random Updates)

Chapter 39

"Ava," Olivia said as she sat in the makeup chair and let the artists do what they needed.

"Right here," Ava said from behind her as she typed away on her tablet. "You got shooting and the press are trying for an interview but I haven't approved any yet. Production is also wanting to get some photos for promotion. They are trying to figure out time to fit in another trailer for release as well."

"So long day," Olivia murmured. "I'm going to–"

"Here Baby," North said as he strolled into the room with smoothies in his hand. "Doc had me put in extra vitamins for energy since Core said it was going to be a long day. Got one for you too A," He said as handed her the smoothie.

"Thanks," Ava beamed up at him. "You on guard today?"

"Ja," North nodded.

"Not sure how well I will be today," Olivia yawned. "I'm so sore. Nathan and Egor really pushed me. Feel great but still," she yawned again.

"They are really proud of you," North smirked, "so are the rest of us. But I'll tell them to pull back just a bit, with more practice you'll get there. Still did great for being a dancer. Nate was saying there were some yoga and dance moves you did that really surprised the both of them."

She let out a soft giggle, "yeah I dodged a few punches but still need a lot of training."

"Maybe not tonight," North said as he watched the make-up artists put fake bruises on her. His chest started to tighten as memories tried to push forward but he crossed his arms and reminded himself that they weren't real. "You deserve a night of relaxation after today."

"Five minutes," someone shouted as they banged on the door making her jump.

"I'm awake," she chuckled. "Anyway, thanks Northy, I'm already looking forward to movies and relaxing with you. But if you want to go out and explore you should."

"Not going to happen," he shook his head. "We'll explore when you want to. You want to stay in then that's what we're going to do."

"Play by ear?" she offered.

"Play by ear," he nodded.

Another knock on the door had her closing her eyes then she opened them and smiled, "time to shine."

North pushed off the wall and headed out to the set. "Girl, that boys are all about you," the make-up artist smiled as she put the final touches on her fake busted lip.

"Here's your lines," Ava said as she held out the tablet.

Olivia swiped it away and opened her notes. She quickly wrote something down then pulled up her lines again. Murmuring them quickly, she nodded then handed it back to Ava.

She walked over to the fake staircase and took a shaky breath. "Peanut," she turned to see Nathan watching her. "It's not real," he whispered as he reached out to touch her but then pulled his hand back so he wouldn't mess up her makeup. "Just remember it's not real and we are right here with you."

"The entire time," Luke nodded as he stood beside Nathan. "And it's okay if you can't."

She gave them a smile as her eyes landed on Raven standing by the cameraman with fury in his eyes. His arms were crossed over his chest and Veles was standing at alert right next to him. "I'm okay, Guys," she replied. "It's just pretend." Her fingers fell onto the rainbow bracelet on her wrist and a soft sigh of relief left her, "but thank you."

Nathan and Luke smiled as they stepped back next to Raven. She threw them one more glance before turning back to the stairs. She tapped the railing twice and took a deep breath before letting it out.

"Action!" the director yelled and she began racing up the stairs. Hearing the door slam open behind her signaled her to fake trip and land but just before she panicked she felt the rubber under the carpet on the stairs and took a shaky breath as she "tried" to crawl up the steps as a hand landed on her ankle but barely even grabbed her. She looked over her shoulder to see Tommy look up at her with red contacts. "Cut!" The director yelled. She remained still as Tommy stood and his stunt double took his place. He wrapped his hand around her ankle. The green pad appeared next to his face as did a green pad behind him. He gave her a reassuring smirk then turned it into a snarl. The director called action again, causing Nathan to hold his breath as he watched her kick so close to the stunt double's face it looked as if she really did. He let out a loud yell as she kicked him in the chest, sending him into the green pad, before tripping as she raced up the remaining stairs. The trip over her losing her footing wasn't supposed to happen so he knew Doc was going to demand he check her over once she had a free moment and the way Luke winced told him that she most likely would have a bruise from how she landed. If they were lucky she would just be a little sore. She slammed the door upstairs shut and they listened as she moved the dresser to block the door.

The second the director shouted cut Veles and Max took off up the stairs, jumping over the stunt double and began pawing at the door. Nathan, Luke, and Raven, all let out a breath of relief when she opened the door and began laughing as her arms wrapped around both dogs. "My babies," she cooed as she gave them kisses before standing. "Okay, my sweet babies, let me get back to work."

"No retakes," the director called out. "That was perfect."

"Great," her eyes lit up as she looked down at him from the railing. She looked over at the group, "I don't need to see Doc, I landed on the padding and no pain, promise."

The men wanted to protest but she sent them a look that made them keep their mouths shut. They watched as she moved to the other set and went through the motions before the director called a wrap for the day. She walked over to the group and let out a sigh of relief as she wrapped her arms around Nathan. "Take me to see Doc," she murmured. "You're tense."

Nathan chuckled as he easily scooped her up, "Thanks, Peanut."