Fame < Infamy

Part 10

"So what do you like to do Regina?" Vic asked Del, who was spaced out. The ride to the movie had proven to be more awkward than I anticipated. Rydel was usually more chatty, but now she stayed in her thoughts. I chose to believe it was because she was switching personalities, but these days there was no telling.

"I-I'm sorry, Victoria," She whispered, "I zoned out."

"It's okay," Vic responded, a small smile gracing her lips.l, "I asked what you like to do."

"Oh," Delly giggled, "I like to dance. Sometimes I bake, and I can play a few songs on the piano. Aiden jokes about starting a band a lot."

"I play piano too. My dad is a producer for musicians around here, I got my lessons from Taylor Swift a few years ago, when I was trying to make it in the music business. Dad hired her to mentor me, I guess. That was before I decided it wasn't for me." Rydel's eyes instantly lit up, she registered that Vic could be a potential friend. I silently smiled to myself, it did my heart good to see her happy.

"Cold As You was one of the first songs I learned to play, I played it for a talent show at school!"

"That's awesome! Maybe we could play together sometime?" Vic exclaimed. Instantly, I saw a change in Rydel's demeanor. She went from happy to unsure again in two seconds flat.

"I-I'm not v-very good anymore," she admitted, "Y-you wouldn't w-want to hear me play."

"Come on Ginny," I said, "Jack and I were just talking about how good you were when you starting playing a few nights ago. You're a natural.

"I don't know..." She trailed, looking anywhere but at us.

"You don't have to if you don't want to," Vic reassured her, "but the offer stands. I'd love to hear you sometime."

Delly stayed silent the whole rest of the way there, Vic and I chatted a bit but I could tell that Del wouldn't be Del when we got to the movie theatre. I silently prayed it was a nice alter, Madi would be preferable but even Damian would do. I'd even take Kate or Piper over Alice or Raven. Kate was angry and Piper was Prissy, but Alice was violent and Raven was just downright murderous.

"Come on, Ginny," I said as we got to the movies.

"My name isn't Ginny," Was her response. She looked at me, all confused. Shit. I know I said I didn't want Alice or Raven maybe but this was something worse... A new one.

"Then forgive me," I said, rolling my eyes, "Who are you?" She scoffed.

"I'm in the back of your piece of shit and you don't know my name?" I bit back a growl, but it was safe to say that Vic was amused. I heard her giggles.

"What's your name?"

"Should I like call the cops or something for kidnapping? Or maybe you should file a Missing Persons Report, since you're missing Ginny."

"No police necessary. Just please, come on in and see a movie with Me and Victoria." She rolled her eyes.

"Is this like some threesome? Because men are definitely not my type, especially not scrawny ones like you."

"Just come on," I said, my cheeks flushing. I really didn't want to think about my little sister that way, annoying alter or not.

"But you'll do," Rydel giggled, taking Victoria's hand. Vic actually blushed a little as Delly kissed her cheek. "My name is Karina."

"I'm Victoria," she said, "But most people call me Vic."

"And I'm Aiden," I snapped, "and we're late for the movie." I really wasn't trying to let my little sister steal my girl. I may care for Vic more than just a little bit, but she still was just means to an end. I'd have to leave Nashville after we kill Priscilla anyways.

"Can we ditch him?" Del asked, following us.

"He's more fun than he looks," Vic teased, taking my hand. I squeezed it softly.

"Yeah right. What are we seeing anyways?"

"Ant Man," I responded.

"Ugh, lame."

"Well you're not paying, so beggars can't be choosers." Damn, this alter is annoying.

"Rude." Was all she said, following Vic into the bathroom. I waited and they came out, Karina wearing a smug grin.

"What happened?" I asked.

"Got a pretty girl's number" she responded, grinning wider. "Let's go see the movie, please. The sooner it's over the sooner I can call.... Amber?"

"Whatever, let's just go."

"Stop being grumpy, Aiden," Vic slightly ordered. I led them into the theatre and picked seats in the back, immediately stuffing my face with popcorn.

"I know we're not that serious yet and she's my sister who's not in her right mind, but I really don't like that she came onto you like that. And you just went along with it!" She giggled.

"Jealous are you?" She asked. Karina had ditched us for the girl she met in the bathroom, I had my eye on them but still paid attention to Vic.

"I'm not big into dating, but I do really like you. I haven't liked anyone like this in a long time," I admitted, scratching my head. She smiled.

"I like you too," she said. The lights began to dim, indicating previews. We watched them in silence before Vic spoke again.

"So... Are we dating?" she asked.

"Do you want to?"

"A little bit, yeah."

"I mean, it's been a while since I dated someone. I really don't remember how to act."

"How about this?" Vic asked, kissing me. It caught me off guard, but it was a nice feeling none the less. Her lips were soft, softer than any lips I remembered from the past.

"I guess we're dating" I grinned, leaning in and kissing her again.