Contumacious

Parte 16

I woke up lazy, barely shuffling around the soft mattress. As if some kind of force was holding me down to it. A lot of effort later to attempt and open my eyes, I couldn't spot Eric anywhere near the bed, nor on it. He wouldn't be in the toilet either; given that a glass door was all that separated it from the room, and the curtains; the only method of having some kind of privacy, were up.

In any other situation I'd get up and see where he was. He kind of was my responsibility, plus I wouldn't want him dead; now would I?

I looked around and threw my arm towards the nightstand to open the head light above the bed. That was all the light intensity that I could tolerate at the moment. Sadly, shit happens. Where I accidentally pressed the button that automatically and quickly rolled the curtains up, allowing the sunlight to penetrate through the room.

Closing my eyes quickly I knew this was my only opportunity to get up. Plus, we had to get to Los Angels before tomorrow, I had to start shooting, and Eric had school. I grabbed my phone and... 12 in the fucking afternoon?

I jumped quickly out of bed and ran into the shower, great. I missed breakfast no proper meals until tomorrow. Sighing in frustration, I finished up and wrapped a towel around my waist. I thought I'd grab my phone and call Eric but there he was starring out the window in some shorts and a sleeved shirt. He peaked quickly before he turned around and faced me properly. I looked behind me and well... I did forget the curtain up he practically saw me naked. Twice.

I honestly don't give two shits. I strip live in front of a whole crew, and well not really live; but in front of the world to see in the streets. He's the one that gets all blushy and shit, I was trying to keep that in mind but meh, must've missed it.

I held the other towel in my hand and began messing my hair and drying my chest off, before throwing the towel on the bed.

"Hey, did you sleep well?" Was the first thing he said before he dropped his gaze and got it back on my eyes again.

"Yeah," I simply replied with my brows frowned. I was actually about to kind of scowled him for leaving the hotel without a note that he did. But that was really nice. That he actually cared enough to ask the simple question. "It was a good one," I continued needlessly.

"Look I really know that its non of my business, but you didn't look too well yesterday, I'm not really sure what happened but I know it wasn't the best thing ever. You don't want to keep it in, trust me. Been there; done that. Doesn't work. Talk to someone. anyone. Not me of you wish, however if you'd like to I'm all ears. Do you know what I mean?" He explained as he used his hands to express his words further yet not showing a single sign of pity.

"Yeah, I'm glad you do know," I said as I got closer to him so we were about a few feet away.

"I know what?" He frowned.

"Thats its non of your business" I spat and turned around towards my bag to get dressed.

Grabbing my briefs I threw the towel off of my and put them on. I could see him standing where I left him staring at the floor. Well he fucking interfered first. I got the rest of my clothes on and closed my bag shut. I don't feel like hitting the gym today so we might just get going.

"Come on we need to get going," I half yelled from the door and placing my handbag in place. "Do we have anything else to be done in here?" I asked to not sound too demanding.

"Um.. No, we really should get on the road," he looked up at me after checking his watch.

I went over the night stand and grabbed my phone and raised the speaker to my ear. Seconds later, I was greeted by a way too happy receptionist who I asked for my car to be ready.

Opening the door, I left with my bag rolling beside me, and Eric on my tail. When we reached the elevator we were greeted with awkward silence.

Breaking the ice I turned to Eric and spoke up after sighing quietly. "I really appreciate your concern about what happened last night, it happens quiet often actually," I lied, "the nightmares I mean; I do hope you never bring that up. Not to anyone, Nor to me, am I clear?" I raised my eyebrows lightly expecting a reply.

Without thinking for a second he nodded his head fiercely at me.

"Good boy," I ruffled his hair purposely ruining it.

"Heeeey," he pouted as he began quickly running his fingers through his hair, before getting out of the now open elevator door.

A bellman takes our bags as I throw my card in the quick check-out box and Make my way to the reception to grab my car keys.

Wont you look at that... My favourite receptionist.

"Good afternoon, Sir. How can I help?" he looked between Eric and I, without even attempting to smile. I looked around quickly and scanned for anyone watching us under my cap, when no one was there. I pressed on Eric's leg aggressively until he did what I wanted.

"Aw," he let out a soft moan of pain and was about to reach his leg to rub the pain away.

"It's okay, babe. We'll take care of it when we get home," I smiled at him and wrapped my arm around his shoulder to avoid further movement from him.

I turned to the guy who was looking at us with utter disgust and smiled, "oh, I just want my keys," my smile was even wider now.

"The desk near the entrance should help you... Sir," he failed horribly at hiding his disgusted glare. I'd make a scene in a managers office. Grab the attention of few reporter and this place could be shut down for good.

But is he worth the time or the effort? No.

"Right, silly me," I smiled widely and turned around my hand still wrapped around Eric's shoulder.

When we were a good distance away almost, near the sidewalk I got my hand off of him.

A few moments later, after my car was in sight, I tipped the bouncer who got it out of the Garage, and headed towards the door with my head hanging low to avoid recognition.

With Eric mirroring my moves, he got into his passenger seat as well.

A comfortable silence later, after we were into the road, Eric grinned widely and stated, "That was cool."

I looked at him for a second after getting my eyes back on the road and gave him an agreeing half smile.