Spectrum 》Chris Evans

thirty-two

REAL LIFE

The cab that Chris had called for River and Ruby pulled into the studio parking lot. The driver turned around, giving the girls a warm smile.
"No need to worry about the fare, ladies. Mr. Evans already paid it."

River smiled, thanking the man as she exited the car. Ruby followed, bidding goodbye to the driver as he drove out of the lot.

Ruby looked around, a look of complete awe on her face as she took in the studio.

"I can't believe we're actually on set of a Marvel movie! This is like a dream come true."

River nodded enthusiastically in agreement. She was silently taking in her surroundings, and letting her current situation sink in. She was about to tell Ruby that she was going to call Chris to let him know they were here, but was interrupted by the sound of a loud squeal.

"River! Ruby!" Lizzie shouted excitedly as she ran over to her two friends. She pulled Ruby into a hug, before pulling River into one, as well.

"Lizzie! Hi!" River laughed happily, hugging her friend back. Lizzie, who was in full Wanda Maximoff costume, took a step back to smile at the girls.

"I'm so happy you guys are finally here! Come on, let's head inside. Everyone else is dying to see you guys."

***

Lizzie led River and Ruby down the hallways of the studio to where their stage is set up. Ruby was going a mile a minute, rambling about how excited she was to be there. Lizzie was just as bad, going on about how happy she was that the girls were visiting. After a few moments, the trip finally arrived.

Lizzie pushed the doors open, and all conversation seemed to stop. All eyes were on the three girls who stood in the doorway. It was quiet for a few moments, before the silence was broken by Anthony.

"River Penelope Kane and Ruby... something... Alistair," Anthony stated excitedly, running to the girls. His greeting seemed to kick everyone into gear, and soon River and Ruby were surrounded by all of their new actor friends, who, just like Lizzie, were in full costume.

"Oh my god, River, it's so nice to finally meet you!" Scarlett exclaimed as she pulled River into a tight hug. She pulled back and turned to Ruby. "And you too, Ruby! We've heard a lot about you."

"Hello, ladies," Jeremy said, shaking the girls' hands. "Pleasure to get to finally meet the two ladies who have become all Evans and Stan ever talk about anymore."

"Shut up," Chris and Sebastian said in unison, their cheeks flushing a deep red. River giggled nervously, while Ruby blushed.

"Stop it, Renner, you're scaring the poor girls," Robert said, smacking Jeremy upside the head. Jeremy huffed an annoyed "ow" under his breath before glaring at Robert.

"Okay, how about we all stop crowding Riv and Ruby?" Lizzie said, fanning everyone away until the girls had their personal space back. A chorus of "sorry's" came from the group.

"Hey guys," River waved enthusiastically. She adjusted the strap of her guitar case that was slung on her shoulder, and shifted from one foot to the other.

"You planning on serenading us today, Riv?" Sebastian asked, pointing to her guitar. River grinned and nodded.

"Thought you guys might like that."