The Office Scoundrel

Chapter VI - "Suits and Advice"

En-route to their set for their new music video, Black Abyss were sat in their separate cars doing their own things. Fortunate enough for Katerina she was sharing a car with Jakob on this journey where they exchanged few words to one another. Jakob's signature side smile was adamant on his face and he was asking Kat questions "So do you have any family?" She quietly answered "An older sister, but I don't see her much she's working abroad at the moment."  He then got more serious with her "If you're going to survive with our band there's a few things you should know. Damien is allergic to seeds, so anything with seeds in like fruit cannot be given or bought for him. He prefers to drink coke but only diet, and always likes a couple of girls to keep him company when he's not working. Nathaniel's worst fear is looking in the mirror and seeing that his hair is not perfect, he demands that our manager tells him when it's not perfect. He doesn't like to wear clothes more than once every month and on music shootings he requires assistance when getting ready. Don't ask me why, the manager and him don't tell me. As for me, I'm easy. I can do anything for myself." Well that's a slight relief, she thought to herself momentarily. 

As the car pulled up outside of the set for the music video, Jakob turned to her once more "So…are you seeing anyone?" Kat looked at him, her facial expression blank and not a word being uttered from her mouth. He didn't move his eyes from her, fixating his vision on her solely. She blinked a few times, in what was her way of being nervous. The car door opened and Nathaniel popped his head inside "Hurry up, or we're going to be late." Katerina smiled at Jakob before exiting out of the door beside her. Jakob passed through the door that Nathaniel was holding open. Katerina had already walked off in a hurry and Jakob attempted to catch up to her. Nathaniel slammed the door shut as he followed on behind them both. 

They made their way into the video shooting set where they were approached by two females. The younger female started smiling at Nathaniel as he instantly caught her eye. He returned her looks with his own grins and before anyone knew it they were both communicating through looks. Meanwhile the older lady addressed Katerina "So you're the temporary manager? Well the first thing we need is for them to have their hair done, then they'll change into their clothes." She nodded to the lady, feeling slightly nervous around her. 

An hour later Kat found herself in the one of the dressing rooms. As she was glancing around the room, she felt an essence of excitement in herself. The huge star sign on the wall with the word 'Black Abyss' inside of it, made her feel a bit star struck. Posters of all the big bands were spread across the wall; her eyes looked at each and every one of them in admiration. A couple of knocks were sounded against the door. 

 In walked all of the boys in black suits with white bow-ties except Nathaniel. Kat felt like she was surrounded by angels. They all looked like models; Nathaniel had his hair dyed golden blonde and flicked up at the front, Damien's long hair was tied into a smart ponytail with two bits hanging down either side of his face and Jakob's was gelled either side of his head. Damien muttered "We're going onto the set." After those few words they head out the door whilst Nathaniel hung around.

Kat looked at him, remembering the words of advice Jakob had given her in the car. Nathaniel started approaching her, stopping himself inches away from her face. His sighed a little almost looking distressed by what he was about to say "I need help...changing." She nodded without questioning the reason why which relaxed him a bit. 

He walked into the dressing room and she followed on behind him holding his clothes. After a few moments of silence he shut the curtain, closing them both off to the small area of the fitting room. He was looking down at her, his eyes holding an austere look. She felt nervous, not knowing why she just wanted to get it done as quickly as possible. She took his wrist in her hand as she begun to pull the sleeve of his shirt off his arm. She felt the gaze of his eyes on her the whole time. She pulled his shirt up over his head, leaving his bare chest on show. Unconsciously she found herself looking at his stomach. After she'd realised she was looking she cleared her throat and looked elsewhere. She began to put on his white shirt, buttoning up the buttons right up to his neck. She slipped the bow-tie around his neck and pinned it together. He took the jacket himself and placed it through his arms, wearing it. 

Kat turned to face the curtain, making her way out of the fitting room. Nathaniel slammed his hand against the wall by the curtain, blocking her exit out of there. She turned slowly, letting her eyes fall upon his once more. The room was silent so the sound of her heartbeat racing could probably be heard by Nathan. He moved closer to Katerina, making her take gradual steps back. She bumped into the wall behind her, where he closed her in. Nathaniel was a bit confused with his own actions he didn't know what he was doing or what he was thinking. He leant down against the side of the wall, his head next to hers. He moved his hand to her neck where he touched her necklace. She gulped, keeping her eyes down onto the floor. 

He backed off slightly, confused by his own actions, he looked away from her. He pulled back the curtain and left immediately not looking back on his way to the door. She could breathe again and it wasn't just Nathaniel who was confused.