Desperate

Chapter 16

I woke up in Wesley's warm embrace in his bed fully clothed. I'd driven him home last night and he'd passed out as soon as he was in his bed. Then I'd changed into a pair if his sweats and a plain white T-shirt. He was a really cute drunk though. Honest to god I actually enjoyed it. I rolled to face him seeing his angelic face as he slept.

    "Wes, wake up!" I shook him.

    He squeezed me tightly and held me to his chest shaking his head no. "I'm still tired." He mumbled.

    "It's noon and we have a meeting at two downtown. We need to go now." I wiggled around in his arms as he chuckled holding me tighter.

    "Lets blow off the meeting. Drew and Keats can fill us in later." He said.

    "And what's your excuse for not going?" I rolled my eyes.

    He fake coughed he'd and pouted at me. "I'm clearly sick, and I need you to take care of me."

    "I can't afford to lose another job Wes." I sighed. "As much as I'd love to lay in your bed all day, we have to go."

    "Baby you can't get fired if I'm on your side." He rolled so he was hovering over me. "And lucky for you, you're in my bed." He winked and leaned down to kiss me.

    He almost had me sold on blowing off the whole thing and we were mid make out session when Keaton came barreling in. "Wes bro, we only have..." He trailed off seeing me. "Oh I'm sorry, I have really bad timing."

    "It's fine Keaton." I giggled. "We're coming."

    "I thought we were staying here." Wes whined.

    "Well I changed my mind." I smiled sliding out of the bed to my feet.

    "I bet I could change it back." Wes smirked.

    "Ew gross!" Keaton complained. "At least let me leave the room."

    "We'll be ready in ten." I said.

    Once we were ready I drug Wes to the car and we drove to the office downtown. We were fifteen minutes late and everyone was starring at us. "It's cool guys I told them you'd be a little late." Keaton said making everyone laugh.

    The meeting was short. Mostly about advertisement for the new album they're putting out. We tossed ideas around and I took notes. Then a member of management asked to speak to me in privet so I followed him into the hall.

    "Miss McLain, we've thought about it and we think it'd be best if you aren't seen with Wes anymore. It'll boost record sales if he's seen as single. We aren't saying you have to break up, but just keep it on the down low." He said.

    "Are you telling him this?" I asked.

    "The other members of our team are telling the boys this same thing right now." He nodded.

    "Okay, I'll do whatever I'm asked I guess." I sighed not really knowing what else to say to him.

    "Thank you for understanding. Oh, and we want a layout for the magazine advertisement by next week." He said.

    "Yes sir." I smiled politely.

    I ventured back into the room with the boys. Wes looked pissed and Drew looked annoyed. Neither of them compared to Keaton though. He looked fit to be tied. He was still standing up and yelling when I sat next to Wes.

    "Mia and I have been together over a year! I'm not keeping it quiet from anyone!" He yelled.

    "Yeah, you can't make us do that!" Drew added.

    Wes silently nodded biting his lip like he does when he's nervous. The members of management shook their heads at the scene unfolding in front of them. "Boys you do what we say or we can drop you from the label." The one guy said snidely.

    "If that's what you have to do then fine, but we don't have to play by your rules. You need us more than we need you." Drew snapped standing up.

    "Drew, Keats, sit down. No one is dropping anyone." Simon said walking in. Yep that's right Simon Cowell. "This relationship thing is a bit ridiculous and if you don't wish to honor it then I'm fine with that. As long as you're aware it poses a threat to record sales." He explained.

    "We're aware, and we could care less. We don't make music for fame and fortune. We do it because we love it and want to inspire others. Our real fans won't care who we date." Wes spoke up finally as he put his arm around my chair.

    "You must be the lovely Brianna who's captured our Wesley's heart." Simon smiled sticking out his hand. "It's pleasure." He said as I shook his hand.

    "It's awesome to meet you." I said trying to not sound like an idiot.

    He chuckled then turned back to the guys in management. "Leave the boys alone. There personal lives are none of our business and I want you to all remember that you are replaceable." He threatened. "Boys you can go." He smiled at the guys and we all stood up and exited the room.

    "And that is why we love Simon!" Drew thruster his fist in the air as we exited the building making me laugh.