The Photographer's Muse

Eight

Collin's P.O.V

"Collin, what's this?" I heard my mom ask.

I walked over to see her watching some celebrity news show. I saw a picture of Bella and I as we were walking out of the movie theater. My arm was around her that made it look like we were together.

"I told you that we were going to see a movie," I told her.

"Watch this," She said before resuming the show.

"Bella Edwards. She's a bright, young future model who happens to be off the market? The daughter of the famous and handsome Beck Edwards was spotted walking out of a movie theater with a mystery man. Is Bella Edwards done seeing actors? Or was this just a friendly thing?"

"Friendly thing. It's just a friendly thing," I told my mom.

"You know, I wouldn't be surprised if you both started to date," Mom told me.

"Mom. Stop," I groaned.

"What? I'm just saying " She said.

Bella's P.O.V

I looked through all the articles on my tablet. I rolled my eyes at it before turning it off. I walked downstairs to grab some food only to see Xander and Bianca.

"What are you guys doing here?" I asked.

"Meeting up with Mom. How are you and Collin?" Xander teased.

"Shut up," I scoffed at him.

"Ignore him, Bella," Bianca told me.

"I always do," I said.

"Mhm. Anyway, where is Mom?" Xander asked.

"Upstairs," I told him.

"I'll be right back then," Xander said before going up. Bianca moved closer to me and smirked.

"What?" I asked.

"What movie did you see?" Bianca asked me.

"Psycho," I answered blankly.

"The Hitchcock movie? Haven't seen that. Was it good?"

"Yeah," I smiled.

"Good morning, Bianca," Mom said walking in with Blaine.

"Morning, Aria. Morning, Blaine," Bianca said, picking up Blaine.

"Hi, Bianca," Blaine smiled.

"You ready to check out the venues?" Mom asked her.

"Yup. Ready as I'll ever be," Bianca said.

"I didn't know you guys were going out," I said.

"It's just to check out venues. Why don't you hang out with Collin today?" Mom asked.

"I saw him yesterday. I don't want to look like I have no friends," I told her.

"You have no friends," Xander said. I nudged him hard cause him to over exaggerate.

"I've been hurt. Someone help me," He said dramatically. Mom rolled her eyes while Bianca and Blaine laughed a little.

"You're so funny," I told him sarcastically.

"I know I am. That's why Bianca here is marrying me," Xander smiled.

"No. I'm only marrying you cause I love your family more than you," Bianca teased. I laughed as Xander looked offended in a fake way.

"I'm hurt," Xander joked.

"You know I love you," Bianca said before winking over at him.

"Well you can either go hang out with Collin, go shopping with your friends, or stay around here all bored," Mom told me.

"I'll go shopping. I need new clothes anyway," I said.

"What about your clothes in your closet? You have too much," Mom said. Even though mom married rich, she still hates it when we have too much to have that we don't use.

"I'll donate them," I told her.

"Good."