The Photographer's Muse

Nine

Collin's P.O.V

Mom wanted to go out today to explore California. I changed into something nice before taking my camera with me.

"Hey, you guys ready to have some fun," Wendy asked.

"Ready as I'll ever be," Mom said before giving her a kiss.

"Is Chase coming with us?" I asked.

"No. He has studying to do," Mom told me.

"Alright," I nodded.

"Why don't we get lunch first and then we can explore?" Wendy suggested.

"I'm down for that," I told her.

"Great!"

After eating, we went to the Grove which was pretty popular in L.A. I took some pictures of mom and Wendy before spotting Bella. I looked up in confusion to see it was actually her. Some paparazzi were taking pictures of her as she was walking.

"Bella!" I called out. I walked over to see her making her look over at me. She smiled and rushed over towards me.

"Collin! Thank god. I'm so bored right now," Bella told me as she gave me a hug. I hugged back before pulling away.

"Bella!" Mom said happily.

"Aunt Erin! Aunt Wendy! How are you guys?" Bella asked as she hugged them both.

The paparazzi were still taking pictures making aim mine back at them to get a good few shots. I turned back towards Bella who was smiling.

"Fighting back I see," She jokes.

"Fighting back for you," I smiled.

"Why are you all the way here, Bella?" Mom asked her.

"My Mom is with Xander and Bianca looking for a venue for their wedding," Bella told me.

"I see. Well we were just going to explore a bit," Mom told her.

"Mind if I join you guys?" Bella asked.

"Not at all," Mom smiled.

We all started to walk around. The paparazzi were still taking pictures of us causing me to put my arm around Bella. She held my hand from the arm that was wrapped around her.

"People are going to talk," I told her.

"Then let them," She said, looking up at me.

"You sure?" I asked her.

"Yeah," She nodded.

We all walked around The Grove until we had enough. Bella had called her mom telling her that she was going to be with us for the rest of the day. We went to Hollywood to end the day where I was taking some pictures.

"Those are some cute pictures," Bella said, wrapping her arms around me. I looked behind me to smile at her.

"You think so?" I asked her.

"I know so," Bella smiled.

"Excuse me," we both turned around to see a girl, maybe a couple years younger, looking at Bella.

"Yes?" Bella asked her.

"Are you Bella Edwards?" She asked.

"Yes," Bella smiled.

"I love your style and I follow you on Instagram, can i get a picture please?" The girl asked.

"Of course."

They took a cute picture making me take one of them as well. Once they were done, the girl walked off with a huge smile.

"You sure made her day," I told her.

"She was pretty nice," Bella shrugged.

"I can see some paparazzi over there," I pointed out. Bella looked over at the side.

"This was fun. I think we should come back again soon," Mom told me.

"We should," I agreed.

"There's The Griffith Observatory. It's quite a sight," Bella said.

"That sounds fun," Wendy said.

"We should go check it out. End the day with a nice view," Mom told us.

"Again, I'm down to do anything," I told her.

"Then let's go."

Once we got up, Bella and I were at the edge, looking over at the view. I took some pictures of her before she turned around. She smiled as I leaned over at the stone edge.

"This is nice," I told her.

"I agree."

"Can I ask you something?" I asked her.

"Sure."

"We've been friends since we were kids and I really like hanging out with you. I was wondering if you'd like to go on a date with me," I said.

"A date?" She asked.

"Yeah. I mean if you don't want to then-"

"I'd love to go on a date with you," Bella said before hugging me. I hugged her back and smiled down at her.

"Great. Is Friday a good time then?" I asked her.

"Yeah."

I smiled at her as I took a picture of the view. Bella leaned against me as I wrapped an arm around her.