Temporary Lovers || sm

FIVE

First Date
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Day one. It came around a lot faster than I expected, to be honest. I've been experiencing the first day jitters all day. Denise texted me earlier this morning telling me "the crew" will be here around 1:00 to get me ready for our "date" and it's already half past 12. I spent most of the morning since 7:20 cleaning up my apartment. If I have to be working with these people for thirteen months I'd like to set a good first impression. I haven't done much to myself, however. I've brushed my teeth and my hair and left my sweatpants and old pajama t-shirt (which is actually a concert shirt I stole from Preston) on. I didn't see much sense in changing if I'm just going to have to change again.

Preston left when I woke up this morning. It was strange saying bye to him. It felt almost as though we had broken up or decided to take a break. It was a really odd feeling, I certainly wasn't expecting it to feel that way. I just hope I made the right decision.

A knock at my door pulls me from my thoughts and I walk from my bedroom to the living room and answer the door. "Hi." I say with a wide smile noticing three people at the door each with their arms full of different kits and bags. "Come on in." I move out of the way and they all pile into my now cramped apartment. "Well, I'm Alyssa, obviously." I laugh softly, introducing myself after I shut the door.

"You're stunning, it's no wonder Denise chose you." A lady with long, curly, blonde ombre hair said as she looked at me. She doesn't look too much older than me. 25 years old maybe? "I'm Felicity, I'm your hairstylist. That's Charlie, she's the one with the wardrobe."

"Hey." I say to Charlie and she smiles in return. She looks to be about the same age as Felicity but she's got short blue hair and prominent cheekbones. I'm immediately jealous.

"And I'm JJ. I'm the one that enhances your already insanely beautiful face to make you look- mmph- just that much better." He says sassily. JJ looks to be a bit older than the other two. He's got a darker complexion and impossibly white teeth.

"Let's get started then shall we? Don't want to keep your date waiting down there too long do we?" Felicity says and I look at her confused.

"He's already down there?" I ask.

"Not yet but he should be within the next five to ten minutes so we'd better get busy." She tells me.

After getting dressed in a light yellow, long sleeve crop top and light blue high waisted jeans along with some brown ankle booties it's time for hair and makeup. They have me sit at my kitchen table since that room has the most space. JJ and Felicity work at the same time getting my hair and makeup done. I have to admit, it is pretty nice having someone do my hair and makeup for me and bring me clothes to wear without having to worry about anything. It's definitely something I could get used to, without a doubt.

When they're done I have loose wavy hair and the slightest amount of makeup on my face, just enough to give me a fresh look. "I can't wait for the award shows. Your makeup is going to be really fun to do." JJ says.

"I know, I already have ideas on what I can do with her hair." Felicity chimes in.

"You'd better get going, missy. I'm sure Shawn is down there waiting on you so we better go."

"Alright, it was nice meeting you all and I'm excited to work with you." I tell them as I walk with them to the door.

"Oh, here." Charlie says suddenly and hands me a small backpack that's just about the same color as the shoes. "Almost forgot this."

"Thanks." I say again and take the bag.

They say their final goodbye's and I go back into my apartment quickly to put all my necessities in the bag before slinging it over my shoulder and walking down the stairs to the lobby. Sure enough, Shawn is standing there waiting with his hands in his pockets. He's looking at one of the many paintings on the wall when I approach him. "Hey." I say and he turns his head to look at me.