His Assistant | David Dobrik x Natalie

Chapter 7

So sorry this is late. I didn't sleep for 2 days since I had 2 exams yesterday, and could not write to save my life. 

I'll upload Chapter 8 tonight!!!

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Corinna texted me letting me know she's about to pull into the driveway, so I throw on a pair of high waisted light washed jean shorts and a guns n roses tee and finished it off with my white converse.
I quickly throw on some light makeup and head out to the living room to see her and Liza sitting on the couch.
I guess that's what she meant by we.

"Hey guys," I greet, and they look up from their phones and see me coming in. These people are so obsessed with these devices it's terrifying.

"Ready?" Corinna asks standing up and I nod.

I notice that David's gone, which is a lot earlier than I expected, so we head out to her car.

"So where are we going for lunch?" I ask taking the back seat. For some reason I felt like that should be me sitting in the back, since they're much better friends at this point.

"Not sure yet. We'll find a place at some point," Liza says confusing me.
"We're going sightseeing," She exclaims, throwing on a pair of sunglasses and Corinna screams in excitement.

"You guys don't have to take me sightseeing if you don't want to," I say, even though I'm glad they're the ones taking me sightseeing since I know David would never do it, and even if he did, it would be completely half-assed.

There's something about LA that is relaxing but exciting. It's the weirdest feeling, but I kind of love it.

It's weird to me that I'm now living here. I guess I really didn't think it through, and just agreed to do it.

I wonder what my parents are going to say. They'll probably just be glad I finally got a job.

I wonder what Shawn's going to say.

And thats the part I didn't think through.
He lives in Chicago. I no longer do. That means long distance.

Fuck. David. You're too manipulative.

We've been dating for 3 years, and honestly, I see us getting married.

This is so hard.

I'm pulled out of my deep thoughts to see us parked in a parking garage.
"Lets go sightsee and shop!" Corinna exclaims, and I laugh jumping out of the car behind them.

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When they said shop, they really meant shop. It's been a good 4 hours, I have bags covering my arms, and I really just want a nap. And lunch, which has now turned into dinner.
We quickly throw all of our bags into the back of Corinna's car, and walk to this random restaurant that I've never heard of.

"So how are you liking LA?" Liza asks taking a sip of her water the waiter just brought over.
"I really like it. It's so different than Chicago," I respond, causing Corinna to nod in agreement.

"When do you head back?" Corinna asks, making me realize I haven't told them the news.

"Oh. Um. I'm not," I say nervously to see their reaction.

"What do you mean?" Liza says, glancing over at Corinna, seeing if she knew what I was talking about.

"Well, David asked me to be his assistant," I finish, causing both girls to squeal slightly. I didn't expect this much squealing to come out of two girls.

"So you're moving here?" Corinna asked, her eyes wide and hopeful.

"Yeah I guess. We're just going to test it out for a while," I tell them.

"Where are you living?" Liza asks, and I'm kind of scared to tell her 'oh with your boyfriend.'

"Well, David mentioned I could live with him, but if that makes you uncomfortable.." I start.

"No! That's fine! I know how close of friends you and David are, I'm not concerned about you two getting together," Liza cuts me off, taking a major weight off of my shoulders.

"We're just glad you're staying," Corinna says bringing a smile to my face.

"Me too," I reply, before we dig into our food.

While we were on our way back to David's, and I guess now mine, I get a text from Shawn finally.

Shawn: Hey babe, i've been sleeping all day

Me: It's fine I understand that

Shawn: You heading back here tomorrow?

Ah fuck. I'm not ready for this

Me: We need to talk about that. Just not over text

I sigh out of nervousness, which I guess both girls caught on to.

"You good?" Liza turns around to ask me.
"No, I have to call my boyfriend Shawn when we get back to tell him I'm moving here," I look out the window, attempting to formulate some thoughts for what to say.

"Oh fuck I forgot about that," Corinna exclaims, looking in her rear-view mirror at me.

"How long have you been dating?" Liza asks.

"3 years," Her eyes widen a little in realization how shitty this is going to be.

"If you want us to stay for support, we're more than happy to," Liza finishes. She's literally the sweetest person I've ever met, and I've only known her for a couple of days.

"Thank you guys, that means a lot. I think I'm just going to handle it though, thanks," I smile at Liza, and she nods in understanding.
Before I even know it, we're pulling into the driveway. Of course the drives are short when there's something you have to do that you don't want to do.

They drop me off, wishing me luck, and I head back to, I guess, my room, just in case David gets home.

I drop all my bags on the floor of my bedroom, and sat down on my bed to take a quick breather before I call.

I am glad that David isn't home though, just because in case it does turn ugly, he won't have to be here for the awkwardness.

I'm hoping it won't be ugly, but with Shawn you never really know.

Why can't LA be closer to Chicago?

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Sorry I didn't include the convo, it would've made this chapter way way way too long and left it awkwardly so you'll see it tonight!!