Nothing Even Matters

Chap 7

Ericka's POV

I followed Alexis out to her car. "Are you surprised?" I asked.

"Well, I thought I was going to meet you in Wisconsin," said Alexis.

"I was actually making my way down to Texas," I said. "Then they cancelled their tour. When I found out they were performing here, I figured this is my chance to meet you." She looked at me. "Your instagram posts."

"Alexis," said a bald guy walking out to us.

"Lex," said Alexis. "Ericka, Lex. Lex, this is Ericka. One of my many friends around the world."

"Nice to meet you," said Lex shaking her hand.

"So, what's going on?" asked Alexis.

"I heard back from the bureau," said Lex.

"Did she get accepted?" I asked.

"I'm not even twenty three yet," said Alexis.

"Well, celebrate because you got accepted," said Lex handing her a badge, and a utility belt with a holster and gun. "Congratulations."

"Thank you so much," said Alexis giving Lex a hug.

"You deserve it," I said as Lex left. She put on her belt. "I didn't think it was possible but knowing Lex does coming with some advantages."

"Well, now Miss Little FBI Agent, how does it feel?" I asked smiling.

"Great to have accomplished something," said Alexis.

"Well, you do deserve it considering the amount of time and effort you put into your studies," I said. "I'm happy, proud, and glad that we shared so much in the little time we spent together today."

"I know, right?" agreed Alexis. "Let's go back inside." We went back inside and it seemed to cleared. The guys were sitting down. We joined them. "Hi guys."

"Hey," said Drew.

"Hi," I said. I was so not shy. "I'm glad to have met you guys here."

"We're glad you could've made it," said Drew.

"Guys, she's one of my friends," said Alexis. "I'm glad she's here."

"Mind if I stay at your place?" I asked.

"I'm staying at the mansion," said Alexis. "Let me work things out with Lex but I'm sure he won't mind."

"Great," I said.

"Why do you have a gun?" asked Blake.

"I actually am part of the FBI now," said Alexis.

"Jonnie," said Drew.

"I thought that wouldn't happen for a couple of years," said Jonnie.

"I don't start for a couple of years," said Alexis. "Lex pulled a few things and got me verified."

"Meaning?" asked Blake.

"She's off duty right now," I said.

"Thank you," said Alexis. "Until I'm officially twenty three, I can do what I want."

"She already knows the system," I said.

Drew's POV

Ericka is gorgeous. "Alexis surely does study up on her career," I said.

"She was determined since I met her," said Ericka. "All four years, she kept me updated."

"And surely it wasn't just college education," said Blake looking at Alexis.

"No, sir, it was not," said Alexis smiling. "We bond over After Romeo. You guys are like our idols."

"We're all more like friends if you ask me," I said. I pulled Ericka away from the group and to the counter. We sat on the stools. "How are you liking Smallville?"

"Small town," said Ericka. "I guess that's why that call it Smallville."

"Yeah, we're actually staying in a neighboring city, Metropolis," I said. Ericka looked at Alexis and the guys. "Something wrong?"

"No," said Ericka. "Well..." I looked at her. "The way Alexis talked about Blake, she was so full of joy."

"Well, she talks very highly of him," I said.

"Yeah, she does," said Ericka. "I'm just happy that they're together."

"Who? Blake and Alexis?" I asked as Ericka nodded. "No. Blake and Alexis aren't a couple."

"But I just thought that —" Ericka sighed. "Why would she pass on him?"

"They were a thing," I said. "The past three years they've been on and off."

"She's so happy with him," said Ericka. "They need to get back together."

"We can find a way to get them together," I said.

"You'll really help me?" asked Ericka.

"Blake talks about how much he misses her," I said.

"We're going to need help from a few other Juliets," said Ericka getting out her phone. "We're going to need to call Brittany, Kat, and Kiley."

"Brittany as in Alexis' Brittany?" I asked.

"What other Brittany is there?" asked Ericka.

"And Kat from Maryland and Kiley from Arkansas?" I asked.

"Why are you so surprised?" asked Ericka. "The five of us became friends because of you."

"You are just full of determination," I said.

"If it's one thing I learned, never give up on something you love or started," said Ericka. "You gotta finish it. So I'm getting my little group together to get those two back together."

"That's going to be a little tricky," I said. Blake left with Jonnie. "Let's talk to Alexis first. I'll call Blake on the phone and talk to him. I'll text you the details."

"Good luck," said Ericka.

"Same to you," I said. "Here we go."