21 Twenty-One

Soon after their shower, the two girls finished getting ready and got into the car to drive to the shoot, "So, how far is it?" Asked Christa shuffling into her seat.

"By car, it's about ten, maybe fifteen minutes." Responded Bella, slowly backing up the car.

Once they were on a main road Christa asked, "Who else is gonna be there?"

"Unfortunately, I have to get a few shots with Dylan." Said Bella,acting as if saying his name left a sour taste in her mouth. Christa remembered her first encounter with him. Although he had worn a scornful face, he was actually quite attractive. His light eyes highlighted his dark hair, making him look mysterious. He and Bella could've hit it off if not for Bella's situation.

"Oh, that sucks." Replied Christa, "You going to get back with him?" She suggested teasingly.

"As if!" Exclaimed Bella, "He's too d@mn full of himself! You know what he said when I tried to break up with him?"

"What?"

"He pulled the classic, 'I can change that', line! Like what the heck dude!" Ranted Bella, seemingly just frustrated by the memory.

"Well, it could've been worse," began Christa, "he could have been a Shay."

"I guess you're right about that." She gave Christa a gentle smile.

Soon after, they arrived at a large building. It appeared to be an office building with tinted windows, "This is it?" Asked Christa, "It looks a bit shady."

"It doesn't stand out much, does it? They have to try and make sure that no one figures out what it's used for, cuz then we'd have the news all over it." Said Bella as they walked through the front doors. They headed into one of the elevators, and pressed the button for the third floor. Once they arrived, Bella lead Christa to the third door to the right and punched in a code on a keypad on the door handle. It beeped to signify that it had unlocked, and they both stepped in. There were several assistants helping get the set ready, and a few people fiddling with cameras nearby. Bella signaled to Christa to follow her, and she did. They made it to a small room with several different outfits lined up on a rack, "I've got to change," began Bella, "you can leave if you'd like." She suggested.

Christa's face turned pink, "Nah, I'll just stay here and turn away." She sat on one of the few chairs scattered around the room, and turned it towards a wall.

"Oh?" Said Bella. She locked the door to ensure no one would enter, and began to change. After a minute or two she tapped Christa's shoulder, "How does it look?" She asked as Christa turned her head.

Bella was wearing a short black dress, that gently hugged her sides. Christa was left speechless for a few seconds before replying, "Y-you look really nice." Her face darkened.

"Do I now?" Said Bella, amused by Christa's reaction.

Someone rapped their knuckles on the door, "We're going on in a few." Came a deep voice.

"Okay!" Responded Bella, slightly annoyed. She slipped on a pair of black heels and opened the door, "You coming?"

"Uh-yeah." Said Christa, realizing that she had been staring.