Saturday, January 24

Heather: "I can't live like this, Russell... We can't live like this..."

Russell: "Ariel-"

Heather: "They don't leave me alone! They won't leave my family alone, they won't leave us alone!"

Russell: "Ariel-"

Heather: "Why don't you leave me? Break-up with me? All I'm giving you is trouble..."

I started sobbing and buried my face in my hands.

~Few Hours Earlier~

Heather: "Mom! I'm going out!"

I started running down the stairs and tried my fastest to put on my shoes. As I tried to open the front door, my mom came rushing to it and blocked the exit.

Mom (Kate): "Are you crazy? You can't simply walk out here like it was before! Paparazzis are everywhere!"

Heather: "I'll figure something out-"

Mom (Kate): "No! You're staying home! You're not going anywhere."

Heather: "But-"

Mom (Kate): "It's for your own good, honey."

I sighed and nodded sadly. I started going up to my room and I flopped to my bed.

Suddenly, a text.

Russell <3:
You coming soon?

The obvious answer should've been a simple, "I can't." But... My inner rebel got the best of me.

Me:
Yeah, see you in a bit :)

"What did I just do?"

I shook my head and I just went with my new plans.

"But... If I go just like this, they'll just spot me easily..."

I got up to my mother's closet and browse through her selection of wigs. My mom had different hairstyles and hair colors. Choosing a brown hair color with a different haircut will be pretty obvious. That's when I payed attention to my mom's hair color, red.
None of the styles satisfied me, so I went to check on a blonde colour. That's when I spotted a very light blond hair color wig that was long until the shoulders. The length wasn't different from my real m, but I thought it was good enough.

After I put it on properly to make sure it won't fly off, I started getting out of my room's windows and onto the tree branch, like my first day of school escape. I made it down safety and I was lucky enough that the paparazzis aren't paying attention to this section of the house.

Message to: Russell <3

Me:
I'll meet you at the park near the tree

Russell <3:
See ya xx

I giggled at his reply and started walking to the park.

~

I was resting on my back and almost drifted off to sleep, until I heard little footsteps coming closer and closer.
I got up quickly and saw Russell standing there.

Russell: "S-Sorry, but... Do you mind moving somewhere else?"

Heather: "Huh?"

Russell: "Because... This is my girlfriend's favorite spot and so..."

What..? He can't recognize me? Is my disguise really that good or is it, because he's an idiot?

Heather: "What if I don't want to move?"

Russell: "Well... I can't force someone to do something for my own pleasure..."

I sighed slightly and smiled at him.

Heather: "What a gentleman you are, and how you care about your girlfriend."

He blushed slight at my compliment and started rubbing his arm a little embarrassed.

Russell: "W-Well... I try..."

I walked up to him and hugged him.

Heather: "It's me, you idiot."

I giggled and kissed his cheek.

Russell: "Ariel?"

He backed away from my hug to check my face.

Russell: "Why you dyed your hair?"

Heather: "It's a wig, don't worry about it."

Russell: "As much as I love your natural hair, you look beautiful with that wig."

Heather: *giggles* "You think so?"

Russell: *nods* "Say... Why you're wearing it?"

Heather: "I was suppose to stay home, because of the paparazzis, but... I didn't want to let you down. So, I got this wig and snuck out just to see you."

Russell: "Let me down?"

Heather: "Y-Yeah..."

He placed his hand on my cheek and me look at him.

Russell: "I appreciate your concerns about my feelings, I truly do. But, I would totally understand you not coming, if you told me."

Heather: "But... It will be more frequent and we won't be together besides school..."

Russell: "I'm always with you in your heart, no?"

Heather: "That's different..."

He took my hand and we started walking around the park.

Russell: "Let's give it our best then, okay? No matter how hard it is."

Heather: "Of course."

Russell: "Promise?"

He raised his pinky on me and I shook my hand, taking off my relationship bracelet.

Heather: "Let's exchange. You have mine's and I have yours. These will keep us together and our promise."

Russell nodded in agreement and removed his bracelet. He handed it to me while I did with mine's. Both of wore our new accessory and I hugged him tightly.

Heather: "I love you, Russell..."

He hugged back and kissed my cheek.

Russell: "I love you too, Heather."

"I AM SO DISAPPOINTED IN YOU, RUSSELL BRYN STEELE!"

What?

"How dare in your lifetime, you are cheating on Heather!"

Krystal?

Russell turned to face her.

Russell: "It's not what it looks like-"

He couldn't finish his sentence, since Krystal smacked him across the face!

Is that like her thing now?!

Krystal: "You!"

She pointed her finger at me and gave me the scariest stare I have ever seen from Krystal.

Krystal: "This guy has a wonderful person as a girlfriend! Give up this act and find someone else!"

Heather: "He is my boyfriend!"

Even if this situation sounds like a nightmare to be in, I'm weirdly amused by it. Why can't nobody recognize my face?!

Krystal: "Wha-?! Russell, you two timing son of a-"

Heather: "Krystal, it's me!"

I told her and removed my wig briefly, to show who I am.

Krystal: "H?!"

Heather: "Yes! Now keep your voice down!"

Krystal: "My situation's really bad, that I have to wear!"

Russell: "Of course, I'm not! I'm not like that!"

He got up, going to Krystal's place with an angry look on his face.

Russell: "I didn't do anything wrong and I got a slap to the face..." *whines*

Krystal slapped lightly his cheek and gave him a serious look.

Krystal: "Man up!"

Russell: "Says the person slapping instead of punching..."

Krystal: "Oh! Want me to try?!"

I sighed and giggled slightly at their dog and cat fight.

Heather: "Alright, Ms. Cat and Mr. Dog. That's enough..."

Russell & Krystal: "What?"

Heather: "Good! You guys stopped fighting."

Krystal: "Why am I the cat?"

Heather: "Because, Russell is playing cutely as the victim and your slaps reminds me of a cat scratching a dog's face!"

Krystal pouted, crossing her arms and Russell laughed.

Heather: "Anyway, thanks for acting defensive when you thought Russell was cheating on me... It shows how much you care."

I smiled at her and she blushed lightly and smiled back.

Krystal: "I meant every word of it." *smiles*

Russell: "Anyway, we should get going. Don't you think Ariel?"

Heather: "Yeah, we better. Nice seeing you, Krystal."

She nodded and I walked away with Russell.

Heather: "Seemed like someone got over you." *smirks*

Russell: "About time!"

Heather: "Yeah... Maybe moved on, because of Brandon."

Russell: "Who's he..?"

Heather: "You know... Krystal's date in the Cheesecake café?"

He shook his head.

Heather: "Blue Prince?"

Russell: "No..."

Heather: "The one Emily and I keep saying how good looking he is in front of you and Chris?"

Russell: "Oh... Him."

Heather: "Finally..." *sighs*

Russell: "They got close?"

I nodded and smiled in response.

Russell: "It's good that she's happy..."

He missed with my wig and it flew off!

Heather: "Russell! My--"

?: "Who's wig is this?"

I went to look where the voice came from and I just wanted to hide underground when I saw who it is.

Ivy: "Oh, my god! There she is! There's your child star! Look at that! With her boyfriend! Good cover pic for the next issue!"

Paparazzi 1: "Miss Williams!"

Paparazzi 2: "Smile!"

I just stood there, frozen and terrified. Suddenly, Russell took my hand and pulled me.

Russell: "Let's go!"

I nodded quickly and ran along side him.

Heather: "Where to?!"

Russell: "Follow me. Trust me."

Heather: "I always do."

We continued to run away from the paparazzis and half of them gave up, since they were overweight.

Russell: "We're almost there!"

I looked behind us and it felt like all the Mosquitos lost their sight on us.

~Present~
"Why you still want to be with me?" I asked crying. "It would be more simpler to leave me alone in my problems... Instead of you being in them for no reason."

"Heather..." he held my cheek softly and sniffled. "I would never break up with you, just because of this celebrity life of yours. Of course, it's not enjoyable to endure, but at the end of the day, we're still together being a normal couple..."

"B-Bryn..."

"Call me crazy, but... I would rather stay with you with your personal problems, then any girl with a simple life," he said to me softly.

I looked up at him, "Why?"

He smiled, "I enjoy your roller coaster ride. It's fun, exciting, scary and intense... I wouldn't get anything like that if I had someone else. Yours is more exciting. Not a marry-go-round."

"So... You don't regret ever being with me?"

He took my cheek, "Never." He kissed me softly and pulled back. "I love you."

"I love you, too..."

Author's Note:
I KNOW! I'm so sorry about the late update, but I have news...

This book will end soon.

But, don't worry! I got another book planned and I hope you'll check it out!
Anyway, if you liked this chapter please vote! Comments will be very appreciated! Thanks!

-AquamarineOtaku (Aqua-chan)