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[juniperwest]

@juniperwest: almost ready for you 💌

[juniperwest]

a little bit yours

late spring - juniper gets jealous and throws a party to get sully's attention

After Juniper’s birthday party, Sullivan starts to shoot his new movie over a few weeks that’s got very long hours so he ends up not seeing Juniper too much despite sharing living spaces. On his way off set to go home, his co-star asks him if he wants to practice the love confession scene because she’s nervous for it. He agrees but invites her over. When they get to the house, he’s telling her a story about how on his run he got chased by bee the whole way so the moment he got home he jumped in the pool, making her giggle loudly. He offers the guest house to rehearse in to give Juniper privacy in the house and they head into the guest house together.

With her working on her album so much, she had been exhausted most nights and hadn’t spent much time with Sully. She finally had a night off and didn’t know if he’d be home but she thought it was the perfect time to relax and take time to relax. Juniper was in a big fluffy robe over her pjs and was pouring herself a glass of wine when she heard giggling outside. She furrows her brow and goes out onto the patio to see Sullivan going into the guest house with the said giggler.

Sully gets her a drink before they start to rehearse, the scene making it look like they’re having a very intense conversation but she reaches out and grabs his hand.

Juniper can’t help but be nosy as she makes her way down to the guest house with her wine glass and peeks in through the window. She raises her brows when she notices him grab her hand before frowning a little to herself.

He keeps running the scene with her, moving closer to her as he says his lines.

She tries to keep to the shadow as she spies on them and leans closer to try to hear anything they are saying.

Sullivan tucks her hair behind her ear, “It’s always been you..”

Juniper watches them and widens her eyes.

She throws her arms around his neck and kisses him.

She gasps softly and steps away from the guest house.

Sully kisses her back and strokes her jaw with his thumb.

Juniper narrows her eyes as she starts back towards the house and grabs her phone to text some of her friends to come over and bring booze as soon as possible.

He pulls away shortly after and smiles, asking how she felt about the scene and they make notes about it.

She goes up to her room and quickly puts on a slutty outfit before returning down to the pool area to set up for the impromptu party.

Sully and his costar continue to talk and he starts to write things in his notes app to bring to the director, oblivious as to what’s happening outside.

A group of people arrive at the same time and she invites them to the back before she sets up music to start playing from the outdoor speakers as her friends start to pour drinks.

His brows raise as he hears the music and he looks out the window to see people in the yard with alcohol. He apologizes to his costar and says he forgot that they were having a party.

Juniper takes a few shots with the girls before she glances at the guest house.

After a couple minutes of trying to talk over the music about the movie, he shrugs and asks if they should just talk tomorrow on set. She agrees and he gets up to walk her out.

She starts to dance to the music as she notices more people arriving.

Sullivan waits with her until her Lyft gets there and he says he’ll see her tomorrow before going back to the back yard.

Juniper holds a drink in her hand as she looks around, seeing Sullivan walking back alone.

He looks around for her and goes over to her, “Hey.”

She puts on a big grin as she raises her brows as she shouts over the music, “I didn’t know you were here!”

Sullivan raises his brows and shouts back, “I’m here. Did I miss the memo?”

Juniper shakes her head and sips her drink, “Do I need to give a memo to have people over?”

His brows furrow, “This is a full blown party. We are yelling to hear one another right now.”

She shrugs one shoulder and moves closer to him, “I wanted to let loose. I didn’t even think you’d be around considering you’re always at work.”

He frowns at her, “Don’t hold work against me.”

Juniper shakes her head and shrugs, “I’m not.”

Sullivan shrugs, “Seems like you are to me. You could’ve at least given me a heads up.”

She sips her drink and smiles as she slides her hand over his chest, “Sorrryyy Sully. I thought you were preoccupied.”

His brows raise, “With what?”

Juniper winks at him and shrugs, “Want a drink?”

Sullivan furrows his brows and shakes his head, “No. What are you hinting at?”

Juniper hums and shakes her head, “Nothing. You know you can tell me anything if you’re seeing someone else.”

He tilts his head to the side, “Okay? That’s random.”

She sips her drink and hums, “Don’t be coy.”

Sullivan furrows his brows, “About what?”

Juniper nods to the guest house and laughs, “You just were making out in there.”

He looks at the guest house and then laughs, “You’re an awful spy.”

She raises a hand and shrugs, “I was setting up for the party.”

Sullivan shakes his head, “We were not making out, Juniper.”

Juniper shrugs as she turns around to wave to another guest, “I don’t really care.”

He raises his brows, “Then why bring it up?”

She laughs and shakes her head as she finishes her drink.

Sullivan frowns at her, “Pretty sure this isn’t how best friends treat one another.” He shakes his head and starts to go back to the guest house.

Juniper narrows her eyes as she watches him walk away before she follows after him, “Well best friends also tell each other things and you don’t tell me anything!”

He shakes his head, “That’s a lie, and you know it, Junie!” He goes into the guest house.

She follows him inside and slams the door shut, “It’s not! You barely open up to me unless I drag it out of you.”

Sullivan jumps when the door slams and he turns on her, “That’s not true, I’ve opened up to you more than anyone!”

Juniper gesture to the couch and shakes her head, “But you’re seeing someone else and not telling me about it?”

His brows furrow, “I’m not seeing someone else, that was my co-star and we were rehearsing. You’re the one who is seeing someone else, not me!”

She drops her hand and shakes her head, “That’s not fair.”

Sullivan raises his brows, “Not fair? No, what’s not fair is you using me like a play thing because you’re not getting your needs met.”

Juniper crosses her arms and raises her brows back at him, “What on earth are you talking about?”

He scoffs, “you said at your birthday that you would accept kisses at home between us, not for show. When you are seeing someone else.”

She shakes her head and groans in frustration, “I should’ve never fucking told you about him.”

Sullivan laughs bitterly, “you’re right, because I could fucking wring his neck over what he’s doing to you!”

Juniper shifts her weight and looks down, “This isn’t even about him. It’s about you and me. So what if I wanna kiss you? I like you, you know that.”

His brows furrow, “We are friends who are fake dating and I don’t wanna kiss you for real when your heart belongs to someone else because that’s not fair to me. I’m not a placeholder to give you what he doesn’t when he’s not around.”

She rolls her eyes and shakes her head, “Oh, stop using him as an excuse. I spend more time with you than anyone else, you’re not a placeholder but you are being a coward.”

Sullivan laughs, “I’m being a coward? Stop fucking projecting, baby. Be honest with yourself and end things with the guy who treats you like a side piece. Is that what love is? One day a week before he returns home to the misses?”

Juniper narrows her eyes at him and shakes her head as she starts to the door, “Fuck you, Sullivan.”

He waves his hand, “Try not to let the door hit Sunday’s ass on the way out.”

She holds up her middle finger as she opens the door, “And yeah have fun crying yourself to sleep because you’ll never man up and say what you really want to say. Instead just blame me for everything!” Juniper shakes her head at him and leaves the guest house, nearly jogging to the main house so no one stops to talk to her.

Sullivan runs after her and grabs her and throws her over his shoulder before carrying her into the house.

Juniper gasps in surorise when she feels herself picked up before she hits his back, “Put me down!”

He swats her ass as he brings her up to her bedroom.

She groans in frustration and wiggles in his grip, “What the fuck is wrong with you?!”

Sullivan kicks the door closed behind them and locks it before putting her down on her bed, “You’re projecting so say what you wanna fucking say because I’ve said my fill.”

Juniper stands up and shakes her head in frustration, “What do you want me to say? That I know I’m treated like trash? That I like how I feel around you? Or how about that I know I don’t deserve someone like you anyways so it’s fucking pointless? You’ve said your fill? You’ve said nothing! I’ve made it pretty damn obvious that I like you.”

He shakes his head and laughs, “You have not! You’ve made it pretty damn obvious that you like the way I make you feel but if you liked me you would end it with him. I’ve been saying to you what I would do if this were real for too long for you to not realize that’s what I would do if you’d fucking let me all the way in.”

She points to herself and laughs, “Me let you in? You’ve got to kidding me. I’ve been open since I met you. I’m not going to be made out to be a fool when you have given me no indication you want anything besides friendship.”

Sullivan runs his hand back through his hair as he groans in frustration, “Cause I don’t want 6/7ths of you! I fucking want all of you, what are you not getting?”

Juniper raises her brows and moves closer to him as she lowers her voice, “Don’t say that if you don’t mean it.”

He gives her a look, “I told you I’d be honest with you. Why would I lie now?”

She looks up at him and stays quiet for a moment before she speaks quietly, “I want you.”

Sullivan swallows thickly, “end it with him and you can have me.”

Juniper moves her hands onto his neck and presses herself close, “Are you sure?”

He looks down at her and holds her waist, “I have been holding back since that day at the beach because you told me that you love him.”

She raises her brows at him and shakes her head, “I don’t know if I know what love is.”

Sullivan brushes his thumbs over her hips, “Once things are over between you two.. maybe we could find out together.”

Juniper smiles shyly and leans up on her toes, “Would you have kissed me on the beach?”

He laughs and nods, “oh yeah.“

She smiles and slides her hands over his chest, “Sully..”

His brows raise and he smiles, “Yeah, June?”

Juniper nudges her nose against his and nods her head, “I’ll end it with him.”

Sullivan grins widely at her, “Okay..”

She laughs softly and strokes his jaw, “Now kiss me.”

He grins at her and shakes his head, “you kiss me..”

Juniper grins and leans up as she pulls him down to her as she kisses him hard.

Sullivan kisses her just as hard, picking her up and wrapping her legs around his waist.

She makes a soft sound and wraps her legs around him as she kisses him deeply.

He kisses her just as deeply and squeezes her thighs.

Juniper runs her nails over his head as she tilts her head to the side.

Sully tilts his head into the kiss and hums.

She tugs on his lower lip and pulls back slightly, “I’ve wanted to kiss you since the beach too.”

He grins widely and heatedly reconnects their lips.

Juniper makes a soft sound and presses herself closer as she kisses him passionately.

Sully sits on the edge of the bed with her on his lap as they kiss.

She uses her tongue to part his lips and hums softly.

He opens his mouth to her and moves his tongue against hers.

Juniper presses her chest against his and moves her tongue against his.

Sullivan makes a small noise and moves his hands to grip her ass as they kiss.

She makes a soft sound and moves her hands to his shoulders to push him back against the bed with a smirk.

He pulls her back with him as they kiss.

Juniper grins into the kiss and rocks her hips into his.

Sullivan groans and slides his fingers into her hair.

She tilts her head into the kiss and pushes his shirt up slightly to run her nails over his abdomen.

He makes a small noise and sucks on her tongue.

Juniper moans softly and drags her nails slowly against his skin.

He grips her ass with one hand and her hair with the other as he kisses her deeply and thoroughly.

She rocks back into his touch as she moans into the kiss.

Sully groans softly into the kiss and kisses her harder.

Juniper pulls back slightly and pushes his shirt up, “I’ve held back on being able to touch you for so fucking long.”

He laughs breathlessly, “Me too.. but I don’t wanna go too far tonight.”

She raises her brows and nods her head, “Okay, of course.”

Sully nods and reconnects their lips.

Juniper hums and presses her body against his as she kisses him heatedly.

He kisses her just as heatedly and massages her tongue with his.

She relaxes her body against his as she moans into the kiss.

Sully hums and slides his hand along her back.

Juniper moves her tongue against his as she drags her nails over his head.

He groans and pulls her flush against him.

She makes a soft sound and sucks on his tongue.

Sullivan moans and kisses her harder.

Juniper pulls back slightly to catch her breath as she nips at his lower lip.

He makes a small noise and grins widely.

She grins down at him and nudges her nose against his, “Are you as good at everything else as you are with kissing?”

Sullivan laughs, “I haven’t had any complaints.”

Juniper smirks and leans her forehead against his, “Of course you haven’t. Look at you.”

He chuckles and shakes his head.

She grins and kisses over his jaw down to his neck.

Sully tilts his head to the side and rubs her back.

Juniper pushes his shirt up higher and shifts back to pull it off of him.

He bites his lip as he watches her.

She sits up and looks down at his chest as she runs her nails over his skin, “That running and swimming really is paying off.”

Sullivan hums softly and slides his hands over her thighs, “I knew you liked watching me..”

Juniper grins and drags her nails over his abdomen, “How could I not?

He chuckles and his stomach contracts under her touch.

She grins wider as she watches his reaction, “So where’s the line?”

Sullivan bites his lip, “Nothing below the waist.”

Juniper nods and moves her nails over the waistband of his pants before she leans down with a grin, “I can handle that.”

He laughs breathlessly.

She smiles and kisses him happily.

He returns the kiss and slides his hands over her back.

Juniper hums and moves her hand to his jaw.

Sully hums into the kiss.

She strokes his jawline and brushes her tongue against his lower lip.

He opens his mouth to her and hums.

Juniper moans softly as she moves her tongue against his.

Sullivan moves his tongue against hers passionately and slides his fingers into her hair to keep her head in place.

She slides her nails over his skin as she lets him guide the kiss.

He kisses her harder and tugs gently at her roots.

Juniper moans and digs her nails into his chest lightly.

Sullivan breaks the kiss and nips roughly at her lower lip.

She whimpers and pulls back slightly.

He squeezes her ass, “What is this outfit by the way?”

Juniper grins with a shrug, “Wanted to make you look at me.”

Sullivan chuckles and playfully spanks her, “I’m always looking at you.”

She jumps slightly and laughs, “But do you like it?”

He grins, “you look sexy as hell, what’s not to like?”

Juniper laughs shyly and brushes her hand over his head, “I may have thrown this party a little…spontaneously to get you and who I now know is your costar to be distracted so I’m sorry about that.”

Sully smirks, “Jealous?”

She nods her head with a grins, “Absolutely.”

He chuckles, “I can’t imagine why.”

Juniper raises her brows and smiles, “Because I’m obsessed with you.”

Sullivan shakes his head and laughs, “Stop.”

She shakes her head and grins, “No, never. You’re so hot and tall. You actually listen to me and we have fun together. Why wouldn’t I be?”

He shrugs and smiles, “I don’t know, I didn’t think you actually liked me more than friends and finding me attractive.”

Juniper raises her brows at him and laughs, “Did the I wanna kiss you alone not give me away?”

Sullivan shrugs, “you said you liked that kissing me meant no pressure.”

She smiles and kisses him gently, “It still has no pressure. You make me feel comfortable and taken care of.”

He smiles widely at her, “Good. That’s important to me.”

Juniper runs her nails over his head and smiles, “I was never using you to get affection. I just liked you.”

Sully hums, “I didn’t know.”

She nudges her nose against his and smiles, “And now how do you feel?”

His brows raise, “Right now? In general? About you?”

Juniper laughs and shrugs one shoulder, “All of the above.”

Sullivan hums, “I feel kinda nervous right now but in a good way. In general I feel content, and about you, I really like you.”

She raises her brow and tilts her head to the side, “I make you nervous?”

He laughs, “I said in a good way. Like excited nerves.”

Juniper grins widely and nips at his lower lip, “It’s cute.”

Sullivan laughs and taps her bottom, “When can we kick everyone out?”

She giggles softly and nods her head, “I’ll go take care of that.”

He grins, “Okay.” He rolls them over so he’s hovering over and he kisses her deeply.

Juniper makes a soft sound and wraps her leg around his as she returns the kiss.

Sullivan hums into the kiss and tilts his head into it.

She grins against his lips as she mumbles into the kiss, “This isn’t me taking care of it.”

He chuckles and pulls back, “I didn’t wanna let go of you yet..” He gets up and holds his hands out to her.

Juniper giggles and takes his hands as she stands up.

Sully grins and leans down to playfully nip at her shoulder.

She grins and tilts her head back to look at him, “I don’t wanna leave this room, what if I come back and it wasn’t real?”

He smiles, “I can stay in here or I can go with you.”

Juniper squeezes his hands and smiles, “Come with me.”

Sully smiles and picks her up and spins her round.

She squeals softly and holds onto him tightly, “Sulllyy..”

He smothers her neck with kisses, “I’ve wanted to do this for so long.”

Juniper giggles and closes her eyes, “I can’t believe it.”

Sullivan laughs, “I was being respectful.” He sets her down.

She shakes her head and smiles up at him, “Wish you weren’t.”

His brows raise and he laughs, “Junie.”

Juniper grins with a laugh, “Whaaat?”

Sullivan laughs, “I gotta be true to myself.”

She smiles and strokes his cheeks gently, “I know. That’s what I like about you.”

He smiles and kisses the inside of her wrist.

Juniper grins then sighs softly, “Let’s get this over with.”

Sullivan laughs and takes her hand, “hey, you invited them.”

She squeezes his hand and laughs, “I know..”

He grins, “Let’s go, baby.”

Juniper grins widely and nods as she leads him out of her room.

Sully smiles and laces their fingers together

She leads him downstairs to where the party has about 15 people mulling around her pool.

He grins at her, “Okay.”

Juniper sighs and squeezes his hand, “I’ll go cut the music and start telling them to leave if you wanna pick up anything. Thankfully not too many people came.”

Sullivan laughs, “I have to clean up?”

She wrinkles her nose and laughs, “No just hide the alcohol.”

He shrugs and nods before going to get the alcohol.

Juniper goes to some of the people she invited and let them know she actually has an early morning if they could pack up. She gives them a charming grin and says she’ll plan something else soon before going to turn off the music.

Sullivan brings the alcohol back into the main house.

She leads a few people to the front door and thanks them for coming.

He waits for her in the living room.

Juniper double checks everyone is out from the pool area before she plops down on the couch next to him.

Sully laughs, “well isn’t it the hostess with the mostest?”

She moves her arms around his neck and grins, “Oh hardly.”

He pulls her into his lap and chuckles.

Juniper grins and nudges her nose against his.

Sully grins and kisses her softly.

She hums and kisses him back as she cups his cheek.

He leans into her touch and smiles widely against her lips.

Juniper sighs happily into the kiss and presses herself closer.

Sullivan rubs her waist as they kiss.

She drapes her arms around his neck and hums against his lips.

He tilts his head into the kiss and pulls her closer.

Juniper smiles into the kiss and runs her nails over his head.

Sullivan hums and kisses her harder.

She makes a soft sound and presses her chest flush against his.

He makes a small noise and pushes her shirt up.

Juniper reaches behind her back and unties her top.

Sully watches her and makes a small noise, “Take it off.:”

She grins and pulls back as she lets the top fall revealing her bare chest.

He bites his bottom lip as he looks up and down her body, “fuck, you’re sexy..”

Juniper leans back slightly and grins, “Yeah?”

Sully smirks and nods before leaning forward and heatedly kissing along her neck.

She tilts her head to the side and makes a soft sound.

He nips at her skin and kisses down to her collarbone.

Juniper runs her nails over his shoulders as she sighs.

He kisses down to her breasts and groans.

She whimpers and arches her back to him.

Sully hums and flicks his tongue against her nipple.

Juniper moans softly and closes her eyes, “Sully..”

He smirks and swirls his tongue around the peak.

She whimpers and rubs her nails over his head.

Sully sucks on her breast and groans, his hands massaging her ass.

Juniper moans and rocks her hips down, “Fuck.”

He moans against her skin and he flicks his tongue over her nipple repeatedly.

She whimpers and arches into him, “Sully..”

Sullivan switches his mouth to her other breast and he hums against her skin.

Juniper runs her nails over his neck as she whimpers.

He sucks on her nipple before moving his tongue around it.

She moans louder and pushes his shirt up with her free hand.

Sully pulls back and peels his shirt off.

Juniper grins and runs her hands over his skin, “You are so hot..”

He grins at her, “Yeah?”

She looks down at his chest and removes her nails over his abdomen, “You have to know that.”

His stomach contracts slightly and grins, “just giving you the same response you gave me.”

Juniper grins and leans in to kiss him deeply.

He kisses her just as deeply and hums.

She presses her chest against his and tilts her head into the kiss.

Sullivan makes a small noise into the kiss and squeezes her ass.

Juniper whimpers into the kiss and drags her nails over his skin.

He kisses her harder and tilts his head into it.

She moans into the kiss and rocks her hips down again.

Sully makes a small noise and grips her hips to keep them still and he breaks the kiss, “Junie..”

Juniper hums softly and draws a finger down his chest, “Are you sure you don’t wanna take anymore off?”

He smirks, “You can have more of me when I can have all of you.”

She pouts and nods her head.

Sully grins and pecks her lips, “Trust me, baby. I am worth the wait.”

Juniper smiles with a nod with a shrug, “Guess I’ll just have to keep my imagination going wild in the shower..”

He smirks and lightly smacks her ass, “guess so.”

She jumps with a laugh as she nips at his lower lip, “But you know I want to..”

Sullivan grins, “To what?”

Juniper smiles and runs her nails over his skin, “Have more of you.”

He nods and smiles. “it’s mutual.”

She grins and leans her forehead against his.

Sully smiles widely and holds her tight.

Juniper laughs and drops her head against his neck as she hugs him.

He grins and kisses along her shoulder.

She presses her chest against his and sighs happily.

Sully smiles, “this could be us in a few days.”

Juniper laughs and pulls back to look at him, “Oooorr now.”

He gives her a small look and laughs, “you know that’s not my style. I got cheated on, remember?”

She nods and laughs softly, “I know, I’m just teasing.”

Sully kisses her shoulder, “I didn’t plan on you taking anything off but you’re hard to resist.”

Juniper grins and leans her head back, “I like hearing that.”

He grins at her, “I bet.”

She laughs and gently pinches his chin.

Sully grins, “You have no idea what kissing you was like for me at the after party.”

Juniper raises her brows at him and grins, “Oh? Tell me more.”

He leans back and hums, “I’d wanted to kiss you for so long, and the sexy little noises you make were driving me insane.”

She drags her nails over his chest and grins, “Well when I asked you to kiss me I thought it’d be short and sweet so you surprised me.”

Sully smirks, “if I’m gonna kiss you, I’m gonna fucking kiss you.”

Juniper grins and pecks his lips gently, “I should’ve asked you sooner.”

He smiles, “I only would’ve done it for show.”

She hums and brushes her thumb over his jaw, “You have such morals, Sully.”

Sully laughs and tilts his head to the side, “I try to be good.”

Juniper grins and raises a brow as she draws over his collarbone, “You are good but I have a feeling you are more than that.”

He shrugs, “I just had your tits in my mouth so I’m not that good.”

She smirks and presses her chest against his, “I could tell by how you kiss me.”

Sullivan chuckles and presses his lips to hers.

Juniper grins and returns the kiss.

He grins and kisses her harder.

She drags her nails over his chest and kisses him deeply.

Sullivan slowly parts her lips with his.

Juniper sighs into the kiss and opens her mouth to him.

He slowly and passionately moves his tongue against hers, his one hand gripping the back of her neck.

She whimpers softly as she presses her chest against his and strokes his jaw.

Sully kisses her harder and grips her ass tighter with one hand.

Juniper sucks on his tongue and moans into the kiss.

He groans and kisses her slowly and thoroughly.

She drags her nails over his shoulders and presses her chest to his.

Sully groans softly and kisses her harder.

Juniper whimpers into the kiss as she squeezes his biceps before moving her hands down on top of his to squeeze her ass again.

He chuckles into the kiss and squeezes her ass tight.

She moans then grins into the kiss.

Sullivan pulls back and smirks.

Juniper squeezes his hands again and grins, “What?”

He chuckles and nips at her bottom lip.

She laughs and tilts her head back, “Sully..”

Sully smirks at her, “Yes, baby?”

Junipers grins and shakes her head as she squeezes his hands, “This is very difficult right now.”

He moves his hands to her thighs and smiles, “then we’ll stop.”

She shakes her head and pouts, “No..I don’t want to.”

Sullivan gives her a small look and smiles, “Junie.”

Juniper moves her hands to his cheeks and hums, “Sully.”

He leans into her touch and then takes his shirt and puts it on over her head.

She wrinkles her nose at him and sighs softly.

Sully smiled at her, “don’t do that. You know I think you’re sexy.”

Juniper nods as she puts her arms through the shirt, “I know but still.”

He shakes his head, “Plus, I love seeing you in my clothes. Another thing that drove me crazy at the beach.”

She grins and looks down at the shirt, “It’s so big on me.”

Sully smirks, “Hot.”

Juniper grins and nips at his lower lip, “I wish I could back and relive the beach day now.”

He shakes his head and laughs.

She smiles and nudges her nose against his, “What are you thinking?”

Sullivan grins, “That I can’t wait to date you for real.”

Juniper smiles widely and shakes her head, “Really?”

His brows raise and he laughs, “Again, not lying.”

She cups his cheeks and grins, “I know.”

Sully smiles and hugs her tight.

Juniper grins and drops her head against his neck, “Will you at least sleep in my bed tonight?”

He nods his head, “As long as you promise no funny business.”

She strokes his cheeks and hums, “I’m not gonna jump you, Sully!”

Sullivan laughs and grins at her, “Ehhh, as long as you prooooomise you won’t try and seduce me.”

Junie smirks and shrugs one shoulder, “I promise.”

He chuckles, “then okay.”

She smiles with a shrug, “You don’t haveee to.”

Sully raises his brows and smiles, “I know. But you have to sleep in my shirt.”

Juniper grins and looks down at the shirt, “I wasn’t planning on taking this off for at least 24 hours.”

He grins and kisses her cheek.

She smiles at the kiss before she stands up and holds her hands out to him.

Sully takes her hands and grins down at her.

Juniper squeezes his hands and walks backwards towards the stairs.

He smiles, “I’m following, don’t worry.”

She wrinkles her nose at him and laughs, “I can’t believe you threw me over your shoulder earlier, so rude.”

Sully smirks, “And I spanked you.”

Juniper grins and turns to walk him the stairs, “Yeah, who knew you were such an ass guy?”

He chuckles, “Well when I saw yours, it was just inevitable.”

She sighs and shakes her head, “Too bad I’m not allowed to seduce you right now.”

Sully narrows his eyes at her and slaps her ass playfully.

Juniper jumps and giggles before running the rest of the way up the stairs.

He chases after her with a laugh then scoops her up.

She squeals and wraps her arms around him.

Sullivan laughs and kisses her cheek.

Juniper grins and closes her eyes at the kiss.

He smiles and carries her into her room and lays her on her bed.

She laughs and gets under the blankets before taking off her skirt, kicking it off the bed with a grin.

Sullivan smiles and goes into her bathroom and wets her makeup eraser with micellar water before bringing it over to her.

Juniper raises her brows and smiles, “Where did you come from?”

He chuckles, “North Carolina. I’ll let you know if you miss a spot.”

She grins and starts to take off her make up.

Sully smiles widely and leans down to kiss her head.

Junie closes eyes as she smiles and finishes, “Am I good?”

He inspects her face and brushes his thumb over her cheek, “you’re perfect.”

She grins and shakes her head, “Thank you.”

Sullivan smiles and kisses her forehead then her freckles and then her lips.

Juniper laughs as she returns the kiss.

He grins widely against her lips.

She gently pinches his chin and pulls back, “My Sully..”

Sullivan smiles wider, “Just yours.”

Juniper grins and pecks his lips again, “Now get into bed and cuddle me, please.”

He smiles, “I will in a second.” He grabs the makeup towel and brings it into the bathroom to hang it up before climbing into bed with her.

She lays back and grins over at him, “Thank you for the make up eraser.”

Sullivan pulls her into his arms, “you’re welcome.” He gazes at her bare face with smile.

Juniper smiles as she moves her hand over his chest, “What?”

He shrugs and smiles, “just looking at you.”

She grins and nudges her nose against his.

Sullivan smiles and brushes his lips over hers.

Juniper smiles and returns the kiss gently.

He grins against her lips.

She draws her nails over his collarbone and hums softly.

Sully smiles and rubs her waist.

Junie pulls back and grins at him.

He smiles widely at her.

She shifts to sit up and smiles, “Do you know how to braid hair?”

His brows raise, “kinda.”

Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “I usually wear my hair in braids to sleep. It helps my hair.”

Sullivan sits up and starts to braid one side of her hair into a pigtail.

She grins and looks over her shoulder at him.

He laughs, “Am I doing both?”

Juniper shrugs and starts to do the other one.

Sullivan finishes her braid and kisses her shoulder.

She grins and looks over at him as she finishes her braid.

He leans in and kisses her softly.

Juniper grins and moves her hand to his cheek.

Sully smiles and leans into her touch.

She strokes his cheek gently and pulls him down to lay with her again.

He chuckles and wraps her up in his arms.

Junie curls into him and sighs happily.

Sully smiles and kisses her head.

She closes her eyes and runs her nails over his chest, “Do you wanna go on a real date with me?”

He grins at her, “Of course.”

Juniper grins as she relaxes against him.

Sully closes his eyes and holds her tight.

She runs her nails over his skin and sighs happily.

He sighs contently and cuddles into the bed with her.

Junie lays her head against his chest and smiles, “See I can behave.”

Sullivan laughs, “thank god.”

She scratches him and laughs, “You’re gonna eat those words someday soon.”

He chuckles, “that’s not what I’m gonna be eating.”

Junipers gasps and looks up at him, “Graham Sullivan!”

Sully chuckles and winks at her.

She laughs and shakes her head at him, “Bad boy.”

He grins and shrugs innocently.

Juniper groans playfully and leans her head against his shoulder.

Sully smiles and squeezes her.

She nuzzles her face into his neck and smiles.

He smiles and rubs her back.

Juniper closes her eyes and sighs happily.

Sully cuddles her and shuts his eyes.

She hums and draws her nails over his skin, “Sleepy?”

He nods his head as he holds her.

Juniper nods as she yawns, “Me too.”

Sully nods and rubs her back, “Night, baby..”

She runs her hand over his chest and smiles sleepily, “Night, Sully..”

He kisses her head and starts to doze off.

Juniper relaxes against his shoulder as she drifts off to sleep.

[juniperwest]

good time

spring - juniper's birthday party with sully as her date

About two weeks later, it was time for Juniper’s birthday party. She had decided to throw a big party at a club in LA with her management inviting other young Hollywood stars along with her friends to gather. She finishes getting ready and walks onto her patio to look if Sully is out of the guest house yet.

Sully feels nerves as he gets ready for Juniper’s birthday party because it’s more involved than just a red carpet or after party. He gets her wrapped gift box and leaves the guest house, grinning as he spots her. “There’s the birthday girl.”

She grins down at him and waves him up, “Come here!”

He laughs and goes up to her and he sets the present down before wrapping his arms around her, “you look beautiful.”

Juniper grins and moves her hands to his arms, “Thank you, I’m excited.”

Sullivan smiles. “Are we doing gifts at the party?”

She raises her brows and grins, “It’s up to you.”

He shakes his head and smiles shyly, “No, you’re the birthday girl. It’s up to you.”

Juniper squeezes his arms and grins, “Let’s open it here. I doubt I’ll have time to open people’s gifts tonight.”

Sullivan pulls back and hands her the gift box with the tea set from Japan that she was telling him about in it, “don’t shake it or anything.”

She raises her brows and grins, “Okay…” she slowly opens the box and widens her eyes slightly as she sees the box, “Is this what I think it is?”

He smiles timidly, “Yeah.. is it the right one?”

Juniper opens the box and gently takes out the tea pot, “It is! How did you find this?!”

Sullivan smiles a little bigger, “A lot of research.”

She grins widely at him and shakes her head, “This means so much to me, thank you. Honestly, most people think it’s silly.”

He shakes his head and smiles, “I don’t think it’s silly at all. I think it’s charming. You’re welcome.”

Juniper gently sets down the box before wrapping her arms around his middle.

Sullivan hugs her back and smiles.

She squeezes him gently and sighs happily, “You’re the best.”

He smiles and squeezes her gently, “I wanted to get you something special.”

Juniper pulls back slightly and leans up to kiss his jaw, “Well you’ve already set the bar really high for my birthday.”

Sullivan smiles at her, “I’m glad.”

She grins and strokes his cheek gently, “Ready to be on for the night?”

He leans into her touch and smiles a little, “I’m nervous.”

Juniper raises her brows and keeps her hand on his cheek, “Really? Why?”

Sully shrugs, “Cause it’s your birthday and I know you love your birthday and your friends will be there.”

She grins and shakes her head, “I mean you’re my only real friend.”

He shakes his head, “Nah, but I’m your best friend.”

Juniper smiles and nods her head, “And boyfriend tonight. You’ve got nothing to worry about.”

Sullivan nods and smiles, “It’s your birthday so expect a lot of kisses.”

She laughs and leans up on her toes with a grin, “You okay with that?”

He laughs, “Yeah, we gotta put it on for the crowd and that’s what I’d do if this were real.”

Juniper raises her brows and grins, “So with something real you’re lovey dovey?”

Sullivan grins and laughs, “Is that hard to believe?”

She shakes her head and smiles, “No. I’m just curious, wasn’t sure if you were just following my lead.”

He laughs, “I am not be as physical touch oriented but I’m not a cold asshole to my girlfriends.”

Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “I just wanna make sure you’re not uncomfortable, you’re definitely no asshole to anyone.”

Sully shakes his head and smiles, “I would tell you.”

She nods with a grin as she leans up to kiss the corner of his mouth, “Okay good. Now let’s go party?”

He nods and smiles, “I’m ready.”

Juniper grins and pulls back to take the tea set inside, “I’m gonna put this on display tomorrow in this kitchen.”

Sullivan grins at her, “if you want.”

She sets it in the kitchen and nods with a grin, “I want.”

He smiles at her as he watches.

Juniper holds her hand out for him and smiles, “Let’s go. Frank is already here.”

Sullivan takes her hand and smiles, “Good ole Frank.”

She laughs and squeezes his hand, “He’s my other best friend.”

He grins at her. “Awww.”

Juniper giggles and leads him out of her house to the car.

Sullivan smiles and opens the door to the car for her.

She thanks him and climbs as Frank wishes her a happy birthday, “Awww thanks, buddy.”

He smiles widely and greets Frank as he gets in.

Juniper grins and gets buckled up before they start to drive.

Sullivan buckles up and holds his hand out to her.

She grins and takes his hand as she laces her fingers with his.

Sully smiles and gently squeezes her hand.

Juniper grins back at him, “Did you hear if your friends were gonna make it? I know my team said they would send invites to Carson, Sylvia, Eli and Faye?”

He smiles widely, “They’ll be there. They wouldn’t miss it.”

She smiles and squeezes his hand, “Good. They were nice.”

Sully smiles, “they’re awesome.”

Juniper leans her head back and smiles, “You have a good circle around you.”

He nods and smiles, “And now around you.”

She shrugs one shoulder and nods her head.

Sullivan smiles, “maybe we can have them come over for dinner one night.”

Juniper grins and raises her brows, “That’s a great idea. I can hire a private chef for the evening because I would scare them off with my cooking.”

He chuckles, “I think that would be fun. And it’d be intimate so you could really get to know them.”

She brushes her thumb over his knuckle, “And you’re okay with that? I know you didn’t want anything too personal since this is..you know.”

Sullivan shrugs, “regardless, you and I are friends.”

Juniper nods with a smile, “Yeah, I know.”

He smiles, “So why not? It’s not like it’s my family. If my friends get attached to you, that’s good.”

She raises her brows and nods her head, “I guess so.”

Sullivan smiles, “then you can have friends that we both know are gonna be good to you.”

Juniper laughs softly and shakes her head, “I just don’t trust a lot of people. I’ve been burned a lot the last couple years especially right before our teams put us together. One of my best friends or so I thought had basically started the headlines about me again.”

He frowns at what she says, “well you know that I don’t trust easily too.”

She nods and squeezes his hand with a smile, “I know. But I trust you and you trust me right?”

Sullivan nods his head. “Yeah, if I didn’t I wouldn’t tell you as much.”

Juniper grins as she kisses his cheek gently.

He smiles at her, “do I have makeup on my cheek now?”

She grins and nods her head, “Oh yeah, let me take a picture of it. It’s the perfect imprint.”

Sully groans playfully and laughs.

Juniper giggles and takes out her phone to snap a photo.

He smiles shyly and shakes his head.

She grins and puts her phone away as she reaches over to smudge it off, “Oh it won’t be the last time you have my lipstick on your face tonight.”

Sullivan laughs, “Oh I know.”

Juniper giggles and takes his hand again, “And it’s cute every time.”

He chuckles and squeezes her hand.

She grins as the car pulls up to the club and she peeks out the darkened windows, “Cameras of course.”

Sully laughs, “Of course. Let me get out and open your door.”

Juniper nods and squeezes his hand.

He gets out and goes to open her car door for her and he holds his hand out.

She takes his hand and gets out of the SUV, keeping her head down.

Sullivan quickly leads her inside and then puts his arm around her.

Juniper laughs to herself at the cameras shouting at her and leans into him as they get inside.

He smiles and kisses her head.

She grins as she looks up at the club and a group of people from her team to a couple old friends shout happy birthday at her.

Sullivan grins and lets go of her to let her have the spotlight and he cheers for her with everyone.

Juniper laughs and shakes her head as she playfully spins, “Thank youuuu!”

He grins widely and takes out his phone to take a picture of her.

She turns to him and holds her hand out for him with a grin.

Sullivan grins widely and takes her hand.

Juniper squeezes his hand and pulls him into the crowd to say hi and thank people for coming.

He keeps close to her and squeezes her hand.

She laces her fingers with his and grins back at him as she introduces him to a few people.

Sullivan puts on his charming smile and shakes everyone’s hands.

Juniper leans into his side and grins, “Let’s get a drink!”

He laughs and nods, bringing her through the crowd to the bar.

Juniper says hi to a few more people before she gets close to the bar and notices her team made special cocktails for the night, “Oooh this is fun.”

Sullivan grins widely, “Wowww.”

She laughs and orders the Juniper Berry gin cocktail, “Want anything tonight?”

He smiles, “I’ll get the same, it’s your birthday cocktail.”

Juniper grins with a nod as she motions to the bartender for two.

Sully smiles and kisses her temple.

She moves her arm around his middle and grins up at him, “I love birthdays.”

He chuckles and brings his arms around her, “So I’ve heard.”

Juniper giggles and shrugs one shoulder, “Not just mine but I love celebrating people I love.”

He smiles at her, “well this is your chance to show me how it’s done.”

She hums and nods her head, “We’re gonna dance and sing and just have fun with everyone.”

Sully nods and smiles, “Whatever you want, it’s your birthday.”

Juniper hums and moves her hands over his chest, “Oh those are dangerous words, Sully.”

He chuckles softly, “Why?”

She grins and shrugs one shoulder, “Because I could act very spoiled then.”

Sullivan smiles, “So do it.”

Juniper smiles sweetly and shakes her head, “Okay, you wait and see after I get some of this drink in me then.”

He hums and gently pinches her chin and leans down to kiss her.

She grins and leans her head back as she returns the kiss.

Sully hums against her lips and brushes his thumb over her jaw.

Juniper smiles into the kiss and slides her hand over his chest.

He grins against her lips and then pulls back, “I’ll spoil you.”

She grins and raises a brow, “Promise?”

Sullivan smiles, “Promise.” He pecks her lips a few times.

Juniper returns each peck and plays with the button on his shirt.

He smiles and grabs their drinks as they’re dropped off and he hands her hers, “Cheers.”

She takes the drink from him and grins, “Cheers, thank you for coming with me.”

Sullivan smiles, “Of course. I wanna celebrate you.”

Juniper grins and clinks her glass against his, “Thank you still.”

He smiles at her, “you’re welcome.” He pecks her lips and then sips his drink.

She sips hers and hums happily, “Oooh that’s good.”

Sullivan nods and smiles, “It is.”

Juniper takes a longer sip and grins, “Okay let’s see if we can find your friends.”

He chuckles and nods, “Okay. They said they’re at a table.”

She nods and wraps her arm around him with a smile.

Sullivan puts his arm around her brings her to where the tables are.

Juniper sips her drink as she follows him.

He smiles widely as he spots his friends. Eli gets up and smiles at Juniper, “Happy birthday!”

Faye stands with him and smiles at them. She grins and moves to hug him then Faye, “Thanks guys!”

Carson smiles widely and stands too, “Happy birthday! Thank you for inviting us!”

Sylvia grins, “Yes happy birthday! We are so excited to be here.” Juniper nods and grins as she gives them both a hug, “Thanks for being here!”

Sully smiles, “We wanna have you guys over to the house sometime soon for dinner.”

Juniper nods with a grin, “Definitely.” Faye raises her brows and smiles, “Oh that’s right, you two moved into together? How’s it going?”

He grins, “Really great. Plus, Junie likes to watch me come home from my morning run and jump into the pool.”

She gasps and nudges her hip against his, “You’ve noticed that?!”

Sully laughs, “I’ve spotted you hiding behind the curtain.”

She wrinkles her nose and grins as she sips her drink, “It’s been great so far. We have fun together.” Sylvia nudges Carson and giggles.

Carson smiles, “That’s awesome.” Sullivan smiles, “the house is gorgeous.”

Sylvia grins and nods her head, “We definitely want to come see it.” Juniper nods with a smile, “We’ll make a plan then.”

Sullivan grins widely, “it’ll be so fun.”

Juniper nods in agreement and hums, “Did you guys try any of the signature drinks?”

Carson holds his glass up, “I’ve had two.”

She grins and lifts her glass, “Oh heyo nice Carson!”

Sullivan laughs and shakes his head.

Sylvia laughs and shakes her head, “He’s gonna break out the dance moves after another one.”

Carson grins widely, “Hell yeah!”

Faye rolls her eyes and laughs, “His signature move is the Macarena.” Juniper giggles and sips her drink.

He makes a face, “that is not true!” Eli sighs, “guys, stop.”

Faye raises her hands innocently with a grin.

Sully shakes his head and laughs, “you two.”

Juniper giggles and sips her drink, “Well I hope everyone dances the Macarena it’s a classic.”

Eli laughs, “you should request it.”

Faye raises her hand and grins, “I will if Carson dances to it!”

Carson scratches his nose with his middle finger at Faye.

Sylvia nudges him and laughs, “Oh come on, it’ll be fun. We’ll all do it.”

Sully grins, “even me and Junie.”

Juniper nods with a grin and laughs, “I love a good line dance.”

He laughs and kisses her temple.

She grins and leans into him. Faye stands and nods, “Let me go find the DJ then.”

Eli chuckles, “I’ll go with you.”

She smiles and takes his head before leading him to find the DJ. Sylvia hums and shakes her head, “Wouldn’t be surprised if they sneak off to make out.”

Carson laughs, “you think they’re capable of keeping it that PG?”

Sylvia wrinkles her nose and laughs, “Okay well I wasn’t trying to scare Juniper here.”

Carson smiles sheepishly, “Sorry, Juniper.” Sullivan laughs, “I don’t think much scares her.”

Juniper shakes her head and laughs, “I mean good for them. They are both hot and deserve it.”

Sully laughs and rubs her back, “Sorry about the TMI.”

She shakes her head and shrugs, “Can’t say I haven’t been guilty of doing that.”

He smiles and kisses her head.

Juniper grins and finishes her drink, “I need another one before we Macarena.”

Sullivan laughs, “Okay, baby. Want me to grab it while you stay here?”

She nods and leans up to kiss his jaw gently, “Thank you.”

He smiles and kisses her quickly before heading to the bar. Carson smiles, “do you like living together? He seems thrilled about it.”

Juniper slips in to sit next to Sylvia and nods her head, “It’s been fun. I mean my place always felt a little lonely and I always wanted him to come over so it just made sense.” Sylvia grins and leans her chin on her hand, “He really likes you.”

Carson smiles and nods, “He does. I’ve never seen him so open with anyone before.”

She smiles softly and tilts her head to the side, “I like him too. We just really enjoy being together.”

He grins widely, “that makes me really happy. His past girlfriends have been nice enough but you make him light up.”

Sylvia nods in agreement and grins, “He seems lighter with you.” Juniper waves her hand and laughs, “No, no. It’s just the height difference.”

Carson laughs, “trust us, it’s not.” Sullivan comes over with her drink and grins, “Here you go, June Bug.”

She hums and shakes her head before turning to look up at him, “Thank you, babe.”

Sully smiles down at her, “You’re welcome.”

Juniper holds her free hand out to him as she stands, “Let’s mingle before we meet them on the dance floor?”

Carson looks at Sylvia and half smiles with a shrug. Sully nods and takes her hand with a smile, “sure.”

Sylvia smiles at Carson then nods to them. Juniper laces her fingers with his and grins, “See you out there?”

Carson nods and smiles, “sure.” Sullivan smiles and squeezes her hand.

She squeezes his hand back before leading him through the crowd and raises her brows at a pile of gifts, “I didn’t think people would actually bring me anything.”

Sullivan raises his brows and smiles, “what, why not?”

Juniper giggles with a shrug, “I don’t know. I mean a lot of these people were invited and came because they wanna be seen at the party. Not that they really know me very well.”

He smiles, “presents are fun though.”

She nods with a smile as she approaches the table and she hears a squeal from one of her fake friends, “J! Happy Birthday!” Juniper gives her a smile and nods her head as she pulls away from him to hug her, “Melody, this is Sullivan Shaw.” Melody grins and holds her hand out, “Oh my god I’ve been dying to meet you. You are hot right now!”

Sullivan raises his brows and shakes her hand, “Oh, thank you. It’s nice to meet you.”

Melody grins between them before going to the gifts, “Here this is for you. Open it!” Juniper laughs with a nod as she opens it, “Oh perfume, thank you.” Melody leans over and grins, “I was sent their PR box and knew you’d love it.”

His brows raise and he forces a smile, “That’s thoughtful.”

Juniper smells it and tries not to make a face, “It’s really nice. Did you know I’m working on a perfume line right now? This is helpful!” Melody gasps and shakes her head, “No way! Our minds must be in sync.”

Sullivan squeezes Juniper’s hand, “It’ll definitely help her figure out exactly what she wants in her scents.”

She nods and gives him a knowing smile before she puts the box back on the table, “I’ll make sure my team brings the gifts back to my place.”

He smiles, “it was nice meeting you, Melody.”

Melody smiles and leans forward to kiss both of her cheeks, “Come find me later, hon.”

Sullivan keeps a smile on his face but is internally rolling his eyes.

Juniper nods and half smiles before looking over the gifts again as she leaves, “I bet half of these are giveaways people didn’t want.”

He leans down and whispers to her, “that is fucking crazy. How bad did it smell?”

She laughs and holds it up for him, “Give it a whiff.”

Sully laughs, “No, I know you didn’t like it and you want me to smell it!”

Juniper giggles and shakes her head, “Awww come on. Don’t make me pull the birthday card!”

He playfully rolls his eyes and then smells the perfume and he gags.

She giggles and pulls it back, “Like a grandma.”

Sullivan groans and then presses his nose to her hair and inhales deeply.

Juniper grins and closes her eyes, “Better?”

He nods and laughs, “Yeah, thank god you smell so good.”

She smiles and shrugs one shoulder, “It’s one of the samples I’m working on. Do you like it?”

Sullivan smiles, “I love it.”

Juniper grins and leans up to peck his lips gently, “Good. You’re my target audience.”

He laughs, “white men in their early 20s?”

She shakes her head and laughs, “Boyfriends, girlfriends, significant others, whoever the person wearing it wants to smell it on them and make them want to remember it on their skin.”

Sullivan hums leans down to skim his nose along her neck.

Juniper closes her eyes and tilts her head to the side with a grin.

He kisses her neck and pulls back with a grin, “yeah.”

She smiles and looks up at him, “So it’s working?”

Sully nods and grins, “definitely.”

Juniper grins and leans up on her toes, “And I’m so close to figuring out your scent.”

He chuckles, “are you?”

She nods with a smirk as she brushes her lips against his.

Sully smirks, “you want a kiss?”

Juniper grins and nods her head, “I do, and you can’t deny a birthday girl.”

He chuckles, “I’m not gonna, but I wanna even out our height difference first.”

She smiles and raises her brows, “How so?”

Sully hums and he looks around before pulling her to the bar. He lifts her to sit on it and moves between her legs.

Juniper grins and slides her hands over his shoulders, “I like it.”

He holds her waist and leans in, giving her a slow and passionate open mouth kiss.

She makes a soft sound and slides her hand onto the back of his head.

Sullivan moves his tongue over hers and hums into the kiss.

Juniper hooks her leg around him as she massages her tongue against his.

He hums into the kiss and slides his hands over her waist as they kiss.

She runs her nails over his head as she tilts her head and kisses him deeply.

Sullivan kisses her just as deeply and slides his hands down to squeeze her hips.

Juniper grins softly into the kiss and gently nips at his lower lip before she pulls back.

He smirks and nudges his nose against hers.

She brushes her thumb over his lips and grins, “I like your lips.”

Sullivan grins widely and teases, “Maybe I should’ve just given you kisses as a birthday gift.”

Juniper laughs and runs her nails over the back of his neck, “I would’ve accepted it. Even if it was just at home between us, not for show.”

His brows raise in surprise, “Really?“

She blushes softly and shakes her head, “I don’t know what I’m saying.”

Sullivan moves his hand to her cheek, “I just thought that you were involved with someone..”

Juniper leans into his touch and shakes her head, “I like kissing you. It’s fun.”

His brows raise, “So Sundays are no longer?”

She brushes her lips over his, “We don’t talk about Sunday.”

Sullivan lets out a soft breath and nips at her bottom lip, “we’ll talk about it when it’s not your birthday.”

Juniper smiles and strokes his jaw gently, “Kiss me again.”

He kisses her slowly, moving one hand to gently cradle the front of her neck.

She pulls him closer and melts into the kiss with a sigh.

Sully hums and kisses her harder.

Juniper runs her nails down his chest and returns the kiss just as hard.

He tilts his head into the kiss and hums.

She smiles against his lips and brushes her fingers over the buttons of his shirt.

Sullivan brushes his thumb over her pulse point as they kiss.

Juniper makes a soft sound and tightens her leg around him.

He kisses her slowly but deeply as he stays close to her.

She gently tugs on his collar as she hums into the kiss.

Sully pulls back and chuckles breathlessly.

Juniper grins softly and leans her forehead against his.

Sully smiles widely at her, “Hi.”

She laughs softly and strokes his chin, “Hey.”

He grins at her, “How are you feeling?”

Juniper smiles and leans back a little, “Happy.”

Sully smiles, “good. What do you wanna do next?”

She slides her hands down his shoulders, “I think we promised a Macarena.”

He chuckles, “that’s true.”

Juniper smiles softly as she brushes her lipstick off his lips, “I like how you kiss me.”

Sullivan grins widely, “Yeah?”

She nods with a shy grin.

He smiles and kisses her a few times, “I like kissing you.”

Juniper returns each kiss and grins, “Yeah? Not just cause it’s my birthday?”

Sullivan smiles, “I wouldn’t have said it if I didn’t mean it.”

She nudges her nose against his and smiles, “If you say so.”

He raises his brows, “I told you I’d give you my honesty.”

Juniper nods and strokes his jaw with a smile, “I know. But we don’t have to it if you don’t want to.”

Sullivan leans into her touch, “Don’t have to what?”

She shrugs and smiles, “This. I know you’re spoiling me today but I hope not at your expense.”

He smiles, “We’re best friends Junie. I know I can set boundaries if I need to.”

Juniper nods and strokes his jaw again before dropping her hand with a smile, “Okay, good.”

Sully pulls back and lifts her off the bar and onto her feet, “don’t worry.”

She reaches for her drink and downs it quickly.

He watches her and raises his brows slightly.

Juniper smiles and hums softly, “What? It’s my birthday.”

Sully shakes his head and smiles, “I’m just watching.”

She takes his hand and puts onto her side as she leans over the bar to order another drink.

He stands behind her and holds her waist.

Juniper grins and puts her hand over his.

Sully rubs her waist and looks around.

She leans back against him as she smiles.

He smiles and leans his chin on top of her head and wraps his arms around her.

Juniper laughs and squeezes his hand as she gets her drink.

Sully kisses her head and squeezes her.

She sighs happily and sips her drink.

He looks down at her and smiles.

Juniper glances up at him and smiles, “Should we find your friends?”

Sully smiles, “sure.”

She turns in his arms and grins at him.

He smiles widely down at her and pecks her lips a few times.

Juniper returns each kiss and smiles wider.

Sullivan leads her through the crowd to go rejoin everyone.

She follows him with a grin.

He holds her close and smiles as they get to them.

Juniper leans into his side and smiles. Faye spots them and grins, “Ready to dance?!”

Sullivan chuckles, “it’s what the birthday girl wants.”

She nods with a laugh, “Let’s do it.”

Sullivan laughs and holds his hand out to her.

Juniper grins at him and takes his hand before leading them over to the dance floor.

He smiles as he follows her close.

She pulls him closer and turns to face him with a grin.

Sully smiles widely, “the Macarena or were we joking?”

Juniper giggles and shrugs one shoulder, “Depends if Faye requested it.”

He laughs, “I guess we’ll find out.”

She pulls him close and puts her hand on his shoulders with a grin.

Sullivan smiles and takes hold of her waist.

Juniper squeezes his shoulders and laughs as she sways a little to the music.

He grins as he dances with her.

She grins and moves her body closer to him.

Sully hums and pulls her closer as they dance.

Juniper sways against him as she slides her hands onto the back of his neck.

He moves his hips with hers to the music.

She smiles and leans up to kiss his jaw, “You’re good at everything.”

Sullivan chuckles, “What do you mean?”

Juniper grins and sways with him, “Kissing, dancing, swimming, gift giving? You’re good at it.”

He smiles shyly, “I’m just doing my best.”

She grins wider and brushes her hand over the back of his neck, “And it just so happens your best is good at everything.”

Sullivan smiles and leans down to press his forehead against hers.

Juniper bumps her nose against his and smiles as she moves her free hand to his cheek.

He leans into her touch and keeps moving to the music.

She moves her hips with his and grins as she closes her eyes.

Sully rubs her waist as they dance.

Juniper hums softly as she brushes her lips over the corner of his mouth.

He nips at her bottom lip.

She makes a soft sound and brushes her thumb over his chin, “Sully..”

His brows raise and he smiles, “Yea?”

Juniper shakes her head and kisses him softly.

Sullivan returns the soft kiss slowly.

She pulls back and nudges her nose against his with a grin before she spins around, pulling his arms around her middle.

He gently squeezes her and keeps moving to the beat.

Juniper grins over her shoulder at him as she sways with him.

Sullivan grins down at her and leans down to kiss her as they dance.

She moves her hand onto his neck and returns the kiss.

He parts her lips with his as he kisses her and keeps dancing.

Juniper sways against him and hums as she opens her mouth for him.

Sully moves his tongue against hers and digs his fingers into her hips gently.

She makes a soft sound and moves her tongue with his.

His tongue massages hers and pulls her back against him more.

Juniper slides her hand onto the back of his head as she moans into the kiss softly.

Sully sucks on her tongue and moves one hand to her stomach.

She whimpers and drags her nails against his scalp as she rocks back into him.

He makes a small noise and kisses her harder.

Juniper moves her tongue against his once more before she pulls back slightly to catch her breath, “Damn..”

Sullivan laughs and kisses her forehead.

She giggles softly and shakes her head.

His brows raise and he chuckles, “What?”

Juniper shakes her head and smiles, “You kiss me like that then kiss my forehead.”

Sully laughs, “I am not a limited kisser.”

She grins and squeezes his hand on her stomach, “And I deserve it all tonight.”

He grins, “Do you want to keep dancing?”

Juniper hums softly and shrugs one shoulder, “Let’s take a break?”

Sullivan nods and smiles, “Lead the way, baby.”

She grins and pulls back slightly, taking his hand, “I need water.”

He smiles, “I could use some too.”

Juniper pulls him to the bar and nudges his to sit down.

Sully sits beside her and orders them waters.

She squeezes his leg and smiles, “Having fun?”

He smiles and not his head, “ I am. Are you?“

Juniper nods and leans closer to him, “I am.”

Sullivan smiles and rubs her back.

She grins and sips her water, “What’s been your favorite birthday you’ve had?”

He raises his brows, “I guess last years. I went to Lake Tahoe with Carson and Sylvia.”

Juniper smiles and raises her brows, “So you like a trip for your birthday?”

Sullivan smiles and shrugs, “I think so. It was my first time.”

She squeezes his leg and hums softly, “I’d do everything for my birthday month if I could. Party, trip, shopping spree, brunch, dinner.”

He laughs, “Wow.”

Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “Fortunately for you, I don’t have the time right now.”

Sullivan chuckles and puts his hands together in mock prayer.

She laughs and playfully hits his chest, “Hey! Don’t you wanna celebrate that I was born?!”

He laughs, “I do! For a week max.”

Juniper shakes her head and laughs as she sips her water.

Sully chuckles and plays with her hair.

She grins and leans into his touch before she hears the DJ calling for her for the birthday cake.

He smiles and gets up, holding his hand out to her.

Juniper grins and takes his hand as he stands before leading him to the DJ booth where they set up a cake for her.

Sullivan stands behind her and holds her waist.

She grins and puts one hand over his as the DJ leads the crowd in singing to her.

He grins and sings loudly to her.

Juniper looks back at him and grins.

Sully smiles and kisses her head.

She giggles and looks out at the crowd as they finish singing before she leans forward to blow out the candles in the cake.

He grins and claps for her before grabbing his phone and moving away to take pictures of her.

Juniper poses with the cake for him and gives a big grin.

Sullivan grins widely as he takes the photos.

She giggles and pulls him to her, “Selfie!”

He laughs and takes a selfie of them.

Juniper leans up and kisses his cheek.

Sully smiles and takes another photo before turning to kiss her.

She grins and returns the kiss.

He smiles and takes the photo.

Juniper grins and pulls back slightly.

Sully grins at her, “Happy birthday.”

She pecks his lips and smiles, “Thank you.”

He nods and smiles, “you’re welcome.”

Juniper grins and moves her arms around his middle.

Sullivan leans down and kisses her.

She smiles against his lips and squeezes him gently.

He grins and pulls back after a moment.

Juniper giggles softly and pulls him away from the DJ booth area.

Sully smiles as he follows her.

She leads him over to his friends and grins. Sylvia smiles at them, “This has been such a great party so far.”

Carson smiles, “we’ve had a blast.”

Juniper grins widely and leans into Sully, “Good! I’m happy to hear that!”

Eli smiles at her, “good birthday?”

She nods and nudges Sully, “Yeah thanks to this guy. Started with the most thoughtful gift and stuck by my side all night.”

Carson smiles at them, “what did you get her? “Sullivan smiles, sheepishly, “she collects teapot and had mentioned one so I got it for her.”

Sylvia puts her hand on her chest and grins, “That is so sweet!” Juniper grins and squeezes him gently, “It’s really rare, I have no idea how he found it.”

Eli smiles widely, “that means he must really like you.”

Faye nods in agreement and grins, “You found a winner.” Juniper grins and taps his chest, “I know.”

Sullivan smiles shyly and kisses her head.

She leans into him and smiles. Sylvia grins widely and shakes her head, “I ship it, I can’t help it.”

Carson laughs, “I’d hope so, cause they’re dating regardless.”

Sylvia shrugs with a grin. Juniper giggles and shakes her head.

Eli smiles, “I like seeing you both so happy.”

She smiles widely and nods her head, “We are.”

Sullivan grins down at Juniper, “We really are.”

Juniper taps his nose and laughs softly.

He smiles, “My June Bug..”

She grins and leans into him more.

Sully smiles and squeezes her. Carson grins down at Sylvia.

Sylvia grins wider at Carson and wiggles her brows a little.

[juniperwest]

moving along

late winter - sully moves into junie's guest house

A month after the award show, their teams loved how the press reacted to their relationship and decided to push forward on their status but asking if Sully could moved into her house. Juniper offered up the guest house so they could each have their own space. Their teams leaked the date of his move in to the press and cameras were hidden outside of her house to get shots of them moving in his stuff. She waited outside for him as she hid behind a bush so they couldn’t see her yet.

Sully wasn’t expecting his big move out of Burbank to be to Hollywood Hills nor to being Juniper’s place, but with the big fuss the press made about seeing him come home late the day after the AMAs and how he was always driving over there, he guessed it made sense for them to look like they were getting more serious. Sullivan arrives with his car filled with boxes of clothes and random things since he had no need to bring his furniture.

Juniper hears his car and comes out from behind the bush with a grin, “Hi roomie.”

Sullivan nearly startles and laughs loudly, “Junie!”

She giggles and holds open her arms, “Come here!”

He gets out and goes over to her, wrapping her up in his arms and spinning her around, “you were hiding in the bushes.”

Juniper laughs and hugs him back, “There’s cameras out there.”

Sullivan laughs, “you popped out like a little fairy.” He grins and kisses her softly.

She smiles and brushes her hand over the back of his head as she returns the kiss.

He grins against her lips and hums.

Juniper hums and pulls back slightly with a grin, “By the way, I’m definitely a little fairy.”

Sullivan chuckles and sets her down, “I believe that.”

She giggles and nods to his car, “What can I take?”

He chuckles, “The rolling luggage probably.”

Juniper scrunches up her nose at him, “I’m stronger than I look, Sully.”

Sullivan laughs, “I don’t think you’re weak, I think the boxes are bigger than you.”

She laughs and opens his trunk as she pulls out the suitcase, “Okaaaayy.”

He grins and gets box from the back, “I don’t have a lot anyways. Was it weird to let paps in past neighborhood security?”

Juniper shrugs one shoulder and laughs, “My team must’ve figured that one out. I think it’s only like two guys.”

Sully nods and smiles, “alright, lead the way.”

She grins and nods as she leads him into the house, “So you can have the guest house, I’ll only need it on occasion if I need to have a session at home which isn’t going to be too often, I prefer going to the studio.”

He nods his head, “Okay. Sounds good. Besides once I’m on set and stuff I’m sure it’ll be easier than you think to use it without bothering me.”

Juniper smiles as she leads him through the back entrance gate, “And you can come and go as you please this way.”

Sullivan nods again, “Perfect.”

She leads him down to the guest house and opens it for him.

He smiles, “This is gonna be so different.”

Juniper smiles and leads him inside, pushing the suitcase in the corner, “In a good way?”

Sully sets the box down, “Yeah, I’d definitely say that.”

She smiles and squeezes his arm, “Hopefully I’m a better roommate.”

He chuckles, “I can already say yes and I’m not even done moving in.”

Juniper grins and shakes her head as she heads back out, “Okay let me try one box!”

Sullivan laughs, “Okay, baby.”

She laughs and starts back to his car.

He follows her and puts his arm around her shoulders.

Juniper leans into him and grins, “Cutie.”

Sullivan laughs and kisses her head.

She smiles and nudges her nose against his chest before pulling away as they approach the car.

He smiles and pulls back, “go for it.”

Juniper gives him a look before she reaches for one of the boxes, scooping it up and laughing as it covers her face, “Okay you may need to lead me back there…”

Sullivan laughs as he watches her, “How do I do that while also carrying a box?”

She giggles with a shrug as she leans to the side to try and see around the box, “Maybe we just hope for the best then.”

He laughs and takes the box from her and he looks through his car before handing her a smaller one.

Juniper laughs and takes the smaller one, “Fine that’s better.”

Sullivan grins and picks up the other box, “I appreciate the help though.”

She grins and nods her head as she leads him back to the guest house, “Well anything for my roomie.”

He chuckles and walks with her.

Juniper sets the box down inside the guest house and smiles, “You can also do whatever you want decorating wise.”

Sullivan shrugs slightly, “I probably won’t do much to the space.”He puts his box down.

She smiles and nods her head, “Whatever you want.”

He smiles, “thank you.”

Juniper smiles and moves to hug him, “I think this is gonna be fun.”

Sullivan laughs softly, “Me too.”

She squeezes him gently and smiles to herself.

He chuckles and hugs her tight.

Juniper giggles and pulls back, “Okay let’s go finish up so the camera guys can leave, I’m sure they are bored.”

Sullivan laughs, “Sure, I’ve only got a couple more boxes anyways.”

She nods and smiles, “Okay let’s go.”

He takes her hand and leads her back out.

Juniper smiles and swings their hands, “We should have dinner to celebrate.”

Sullivan smiles, “At home or out?”

She shrugs with a smile, “I don’t know. I’m sure our team would say out but..”

He grins, “At home it is.”

Juniper squeezes his hand and smiles with a nod as she approaches the car again, “Anything I can handle?”

Sullivan hums and he grabs two boxes, “can you handle guiding me?”

She nods and laughs softly, “I can. Wait before let’s give them one more little crumb.”

He laughs, “Okay, but I’m blind here so be gentle with me.”

Juniper giggles and leans up on her toes to kiss his cheek.

Sullivan laughs and turns his head to kiss her softly.

She grins and squeezes his arm as she returns the kiss.

He smiles into the kiss and then pulls back.

Juniper smiles and taps his nose before closing the gate of her place and taking his arm to guide him.

Sullivan laughs and carries the boxes blindly.

She grins and squeezes his arm as she helps him walk towards the guest house.

He chuckles as they walk.

Juniper stops once they are at the guest house, “You’re safe.”

Sullivan carefully puts the boxes down, “phew, we did it.”

She grins and nods her head, “See you trusted me.”

He smiles at her, “I told you I was getting there.”

Juniper grins and plops down on the couch, “I know. What do you need help with for unpacking?”

Sully smiles, “you don’t need to do that.”

She raises her brows and smiles, “What if I want to?”

He shrugs and smiles, “then I’ll let you, I guess.”

Juniper laughs and shrugs one shoulder, “Or I’m in charge of refreshments.”

Sully laughs, “I just don’t have a lot of stuff. It’s mostly like clothes and games.”

She smiles and nods her head, “How about I let you get settled then and I’ll meet you in the main house?”

He nods a little and smiles, “Okay.”

Juniper stands and squeezes his arm before she leaves and heads into her house and goes up to her office.

Sully starts to unpack, finishing up pretty quickly and he looks around the space, shaking his head before going to the house.

She is softly playing the keyboard in her office in front of the computer as she goes over some of the new tracks for her album.

He hears the music and follows it before finding her and he gently knocks on the door.

Juniper stops playing and looks at the door, “Come in!”

Sullivan opens the door and smiles at her, “Hey.”

She smiles and nods her head, “Already done? I thought I’d get some work done.”

He chuckles, “I told you it wasn’t much.”

Juniper nods and spins in her chair, “Come in, I didn’t get to show you the office.”

Sullivan smiles and goes inside and looks around.

She stands and hums, “I keep all my hobbies in here. Like extra guitars and obviously the keyboard. But I also keep any books and anything that just didn’t fit the aesthetic of my house.”

He smiles, “very cool.”

Juniper shrugs with a small smile, “It’s a bit of a mess but thank you. I’m trying to figure out where to put my vintage tea cups. I’ve started a bit of collection especially when I travel.”

Sullivan smiles and looks up at them, “they’re cute. When did you start this?”

She laughs and toys with the ends of her hair, “Like two years ago. I was gifted an amazing full tea set when my grandma passed away and ever since then I’ve been a little obsessed with finding more like it.”

He smiles at her, “Which is your favorite?”

Juniper grins and goes into the cabinet with her sets and gently picks up one, “Well I love this light blue one I got in Japan. It’s only this tea cup and saucer. I can’t find more of it. It’s so dainty and pretty. It’s definitely going to find a place in my kitchen.”

Sullivan inspects it and smiles, “that’s very cool.”

She smiles softly and shakes her head as she puts it back, “I also love of course my grandma’s set.” She points to the largest group of a matching set, “But unfortunately, the teapot was broken, so it turned to the side so you can’t see it.”

He nods his head, “It can’t be repaired?”

Juniper shrugs with a smile, “I don’t know actually, I haven’t had time to really look into that yet. I found a few online I could buy but I don’t know, doesn’t feel the same since that was hers.”

He nods again, “it adds to its charm.”

She nods with a laugh, “It’s a little dorky, I know.”

Sullivan smiles, “I don’t think it’s dorky.”

Juniper closes the cabinet and smiles with a small shrug, “It is a little.”

He smiles, “I think it’s sweet.”

She grins at him and shakes her head, “Thank you. Most people don’t even know about it since I have a lot of the collection in here.”

Sullivan smiles, “You should show it off.”

Juniper smiles and raises her brows, “Maybe. I do want to put some pieces in the kitchen.”

He smiles at her, “what do you wanna do for dinner?”

She hums and slides her hands over his arms, “What’s your favorite food?”

Sullivan smiles, “Oh, probably anything Japanese.”

Juniper grins and nods her head, “We can order from my favorite sushi place then.”

He smiles, “I’m in.”

She squeezes his hands and leads him out of the office, “Let me go find the menu.”

Sullivan smiles as he follows, “sounds good.”

Juniper leads him to the kitchen and hums, “I’m a terrible cook so take out menus are always in this drawer.” She hands him the menu for the sushi place and smiles as she goes to the fridge.

He chuckles, “perfect.”

She hums and looks back at him, “Want a drink?”

Sullivan smiles, “sure.”

Juniper raises her brows at him and smiles, “What kind?”

He smiles, “have anything fizzy?”

She nods and pulls out two sparking water cans, “This work?”

Sullivan nods and smiles, “it’s perfect, thanks.”

Juniper nods and leans against the counter, “See anything that looks good?”

He smiles, “Yeah, there’s a few rolls I’m eyeing up.”

She hums and sips her sparking water, “My eyes roll sooo easily.”

He gives her a look and arches a brow, “Uhh ha ha?”

Juniper laughs and shrugs a shoulder.

Sully chuckles, “what do you like from here?”

She leans over to point at the menu, “I like the spicy tuna and the salmon and avocado.”

He smiles, “I was thinking spicy crab, a rainbow, and that one specialty roll with shrimp tempura and avocado.”

Juniper hums with a nod, “Yum, wanna share?”

Sully grins, “Sure. Do you like gyoza?”

She nods and starts to put in the phone number, “Yess, anything else?”

He smiles, “mango sticky rice for dessert?”

Juniper points at him with a nod, “You are a smart man.”

Sully chuckles, “I love food.”

She grins and starts to call the restaurant.

He grins, “thank you.”

Juniper nods with a smile as she orders their food.

Sullivan smiles and moves his fingers to play with the ends of her hair.

She smiles at his touch and finishes the order, “It’ll be here in 30 minutes.”

He smiles, “thank you.”

Juniper looks up at him and smiles, “I can’t believe you’re living here.”

Sullivan laughs, “Well at least in the guest house so you’ll still have privacy and won’t have a stinky boy with you.”

She grins and pinches his cheek gently, “You’re not stinky. Actually you always smell really good.”

He laughs and playfully nips at her palm, “thank you. Maybe if you post about me wearing YSL they’ll wanna sponsor me.”

Juniper laughs and raises her brows, “Is that what you wear?”

Sully nods and laughs, “Yeah.”

He hums and nods her head, “Noted. You know I like to spoil you.”

He groans and laughs, “I’ll be amazed if you can go into the store and smell them all and see which one is mine.”

Juniper raises her brows and grins, “Oh that’s a challenge.”

Sullivan laughs softly, “Gotta get some good whiffs in.”

She moves to wrap her arms around his middle and grins, “Well good thing you’ll be around and I can cuddle you.”

He chuckles and brings his arms around her, “do I pay rent in cuddles?”

Juniper leans her head against his chest and shrugs one shoulder with a grin, “That’s a great idea.”

Sullivan laughs and rubs her back before half smiling.

She squeezes him gently and pulls back, “You mostly have a place to yourself now, how are you feeling about privacy?

He smiles down at her, “Good, it’s definitely gonna be an adjustment though. I’m so used to the noise.”

Juniper slides her hands over his back and smiles, “I can make noise if it’ll help.”

Sullivan laughs, “No thanks. You may end up scaring me.”

She giggles and nudges her nose against his chest.

He laughs and squeezes her.

Juniper grins and rubs his back.

He smiles and kisses her head.

She smiles and gently tugs on the back of his shirt, “I won’t be home tomorrow night I have a small performance with fans as promotion. So you can explore and get used to the place.”

Sully raises his brows, “you don’t want me to come?”

Juniper looks up at him and smiles shyly, “Oh I mean..if you want but it’s really small and intimate and you’ve never seen me perform before.”

He smiles, “More reason to go it sounds like.”

She laughs softly and nods her head, “Only if you want to.”

Sullivan smiles, “as long as you’re okay with it.”

Juniper nods with a smile, “I think I’ll definitely get of those nervous butterflies with you watching for the first time but yeah, I am.”

He smiles at her, “I’m excited but you don’t need to be nervous.”

She shakes her head and laughs, “I can’t help it. I want you to think I’m good.”

Sullivan smiles at her, “I am gonna think that.”

Juniper scrunches up her nose and shrugs, “You never know.”

He grins, “I do know.”

She shakes her head and laughs, “You’re nice to me.”

Sully smiles and kisses her forehead, “I like you.”

Juniper grins and closes her eyes, “I like you, too.”

He smiles and squeezes his arms around her.

She grins softly and pulls back slightly, “Wanna eat outside?”

Sullivan laughs, “with that view? Absolutely.”

Juniper laughs and pulls out of his arms to lead him outside.

He follows her and smiles to himself.

She hums and sits down on the outdoor couch, “This is one of my favorite places here.”

Sully sits beside her and looks around, “Is anything off limits for me?”

Juniper leans her head back against the couch as she looks out at the view with a smile, “I don’t think so. I mean I know you at this point and I don’t think there’s anything you’d do that crosses a line with me. You can use the pool and the big kitchen, the bathrooms in the main house if you want, whatever.”

He nods and smiles, “Okay, that’s probably what I’ll stick to anyways.”

She nods and smiles at him, “Anything for me?”

Sullivan laughs, “Just knock I guess.”

Juniper nods with a laugh, “Good rule.”

He chuckles, “Thank you, I thought so too.”

She giggles softly and shakes her head, “You don’t have to knock unless it’s my room.”

Sully nods and smiles, “okay, don’t worry, I will.”

Juniper nods with a grin, “I know, I didn’t even have to tell you.”

He shrugs and nods and he smiles, “also true.”

She nudges her knee against his and smiles, “What’s your typical schedule?”

Sullivan smiles, “it depends. I’m starting my new movie soon so call times could be whenever.”

Juniper raises her brows and hums, “Tell me about the role.”

He chuckles, “It’s a romcom and I get hit by a car and a girl pretends to be my girlfriend when I’m actually dating a different girl with the same name.”

She grins and tilts her head to the side, “I’d watch the shit out of that.”

Sullivan chuckles, “Perfect, I know who to send the link to when it starts streaming.”

Juniper laughs and leans her head back, “Aww come on, at least invite your ex girlfriend to the premiere.”

His brows raise, “Well don’t say it like thaaaat.”

She hums with a smile, “You’re right, we could still be paired together by the time it comes out.”

Sullivan half smiles, “you won’t wanna be my friend anymore?”

Juniper raises her brows and holds her hand out to him, “What? Of course.”

He takes her hand, “then don’t refer to yourself as my ex-girlfriend especially when that’s not where we are.”

She laces her fingers with his and nods her head, “Okaaaay I was just using how the world would see it.”

Sullivan shakes his head, “I don’t care about them.”

Juniper smiles and nods her head, “I know that.”

He squeezes her hand, “I’ll have my friend wherever I please.”

She grins and leans closer to him, “Excuse me, best friend.”

Sully let’s go of her hand and pulls her into his side, “Yeah, what my bestie said.”

Juniper laughs and leans into him as she nudges her nose against his jaw, “What’s your love language?”

He hums softly, “acts of service.”

She smiles and raises her brows, “So like me helping carry your boxes?”

Sullivan laughs, “I wanna say yes but you trying to do that made me anxious cause you couldn’t see.”

Juniper giggles and leans her head against his shoulder, “I was fiiineee.”

He laughs, “Liar. I like quality time too, that actually may be it.”

She smiles with a shrug, “It can be some of both too. I don’t think there’s a right or wrong answer.”

Sully chuckles and nods, “that makes sense.”

Juniper smiles as she looks out at the view, “What else do you do in your free time?”

He smiles, “I go for runs in the morning?”

She laughs and shakes her head, “I should’ve guessed that.”

Sully laughs, “why?”

Juniper looks up at him and shrugs, “You look the type.”

He chuckles, “Thanks?”

She laughs and shakes her head, “You’re fit and I feel like you would have the dedication to go daily.”

Sullivan smiles and shrugs, “well thank you.“

Juniper laughs with a nod, “Maybe I’ll join you sometime. I need to start preparing for my next tour and I mostly do Pilates a couple times a week but need more cardio.”

He laughs, “you gonna sing to me as you run?”

She giggles and shakes her head, “You won’t wanna hear that.”

Sullivan laughs, “Isn’t that half the battle!?”

Juniper nods with a laugh, “Yes but I can’t do that around my neighborhood!”

He laughs, “Why not? The houses are so far from the road.”

She wrinkles her nose and laughs, “There’s still a lot of well known people who live around here.”

Sullivan shrugs, “Okaaayyy.”

Juniper grins and shakes her head, “I can be a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to performing.”

He smiles, “Really?”

She smiles with a shrug, “I never want to disappoint my supporters and not give my all.”

Sullivan smiles, “but you have more wiggle room to have fun with it.”

Juniper nods with a smile, “Definitely. And once I get up there I loosen up but the planning stage, I want everything to be exactly my vision.”

He nods a little, “that makes sense.”

She taps his chest and smiles, “You’ll see tomorrow.”

Sullivan chuckles, “can’t wait.”

Juniper shakes her head and laughs as she feels her phone buzz, “That’s the food.”

He smiles, “I’ll get it.” He gets up from the couch.

She sits up and nods her head, “Thank you.”

Sully nods and smiles before going to get the food and he tips the delivery person before bringing it back out to her.

Juniper grins at him and sits cross legged on the couch, “Here let’s set everything up on the coffee table.”

He places the box down on the coffee table, “here we are.”

She hums happily and leans over to open up the sauces.

Sullivan smiles and uncovers the food.

Juniper grins and nods to him, “Looks amazing right?”

He nods and smiles, “it does.”

She opens her chopsticks and grins, “Well dig in.”

He grabs one of his rolls and takes a bite.

Juniper picks up one of her own and eats her roll with a happy hum.

Sully grins widely. “really good.“

She smiles and nods in agreement, “Are you a wasabi kinda guy?”

He smiles, “sometimes, but I like it mixed with my soy sauce.”

Juniper nods as she takes a little bit to put on top of her roll, “I love spicy foods.”

Sullivan smiles, “I do too but I just don’t love the taste of wasabi.”

She nods with a hum as she puts some ginger on her roll, “I like it with the ginger.”

He chuckles and eats more of his food.

Juniper nudges her knee against his and grins, “Do you want to try any of mine?”

Sully smiles, “Sure, which should I try?”

She nods and smiles, “Spicy tuna if you like the spice.”

He smiles, “You want any of my spicy crab?”

Juniper nods with a grin, “Oh yeah.”

He chuckles and eats a piece of spicy tuna.

She reaches for some of his roll and takes a bite with a hum.

Sully smiles and nods, “it’s good.”

Juniper grins with a nod, “We have good taste.”

He grins. “We do. Wanna play a game?”

She raises her brows with a nod, “Yes always.”

Sullivan smiles, “Let’s play would you rather.”

Juniper nods and smiles, “Okay you start.”

He hums softly, “would you rather go sky diving or cage swim with sharks?”

She takes another bite as she thinks, “Sky diving. The ocean scares me.”

Sully smiles, “Alright.”

She laughs and raises her brows at him, “What about you?”

He hums, “probably sky dive.”

Juniper nods with a laugh, “Even though you’re a surfer?”

Sullivan laughs, “Doesn’t mean I wanna hang out with sharks.”

She giggles and eats more of her food as she hums, “Okay my turn. Would you rather let someone read all your texts or see all of your photos?”

His brows raise, “See all my texts I guess.”

Juniper laughs and raises her brows, “What’s in your photos hm?”

Sullivan shrugs, “Not much but I feel like they’re more personal than texts.”

She grins with a shrug, “I think I’d agree.”

He smiles, “would you rather only eat average California rolls everyday for a year or have the best meal of your life once a week and but every time after the first time you get it, it never hits the same.”

Juniper raises her brows and laughs, “Oh damn…tough one. Probably the California rolls. I could eat those every day and only a year? Easy. I don’t wanna be disappointed every time I eat.”

Sullivan laughs, “But average ones? They’re so boring.”

She hums and leans back, “Can I dip them into sauce?”

He hums, “No.”

Juniper pouts and hums softly, “Okay maybe I’ll go the same meal once a week.”

Sully chuckles, “Okay.”

She laughs and nods to him, “Is that what you’d choose?”

He smiles, “Definitely.”

Juniper hums softly and finishes one of her rolls, “Would you rather be able to teleport everywhere or be able to read minds whenever you want?”

Sullivan smiles, “teleport. I’d hate reading minds.”

She laughs and raises her brows, “Why’s that?”

He shrugs, “I don’t need to know what other people are thinking, that’s their business.”

Juniper nudges her knee against his, “You can always ask me what I’m thinking.”

Sullivan smiles, “what are you thinking right now?”

She grins at him, “That I wanna try another piece of yours.”

He laughs and pushes his food towards her.

Juniper giggles and takes a piece of his roll, “Okay your turn.”

Sullivan smiles, “would you rather be my fake girlfriend long term or fall in love with someone else and never speak to me again?”

She raises her brows at him and finishes her chewing as she shakes her head, “Girlfriend long term.”

He grins at her, “Awww, you love having me as your best friend.”

Juniper grins with a nod, “I do. I mean I wouldn’t let just anyone move into my guest house. Besides, not sure love is for me anyways.”

Sully steals one of her rolls and smiles, “I love having you as a best friend too.”

She smiles and nudges her knee against his, “So same answer for you?”

He smiles and nods, “Same answer.”

Juniper grins and sighs happily, “I knew I was your favorite.”

Sullivan laughs, “your competition is slim.”

She laughs and shakes her head, “What if you fall in love with your new costar? It is a rom com after all.”

He shrugs slightly, “It’s not likely, but we’ll have a conversation about it if I start to feel something towards her but that doesn’t mean I never wanna talk to you again.”

Juniper finishes her last piece and leans back, “I know and you can’t get rid of me that easily anyways.”

Sullivan chuckles, “I think I knew that.”

She smiles and nods to him, “You can finish whatever’s left of mine.”

He smiles at her, “thank you.”

Juniper smiles and nods as she leans back against the couch.

Sully smiles and finishes their food.

She hums and looks at him, “Would you rather hook up with your ex one more time or someone who was mean to you in high school?”

He makes a face, “my ex one more time.”

Juniper laughs softly and squeezes his arm, “Fair enough.”

Sullivan laughs, “jeez.”

She giggles and nudges her knee against his, “Tough one huh?”

He shakes his head, “I would rather bite my own tongue off than hookup with someone from high school.”

Juniper hums softly and shakes her head, “Well I still need their names to ban them.”

Sullivan shakes his head again and shrugs, “I don’t think that’s necessary.”

She leans her head back and hums, “But I wanna.”

He shakes his head, “And I don’t wanna go looking for their names and shit.”

Juniper moves her hand to brush over his shoulder and nods, “It’s okay. I just wish I could hit them where it hurts for hurting you.”

Sullivan sighs softly, “Making them think I don’t even think of them or recognize their names is enough for me.”

She nods and shrugs one shoulder, “Well and I guarantee you’re 10x times successful. Look at where you live and what you get to do.”

He nods, “exactly.”

Juniper squeezes his shoulder and hums, “And a hot girlfriend.”

Sullivan laughs, “the hottest.”

She giggles and shakes her head.

He leans back and closes his eyes, “Would you rather move back to Utah for a month or be trapped in an porta potty for 24 hours?”

Juniper widens her eyes and laughs, “That’s tough.”

Sully chuckles softly.

She hums and rubs his shoulder, “Is it bad if I say porta potty?”

He laughs, “no, it’s would you rather.”

Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “I just couldn’t do a month.”

Sullivan chuckles softly, “that’s fair.”

She hums softly and squeezes his shoulder, “Would you rather get casted on a reboot of a classic movie or casted in something completely new but risky?”

Sullivan hums, “New but risky.”

Juniper nods in understanding and hums, “I would too.”

He shrugs. “I’m over reboots.”

She laughs in agreement with a shrug, “Same but sometimes I eat them up.”

Sullivan chuckles, “Like what?”

Juniper hums with a shrug, “Like Shakespeare adaptions.”

He smiles, “that’s different. I thought you meant like the Charmed reboot. I love She’s the Man.”

She laughs with a nod, “I love that movie.”

Sullivan grins, “Wanna go watch it?”

Juniper raises her brows and smiles, “Yeah, let’s do it.”

He stands up and holds a hand out to her.

She grins and takes his hand as she stands up.

Sully smiles and kisses her head.

Juniper grins and squeezes his hand, “You can get comfy on the couch, I’ll clean up real quick and bring our dessert.”

He nods and smiles, “Okay.”

She lets go of his hands and starts to grab the box from the sushi.

Sully smiles and then moves to help her anyways.

Juniper gives him a look and laughs, “Sully.”

He laughs, “I can’t help it, Junie. It’s not in me to not help.” He grabs the trash and smiles, “I’ll throw this out, you grab dessert.”

She shakes her head and laughs as she leads him inside, “You’re my guest though.”

Sully chuckles, “No, I’m your like property mate and your friend.”

Juniper giggles and splits the mango sticky rice into two bowls for them, “I guess so.”

He throws out the trash and smiles, “I’m definitely your friend.”

She grins at him and nods, “Of course, bestie.”

Sully laughs and squeezes her side.

Juniper giggles and grabs their bowls, “Okay movie time?”

He smiles and nods, leading her to the couch and plopping down then holding his hand out for his bowl.

She hands him his bowl before grabbing a throw blanket and curling up next to him with the blanket over her legs.

Sully smiles and picks up the remote to turn the movie on.

Juniper grins and starts to eat the rice with a happy hum.

He starts to eat and smiles, “this is a perfect night.”

She grins and raises her brows, “Yeah? Sushi and movie?”

Sullivan smiles and nods, “And mango sticky rice.”

Juniper leans into him and hums, “And me.”

He smiles at her, “That’s a given.”

She grins widely and nudges her elbow against his.

Sully smiles and pecks her cheek.

Juniper grins and squeezes his leg gently.

He smiles and wipes her cheek with his thumb.

[juniperwest]

lights on pt 2

winter - juniper & sullivan attend the ama's

Sullivan moves his hand to her lower back and open the door to the venue for her.

Juniper nods and walks into the venue before she lets out a soft sigh of relief.

He takes her hand again and squeezes it gently.

She smiles up at him, “Want a drink?”

Sullivan smiles, “sure, I’ll done one.”

Juniper pulls him closer and leads him towards the bar.

He stays close to her and kisses the top of her head.

She smiles and gets to the front of the bar, “What do you want?”

Sullivan smiles, “Probably just a modelo.”

Juniper nods and orders his beer with a tequila soda for herself.

He smiles and rubs her back.

She smiles and leans back against him, “See anyone you wanna say hi to yet?”

Sullivan hums, “I haven’t really looked.”

Juniper moves his hand to her waist and smiles, “Well I can’t seeee anything.”

He gently squeezes her waist and grins, “my shorty.” He kisses her head.

She laughs and leans back against him, “That’s me.”

Sullivan smiles and pulls her closer.

Juniper smiles back at him as their drinks come, “Ooh need this.”

He takes out his wallet and tips the bartender, “more than the milkshake?”

She laughs and shakes her head, “In a different way.”

Sullivan laughs, “Okay, do we have to mingle now?”

Juniper nods with a laugh, “Yeah, we shoulder. Or let them come to us, we’re the hot couple:”

He grins widely, “I like that idea much better. Cheers.” He holds his bottle up.

She grins and clinks her glass against his, “Cheers! Thanks for coming with me.”

Sullivan smiles, “No where else I’d rather be, baby.” He squeezes her gently and leans down to whisper to her, “Let me know if anything makes you uncomfortable? I don’t wanna cross boundaries.”

Juniper tilts her head to the side and shakes her head, “You’re good but I will.”

He smiles and kisses her cheek, “thank you.”

She smiles and sips her drink before leading him over towards some booths, “Maybe we find somewhere in the middle of the action to plant ourselves.”

Sullivan keeps close to her, “Sounds good to me.”

She nods as she puts her hand on his wrist not to lose him until she sees an empty booth, “Perfect.”

He moves to let her in first.

Juniper smiles and slides into the booth, patting the seat next to her.

Sullivan sits beside her and puts his arm around her.

She grins and shifts towards him, “Perfect. I can see your face now.”

He grins shyly, “you miss it from down there?”

Juniper gently squeezes his jaw and nods her head, “I did.”

Sully leans his chin in her hand and grins widely at her.

She laughs and nudges her nose against his, “You’ve got really pretty eyes, you know?”

He grins at her and his cheeks heat up, “you’ve mentioned it before. You do too.”

Juniper grins and drops her hand as she sips her drink, “Well thank you.”

Sullivan smiles, “You’re beautiful.”

She raises her brows and squeezes his arm, “Thank you. It’s fun getting all done up.”

He tilts his head to the side and smiles, shaking his head, “I’ve seen you fresh out of the ocean, mascara coming off your lashes, and still thought you looked so beautiful.”

Juniper grins and leans into his side, “Sulllyyy…”

Sullivan smiles and brings his arm around her more, “And you know I don’t say things just to say them.”

She brings her free hand up to take his hand on her shoulder, “I know you don’t.”

He smiles and touches his nose to her temple.

Juniper grins and moves her hand to touch his wrist, “You have your watch on?”

Sullivan shifts his sleeve and grins, “of course.”

She grins and touches the watch, “Good. And I have my necklace on.”

He smiles and lightly touches the necklace with his fingertips, “Good. Now everyone will know you’re mine.”

Juniper hums as she sips her drink, “That’s hot.”

Sullivan laughs and trails his fingertips along her collarbone before dropping his hand.

She watches his finger before she grins and sips her drink as she looks out at the party.

He smiles and follows her gaze before grinning as he spots Fayeli and Carsylvia, “You okay to meet my friends? Sylvia may fangirl.”

Juniper glances at him then back to the others, “Of course.”

Sullivan stands up and waves to the group. Eli spots Sullivan and waves then nods for them to follow him. He smiles as he comes over, “wow you guys managed to find seats.”

Juniper smiles at them and nods as she scoots in more, “Join us!”

Eli grins and sits down, holding his hand out for Faye. Carson and Sullivan hug hello and Sully grins at Sylvia, “Hi Syl.”

Faye grins and sits on his lap. Sylvia hugs Sully and shakes her head as she pulls back before sitting with them, “Oh my god, I can’t believe how cool our friends are.”

Carson puts his arm around Sylvia laughs, “I’m shocked they let us in.” Eli laughs, “people recognize you by now.” Sullivan nods, “Sylvia passes as a celebrity.”

Faye laughs and nods, “I mean look how hot you look tonight.” Sylvia laughs and leans into Carson, “Stop it.” Juniper squeezes Sully’s thigh and smiles, “Well, I’ve heard a lot about you, I’m so excited to meet you.”

Sullivan smiles, “Right, Jesus. Sylvia, this is Juniper West. Juniper, these are my friends Carson Nichols and Sylvia Montez.” Carson smiles at her, “It’s nice to finally meet you.”

Juniper holds her hand out for Sylvia, “The way he talks about you guys, I feel like I should give you a hug!” Sylvia laughs nervously and shakes her hand, “I’m a huge fan, your music is amazing.”

Sully grins at Juniper. Carson laughs, “I think if this were ten years ago there would be posters of you on her walls.”

Sylvia lightly hits his chest and laughs, “Carse!” Juniper grins and shakes her head, “No, I’m flattered! I love it because I’m also a total fan girl. The tour bus walls were a little too small for my Zac Efron posters.” Faye raises her brows and hums, “Didn’t I read that you hooked up with him last year in Ibiza?” She leans her head back and laughs, “God, I wish.”

Sullivan makes a face, “Faye!”

Faye laughs with a small shrug as she sips her drink.

Eli gives Faye a look. Carson laughs, “that’s his giiiirlfriend.”

Juniper laughs and leans into Sullivan, “It’s okay, I’d say most things you’ve read about me aren’t true. Except, I really am that short.” Faye laughs and shakes her head, “She makes me feel tall.”

Sullivan laughs, “you’re taller than Sylvia and you only feel that short cause Eli is a giant.”

Faye grins and squeezes Eli’s arm, “He is. I love it.”

Carson laughs, “Sully and Juniper’s height difference beats yours though.”

Faye rolls her eyes and shrugs, “It’s not a competition, shorty.” Sylvia sighs and shakes her head at them. Juniper sips her drink and shakes her head with a laugh.

Carson laughs, “I’m over six feet tall!” Sullivan shakes his head and rubs Juniper’s side. Eli playfully groans, “cut it out.”

Sylvia smiles and shakes her head as she looks at Juniper, “I apologize for them.” Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “Don’t apologize.”

Eli laughs, “they love to bicker.”

Juniper laughs with a nod, “I can tell. It’s funny, you guys must’ve all been friends for a long time.”

Eli smiles, “For too long.” Sully smiles, “I’m the newest of the group.”

She smiles and squeezes his leg gently, “Well now I’m the newest.”

He grins brightly at her, “that’s true.”

Juniper scrunches up her nose at him and smiles. Sylvia nudges Carson and whispers to him, “They are so cute.”

Carson chuckles and squeezes Syl’s leg. Sully grins and kisses her nose.

Juniper grins and squeezes his leg again, “I’m gonna run to the ladies room real quick and get a refill, anyone want anything?”

Sullivan smiles, “no thanks. Want me to walk with you?”

She shakes her head and smiles, “No, no. Stay with your friends, I’ll be right back.”

He raises his brows, “are you sure? I thought we were gonna keep close..”

Juniper nods with a hum, “Yeah, I’m sure. As long as you’re okay with your friends for a minute?”

Sullivan nods a little, “I will, I just don’t want another Max to come up to you.” He gets out of the booth so she can get out.

She gets out of the booth and laughs softly as she pulls him close to whisper to him, “I appreciate it, but I can handle it plus I’m sure your friends wannna grill you about me.”

He chuckles and kisses her cheek, “Just text me if you need me.”

Juniper nods and squeezes his arm, “I will.” She waves before finding her way to the restroom.

Sullivan sits back down and smiles, “So, everyone having fun?”

Sylvia widens her eyes at him and shakes her head, “You guys are beautiful together, oh my god.”

He chuckles, “Well thank you.” Eli smiles, “you two seem really comfortable together too.”

Faye nods in agreement and smiles, “She’s funny, I like her.” Sylvia nods and leans across the table, “Wait but I have a question, wasn’t she involved with Jonah Marshall and like all that drama with his girlfriend what’s her name?” Faye laughs softly, “Lola Sinclair.”

Sullivan furrows his brows as he listens, “Huh? Can we not talk about my girlfriend like she’s not an actual human.”

She raises her hands innocently and nods her head, “Sorry, sorry. I just don’t want you to get all caught up in the drama.”

He shakes his head, “I don’t care about drama, I care about her.”

Sylvia puts her hand on her chest and grins, “Awww..stop it that’s so cute.”

Eli nods his head, “and a good way to think about things this early on.”

Faye nods in agreement and smiles, “Besides as she said herself, most of the headlines aren’t true.”

Sullivan shrugs, “I don’t pay attention anyways.”

Juniper leaves the restroom and as she makes her way to the bar she notices Jonah and Lola near the makeshift dance floor surrounded by some of her former friends. She narrows her eyes before going to the bar and ordering shots for her table. A moment later, she returns to the table with a tray for a shot for all of them, “Surprise!”

Eli raises his brows and laughs, “Whoa!”

Faye laughs and leans forward to grab one for herself and Eli, “Thanks, girl!” Juniper shrugs with a smile as she slips in next to Sully again.

Sullivan puts his arm around her and smiles, “all good?”

Juniper smiles a little too hard and nods her head, “Yep. Wanted to celebrate Eli and his win tonight.” She nods to the shots as she holds one up, “Cheers?”

Eli grins, “thank you!” Sullivan smiles, “cheers.” Carson cheers as well.

Faye grins and kisses Eli’s cheek. Sylvia cheers and clinks her shot against the others. Juniper takes her shot and hums happily.

Sullivan takes his shot and then whispers in her ear, “we’ll talk about it later.”

Juniper furrows her brows at him and shakes her head, “Let’s have fun..we should dance!”

He fights a frown and nods, “okay.”

She scoots out of the booth and holds her hand out to him, “Do you guys wanna join us?” Sylvia raises her brows at Carson, “I’m in, you?”

Carson grins, “of course.” Eli gets up and holds his hand out to Faye. Sullivan takes Juniper’s hand and gets up.

Juniper leads them over to the makeshift dance floor and pulls Sullivan close with a grin.

Sullivan twirls her under his arm and then pulls her in closer, “you ever watch Fairly Odd Parents?”

She squeals with the twirl and moves her hands to his shoulders with a laugh, “Sometimes why?”

He holds her hips as they dance, “you know when Trixie Tang says tell me I’m pretty and smiles so hard her eye starts twitching?”

Juniper laughs and leans her head back as she sways against him, “Yeah, where’s this going?”

Sully chuckles, “you smiled so hard when you brought the shots, I think you were a second away from turning into Trixie Tang.”

She rolls her eyes and laughs, “I wasn’t doing that! I was just worried I was gonna drop the tray.”

He pulls her closer and skims his lips over her ear, “Promise?”

Juniper closes her eyes and nods her head, “Yes.”

Sullivan smiles and nips at her earlobe.

She slides her hands over his biceps and grins to herself before she glances to the side and spots Jonah watching her.

He kisses her ear as he sways with her.

Juniper narrows her eyes at him and spots his girlfriend staring at her as well before pulling back slightly to look at Sully, “Can you do me a favor?”

Sullivan raises his brows, “Sure.”

She pulls him a little closer and hums, “Kiss me? Unless you don’t feel comfortable, that’s fine, but if you don’t mind..I think we need to sell it right now, don’t ask why but we do.”

His brows and he gently cups her jaw, brushing his thumb over her chin, “are you sure you want me to?”

Juniper nods and smiles up at him, “Just like it’s an acting job, right?”

Sullivan hums and looks into her eyes, “Sure.” He leans down and kisses her slowly but passionately, holding her jaw.

She makes a soft sound as she moves her hand onto the back of his head and returns the kiss.

He kisses her harder, parting her lips to slide his tongue into her mouth as his hand moves to her neck.

Juniper slides her free hand down his chest and opens her mouth to him.

Sully tilts his head into the kiss and massages her tongue slowly with his own, his thumb gliding over her pulse point as they kiss.

She moves her tongue against his and presses herself closer to him.

He hums and sucks on her tongue.

Juniper runs her thumb over his jaw and makes a soft sound into the kiss.

Sully smirks as he hears her and he slowly pulls back with a grin.

She keeps her eyes closed and grins, “Sully..”

He grins and places a few more slow, closed mouth kisses on her lips before pulling back again.

Juniper slides her hands onto his neck as she looks up at him with a smile, “Is that how you kiss your costars?”

Sullivan chuckles, “That’s how I kiss my girlfriends.”

She strokes his jaw and smiles, “You’re good at it.”

He grins at her, “Thank you.”

Juniper nudges her nose against his jaw as she glances back subtly to see if they are watching, “I think we sold it.”

Sullivan shrugs, “I know we did.”

She sways and hums as she looks up at him, “Because you’re a great actor?”

He chuckles and sways with her, “Cause I’m a great kisser.”

Juniper laughs and slides her hands over his chest, “Well, that’s true.”

Sullivan laughs and leans his forehead against hers.

She grins and moves her hands to his cheeks.

He chuckles, “Sorry about your lipstick.”

Juniper laughs and wipes at his lip, “No, I’m sorry.”

Sullivan laughs, “don’t be.” He takes his phone out and opens the camera to take a selfie of them and he grins.

She laughs and leans her head against his as she smiles.

He takes a photo and then gives a bigger cheesy smile, her lipstick all over his mouth.

Juniper grins and looks at him for one of the photos.

Sully keeps snapping photos before turning his head and kissing her with a smile.

She hums as she returns the kiss and cups the back of his head.

He grins into the kiss and takes a few more pictures.

Juniper smiles and gently nips at his lower lip before she pulls back.

Sullivan puts his phone away and grins at her.

She grins and sways with him a little, “This is fun.”

He grins, “Being my girlfriend?”

Juniper laughs with a shrug, “I guess, yeah. I also like your friends, they are cute.”

Sullivan smiles, “they’re pretty great. And they’re obsessed with you.”

She brushes her thumb against jaw and hums, “I know I can be charming.”

He chuckles, “I’m proud of how Sylvia handled herself.”

Juniper laughs and glances at his friends dancing, “I mean I’m used to it. It makes it kind of hard to have friends sometimes. Power imbalance kind of feeling.”

Sullivan raises his brows and he smiles, “She’s been a very good friend to me and Eli.”

She smiles with a nod, “I believe it. But she knew you before, didn’t she?”

He nods, “Yeah, but that wouldn’t affect how she treats you.”

Juniper hums with a small nod, “I know but you also know I don’t trust very easily. Except you, I trust you for some reason.”

Sullivan smiles and rubs her waist, “then trust me when I say you can trust her. Faye I’m a little more wary of.”

She nods and slides her hands over his biceps, “Why’s that?”

He shrugs, “she’s a writer. Obviously Eli trusts her but they’re also together. She doesn’t owe loyalty to me.”

Juniper hums and glances at them then back to him, “Yeah, that makes sense.”

Sullivan shrugs, “Plus, she obviously likes celeb gossip, but she’s nice.

She smiles and tilts her head to the side, “Hopefully they just don’t believe everything about me.”

He shrugs again, “Well I kinda shut everything down earlier.”

Juniper raises her brows and rubs the back of his neck, “Oh?”

Sullivan hums, “you’re a person, and as far as they know, you’re my person. I don’t wanna hear any gossip and I don’t want them to even be thinking it.”

She smiles and nods her head, “Thank you.”

He smiles and strokes his thumb over her cheek.

Juniper leans into his touch and smiles, “You’re so nice to me.”

Sully grins at her, “you’re my girl.”

She grins and shrugs one shoulder, “Still.”

He smiles and shakes his head, “I’m gonna be nice to you.”

Juniper nudges her nose against his jaw and smiles, “I need another drink.”

Sullivan hums and nods, “Lead the way.”

She grins and takes his hand, walking him over to the bar, the smile falling when she notices Jonah also at the bar.

He lifts their hands and kisses the back of hers when he sees her smile fall, “what’s wrong?”

Juniper locks eyes with Jonah for a moment before she steers Sullivan to the other side of the bar, “Sunday is here.”

Sullivan grimaces, “Oh.”

She leans against the bar and lets out a sigh, “With his girlfriend.”

He moves his hand to cup the side of her neck, “What do you want me to do?”

Juniper leans into his touch and shakes her head with a soft laugh, “I don’t know, make me forget they are here.”

Sullivan shifts to sit on a stool and he pulls her between his legs, “Look into my pretty eyes.”

She moves her hands onto the back of his head as she smiles and looks at him, “Done. What’s next?”

He grins and taps his lips, “Lay it on me.”

Juniper raises her brows and grins as she leans closer to him, “You don’t mind being used like that?”

Sullivan slides his hands to her lower back, “We gotta sell it anyways, you may as well kill two birds with one stone.”

She grins and shakes her head before she presses her lips to his gently at first.

He returns the gentle kiss and rubs her lower back.

Juniper hums and tilts her head as she kisses him slowly and deeply.

Sullivan follows her lead in the kiss and pulls her closer.

She runs her nails over his head as she kisses him harder with a soft sound.

He moves his tongue to swipe over her bottom lip.

Juniper opens her mouth to him and lets her body sink into his.

Sullivan hums and moves his tongue slowly against hers, his one hand sliding lower on her back.

She moans softly as she moves her tongue with his and slides her hand onto his cheek.

He massages her tongue with his a moment longer before sucking on hers and he holds her against him.

Juniper presses herself against him hard as she makes a soft sound into the kiss.

Sullivan growls as he hears her make another sound and he pulls back to place open mouth kisses along her jaw.

She gasps softly and tilts her head to the side as she closes her eyes.

He kisses to her ear and whispers huskily to her, “Can I move my hand lower?”

Juniper nods quickly as she slides her hand over his chest, “Yes..”

Sullivan moves his hand to grab her ass and he pulls back to kiss her again heatedly.

She grips his shirt as she returns the kiss with a moan.

He palms her ass and keeps kissing her.

Juniper tilts her head as she kisses him harder and runs her nails over his shirt.

Sully hums and squeezes her bottom as he kisses her just as hard.

She whimpers softly as she tugs on his lower lip and pulls back slightly to catch her breath.

He grins and slides his hand up her back as he holds her close.

Juniper laughs breathlessly as she slides her hands over his shoulders.

Sully chuckles and kisses her head.

She smiles shyly and shakes her head, “That worked.”

He grins and squeezes her, “I figured it would.”

Juniper smiles and nips at his lower lip, “He never kissed me like that in public.”

Sully smirks, “Baby, he never kissed you like that period.”

She laughs and runs her nails against the back of his head, “Maybe.”

He chuckles and squeezes her.

Juniper grins and nudges her nose against his, “You’ll tell me if it’s too far right?”

Sullivan nods and smiles, “of course. That’s why I also asked permission.”

She brushes her thumb over his lower lip and nods her head, “It’s kinda fun, putting on a show.”

He grins, “everyone’s gonna be talking about how we couldn’t keep our hands off each other.”

Juniper grins and brushes her lips against his, “Why not give them a little more to talk about?”

He laughs and tucks a strand of her hair behind her ear, “like what?”

She grins and nods to the side, “Disappear into one of the rooms over there and come back a little disheveled?”

Sullivan laughs, “You don’t think that’s too much?”

Juniper shrugs and smiles softly, “You’re probably right.”

He grins and nudges his nose against hers, “Maybe in a few months when there a rumors we are fizzling out or something.”

She laughs and shakes her head, “We probably shouldn’t anyways, I’ll just seem like a bad influence on you.”

Sullivan shakes his head and smiles, “you know I don’t care about that stuff.”

Juniper smiles softly and shakes her head, “But I do. I’ll care about your reputation for you if you don’t.”

He moves his palm to cup her cheek, “My fans will care more that I respect you and care for you exactly as I see you in my own eyes and not the media’s.”

She leans into his touch and hums softly, “Your fans will love you no matter what but I’m talking about your rep with the money makers. The producers, the directors, people who will want to work with you. So let me protect you from that.”

Sullivan sighs softly and nods slightly, “Okay..”

Juniper gently cups his chin and smiles, “We’re a team. You look out for me and I look out for you.”

He leans into her touch and smiles, “Deal.”

She smiles with a nod as she brushes her thumb over his chin before she drops her hand, “Now I really need a drink after that kiss.”

Sullivan laughs, “that good, huh?”

Juniper grins and shrugs her shoulders.

He chuckles and moves her to stand at between him and the bar with him sitting behind her and he wraps his arms around her middle.

Juniper laughs and moves her hand over his, “Want anything?”

He shakes his head and leans his chin on her shoulder.

She smiles and rubs his hand as she orders herself another drink before leaning back into him, “Do you want a hit from my pen instead?”

Sullivan hums, “No thank you.”

Juniper nods and squeezes his hand, “You don’t mind that I keep drinking right?”

He shakes his head, “of course not.”

She nods and turns her head to kiss his cheek.

Sully smiles and kisses her quickly.

Juniper returns the kiss and smiles before thanking the bartender and taking her drink.

He smiles and holds her hips to turn her to face him again.

She giggles as she turns back to face him before she sips from the straw of her drink as she stares at him.

Sullivan grins widely at her.

Juniper pulls her drink back and grins, “Hi.”

He chuckles, “Hi.” He pecks her lips.

She laughs and returns the peck, “Tell me who taught you to kiss like that.”

Sullivan chuckles, “No one taaaught me.”

Juniper laughs and raises her brows, “Oh so it’s just a natural gift hm?”

He laughs, “Maybe?”

She smiles and brushes her thumb over his lower lip.

Sullivan grins at her and rubs her waist.

Juniper smiles and shakes her head, “You are a man of mystery, Sullivan Shaw.”

He groans and laughs, “I’m just a guy.”

She shakes her head and sips her drink, “No, you’re not just anything.”

He smiles and rubs her waist.

Juniper moves her hand onto the back of his neck and smiles, “Come on, tell me something.”

Sullivan laughs, “like what?”

She shrugs as she sips her drink, “Anything.”

He hums as he thinks, “I don’t know.”

Juniper shakes her head and nods to him, “See mystery. Can’t even tell me your favorite color.”

Sullivan chuckles, “It’s blue, but I also really like green.”

She smiles and runs her nails over his neck, “I love blue too.”

He smiles and rubs her waist, “Like your eyes.”

Juniper bumps her nose against his and smiles, “Like yours.”

Sullivan grins and kisses her softly.

She hums and presses herself against him as she returns the kiss.

He smiles widely against her lips.

Juniper strokes the back of his neck as she flicks her tongue against his lower lip.

Sully smiles and opens his mouth to her.

She hums and moves her tongue against his.

He hums and moves his tongue slowly against hers.

Juniper gently sucks on his tongue as she pulls him closer.

Sullivan makes a small noise and glides his hand down her back slowly.

She smirks into the kiss and runs her hand down his front.

He hums and kisses her harder.

Juniper plays with a button on his shirt as she returns the kiss just as hard.

Sullivan hums and slides his hand down to grip her bottom again.

She whimpers and tilts her head into the kiss.

He grins and kisses her deeply.

Juniper laughs as she feels his grin and moves her hand to his cheek.

Sully leans into her touch as they kiss.

She hums against his lips as she slows the kiss and strokes his cheekbone.

He slowly pulls back and grins at her.

Juniper grins and brushes her thumb over his jaw as she sips her drink.

Sullivan laughs and shakes his head.

She leans back against the bar and slides her hand down, “Yes?”

He smiles and takes her drink then sips from it.

Juniper raises her brows and laughs, “Oh joining in on the fun?”

Sullivan smiles, “Just wanted to see what you were having, it was a lot more sweet on your tongue.”

She laughs and plays with the button on his shirt, “It’s fun having someone to make out with.”

He chuckles, “you don’t think it’s too much?”

Juniper raises her brows at him and laughs, “Do you?”

Sullivan shrugs and laughs, “I don’t know. This is how I would act with a girlfriend at a college party, but this isn’t exactly USC.”

She laughs and shrugs one shoulder, “I promise there’s much worse happening in this room especially with substances.”

He nods his head, “I guess that’s true.”

Juniper nudges her nose against his and smiles, “And if anyone in this room thought we were faking it, they don’t now.”

Sullivan laughs and pulls her onto his lap, “fair enough.”

She makes a soft sound and grins, “But it’s fun to kiss someone without the pressure of what comes next, does that make sense?”

He nods a little, “Yeah, it does.”

Juniper finishes her drink and leans to place it on the bar, “Plus I feel comfortable with you.”

Sullivan smiles and leans his chin on her shoulder, “Good. Do we have to stay much longer?”

She shakes her head and laughs, “I think we’ve met our quota with the making out.”

He laughs and presses his forehead to hers.

Juniper brushes her thumb over his jaw and smiles, “I’m ready to take off these shoes anyways.”

Sully smiles, “If this were real, I’d rub your feet for you on the way home.”

She pouts and shakes her head, “Damn it.”

He laughs and kisses her cheek.

Juniper smiles and turns to peck his lips, “One more for the road.”

Sully smiles, “should we say bye to the gang?”

She nods and smiles as she slips off his lap.

He takes her hand and stands, bringing her through the crowd to find his friends.

Juniper squeezes his hand and follows him.

Sullivan puts his hand in Carson’s shoulder and smiles, “We’re heading out.” Carson grins and then holds his hand out to Juniper, “It was so nice to meet you, Juniper. Take care of our guy.”

Juniper smiles with a nod before moving to hug him then Sylvia, “It was amazing to meet you both! I hope we can hang out together again soon?” Sylvia hugs her back and nods, “I’d love that!”

Carson laughs in surprise as he hugs her instead and then grins at Sylvia. Sully smiles as he watches. Eli smiles at Juniper and hugs her goodbye, “it was good to see you.”

She moves to hug Eli then Faye with a nod, “Yes, I’ll see you soon, I’m sure.”

Eli grins and nods, “I’m sure. Maybe we can triple date or something.” Sullivan laughs, “Big ideas.”

Juniper laughs with a nod, “Maybe.”

Sullivan laughs, “Okay, we’re leaving now. Bye!”

Juniper takes his hand and grins, “Lead the way.”

He squeezes her hand and leads her through everyone.

She follows him and keeps close to him.

Sully smiles and turns back to check on her.

Juniper winks at him and smiles at him.

He chuckles and leads her out to wait for their car.

She stands next to him and grins up at him, “I’m cold.”

Sullivan laughs and wraps his arms around her, “c’mere.”

Juniper grins and moves into his arms, resting her head against his chest.

He chuckles, “I’m surprised you get cold so easily.”

She raises her brows and laughs, “Why?”

Sullivan smiles, “aren’t you from the mountains?”

Juniper laughs with a shrug, “I thought you were gonna pull a line out there.”

His brows raise and he laughs loudly, “No.“

She smiles and shrugs, “Guess I’ve been in California for too long.”

He grins and shakes his head, “I don’t need to use a line on you.”

Juniper laughs and squeezes him gently, “That’s true but stiiillll.”

Sullivan shakes his head and laughs.

She nuzzles her face into his chest and hums, “I always run cold. Can’t help it.”

He rubs her back and smiles.

Juniper pulls back as the car pulls up, “Our savior, Frank.”

Sullivan laughs and opens the door for her.

She thanks him and gets into the SUV, “We missed you, Frank! You should’ve come with us.”

He laughs as he gets in, “Frank would’ve had a bad time.”

The driver laughs and shakes his head. Juniper shrugs as she puts on her seatbelt.

Sullivan buckles up and smiles.

Juniper kicks her shoes off and sighs happily, “Better.”

He laughs, “I bet.”

She grins and leans her head back against the seat.

Sully smiles and looks out the window.

Juniper looks over at him and smiles, “Did you have fun?”

He looks at her and nods, “Yeah.”

She nods and nudges her knee against his, “Me too.”

Sullivan smiles and taps her hand with his finger, “good.”

Juniper laughs and takes his hand, “Wanna come see my place for a tour?”

His brows raise and he smiles, “Sure. Sounds fun.”

She smiles and nods her head, “I think you’ll like it.”

Sullivan laughs, “I’m gonna be jealous.”

Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “Maybeee but you’ll get your own someday soon.”

He chuckles, “I hope so.”

She leans over to him and grins, “I know so.”

Sullivan smiles and leans over too, “thank you.”

Juniper grins and taps his nose.

He laughs and wrinkles his nose.

She giggles and lays her head back on her seat.

Sullivan smiles, “You seem happy.”

Juniper shrugs with a smile, “Well I am and a little tipsy.”

He chuckles, “I like it when you’re happy.”

She raises her brows and laughs, “You’re good at distracting me.”

Sullivan laughs, “Glad to be of service.”

Juniper squeezes his hand and smiles, “Are you happy?”

He shrugs and smiles, “sure.”

She tilts her head to the side and furrows her brows, “Sure?”

Sullivan shrugs, “I’m not unhappy. I don’t really know how to answer.”

Juniper hums softly and shakes her head, “But not happy-happy?”

He nods, “Like I’m content. I feel like we did a good job tonight, it was just different, I’ve never done anything like that.”

She smiles and shrugs one shoulder, “But we had fun right?”

Sullivan nods and smiles, “Definitely. I had fun with you.”

Juniper leans closer to him and smiles, “Then be happy. It may be weird but try not to overthink. I’m the one who had my Sunday there with his girlfriend.”

He makes a face, “don’t remind me.”

She squeezes his jaw gently and smiles, “But you helped me. Thank you.”

Sullivan nods, “you’re welcome. But you shouldn’t need my help for that. You made out with another man in front of him multiple times, and he’s still gonna slink back to you on Sunday.”

Juniper shrugs her shoulders and hums, “Maybe I won’t be available.”

He smiles, “Well, if you wanna hang out, let me know.”

She smiles and strokes his jaw gently before dropping her hand, “If it’ll make you happy.”

Sullivan grins, “you know, that would make me happy.”

Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “You continue to be a man of mystery.”

He laughs and nudges his nose against her temple, “What do you mean?”

She grins and turns her head to him, leaning her forehead against his, “We were heavily making out but you’re unsure but just content but hanging out on a Sunday would make you happy?”

Sullivan raises his brows, “Making out heavily shouldn’t make me happy.”

Juniper pulls back slightly and furrows her brows, “What? Why?”

He tilts his head to the side, “Because, it’s for work essentially. It would be gross for me to feel that way, like I’m taking advantage of a situation to like get off or something.”

She nods her head and frowns a little to herself as they park in front of her house and she gets out, “Thank you again, Frank.”

Sullivan thanks Frank and then goes around to her, “Hey, why that reaction?”

Juniper shrugs one shoulder and leads him up to her front door, “I don’t know.”

He follows her, “you’re an amazing kisser, Juniper. And if the circumstances were different then it would make me happy. But it’s not like you wanted to kiss me because you wanted to kiss me because you like me. So for it to make me happy like that, it would just make me feel like I don’t see you as a person.”

She fumbles with her keys in her purse and nods her head as she unlocks her front door, “Well I liked kissing you because we’re friends and I felt safe. And it’s nice to have feel any pressure but just have fun with you.”

Sullivan smiles, “I’m glad that you liked it and felt safe with me. I want to be a safe person for you.”

Juniper opens the door to her place and leads him inside, “It’s whatever.”

He frowns, “Juniper, I think you’re misunderstanding me.”

She nods for him to come inside, “I get it. It’s all business and you don’t want to take advantage, I got that.”

Sullivan comes inside, “But I want to hang out with you, I like hanging out with you. That definitely makes me happy.”

Juniper tosses her shoes to the side and nods, “If you say so.”

He slips his shoes off and fights a sigh, “Please don’t be upset with me and not talk to me about it.”

She shakes her head and stands in front of him, “I’m not upset, let me give you a tour.”

Sullivan moves his hands to her waist and leans down to be at her level, “Promise you’re not upset and promise you know that it really does make me happy that we can hang out?”

Juniper puts her hands on his cheeks and nods, “I promise I’m not upset and I promise I know.”

He smiles and kisses her forehead, “thank you.”

She smiles and drops her hands to take his, “You don’t have to thank me. You don’t owe me an explanation for anything to be honest.”

Sullivan squeezes her hands and smiles at her, “I owe you my honesty though.”

Juniper grins and walks backwards into her place, “I guess sooooo.”

He smiles widely as he walks with her, “I do, cause I want this to be a genuine friendship. Not just a work thing, I care about you.”

She hums and tilts her head to the side, “Well thank you for putting up with me thus far.”

Sullivan spins her under his arm and smiles, “I wouldn’t word it like that.”

She squeals softly and laughs, “Okay, let me give you the tour.”

He smiles, “alright, I’m ready.”

Juniper squeezes his hands before letting go of one and leading him into the front room that is very decorated with a cozy feel, “This is the living room.”

Sullivan smiles, “very nice.”

She shrugs with a smile, “I wanted to lean into the vintage-y feel of the outside of the home. I had help to be honest.”

He smiles, “looks gorgeous.”

Juniper smiles with a nod as she tugs him into the kitchen, “And the kitchen, want anything? Water?”

Sullivan smiles, “Sure.”

She moves to the fridge and grabs them both bottles of fancy water, “Here you go.”

He chuckles and accepts it, “thank you.“

Juniper raises her brows and laughs, “What?”

Sullivan laughs, “I have Arrowhead brand at home.”

She sips her water and looks at the bottle, “Oh..take some home then.”

He laughs softly, “No, I’m not gonna take your fancy water.”

Juniper shrugs with a grin, “I don’t even realize what’s fancy and not anymore. It’s kinda sad.”

Sullivan shrugs and chuckles, “means you’ve made it.”

She laughs with a shrug, “I guess so. Come on, let me show you the patio, it overlooks my guest house and studio.”

He smiles, “Okay, lead the way. I’m not going anywhere.”

Juniper opens the patio door and leads him out, “This has the best view.”

His eyes widen as he takes in the view, “wow..”

She wraps her arm around his and grins up at him, “I love seeing reactions to it.”

Sullivan grins down at her, “this is what you wake up and go to sleep looking at?”

Juniper laughs with a nod, “My room actually points out at it.” She points to the second floor with a grin.

He smiles at her, “Wow..”

She smiles and shrugs one shoulder, “It’s peaceful. Sometimes too quiet but still it’s nice.”

Sullivan smiles, “It’s gorgeous.”

Juniper squeezes his arm, “Thank you.”

He nods and smiles down at her.

She grins and leans into him, “Okay wanna see the guest house?”

Sullivan nods and smiles, “Yeah, but it’s definitely gonna make me feel even worse about my place.”

Juniper laughs and pulls him over to the steps down to the house, “You’re welcome whenever.”

He chuckles, “You want to spend even more time with me?”

She walks down the steps and laughs, “Of course. I like you.”

Sully grins, “I like you too.”

Juniper grins and takes his hand as she leads him inside the guest house, flipping on the light into the main living area.”

He lets out a low whistle, “Fuck. You’re never allowed into my place.”

She laughs and shakes her head, “Oh come on, I’ve lived in the apartments of LA too.”

Sullivan laughs, “‘my place gives off frat house vibes.“

Juniper grins and nods to the doors, “Well there’s a bedroom right here so you’re welcome to stay.”

He smiles, “you want a stinky boy on your property?”

She laughs and shrugs one shoulder, “There’s a beautiful en-suite!”

Sullivan laughs and leans down to kiss the shoulder she shrugs.

Juniper grins and tilts her head to the side, “Besides you haven’t even seen the pool and that I know you’re gonna love.”

He grins widely and wraps his arms around her, “Can we go in?”

She laughs and puts her hands on his shoulders, “Right now? Of course.”

Sullivan grins and swings her around, “Okay lead the way!”

Juniper laughs and pulls out of arms to grab two towels from the closet then leads him outside towards the pool, “It’s so beautiful, I honestly don’t use it enough.”

He follows her and starts to unbutton his shirt, “I’ll be here everyday just to say a quick hi and take a dip.”

She grins as she sets the towels down on the lounger and watches him, “You’re welcome to. In fact if the press got whiff they’d eat that up. ‘Sully has breakfast every morning with girlfriend in Hollywood Hills.’”

Sullivan laughs as he shrugs the shirt off, “What’s your favorite thing for breakfast?” He steps out of his shoes.

Juniper hums as she eyes his shirtless chest before she unzips the back of her dress, “My favorite is probably cinnamon rolls but what I usually have is like an açaí bowl.”

He nods and grins, “Okay, and your favorite coffee order?” He undoes his pants and lets them fall before stepping out of them.

She laughs and raises her brows, “Two shots of espresso over ice. Three if I have a long day.”

Sullivan laughs, “That’s it? I can make you that.”

Juniper slips off her dress and laughs as she puts her hands on her hips, “Why are you asking?”

He grins, “For when I bring you breakfast especially as an apology for this.” He playfully runs at her and tackles her into the pool.

She screams in surprise as she falls into the pool with him before quickly holding her breath to go under the water.

Sullivan laughs underwater and keeps his arms around her as he brings them to the surface.

Juniper wraps her legs around him and laughs as she comes above water, “Sully!”

He chuckles and holds her thighs as he spins them in the water, “I had to!”

She squeaks softly and moves her hands to wipe her under eyes, “You just loooove to make my mascara all runny.”

Sullivan grins and helps her wipe off parts she missed, “You don’t need it anyways.”

Juniper grins and puts her hands on the back of his head, “Oh I beg to differ.”

He rolls his eyes, “I like when you don’t wear makeup and I can see your freckles.”

She smiles and shakes her head, “You’re all about the natural look then huh? Is that your usual type?”

Sullivan shakes his head, “I’m not all about anything. I think you’re beautiful naturally, and I think your makeup enhances it. There are some things I miss when it’s off and some things I miss when it’s on.”

Juniper grins and tilts her head to the side, “Oh so you’ve spent time staring at my face then?”

He chuckles, “Swimming with you is the only way to get you eye level with me.”

She hums with shrugs, “Unless you carry me.”

Sullivan grins, “That too, but that also happened after swimming.”

Juniper runs her nails against the back of his head and hums, “What about earlier? We made it work with the stool.”

He hums and tilts his head side to side, “also true..”

She grins and slides her hands down to his chest, “Just have to be creative or just keep looking at the top of my head.”

Sullivan laughs, “At least it’s a nice top of the head.”

Juniper laughs and pushes him as she swims backwards away from him, “No one’s ever complimented my head before. Not that one at least.”

He throws his head back as he laughs loudly.

She winks at him with a grin before she goes under water and swims towards the deep end.

Sully laughs and swims after her.

Juniper comes up above the water and pushes her hair off her face with a laugh.

He grins as he resurfaces in front of her.

She grins at him and treads water, “Hi.”

Sullivan grins, “Hi. Do you like playing in pools or just swimming?”

Juniper raises a brow and laughs, “Oh I’m here for racing.”

He laughs, “Oh racing huh? I guess that could be fun.”

She kicks him playfully and laughs, “You’re gonna win though, you have a swimmers body.”

Sullivan laughs and grabs her foot playfully, “I do.”

Juniper grins and wiggles in his grasp, “Let’s try anyways.”

He tickles her foot and grins, “okay.”

She giggles and pulls her foot back, “I’m ticklish!”

Sullivan laughs, “Sorry, sorry.”

Juniper grins and lightly pinches his cheek, “Okay, let’s race.”

He chuckles, “Okay. Count us down.”

She nods and puts her hand on the edge of the pull, “Ready, set….go!” She dives under water and starts to swim.

Sullivan grins and starts to race her to the other side, passing her fairly easily.

Juniper focuses on her swimming and doesn’t notice him getting ahead as she swims her hardest.

He swims past her and waits by the wall without touching it cause he sees how hard she’s swimming and doesn’t wanna beat her.

She swims until she touches the wall and pops up above the water to look at him, “Of course you won..”

Sullivan widens his eyes, “oh shit, I didn’t touch the wall! You won!”

Juniper narrows her eyes at him and smiles, “Did you do that on purpose?!”

He grins and quickly shakes his head no.

She moves closer to him and smirks, “Sully..”

Sullivan chuckles and moves his hands to her waist, “June Bug..”

Juniper grins widely and moves her hands over his chest, “I like when you call me that. I usually hate my real name.”

He grins widely, “Really? I love your name.. June.. Junie..”

She shakes her head and laughs, “I’m just not used to it. I’ve had a lot of people just call me J to shorten it but it’s cute when you say it.”

Sullivan smiles, “Junie.”

Juniper smiles and moves her legs around him again, “Sully.”

He holds her legs and smiles, “What do you think is next for us?”

She hums and shrugs one shoulder, “Guess we need to ask our publicists.”

Sullivan spins them in the water, “I like you.”

Juniper squeals loudly and wraps her arms around him tightly. “Yeah?”

He nods and grins as they move around the pool, “Yeah, I do.”

She nudges her nose against his, “Me too.”

Sullivan smiles and rubs her legs.

Juniper hums softly and rubs the back of his neck, “Does anyone call you Graham?”

He chuckles, “My mom, maybe a few people from high school.”

She smiles and leans her head back, “Do you like it or not?”

He shrugs a little and laughs, “I think I’m just not used to it, weirdly enough. I’ve been Sully for so long, even before needing the name change.”

Juniper nods with a smile, “I feel that way too about my name but it feels more of a stage name since I’ve had it since I was so young.”

Sullivan smiles, “Yeah, like Sully was always my nickname so it was the easiest stage name for me to go with.”

She nods with a hum, “Mine was only because my parents realized I liked to dance and sing for people but June wasn’t very marketable.”

He laughs, “June Carter Cash would disagree. Especially when June wasn’t even her first name.”

Juniper laughs with a shrug, “You’re right. I just should be lucky my name doesn’t end in Leigh or have unnecessary letters like most of the people I was friends with who are naming babies now.”

Sullivan laughs and nods his head, “that’s very true.”

She shakes her head and giggles, “Honestly, most of the people I knew growing up before getting into the business are married with one and a half kids.”

He lets out a low whistle, “It’s insane.”

Juniper squeezes her legs around him with a laugh, “Love kids, hate the idea of them right now.”

Sullivan laughs, “we are kids.”

She giggles and squeezes his chin, “You’re a baby!”

He groans and laughs, “And you’re a cougar!”

Juniper shrugs with a laugh, “A fake one!”

Sullivan laughs, “Your legs around me are pretty real.”

She raises her brows and unhooks her legs around him, “True but we’re friends.”

He laughs and pulls her legs back around him, “do you act like this with all your friends, or just your pretend boyfriends?”

Juniper shrugs as she flushes softly, “I don’t know. I honestly don’t have a lot of close friends especially guys.”

Sullivan smiles, “so I’m your best guy friend.”

She laughs and shrugs one shoulder, “Best friend?”

He smiles, “Best friend?”

Juniper hums and tilts her head to the side, “I think you could be my best friend but I don’t know if I’m yours.”

Sullivan smiles, “I honestly haven’t really had a best friend before.”

She drapes her arms over his shoulders and teases, “Because you won’t tell anyone all your secrets.”

He shrugs and smiles, “I’ve never trusted anyone enough.”

Juniper raises her brows and hums, “How can I earn your trust?”

Sullivan hums, “I already told you about the being called the f-slur thing, so I’d say you’re making good progress.”

She smiles and kisses his cheek gently, “Tell me something else.”

He raises brows as he thinks, “Like what?”

Juniper shrugs one shoulder and smiles, “Something you’d tell a best friend.”

Sullivan laughs, “Ummm.. A teacher at the private school I went to tried to sleep with me when I was home for the summer freshman year of college?”

She widens her eyes and laughs, “Oh shit, did you take her up on it?”

He shakes his head and laughs, “No, that shit is creepy.”

Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “It is but I never went to school past elementary school so all my teachers would reaaallyy be creepy.”

His eyes widen, “Whoa, that’s crazy.”

She raises her brows and smiles, “What? Home school?”

Sullivan laughs, “I just forget that people don’t go to like classroom settings unless they have them on set.”

Juniper laughs with a shrug, “It just became easier because I got so busy so fast.”

He nods a little, “makes sense.”

She smiles and nods to him, “But you, you did the whole thing. College and everything, what was that like?”

Sullivan smiles, “I loved college. Obviously high school was a bad time for me, but I loved my classes and being surrounded by like minded people.”

Juniper grins and raises her brows, “What was the craziest thing you did in college? Go streaking? Do a keg stand and get the world record? Blackout and take a final the next day?”

He laughs, “No, I mean, as you’ve learned I very much like being in control of myself.”

She shakes her head and laughs, “True but there has to be something.”

Sullivan hums, “Okay but as my best friend you can’t judge me.”

Juniper grins and puts her hand on her chest, “I promise, bestie.”

He chuckles, “I had a threesome.. on the theatre stage..”

She drops her jaw and widens her eyes, “Graham Sullivan! You bad boy!”

Sullivan’s cheeks flush, “You said you wouldn’t judge!”

Juniper giggles and shakes her head, “I’m not! That is wild like I asked for! How was it?”

He laughs shyly, “Incredible. It was two seniors when I was finishing my sophomore year. They were best friends and said it was on their bucket list.”

She brushes her thumb against his cheek and laughs, “Sounds like a fun time. And exactly how I pictured college.”

Sullivan laughs, “Having two girls pounce on me was definitely crazy.”

Juniper shakes her head and grins, “I mean you could have five at least if you wanted to now.”

He shakes his head and laughs, “I am beyond good.”

She laughs and squeezes his shoulders, “So that was your only time?”

Sullivan nods and laughs more, “Yeah, definitely.”

Juniper hums and leans her head back with a nod, “You’re cute when you get all flustered.”

He playfully rolls his eyes as his cheeks pink up more.

She grins wider and nudges her nose against his cheek.

Sullivan laughs, “Okay, that was a lot of sharing for me.”

Juniper nods and pulls back with a smile, “I think we can both say best friends now.”

He grins, “Good.”

She pushes him lightly before she pulls away and lays on her back to float and look at the sky.

Sullivan watches her before moving to float beside her.

Juniper smiles to herself as she sighs softly.

He smiles and looks up at the sky.

She nudges her hand against his and grins.

Sullivan laughs and twiddles her fingers with his.

Juniper laughs softly and closes her eyes.

He grins and then moves his fingers between hers.

She smiles and squeezes his hand gently.

Sully smiles to himself and hums.

Juniper nudges her elbow against his, “I should do this more often.”

He laughs, “float?”

She laughs and shrugs, “Slow down.”

Sullivan nods and smiles, “you should.”

Juniper hums with a smile, “I know but I usually can’t.”

He smiles. “I guess that’s when you call me.”

She smiles and squeezes his hand with a nod.

Sullivan smiles and squeezes her hand back.

Juniper hums softly and glances at him, “We balance each other out I think.”

He smiles, “I think so too.”

She smiles and closes her eyes again, “It’s nice.”

Sully nods and smiles before leaning over to kiss her cheek.

Juniper smiles wider and hums softly, “You can spend the night if you want. In the guest house or a real guest room.”

He smiles, “sure. Whichever is easier for you.”

She shrugs and smiles, “Well whatever makes you comfortable. You can even sleep in my bed, I’m not particular. And once I’m asleep, I’m out.”

Sullivan hums softly, “do you want me to sleep in your bed?”

Juniper glances at him and smiles, “Maybe.”

He chuckles, “Okay, we’ll give it a shot.”

She shifts to stand in the pool and laughs, “I like cuddling.”

Sullivan laughs, “I’ve gathered that.”

Juniper grins and shrugs one shoulder, “How did you know?”

He grins, “you’re just snuggly.”

She smiles and tugs on his hand to the stairs of the pool, “With people I like.”

Sullivan smiles and follows her out of the pool.

Juniper smiles and hands him a towel.

He dries off and runs the towel over his hair.

She squeezes her hair to drain her hair with a laugh before she wraps the towel around herself, “I can throw your stuff in the dryer?”

Sullivan laughs, “Sure. And then you can tell everyone you got me out of my boxers.”

Juniper winks at him with a laugh, “Do you wanna shower? I can do it in the meantime?”

He nods and laughs, “Sounds good.”

She leads him upstairs and inside, “Let me show you the upstairs anyways.”

Sullivan nods and smiles, “Okay.”

Juniper walks upstairs and opens the first door, “Guestroom and here is the guest bath.” She opens the next door, “Then we have the laundry right next to it.”

He looks around as he listens to her, “Wow.”

She laughs and nods to another door, “That’s an office but not much going on in there and then my room is here.” She opens her door and leads him inside.

Sullivan follows her in and his brows raise, “Wow..”

Juniper grins softly and nods as she leads him to the balcony over looking the pool and the view, “It’s beautiful. I love it.”

He smiles. “And you worked hard for it.”

She shrugs one shoulder and smiles, “Thank you.”

Sullivan grins at her, “you’re welcome.”

Juniper squeezes his arm and smirks, “Okay let’s get you out of those shorts.”

He chuckles, “Shorts.”

She laughs and pushes him playfully, “Boxers? Briefs? Whatever you like.”

Sully grabs her hand gently and kisses her wrist before letting go. He wraps the towel around his waist and then takes off his briefs, his towel falling low on his hips and he holds them out, “thank you.”

Juniper grins and takes them as she adjusts her own towel to wrap around her body before slipping off her own panties and unhooking her bra, “I’ll get you another towel.”

Sullivan goes to start the water of the shower, “Okay.”

She goes to throw the clothes into the dryer and grabs him a fresh towel before knocking on the bathroom door, “For you.”

Sullivan is already in the shower when she comes back since the doors are frosted and he calls out, “you can just hang it up, thanks.”

Juniper raises her brows as she goes into the bathroom and sets the towel on the hook by the shower and draws a heart out of the steam on the shower door with a grin.

He chuckles as he watches her and he draws a smiley face within the heart she drew on his side.

She laughs, “I’m gonna shower in my bathroom, you can grab whatever from the dryer and lay in my bed if I’m not out.”

Sully laughs, “I’ll wait for you before getting into bed.”

She nods and leaves the bathroom before going to get into her shower.

He finishes his shower and then gets out, towel drying before going to the dryer. He tries not to touch her stuff as he gets his briefs and he slides them back on before going downstairs to get them waters.

Juniper takes her shower and does a quick skin care routine before putting her hair into a braid and changing into a nightie and walking downstairs to find him.

Sullivan looks up as he hears her and he smiles, “Hi, I was just bringing up water.”

She grins and nods her head, “That’s what I was thinking too.”

He smiles and holds a bottle out to her, “you look cute.”

Juniper smiles brightly and takes the water, “Oh thank you.”

Sully grins and shrugs, “you’re welcome. You ready for bed?”

She nods and smiles as she nods to the stairs.

He smiles and goes back upstairs with her.

Juniper leads him into her room and sets her things on the beside before crawling into bed.

Sullivan watches her and then pulls the blankets back on his side and then gets in.

She puts some lotion on her hands and grins at him, “So what’s your cuddle position? You big spoon or little spoon?”

He laughs, “Neither, I’m a lay on my back with my chest as her pillow kind of guy.”

Juniper grins and nods her head, “I’m up for it.”

Sully sighs and looks at her, “Okay, I have one condition for me sleeping in your bed.”

She raises her brows and laughs, “Hit me.”

He laughs, “if I have morning wood, you cannot say anything about it.”

Juniper laughs and leans her head back, “Okay, okay.”

Sullivan shakes his head and laughs, “I’ll be asleep and won’t even know!”

She smirks and nudges her elbow against his, “Uh huh.”

He shakes his head and laughs, “be nice. I’ve never slept with a girl that I wasn’t having some sort of relations with.”

Juniper raises her brows as she smiles, “Really?”

Sullivan laughs, “really.@

She hums and shifts to lay down, “Well technically we have some relations just not that kind.”

He chuckles, “Junie.”

Juniper grins and hums, “Yes?”

Sully shakes his head and laughs, “you know what.”

She giggles and shrugs one shoulder, “I mean it’s true, you’re my favorite fake boyfriend.”

He holds his arm out, “I better. I was pulling out my best moves for those kisses.”

Juniper raises her brows and shifts into his arms, “Really? What’s your favorite move?”

Sullivan laughs, “Well I can’t just tell you. What if I want to surprise you later on?”

She pouts at him and curls into his side, “Aw come on. We don’t know if we’ll even kiss again. Who knows? Your team may end our relationship tomorrow.”

He laughs, “How about this, if that’s true, I’ll show you anyways.”

Juniper smirks to herself and nods her head, “Deal.”

Sully chuckles and closes his eyes.

She reaches over to turn out the lights and snuggles into his chest.

He wraps his arms around her and plays with the end of her braid.

Juniper closes her eyes and sighs softly as she runs her hand over his chest.

Sullivan hums, “this is how I knew you’d like to cuddle, seems like physical touch is your love language.”

She smiles to herself and laughs softly, “How did you know?”

He chuckles, “cause you’re not shy about touching me, even when it’s just us.”

Juniper nods as she rubs his chest with a smile, “I just like feeling close to my people.”

Sullivan smiles, “So you do this with your girlfriends?”

She giggles sleepily and shrugs. “Sometimes.”

He chuckles and closes his eyes.

Juniper sighs happily and hums, “But it’s more fun with you.”

Sullivan squeezes her and smiles, “Cause you like my body.”

She giggles and nods her head, “Yeah I do. You’re hot.”

He chuckles and squeezes her gently.

Juniper smiles to herself as she gets sleepier.

Sullivan holds her close as he lets himself get tired.

She runs her nails over his collarbone and smiles sleepily, “Sleep well..”

He hums and tightens his arms around her, “you too..”

Juniper drifts off to sleep soundly against him.

Sullivan falls asleep with her.

[juniperwest]

lights on pt 1

winter - juniper & sullivan attend the ama's

A few hours before the American Music Awards are to start, Sullivan is told to meet Juniper at the hotel while she gets glammed and for him to get ready in the suite there. He has a garment bag over his shoulder and knocks on the door to the room.

Juniper was finishing up her glam for the award show in a hotel nearby the venue. She hadn’t had any nominations since her music was being released soon but they had asked her to present an award which made the night filled with less pressure. She had just gotten out of the chair but still in her robe when she heard the door, “I’ll get it. It’s probably my date.” Juniper opens the door and grins at him, “Oh hey, babe.”

Sullivan smiles widely at Juniper, “Hi, you look beautiful.” He leans down and lightly kisses her cheek, “don’t wanna mess up your makeup.”

She laughs and nods to invite him in, “Appreciate you.”

He steps in and greets her glam squad, “When should I get dressed?”

Juniper smiles and nods her head, “I’m gonna get dressed now so we can get some bts, do you want any make up or anything? They can touch you up.”

Sullivan raises his brows, “Oh sure, as long as it’s not any trouble.”

She shakes her head and nods to the chair, “She’s the best, I’ll be right back.”

He nods and takes off his shirt so he’s in his undershirt and sits down in the chair.

Juniper goes into the other room and has her stylist help her into her sparkly outfit.

Sully gets his touch up and then gets up to change.

She comes out from the room and twirls for her team with a grin before doing a few bts shots for their socials.

He is putting on his belt when Juniper comes out and he grins widely as he watches, “Wow!”

Juniper looks over her shoulder at him and grins, “You like it?”

Sullivan moves over to her and grins, “I love it.” He takes her hand and gives her a spin, “Incredible.”

She laughs and spins around for him, “It’s fun right?”

He chuckles and nods, “It is. If someone bothers you just spin and they’ll back up.”

Juniper laughs and moves her hand to smooth over his jacket lapel, “You look handsome. You excited?”

Sullivan smiles shyly and shrugs, “I think so.”

She raises her brows and hums, “Think? Why?”

He laughs softly, “Just a little nervous. I’ve never been to a music industry event before.”

Juniper gently squeezes his chin and smiles, “They are way more fun than acting events plus I’ll be there.”

Sullivan playfully rolls his eyes, “that’s the only part I know I’m excited about.”

She grins and drops her hand, “I think we’re ready to go. So no pictures on the carpet but you go first and then wait for me to walk in together?”

He nods his head, “Okay. It won’t be weird for me to walk the carpet alone?”

Juniper tilts her head to the side and smiles, “Why would it? You’re the internet’s boyfriend and everyone wants to see your cute face right now.”

Sullivan shrugs and smiles, “Okay..”

She takes his hand and grins, “Let’s go.”

He holds her hand and slips his fingers between hers as he leads the way out.

Juniper squeezes his hand and thanks her team as they walk out of the hotel room.

Sully looks at her, “you excited?”

She nods with a hum, “Yeah, I much prefer going to these things when I’m not up for an award.”

He smiles, “less nerve wracking?”

Juniper hums with a smile, “Less pressure.”

Sullivan nods, “you just have to show up and have fun.”

She laughs with a nod, “Exactly.”

He smiles, “Is the car at the back of the hotel?”

Juniper hums and shakes her head, “Unfortunately it’s in the front..past the cameras. They want promotions for the hotel of course.”

Sullivan laughs and nods, “Okay. How do you wanna get to the car together? Holding hands? My hand on your back? Just walking close?”

She hums and squeezes his hand, “I’ll go first then you come a few seconds after me, help me in the car then get in on the other side?”

He nods a little, “Okay.”

Juniper smiles and lets go of his hand, holding out her clutch, “Here, hold my purse too. That’ll add to it.”

Sullivan raises his brows and laughs, “Okaaayy..” he takes the clutch.

She squeezes his wrist and grins, “Showtime?”

He nods his head, “Lead the way, baby.”

Juniper nods and winks at him before she goes through the door and keeps her head down as the cameras start to flash and call out her name.

Sully waits a couple of seconds before keeping his head down as he walks out and moves to help her into the car with his freehand.

She gets into the car with his help and grins at him once she’s in the car.

He closes the door with a smirk and gets in on the other side.

Juniper grins at him as he gets in, “Hello..”

Sully smiles at her, “Hi..” he holds out her clutch to her.

She takes the clutch and nods, “Thank you. Only one more round of flashing lights for a bit.”

He nods his head, “Okay, that’ll be good. You know who we’re sitting near?”

Juniper shakes her head and hums, “Not sure. I think fairly close to the front. Apparently they want audience shots of us.”

Sullivan laughs, “Jeez. I like hanging out but it’ll be kinda nice when not every minute detail of our lives is being orchestrated by other people.”

She laughs and shrugs one shoulder, “That’s kinda the whole point of our relationship.”

He hums, “I guess.”

Juniper nudges her elbow against his and smiles, “It’s all for our careers right?”

Sullivan nods, “Yeah, I just thought it’d be a little simpler.”

She raises her brows and hums, “I mean..we can call it after this event I’m sure. After a few more weeks but we don’t have to do anything together. I think it’s been enough time.”

His brows raise, “What do you mean?”

Juniper shrugs with a hum, “If it’s getting to be too much. This, you know.”

Sullivan shakes his head, “It’s not that, I’m fine with our arrangement. I’m just not so used to being under a microscope like that where the smallest things are being set up.”

She half smiles and nods her head, “Welcome to my world I guess.”

He nods a little and holds his hand out to her.

Juniper takes his hand and smiles.

Sullivan gently squeezes it, “I’m not gonna run.”

She nods and squeezes his hand back with a small laugh, “I mean I wouldn’t blame you.”

He shakes his head, “I’m not gonna abandon you.”

Juniper smiles and nods her head, “Thank you.”

Sullivan nods and smiles, “you’re welcome. Now do you want me to get some pictures of you?”

She laughs with a nod, “Yeah, good idea.”

He holds his hand out for her phone.

Juniper hands him her phone and poses in the seat for him.

Sullivan laughs as he takes photos of her.

She grins at the camera before shifting to look over her shoulder.

He smiles widely and gets different angles, “You are so photogenic.”

Juniper laughs and holds her hand out to take the phone, “Let me get you, I’ll set it as my phone background.”

Sullivan poses and jokingly gives her a smoldering look.

She giggles and snaps a few photos.

He laughs and then gets silly with his poses.

Juniper grins and takes a few more pics, “Adorable.”

Sullivan grins at her and shakes his head.

She puts the phone down and grins, “Let me post of me to my story.”

He nods and smiles, “Okay.”

Juniper hums and picks one of the pictures he took and posts it on her story, tagging him in small text in the corner.

Sullivan smiles as he watches her.

She grins and shows him her phone, “How is it?”

He grins, “perfect.”

Juniper laughs and nudges her elbow against his before looking out the window, “Almost there.”

Sullivan smiles, “Wow, our big sort of debut.”

She grins and nods her head, “This is the last time to back out.”

He chuckles, “I’m not gonna.”

Juniper squeezes his arm and smiles, “Okay.”

Once they pull up he takes a deep breath, “see you at the end of the carpet.”

She nods with a smile, “See you there.”

Sullivan nods and gets out before going to walk the red carpet.

Juniper waits a few moments before she also gets out and grins as she goes over to say hi to a few fans before she gets on the carpet.

After he’s done getting pictures taken, doing a few interviews where he plays coy being asked about Juniper, going to sign some autographs and do fan photos, and walking the carpet, he waits for Juniper.

She waves to the fans before going to the carpet, giving the cameras a bunch of different poses before her manager whisks her to a few interviews.

Sullivan watches her from the entrance of the venue.

Juniper glances at him in between interviews and grins with a wave which she notices a camera catching before she subtly rolls her eyes.

He waves back with a smile and then ducks a little into the shadows.

She finishes up her interviews and blows a bunch of kisses to her fans before approaching him.

Sullivan smiles, “Hey.”

Juniper grins and moves her hand over his lapels, “How did it go?”

He smiles and lightly places a hand on her waist, “Good, I think.”

She nods with a smile, “Stay still for a second, yeah?”

His brows raise and he nods, “Okaaayyy.” He laughs nervously.

Juniper grins and puts her hands on his neck as she leans up on her toes to kiss the corner of his mouth, keeping her lips there for a moment before pulling back.

Sullivan’s cheeks turn a light shade of pink and he smiles shyly.

She grins and strokes the sides of his neck, “Think that sold it?”

He chuckles, “Probably.” He rubs his thumbs in circles on her bare waist.

Juniper smiles and moves her thumb to wipe any lip gloss residue off his face, “Good. Sorry about that.”

Sullivan chuckles, “It’s okay.”

She grins and pulls back slightly, “Into the show then?”

He nods and offers her his arm, “let’s go, June Bug.”

Juniper laughs and takes his arm, “Cute.”

Sullivan laughs and leads her inside.

She follows him to the usher to lead them to their seats in the front as expected.

He speaks softly, “should I be keeping my hands to myself the rest of the night?”

Juniper shakes her head and smiles as she sits down, “No, I mean nothing too crazy but it’s a hard launch.”

Sullivan sits beside her and puts his hand on her leg, “This okay?”

She puts her hand over his and grins with a nod as she shifts closer to him, “Definitely.”

He smiles widely and leans his face close to hers, “How are you feeling?”

Juniper hums and squeezes his wrist, “I actually have little butterflies right now. I don’t know why. Maybe it’s the adrenaline in the room, maybe it’s you, I don’t know.”

He grins, “that’s quite cute.”

She laughs and raises her brows, “Is it?”

Sully nods and smiles, gently squeezing her leg, “Yeah, it is.” He smiles. “Is there anyone you need to say hi to?”

Juniper hums and looks around, “Yeah, probably.”

He smiles. “I’ll follow your lead.”

She nods and stands up as she looks around, “Oh look, Eli’s here.”

Sullivan looks over and sees Eli and grins, “Hey, a familiar face.” He gets up and Eli stops them and brings Faye over with him, “Hey guys.”

Juniper squeezes his hand as she smiles at them, “Hey, Eli! And Faye, right?” Faye nods with a grin, “Yeah, nice to officially meet you.”

Eli smiles, “Right, sorry. Faye this is Juniper, Juniper this is Faye. Faye, you remember Sully.” Sullivan smiles and waves at her, “Carson’s other friend.”

Faye raises her brows as she looks up at Sully, “Carson has other friends?”

Sullivan laughs, “that’s why I emphasized it.” Eli chuckles, “be nice, he’s not even here to defend himself.”

She leans into Eli’s side and laughs, “Oh I’m just teasing of course I remember Sully. And you two are all anyone is talking about lately.” Juniper raises her brows and laughs, “Really?” Faye nods and grins, “Oh, Sylvia is a big fan.”

Sullivan laughs and looks down at Juniper, “I told you, she yelled at me about you.”

Juniper giggles softly and nods her head, “Oh right. That’s sweet of her.”

Eli laughs, “You’d love her. She’ll be at the after party, and you’ll make her life if you say hi.”

Faye nods in agreement with a smile, “She’s the best. We’re obsessed with her. Actually wish they were here too, she’d love this.”

Eli grins, “I’ll try and get more tickets for the next one, I’d love to see them here.” Sully chuckles and looks down at Juniper, “you okay meeting more of my friends?”

Juniper nods as she smiles up at him, “Of course.”

Eli smiles and looks down at Faye, “Should we go sit?” Sully smiles and rubs her back.

Faye nods as she leans into him, “Yeah, we’ll catch you at the after party?”

Sully nods and grins, “Yeah, absolutely.” Eli smiles, “It was good to see you again, Juniper.”

Juniper nods with a grin, “Oh yeah, see you guys later!” She squeezes Sully’s hand and smiles up at him.

Eli waves and leads Faye back to their seats. Sullivan smiles and kisses her head.

Juniper grins and leans into him, “Oh we should sit, I think it’s about to start. I’ll flaunt you around more at the after party.”

He nods and smiles, “Okay.” He holds his hand out to help her sit.

She smiles and takes his hand as she leads him back to their seats and sits down.

Sully sits beside her and places his hand back on her leg.

Juniper leans closer to him and grins, “Excited?”

He nods and smiles, “I think this will be fun. What do you want me to do while you present though? Wait for you backstage or stay here?”

She puts her hand over his and hums, “Just stay here I guess. They will put a seat filler for the time I’m gone.”

He nods and shifts his hand so her fingers move between his, “Alright, I’ll sit next to a stranger instead of my girlfriend.”

Juniper laughs and brushes her thumb over his knuckle, “Unless you wanna come back with me, you can.”

Sullivan hums, “maybe we wait to see how we feel about it when they come to bring you back.”

She nods and nudges her elbow against his as the show starts and the host comes out.

He watches the stage and gently squeezes her fingers.

Juniper leans back in her seat and leans over to whisper in his ear, “The camera is already on us.”

Sullivan’s cheeks heat slightly and he chuckles and turns his head so their faces are incredibly close together.

She grins and nudges her nose against his.

He grins and squeezes her leg gently before looking back to the stage.

Juniper grins and turns back to look at the stage, clapping for the first presenter.

Sullivan does the same and then immediately places his hand back on her leg.

She puts her hand back on his and grins.

He smiles widely and glances at her.

Juniper raises her brows and looks at him, “Yes?”

Sully squeezes her leg, “Just checking on you.”

She grins and nods her head, “I’m good. Butterflies going away.”

He smiles, “Good.”

Juniper squeezes his hand and grins, “You good?”

Sullivan nods and smiles, “Yeah, I am.”

She nods and glances back to the stage as the first performance starts, “Oh it’s Gabe Reid, let’s stand!”

Sullivan laughs and stands up, holding his hand out to her.

Juniper stands and takes his hand as she starts to sway to the music.

He bops his head to the music and moves his hand to the small of her back.

She leans into him and grins up at him as she sways.

Sullivan grins at her as he nods along with the song.

Juniper taps his nose and laughs before turning back to watch the performance.

He chuckles and shakes his head.

She grins and claps along to the song.

Sullivan takes her hand and twirls her under his arm.

Juniper squeals softly as she spins before grinning up at him, “Sulllyyy..”

He grins at her, “Yes, June Bug?”

She laughs and shakes her head, “They are gonna eat this up.”

Sullivan laughs, “They sure are.” The song ends and he loudly cheers for Gabe.

Juniper grins and turns back to the stage as she claps for Gabe.

After Gabe waves his thanks and leaves the stage, Sully sits back down, offering Juniper his hand.

She sits down with him and laces her fingers through his as she looks at the stage, “Looks like there’s a commercial break now.”

Sully looks at her and whispers, “do they feed you at these things?”

Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “Not this one. We can get food on the way to the after party?”

He nods and laughs. “Okay, I didn’t eat before cause I didn’t wanna get a nervous stomach but now I’m starving.”

She squeezes his hand and laughs, “Don’t worry I’ll feed you, babe.”

Sullivan chuckles, “thank you.”

Juniper grins and nods her head, “I’m also starving.”

He laughs, “we didn’t plan this out very well.”

She giggles and squeezes his hand, “I can steal some snacks from the back.”

Sullivan grins, “my Angel.”

Juniper tosses her hair over her shoulder, “I know, I’m so sweet.”

He laughs and brushes his fingers over her shoulder, “you are to me.”

She grins and tilts her head to the side, “Well most of the time.”

Sullivan laughs and nods, trailing his fingertips over her cheek, “most of the time.”

Juniper smiles at the touch and hums, “You’re being cute.”

He smiles at her, “I’m supposed to, I’m your boyfriend.”

She shakes her head and whispers to him, “Yeah but not really.”

Sullivan laughs. “No one else knows that.”

Juniper grins and brushes her thumb over his chin before the show starts again and she leans back into her seat.

He smiles and looks back at the stage.

She watches the show until the next commercial when a PA comes up to escort her backstage, “You coming?”

Sully nods and smiles, “yeah.”

Juniper stands up and holds her hand out for him.

He grins and takes her hand as he gets up, “I’m following your lead, beautiful.”

She grins and follows the PA to the backstage, looking around and nods, “Look there’s a little craft table.”

Sullivan grins, “Thank god. I’ll wait til you’re done though.”

Juniper squeezes his arm and thanks him as the star of a new hit tv show walks over to them, “I think we’re paired together, Miss Juniper.” Juniper raises her brows and turns to smile at Max Kitt, “Hey, Max! I think so. Do you know Sullivan Shaw?”

Sullivan holds his freehand out to shake Max’s hand, “Max Kitt, right? Nice to meet you, congratulations on your show.”

Max shakes his hand and grins, “Thank you! Nice to meet you too, don’t worry I’ll take care of her out there.” He winks at Sully before he nods to the side stage. Juniper squeezes his arm and pulls back from him, “I’ll see you soon.”

He chuckles, “No need, Juniper can hold her own.” He leans down and kisses her cheek, “see you soon, baby.”

Juniper grins widely at Sullivan before she follows Max over to the side stage.

Sullivan hangs back as he watches, putting his hands in his pockets.

She goes onto the stage with Max after they are announced with her song playing. Juniper grins and turns to Max as he starts their lines.

He smiles as he watches them on stage.

Juniper goes back and forth with him for a minute before she nods to the big screen, “And the nominees for best new artist are..”

Sullivan watches on the TV as the nominations are announced and he cheers for Eli when they show him.

As the camera comes back to her, she waves the envelope and grins, “And the winner is…” She leans over to show Max before they both announce, “Eli Hudson!”

Sully cheers louder and Eli laughs in disbelief before kissing Faye.

Faye gasps then turns to him and returns the kiss before pulling back and pushing him slightly, “Go, go!”

Eli laughs and he gets up, shaking his head as he makes the way to the stage. He points at Tate and Gabe as he passes their row before getting onto the stage. He grins and makes his way over to Juniper and Max.

Juniper grins widely at Eli and gives him a quick hug before moving out of the way for him.

He accepts the award from them and he laughs as he speaks into the mic. “Wow, thank you everyone so much. This is my first award and to win best new artist at the American Music Awards is such an honor. I have so many people to thank but I wanna keep it brief… My team, Black Vamp Records but specifically Jade Sutton, I would not be on this stage without you, you gave me the confidence to pursue music. To Tatum Wright, one of the best damn co-writers this industry has ever seen, you make my music so special. Gabe Reid, for bringing a glitter boy like me on tour. My fans, my family, my friends, my Faye.. I wouldn’t be here without any of you. Thank you, I love you all.” He grins and looks at Juniper, walking off the stage with her and Max.

Tatum grins and claps for him in the crowd. Faye cheers loudly for him and blows a kiss to him. Juniper follows him backstage and grins, “Wow! You deserve it, Eli!”

Gabe stands up and cheers for Eli. Eli laughs happily and grins at her, “Thank you! It feels surreal.”

Juniper squeezes his arm and looks around for Sully.

Sullivan comes over and grins, hugging Eli, “Congratulations!” Eli laughs, “thank you! I’m still in shock.” Sullivan pulls back and puts his arm around Juniper, “so well deserved.”

She leans into Sully and grins, “Now go kiss that gorgeous girl of yours properly.”

Eli laughs, “Trust me, I’m gonna. I’ll see you guys later.” He waves and goes to see if Faye got brought back. Sullivan whispers to Juniper, “Let’s go eat.”

Juniper laughs and brings him over to the craft table.

Sullivan laughs, “Thank god.”

She laughs and takes a little bag of chips, “Perfect.”

He grabs an apple and takes a bite out of it.

Juniper grins and waves a tiny bottle of white wine, “Want some?”

Sully hums, “Sure.”

She smiles and finds some cups before splitting the bottle between the two of them with a grin.

He smiles and holds his cup up, “cheers.”

Juniper grins and bumps her cup against his, “Thanks for being my date.”

Sullivan smiles, “thanks for inviting me. Max is a bit of a twat, huh?”

She laughs and raises her brows, “Not too much different from most guys in this business.”

He chuckles, “fair enough.”

Juniper eats a few of her chips and hums, “How have you enjoyed the show so far?”

Sullivan nods and smiles, “I have.” He takes another bite of his apple and sucks on the juice.

She smiles and raises her brows as she watches him and sips her wine.

He chuckles, “Sorry, that wasn’t very good manners.”

Juniper grins and shakes her head, “It’s cute.”

Sullivan shrugs and laughs, “thanks.”

She squeezes his arm and finishes her chips b

He smiles and takes another bite of apple, “should we head back?”

Juniper hums with a nod, “Let’s finish the wine first.”

Sullivan nods and sips his before taking one more bite of his apple then tossing it.

She tilts her head back and finishes the wine with a hum, “Much better.”

He chuckles, “Yeah?”

Juniper nods as she tosses her cup, “Oh yeah, let’s go brave the cameras.”

Sullivan finishes his and holds his hand out to her.

She takes his hand and grins.

He smiles and moves his fingers between hers before leading her back out.

Juniper swings their hands as they follow the PA back to their seats.

Sullivan laughs to himself.

She looks up at him and smiles before she sits.

He sits beside her and moves their hands into her lap.

Juniper squeezes his hand and leans her elbow on the armrest between them.

Sullivan leans over and brushes his lips over her temple.

She smiles softly and rubs her hand over his, “I think we’re pretty good at this.”

He nods and laughs, “I’d say so.”

Juniper grins and squeezes his arm.

Sully smiles at her, “How will I know when your smiles are real?”

She raises her brows and tilts her head to the side slightly, “What do you mean?”

He shrugs, “and not just for show?”

Juniper smiles and shakes her head, “All of them are real.”

Sullivan holds his pinky up, “promise?”

She nods and hooks her pinky with his, “I promise.”

He smiles. “Thank you.”

Juniper smiles and nods to him, “You promise too?”

Sullivan nods, “I promise, and I’ll also tell you if that’s the case.”

She nods and squeezes his pinky with hers, “I will too. Besides if I’m faking a smile it’s probably won’t be at you. It’ll be at the camera.”

He smiles, “Thank you.”

Juniper smiles as she drops her hand, “But they are definitely eating up whatever we are doing tonight.”

Sullivan laughs, “We’re hot and charming.”

She laughs and taps his jaw, “Well you definitely are.”

He rolls his eyes. “Weeee.”

Juniper laughs and gently pinches his cheek.

Sully laughs and playfully nips at her wrist.

She giggles and leans into his side before the show starts up again.

He smiles and looks to the stage to watch.

Juniper runs her nails over his arm and watches the show.

Sully smiles and leans into her touch as he watches the show.

She leans over to whisper to him, “Have you met some of these people before?”

He nods his head and whispers back, “just a few.”

Juniper hums and raises her brows. “Anyone you reaaallly wanna meet?”

Sullivan shakes his head and laughs, “not really.”

She laughs and shakes her head, “Was trying to make your dreams come true tonight, damn it.”

Sullivan smiles, “Sorry. I’ve never really idolized anyone like that. Meeting Gabe was pretty cool though.”

Juniper smiles and shakes her head, “That’s probably a good thing.”

He chuckles, “Probably.”

She laughs softly and squeezes his arm.

He smiles, “for actors is a little different I guess. But not majorly.”

Juniper shrugs with a nod, “Do you look up to any actors then?”

Sullivan smiles, “Definitely. I love Marlon Brando.”

She raises her brows and grins, “Ooh very broody.”

He chuckles and shrugs, “Classic, it’s what I like.”

Juniper smiles and nods to him, “So what’s the dream role then?”

Sullivan smiles. “Well I think I mentioned Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorsese to you.”

She hums with a nod, “So like a crime, drama king?”

He hums and nods, “Just wanna be part of something epic.”

Juniper grins and leans closer to him, “And you will be.”

Sullivan smiles and nudges his nose against hers before pulling back, “Thank you.”

She smiles brightly and looks back at the stage.

He smiles and squeezes her hand gently.

Juniper smiles as she watches another award being presented, “I think only a few more.”

Sullivan whispers to her, “thank god.”

She laughs and leans her head back, “I’m thinking In-n-Out before the after party.”

He grins, “I was too.”

Juniper groans playfully and rubs her stomach with her free hand.

Sullivan laughs and leans closer to her.

She grins and moves her hand to his arm, “Burgers, fries then lots of champagne, perfect.”

He rubs her hand that’s on his arm and laughs. “I want a milkshake.”

Juniper hums happily and nods, “Yesss..”

Sullivan grins, “what’s your favorite flavor?”

She smiles and raises her brows at him, “Guess.”

He smiles, “Strawberry.”

Juniper scrunches up her nose and laughs, “How did you know?”

Sullivan smiles, “it’s mine too.”

She grins and shakes her head, “Shut up, is it?”

He chuckles, “Well, yes if it’s of the main three options. I also love banana.”

Juniper grins and nods in agreement, “That’s good too but I love strawberries or any fruity flavors.”

Sullivan smiles, “me too. I prefer fruity over chocolate.”

She shakes her head and grins, “If I didn’t know any better I’d think we were set up on purpose.”

He laughs and squeezes her hand gently.

Juniper laughs and looks back at the stage for the final award.

Sullivan smiles and strokes her thumb with his gently as he watches the stage.

She smiles to herself at the touch as they announce artist of the year as Gabe.

Gabe raises his brows in surprise and then smiles at Tatum before gently holding her chin and kissing her.

Juniper lets go of his hand to clap for him. Tatum grins widely and returns the kiss.

Sullivan grins and cheers for Gabe. Eli stands up to give Gabe a standing ovation. Gabe pulls back and smiles at Tatum, “I love you.” He pulls back and goes up to accept his award. He grins as he looks out at the crowd, “Wow, thank you. It’s incredible to win Artist of the Year for an award that’s voted for by fans. So to anyone that even considers themselves a fan of mine, thank you for your endless support. For the streams, for buying merch, for buying my music, watching the music videos my team forced me to have, for showing up for me on tour. Music used to just be something I did for myself, and I really never thought it’d bring me here. It’s brought me accolades but without music, I also never would’ve met my Mrs. And I can’t leave this stage without thanking her. Tatum, you are my everything, you are my biggest support system and my other half. I am lucky enough to write with you, make music with you, sing with you, and spend my life with you. Thank you for all that you do for me. Thank you to my team for putting up with me, my friends, my family, and thank you to whoever else I’m forgetting, I’ll apologize later. Thank you all again for voting for me. Have a good night.” He leaves the stage.

Tatum grins and squeezes his arm before he leaves, “I love you.” She clasps her hands and watches him in adoration as he gives his speech. Juniper stands to clap for him with a cheer before glancing at Sullivan, “He’s such a good guy.”

Sullivan nods and smiles, “that’s the kind of person I wanna be.”

She nods in agreement and smiles, “I’d say the same but I think that ship has sailed.”

His brows raise, “For yourself?”

Juniper hums with a shrug, “Well I don’t think I’ll ever be able to win a fan award like that for one.”

Sullivan laughs, “hard disagree.”

She smiles and shakes her head, “Well maybe now that I’ve got a hot boyfriend?”

He chuckles and grins at her, “You’re talented, Juniper. You don’t need me for people to realize that.”

Juniper reaches up to stroke his chin, “So sweet, so naive.”

Sullivan fights a frown, “Please don’t condescend to me.”

She grins and shakes her head, “I’m sorry, I don’t mean it like that. It’s just different for me. Talent can only get you so far. It’s about an image.”

He shrugs, “Hopefully people can prove you wrong.”

Juniper laces her fingers with his and hums, “Maybe. Don’t get me wrong, I have amazing fans but there’s some particular other fan bases that would love to watch me fall on my face.”

Sullivan hums softly, “I feel like that’s true for most women in our fields.”

She laughs softly and nods her head, “Very much so.”

He shakes his head, “it’s not fair.”

Juniper hums and pulls him closer as the crowd starts to move out of the venue, “It’s unfortunate but at least we get to look hot.”

Sullivan keeps close to her and chuckles, “I guess that’s a positive.”

She smiles up at him and hums, “Speaking of…I do have a quick outfit change if you don’t mind.”

He raises his brows, “that’s fine. We’ll go to the hotel first then?”

Juniper hums as they get to the lobby of the venue, “My stylist may be around here so we don’t have to. Can you stay right here? Don’t let any of those other girls come snatch you away?”

Sullivan chuckles and looks down at her, “I can stay right here. I promise.”

She grins and leans up to kiss his jaw gently before wiping her lipstick off his skin, “I’ll be right back.”

He smiles and nods, “I’ll be waiting, June Bug.”

Juniper laughs and pulls away from him to find her stylist to go change.

Sullivan leans back against the wall as he waits.

Nova Blake notices Sullivan alone and beelines for him instead of leaving the venue, “Hi, Sullivan Shaw right?” She holds her hand out and flicks her hair back.

His brows raise and he looks around before he hesitantly shakes her hand, “Right.. and you are?”

She grins and leans forward to subtly show off the cleavage in her dress, “Oh....I’m Nova Blake. I have a little podcast with Spotify.”

Sullivan nods a little and keeps his eyes on her face, “Oh, cool. Like a murder one?”

Nova blinks a few times before she laughs, “Oh no, it’s like lifestyle and interviews. I’ve been known to really be able to get my guests to open up, you know what I mean? It’s just such a passion of mine..connecting with people and telling their stories. I absolutely would love to know more about you. You are just so..mysterious.”

His brows raise, “I’m not really doing any podcast interviews, but good to know.”

She shakes her head and grins, “We don’t have to do a podcast together but maybe we can just get to know each other. You know LA, it’s all about making connections and you are someone I’d like to get to know better.” She tilts her head to the side and shifts closer to him.

Sullivan shifts away when she moves closer, “Sure, how about you reach out to my team instead? They handle my networking and scheduling. Plus, I gotta get as much time in with my girlfriend as possible before my next project starts.”

Nova raises a brow at him and hums, “Juniper West, right? So you guys are monogamous? I mean you are really too hot to be with one girl right now.” Juniper finishes up changing and touching up her make up before returning to the lobby, spotting the influencer talking to Sully.

He takes another step away from her, “Monogamous and happily so.”

Juniper notices his body language and quickly moves to his side, grasping his arm and putting it around her with a grin, “All set, babe?” Nova takes a step back as she notices Juniper.

Sullivan squeezes her side gently, “Yes, please, let’s go.” He half smiles at Nova, “good luck with your podcast.”

She grins and nods at the other girl, “Nova. Have fun at whatever influencer party you have going on.” Juniper flutters her fingers in a wave before pulling Sullivan towards the exit.

He groans, “don’t ever leave me alone again.”

Juniper laughs and looks up at him, “Aww the influencers scare you?”

Sullivan looks down at her, “she was trying to eat me.”

She squeezes him gently and laughs, “Oh she’s harmless. Just a social climber.”

He laughs, “You didn’t hear what she was saying!”

Juniper grins and shakes her head as she approaches their SUV, “What was she saying then?”

Sullivan laughs, “well she pushed her tits out at me and was saying how she is so good at making connections on her podcast and wants to get to know me cause I’m all mysterious. And I said I’m not doing podcasts right now. And then she said that she wanted to talk to me one on one to get to know me not for the podcast. So I told her to reach out to my team for networking and scheduling cause I’m busy with my girlfriend. Then she said I’m too hot to be monogamous.”

She raises her brows as she starts to get into the car before she laughs, “Oh my god. Well she’s not wrong, you’re definitely too hot to be with only one girl but too bad, you’re my fake boyfriend!”

He gets into the car and shakes his head, “she wanted to eat me.”

Juniper giggles and shakes her head, “She won’t be the last one, Sully, trust me. Every girl right now wants you, especially the ones in LA.”

Sullivan sighs, “Don’t leave me alone with them. I hate that.”

She holds her hand out to his and smiles, “Promise.”

He takes her hand, “Not that I don’t love a confident woman, but knowing I’m with someone makes it weird.”

Juniper raises her brows and smiles, “But we’re not actually so if you wanted to, you could.”

Sullivan frowns, “again, them knowing that I’m with someone makes it weird.”

She hums and shrugs one shoulder, “I guess so. You never know whats real here so maybe she assumed you would still be interested.”

He shakes his head, “That’s just not my thing I guess.”

Juniper squeezes his hand and grins, “You’re much too good of a guy.”

Sullivan half smiles, “That good?”

She laughs and nods her head, “Sooo good. You deserve an award.”

He shakes his head and laughs, “I’m just a regular guy.”

Juniper laughs and squeezes his hand, “Do you know how rare that is in LA?”

Sullivan shrugs and smiles, “I suppose. I just don’t think of myself as anyone special. I like that people like me and my acting but I’m not acting any different than I would be if all this wasn’t happening.”

She smiles and tilts her head to the side, “Oh I hope no one actually eats you and makes you jaded.”

He laughs, “I don’t think I’ll let anyone eat me.”

Juniper squeezes his arm with her free hand as the car pulls up to the in-n-out

Sully smiles, “we going in or drive thru?”

She shrugs one shoulder and smiles, “Up to you.”

He laughs, “let’s go make an appearance.”

Juniper grins and lets the driver to know to park then asks if he wants anything.

Sully smiles as he listens to her.

She nods and promises to get him a milkshake either way before she nods to the door, “Let’s go and bring your phone, we gotta take a picture.”

He smiles, “that was kind of you.”

Juniper raises her brows as she gets out of the car, “Of course, he’s doing all the hard work tonight.”

Sully smiles. “Not everyone is nice to staff like that.”

She smiles with a shrug as she leads him into the restaurant, “Well they should be.”

He nods, “I completely agree.”

Juniper nods as she pulls him over to the cashier.

Sully smiles, “you wanna order first, baby?”

She nods with a grin as she looks up at the menu, “I’ll do a cheese burger with fries and strawberry shake.”

He nods and orders the same for himself.

Juniper grins and nudges her hip against his, “Oh! And a one extra chocolate shake.”

Sully grins widely at her and then pays for the order.

She smiles and watches him.

He brings her over to wait for their order and brings his arms around her.

Juniper grins and moves her hands to his arms, “Do you like my second dress? It’s comfier and shorter.”

Sullivan looks down at her and smirks, “Yeah, it’s sexy.”

She giggles and squeezes his arms, “Better than Nova Blake?”

He makes a face, “God, of course.”

Juniper grins and slides her hands up to his shoulders, “But she’s so much taller and better height for you.”

Sullivan laughs, “Says who?”

She shrugs one shoulder and runs her hands over his shoulders.

He rubs her waist, “I’m with you.”

Juniper nods and leans up closer to him, “I know.”

He leans down and presses his forehead to hers, “You’re way hotter than Nova.”

She smiles and shrugs one shoulder, “I know.”

Sullivan laughs and squeezes her waist.

Juniper grins and raises her brows, “You know we could just be standing here next to each other and we’d be selling it.”

He raises his brows, “Oh, sorry, I can back up.”

She shakes her head and smiles as she strokes the back of his neck, “No, I like it.”

Sullivan nods a little, “Okay, as long as you’re sure we’re not being like a couple in line at Disney.”

Juniper laughs and shrugs one shoulder, “Probably but who cares?”

He chuckles and stands up straight and hugs her close.

She giggles and moves her arms around his middle, “Ughhhh…you’re so tall.”

Sullivan chuckles, “my back was hurting.”

Juniper grins and looks up at him, “Well my neck hurts.”

He laughs, “sorry.”

She shakes her head and looks over as they call their number before she pulls away from him.

He grabs the drink carrier and the bags and thanks the worker before nodding to Juniper.

Juniper thanks them before grabbing her phone and nods to him, “Hold up the goods and smile!”

Sully holds everything up and gives her a big cheesy smile.

She laughs and takes the picture, “Adorable.”

He laughs and leans down to kiss her cheek.

Juniper grins and puts the phone away, “Okay let’s go. Frank needs his milkshake.”

Sullivan laughs, “And so do we!”

She giggles and leads him back to the SUV.

He grins and nods to her, “you should hand him the milkshake.”

Juniper takes the milkshake out of the carrier and knocks on the drivers window.

Sullivan opens the door to the backseat and waits.

Frank rolls down the window and laughs as he takes the milkshake before he thanks her.

He grins as he watches her.

She grins brightly at the driver before she gets into the car, “See we can all cheers now.”

Sullivan hands her her milkshake and laughs.

Juniper thanks him and settles into her eat, “Oh my god, I’m hungry.”

He pulls out their food, “me too.”

She takes her burger and hums, “Just remind me to touch up my lips before we get out.”

Sullivan nods and laughs, “Okay.” He opens his burger and takes a bite.

Juniper takes a bite of hers and hums happily.

He leans back and nods his head, “Yeah, this hits.”

She laughs and sips her milkshake, “Yep, exactly what I needed.”

Sully chuckles, “we didn’t cheers.”

Juniper gasps and holds her up, “Fraannnkk…cheers!” The driver turns in his seat and holds his drink back to them with a laugh.

He laughs and clinks his milkshake against theirs, “cheers!”

She bumps hers against the others and laughs before she takes a sip.

Sullivan sips his milkshake and smiles.

Juniper hums as she eats some of her fries, “So how do you feel about the after party? I will say people tend to get a bit out of control after these music events.”

He looks at her and shrugs, “fine I guess? It’s not like I can’t leave if I get uncomfortable. Plus, I’ll have you and other friends there.”

She nods as she eats more of her food, “Of course but you wouldn’t leave without me right?”

Sullivan shakes his head, “No, I would never leave you behind.”

Juniper squeezes his arm and grins, “Good.”

He smiles at her and then playfully slurps his milkshake.

She giggles and scrunches up her nose at him.

Sullivan laughs and taps her nose with his freehand and then goes back to eating his food.

Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “Frank, you can start driving if you’re ready.” He nods and starts to drive them towards the after party venue.

He smiles and finishes up his meal and puts his trash back in the bag.

She finishes her burger and hums as she leans back in her seat, “Sometimes I wish I didn’t have to go to these after parties but they are fun to mingle.”

Sullivan sips his milkshake and then looks at her, “We’ll have fun.”

Juniper nods with a small smile, “I know. Just never know who may be there.”

His brows raise, “are you worried?”

She shakes her head as she picks at her fries, “No, but we definitely have to be on the whole time.”

Sullivan nods his head, “That won’t be a problem.”

Juniper raises a brow at him and laughs, “You sure?”

His brows furrow and he looks at her, “Why?”

She shakes her head and laughs, “Just making sure. This is our first big event. People pick up more at these after parties since they go sell blind items.”

Sullivan gives her a small look, “I’m an actor. I could be on 24/7 and you’d think that’s just the way I am.”

Juniper smiles and shrugs one shoulder, “I know just making sure you’re comfortable.”

He smiles, “I’m fine. Don’t worry about me.”

She sips her milkshake and smiles at him.

Sully finishes his and hums.

Juniper grins before she finishes her own, “So good.”

He nods his head, “I needed that.”

She smiles with a nod as she puts all her trash in the bag, “Me too. Ready to take on the world.”

Sullivan laughs softly and holds his hand out to her.

Juniper takes his hand and squeezes it gently, “We’re a pretty good team I think.”

He grins, “I think so too.”

She smiles and looks out the window as they pull to a stop.

Sullivan squeezes her hand, “how do you wanna go in?”

Juniper hums and nods, “I’ll get out and just follow close behind? There’s a lot of cameras out there so I’d rather keep you close.”

He nods, “Hand holding or no?”

She shrugs and looks at him, “Up to you.”

Sully hums softly, “let’s not just to be consistent.”

Juniper nods and squeezes his hand before letting go, “Okay Frank, ready whenever you are!” The driver nods before he gets out and opens the door for her. She gets out and puts her head down from the flashing cameras and shouting.

He follows close behind her, keeping his head down too.

She follows the body guards as they make a path for them and walks closer to the entrance of the party.

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fall - juniper and sullivan have their first pap walk

Juniper and Sullivan’s teams have been leaking stories about the two of them dating for a few months but it was time for them to be caught by the cameras. She had texted Sullivan to meet her at the studio so they could go get lunch together.

Sullivan had been happy with the situation with Juniper so far, especially cause they hand actually had to commit to plans yet. When she texts him to do their pap walk, he agrees to it because he knew it was coming. He drives to the studio and walks in, looking around for her.

The receiptionist notices Sullivan and smiles, “For Juniper? Follow me.” She comes out from behind the desk and nods.

He looks around as he follows.

She leads him to a recording studio and motions for him to enter. Juniper turns in her chair from the sound board and grins at him.

Sullivan laughs and looks at her, “that was such a Dr. Evil move.”

Juniper grins and shrugs one shoulder, “Just need a hairless cat.”

He chuckles, “What do you wanna do today, babe?”

She stands and grabs her bag, “Well I think our contract says lunch, *babe*”

Sullivan laughs, “I could eat.”

Juniper smiles and holds her hand out for him, “Showtime?”

He playfully sighs and takes her hand, “Action.”

She laughs and leads him out of the room, “How’s the reaction been for you so far?”

Sully shrugs his shoulders, “Good I think? Mostly devastation from my fans that I’m seemingly off the market.”

Juniper laughs softly and nods her head, “We should brainstorm how to soft launch on our stories. It’s kinda fun to taunt them.”

He chuckles, “you could post a picture of me holding my drink at lunch but it’s just my hands?”

She hums and leads him towards the exit of the studio, “Hm..that’s an option. Did you drive here?”

He nods his head, “I did.”

Juniper grins and nods, “Perfect. I never drive, more of a passenger princess kinda gal.”

Sullivan laughs softly, “You could also get a shot of us holding hands in your lap while I drive.”

She smirks with a nod, “Now that’s creative.”

He playfully rolls his eyes and grins at her. They get to his G-Wagon and he opens the door for her and holds his hand out to help her in.

Juniper laughs as she takes his hand to help get in, “God, anything else to make me feel smaller?”

Sullivan laughs, “Well I could’ve picked you up and put you in.”

She smiles and winks at him, “Save it for the cameras.”

He chuckles and shakes his head before closing the door and going around to get in.

Juniper leans back in the seat and pulls out her phone to text her manager where they are getting lunch.

Sullivan buckles up and then carefully pulls out on the road.

She looks over at him and hums, “There’s this lunch spot in Studio City that the paps frequent and my team will give a tip to them after we are seated. There’s outside seating too so you ready to be on?”

He laughs, “You don’t have to ask me that. It’s what I signed up for, it’s a job, and I always show up for work prepared.”

Juniper grins and shrugs one shoulder, “I’m just making sure! Am I your first fake girlfriend?”

Sullivan laughs, “Yes, why?”

She holds her hand to her chest and grins, “I feel special.”

He chuckles, “I’m not your first fake boyfriend?”

Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “I’m sorry to disappoint.”

Sullivan sighs, “what the heck, man.”

She giggles and squeezes his arm, “So far you’re my favorite!”

He glances at her and laughs, “I feel like the bar was low.”

Juniper laughs and shrugs her shoulders, “What can I say I’ve been in this business a long time?”

Sullivan shakes his head and laughs, “Why have you needed so many fake boyfriends?”

She hums and leans her head to the side, “Well, it’s not always a need. I’ve had a contractual boyfriend to help promote a song we had together. Then I’ve been a beard, which is totally cool if that’s the case here but give me a heads up! For me, he just was hot and my fans ate it up.”

He feels himself shut down at the implication that he’s into men when she makes it *again*, from it being a trigger from his past, “there’s absolutely nothing wrong with being gay, but I’m not so it’s not a comment you need to make anymore.”

Juniper raises her brows and holds her hands up, “Alright..there’s just a lot of closeted people in Hollywood so just making sure. But good to know.”

Sullivan feels his jaw tick as he continues to drive.

She leans forward to look at him more and raises her brows, “Sully?”

He keeps his eyes on the road, “Hm?”

Juniper furrows her brow and leans over the center console a little, “Did I put my foot in my mouth? It happens too often for the old lady I am.”

Sullivan leans closer to the door to put space between them, “Just hit a nerve.”

She shifts back into her seat and nods her head, “I’m sorry, I didn’t know.”

He nods slightly, “it’s okay.”

Juniper shrugs one shoulder and looks out the window, “We need to be friends at least to make it believable so don’t shut down if I make a mistake, tell me.”

Sullivan arches a brow, “We need to be friends?”

She hums and shrugs again, “I guess not but I’d like to be.”

He looks at her as he stops at a red light, “I will be able to make this believable no matter what. If you wanna get to know me, sure, but you really shouldn’t ask people who you don’t know all that well to come out of the closet for you.”

Juniper looks over at him and raises her brows, “That’s not what I meant and you know that. I was trying to make it clear to you that I’m comfortable with being a cover for someone but I need to know if that’s what I’m doing here. I don’t want to cross over any lines or make someone uncomfortable when we are pretending to be romantic. I wasn’t asking you to come out of the closet or whatever but if I’m only a cover for that then yes I’d like to know.”

Sullivan shakes his head, “That is kind of the same thing, but it doesn’t really matter. My family was a safe space and I would’ve come out if I was queer, but I’m not and I don’t need to disclose anything that personal.”

She raises her hands and leans back into her seat, “Whatever.”

He keeps driving and glances at her, “I listened to your music.”

Juniper raises her brows and looks at him out of the corner of her eye, “Oh?”

Sullivan nods his head, “I like it. Your voice is incredible.”

She smiles to herself and shrugs one shoulder, “Thank you. What do you normally listen to?”

He hums, “Folk and rock I guess. I do dabble in pop and alternative too.”

Juniper nods a little and hums, “So you’d really never heard of me before?”

Sullivan chuckles sheepishly and rubs his jaw with one hand, “No, I’m sorry.”

She shakes her head and laughs, “Damn. I guess you aren’t my normal demographic.”

He laughs, “I already got yelled at for it.”

Juniper raises her brows at him, “Yelled at?”

Sullivan laughs, “My friend Carson’s fiancée, Sylvia.”

She smiles and shakes her head, “What did she say?”

He laughs, “That you’re famous and that it’s insane I didn’t know you.”

Juniper laughs and nods to him, “And you’re not?”

Sullivan laughs, “that’s what I said.”

She smiles and shakes her head, “I guess it’s different. You’re the internet’s boyfriend.”

He chuckles, “white boy of the year.”

Juniper laughs and nods to him, “I think that makes you more famous.”

Sullivan laughs, “Not according to Sylvia. She said you’re on your way to a Grammy, and she would know cause of being friends with Eli Hudson.”

She grins and raises her brows, “Oh I know Eli, we’ve been writing a few songs together on my new album.”

He smiles at her, “Oh that’s cool, I’ve hung out with all of them a few times.”

Juniper hums and nods her head, “Small world.”

Sullivan laughs and parks near the restaurant, “I guess so.”

She unbuckles and shifts towards him, “Okay so here’s the best plan, if we don’t see the cameras obviously yet then we walk close. When it’s obvious or one of us sees them then we break apart like we don’t want to be too obvious. Otherwise it looks too much like a PR stunt. At least for the first couple ones.”

He nods his head, “Okay, just walk close or should we be like linking pinkies?”

Juniper shrugs one shoulder and smiles, “Whatever you heart desires, honey.”

Sullivan gets out of the car and goes around to open the door for her and hold his hand out to help her down.

She takes his hand and gets out of the car with a smile, “Thank youuu.”

He chuckles, “it’s the least I could do. They should’ve put it in the terms that I needed a smaller car for you.”

Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “I kinda like it. It’s hot.”

Sullivan grins and laughs, “thanks.” He holds his pinky out to her, “the height difference might make this hard.”

She laughs and nods, “Just walk a little ahead or behind me, makes it easier.”

He hums, “Okay, you lead a little. I’m gonna take a picture for the soft launch.”

Juniper nods and hooks her pinky with his as she starts to lead him towards the restaurant.

Sully takes out his phone and takes a picture of their hands, getting a little bit of her hair in frame.

She glances back at him and smiles.

He smiles widely at her and then shows her the picture.

Juniper looks down at the photo and nods, “Cuuuute.”

Sullivan laughs and puts his phone away, “Okay, glad it passes the test.”

She squeezes her pinky around his and grins as she leads him inside the restaurant.

He lets go of her pinky subtly as he looks around before speaking softly, “we have reservations?”

Juniper shakes her head and hums, “No but my manager called ahead, they saved a table outside for us.” She turns to the hostess and grins, “Two please.”

Sully nods and stays close to her so his chest is brushing her shoulder.

She looks back at him and smiles before the hostess starts to lead them to table outside, she reaches back for his hand as she starts to follow.

He takes her hand and follows close to her and when they get to their table he pulls her chair out for her.

Juniper grins brightly and thanks him as she sits down, “So sweet.”

Sully grins and sits down across from her, “you been here before?”

She nods as she looks to make sure no one is close enough to them before glancing back at him, “It’s a pretty popular spot to get spotted. I mean if you really want privacy, this isn’t the place.”

He laughs and nods, “Okay, got it. I wanted to know what you usually order.”

Juniper widens her eyes and laughs, “Oh right..I get the greek salad and a side of fries, they are my guilty pleasure.”

Sullivan smiles, “Regular fries or truffle fries?”

She hums and shrugs, “Truffle fries are good but I just love a good fry.”

He nods and starts to look at the menu, “do you get a fun drink or no?”

Juniper grins with a nod, “Oh I’d love one. What kinda fun drink you thinking over there?”

Sully hums, “the orange creamsicle mule sounds fun.”

She looks over the menu and hums, “I’m gonna do the elderflower French 75.”

He grins, “A classic.”

Juniper shrugs with a nod, “I love some gin. But for had that mule, it’s delicious.”

Sullivan laughs, “I’ll have to adjust my insulin but it sounded too good to pass up on.”

She raises her brows and smiles, “Is it painful?”

He shakes his head, “No, not at all, only a little sometimes when I change it and have to insert it again.”

Juniper hums and nods her head, “Can you take it off during filming if you need to be shirtless or something?”

Sullivan nods, “yeah, it’s usually just briefly enough.“

She smiles as the waitress comes over and she orders her drink.

He orders his as well and asks to start with the goat cheese balls.

Juniper rubs her stomach and nods, “Yes please.”

Sullivan thanks the waitress with a smile and then looks back at Juniper.

She leans back in her seat and grins, “So did you hear what they want us to do next?”

His brows raise, “No… should I be scared?”

Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “Well it’s an acting job.”

Sullivan laughs, “okay..”

She smiles as they bring their drinks and hums softly.

He thanks the waitress and he taps Juniper’s foot with his own.

Juniper laughs and thanks the waitress before taking a sip, “Okay I’ve left you waiting long enough. My team wants you in my music video.”

Sullivan nods his head, “Okay, I can do that.”

She shakes her head and laughs, “You agreed quickly.”

His brows raise, “why put up a fight? That seems like a pretty standard plan.”

Juniper shrugs with a hum as she sips her drink, “I don’t know. I’m just surprised. Wasn’t sure if you’ve seen some of the backlash with the rumors or not.”

Sullivan tilts his head to the side, “Backlash? I don’t really look myself up.”

She shrugs with a hum, “It’s mostly ‘he’s too good for her’ kind of rhetoric.”

He wrinkles his nose, “it’s just jealousy.”

Juniper sips her drink with a smile, “Yeah that’s probably it. Just didn’t want it to scare you away.”

Sullivan smiles, “I don’t really pay attention to anything like that.”

She hums softly and nods to him, “Well, you’re a smart guy.”

He chuckles, “I just think it’s all gossip and bull shit.”

Juniper leans across the table and grins, “Well isn’t that what we actually are?”

His brows raise, “Gossip and bull shit?”

She laughs and waves her hand, “Just the bull shit part.”

Sully laughs, “Fair, but I meant the stuff about backlash and what fans or gossip blogs say. They don’t know us.”

Juniper smiles and sips her drink, “You’re right.”

He smiles, “I act because I love it, not because of the celebrity.”

She plays with her hair and hums, “How did you get into it? Acting?”

Sullivan smiles, “I used to memorize Disney movies word for word, and then when like middle school had plays and stuff I auditioned for them. I just thought they were fun. I went to a private school for part of high school and it turns out I didn’t just like it, I was good. Then I went to USC for theater and here I am.”

Juniper smiles as she nods her head, “What’s been your favorite role? Besides my boyfriend.”

He laughs and shakes his head, “Jeez. I like the last movie I did, and then my guest spot on that HBO show.”

She nods as she sips her drink, “I saw them both.”

His brows raise as he smiles, “you did?”

Juniper shrugs with a smile, “I did my research.”

He laughs, “and, what were your thoughts?”

She hums and sips her drink as she bobs her head back and forth, “You’re very talented.”

Sullivan smiles at her, “Thank you. Who was I up against?”

Juniper raises her brows and laughs, “What do you mean?”

He chuckles, “to play this part for you, didn’t I have competition?”

She hums and leans her head back, “Well..Eli Hudson was one ironically. But according to his team he is unofficially taken whatever that means. Then there was that guy what’s his face on that one show, Milo something.”

Sullivan laughs, “Oh I know all about that. And why did I get picked?”

Juniper grins and tilts her head to the side, “Okay tea.” She shrugs and laughs, “You’re hot.”

He chuckles and sips his drink, “thank you.”

She winks at him as the waitress comes to take their order.

Sully orders his food and then smiles at her.

Juniper orders her own and leans forward to whisper to him as they walk away, “I bet she’s already tweeted about us being here.”

He chuckles, “maybe.”

She smiles and leans back, “Tell me more about you.”

Sullivan hums, “Okay. I’m from North Carolina, I have a younger sister who’s fourteen. She was a surprise but I love her. I also play soccer..”

Juniper smiles with a nod, “Cute. What’s your sister’s name?”

He smiles, “Louise but we call her Lulu.”

She tilts her head to the side and grins, “Graham and Louise, adorable.”

Sullivan nods and laughs, “Yeah, their little southern belles.”

Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “No accent though.”

He chuckles, “I can do one, but I tried to not have one.”

She laughs and sips her drink, “I guess as an actor it makes sense. Need to keep it neutral.”

Sullivan nods, “Exactly.”

Juniper smiles with a nod, “So what’s your dream role then?”

He hums, “I’d say it has to be in either a Scorsese or Christopher Nolan film.”

She raises her brows and grins, “Oh he’s a serious guy.”

Sullivan laughs, “I love comedies but those are always iconic.”

Juniper hums with a nod, “What about rom coms?”

He grins, “those are included. As long as they’re not tooooo cheesy.”

She sips her drink and laughs, “But those are my favorite.”

Sullivan laughs and shakes his head, “what’s your top three?”

Juniper hums softly and leans back in her seat to think, “Bridget Jones, How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days and Clueless.”

He laughs, “Okay, those aren’t as cheesy as I thought you’d go with.”

She laughs and shrugs her shoulders, “What would be cheesy?”

Sully grins, “like a streaming only Christmas movie.”

Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “Those are fun but not big three worthy.”

He smiles, “thank god.”

She nods to him and smiles, “Okay same question but any movie.”

His brows raise, “top three of all time?”

Juniper nods with a grin, “Yep.”

He sighs deeply, “Jesus… I feel like I’m getting interviewed by Letterboxd.”

She laughs and shrugs one shoulder, “Okaaaayy fine. Pick a genre.”

Sullivan laughs, “Top three comedies: The Princess Bride, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and then a current one for the sake of switching things up— Bottoms.”

Juniper nods as she sips her drink, “Great choices. I went to the Bottoms premiere, so good.”

He grins, “I was slapping my knee laughing. Oh man, I would’ve gone for the role of Jeff but Nick did a great job.”

She smiles and nods in agreement, “You would’ve. Do you have anything right now you’re auditioning for?”

Sullivan shakes his head, “Not auditioning but I do have a guest spot that I’m shooting soon.”

Juniper raises her brows as their food comes and she thanks the waitress before speaking again, “So what’s the move for you then? With me?”

He raises his brows, “What do you mean?”

She starts to eat her food and hums, “Well, with the relationship. What do they think you’ll get out of it?”

Sullivan nods a little, “exposure. Just get my name circulating more, bigger event appearances, more photos. They think it’ll help me get the bigger roles I want because I’ll be more relevant.” He takes a bite of his food.

Juniper nods with a shrug, “Makes sense. You don’t seem like the kinda of person who would be want more exposure, is it more your team?”

He nods his head, “Yeah, it is. And it makes sense, I guess.”

She shrugs with a smile as she takes a bite of her food, “I dunno you’re the internet boyfriend without my help. I think you’d be okay.”

Sullivan smiles. “Well too late to back out now.”

Juniper laughs with a shrug, “I guess so.”

He smiles, “Plus, I like getting to know you.”

She grins as she eats a fry, “Aww that’s cute.”

Sullivan shrugs and laughs as he eats his food.

Juniper smiles and leans back in her seat, “I like getting to know you too, by the way.”

He places his hand on his chest and grins, “Oh how you flatter me, Ms. West.”

Juniper grins and waves her hand, “Why, the pleasure is all mine, Mr. Shaw.”

Sully chuckles and eats more of his food.

She laughs and hums as she looks around, “There may be cameras on us right now. It’s hard to tell.”

He hums, “Put your hand on the table, palm up.”

Juniper smiles with a nod as she places her hand the table, “Good thinking.”

Sullivan reaches over and lightly traces the inside of her wrist with his fingertip.

She glances at his finger and hums softly, “That feels nice.”

He laughs a little, “good.”

Juniper grins and nods to him, “How’s your food?”

Sullivan smiles, “good, wanna try?”

She nods and leans forward a bit, “Definitely.”

He puts a bite of his food on his fork and holds it up to her lips.

Juniper grins at him before she takes the bite with a happy hum.

Sullivan smiles, “What do you think?”

She nods with a grin, “Amazing. God, I love food. This salad is good but boring.”

He chuckles, “then why did you order it?”

Juniper hums with a shrug, “Always trying to keep healthy.”

Sullivan shrugs and smiles, “I try not to restrict myself.”

She nods to her fries and laughs, “Hence the guilty pleasure fries and salad for me. Balance I guess.”

He smiles, “want another bite of mine?”

Juniper hums as she leans forward to look at his food, “Okay one more.”

Sullivan laughs and feeds her another bite.

She smiles and takes the bite with a happy hum.

He chuckles, “Wow, I really am a boyfriend.”

Juniper laughs and raises a brow, “Have you not been one in a while?”

Sullivan nods, “Yeah, I guess it has been a bit of time.”

She smiles and tilts her head to the side, “Why did your last relationship end?”

His brows raise, “Oh uh, infidelity.”

Juniper finishes her drink as she raises her brows, “Oh shit, on her part?”

Sully nods and sips his drink.

She wrinkles her nose and shakes her head, “Fucked up.”

He nods and laughs, “Yeah, it is. So haven’t really wanted to date since.”

Juniper hums and taps her fingers against his wrist, “Well, hopefully this gets you ready to date for real.”

Sullivan laughs, “yeah, so I can move on from you really quick.”

She giggles and shrugs her shoulders, “Awww come on, I’ll always be your favorite fake girlfriend.”

He laughs, “hopefully my only.”

Juniper moves her fingers against his wrist again and hums, “I’ll still be special then.”

Sully laughs, “Oh yeah.”

She tilts her head to the side and grins with a shrug.

He smiles, “what?”

Juniper shakes her head with a smile, “Nothing. I mean I gotta shut up sometimes so they get a good shot so there’s that.”

Sullivan laughs and shakes his head.

She grins with a shrug as she finishes her food.

He smiles and finishes his too.

Juniper hums softly and raises her brows, “So what’s next?”

His brows raise and he laughs, “I guess we walk around?”

She nods with a smile, “Alright, I’m in. Unless there’s too many cameras then we gotta get out of here.”

Sullivan nods, “hmm then we’ll walk to the car to be safe.”

Juniper nods her head and hums, “What area do you live in?”

He raises his brows, “Burbank, you?”

She smiles and tilts her head to the side, “Oh we’re close, I’m in Hollywood Hills.”

Sullivan smiles, “Nice area.”

Juniper grins with a nod, “I just finished with the renovations. I’m obsessed with it.”

His brows raise, “Oh wow, that’s very cool.”

She shrugs with a smile, “I had just a small apartment for a while after I left my parents and I mean..there was some money issues with them so.”

Sullivan nods a little, “They were holding onto it for themselves?”

Juniper hums and nods, “Something like that.”

He hums, “I’ve always wanted to move to Studio City but I can’t yet.”

She raises her brows and smiles, “Why not?”

Sullivan laughs, “waiting to have the income. I think I’d want my own place.”

Juniper nods in understand and laughs softly, “Oh I get it.”

He chuckles, “I have two roommates and I am so ready to get out there.”

She wrinkles her nose and shakes her head, “Well I have a guest house, you’re welcome to get away if you need any alone time.”

His brows raise, “a guest house? Wow. Thank you, that’s very generous.”

Juniper shrugs with a smile, “Of course. We’re friends.”

He smiles at her, “I guess we are.”

She grins and taps her fingers against his.

Sullivan hums and slides his fingers between hers.

Juniper smiles and squeezes his hand as the waitress comes with the check, “My treat.”

He hums, “Okay, thank you.”

She nods as she pulls out her card and plays for their meal.

Sullivan chuckles, “Woooww, so this is how that feels.”

Juniper raises her brows and laughs, “What’s that?”

He grins, “being treated.”

She laughs and winks at him, “How’s it feel?”

Sullivan lifts her hand to kiss it, “I could get used to have a sugar mama.”

Juniper grins and shrugs one shoulder, “Not for long. You’re about to blow up, trust me.”

He chuckles, “Aww, so this is a one time thing?”

She shakes her head and laughs, “A least a few more times.”

Sullivan grins, “I feel spoiled.”

Juniper shrugs with a grin, “Oh I mean if you wanna be spoiled we need to go on a shopping spree.”

He laughs, “you don’t like my clothes?”

She shakes her head and laughs, “I do but I’m just saying you haven’t seen spoiled yet, Sully.”

Sullivan hums, “and do you wanna spoil me?”

Juniper grins with a shrug, “Why not?”

He smirks and chuckles, “Okay. Are we gonna go shopping then?”

She squeezes his hand and laughs, “Let’s do it.”

Sully nods and laughs, “Alright. Do you need security or anything?”

Juniper hums and shrugs one shoulder, “I think if we go to some of my usual shops they have security in them.”

He raises his brows, “Okay.”

She laughs and nods her head, “Let’s go.”

Sullivan gets up and holds his hand out to her.

Juniper takes his hand and grins as she stands.

He smiles and leads her out of the restaurant.

She follows him and lets go of his hand when she notices the obvious cameras, pulling out her sunglasses from her bag.

Sullivan puts his hands in his pockets and keeps his head down as he walks.

Juniper puts her head down and follows him towards his car, ignoring the few that shout out questions at them.

He quickly opens the door to his car for her and holds his hand out to help her in.

She smiles at him and nods at him as she takes his hand and gets into the car.

Sully closes the door and ignores the paparazzi as he gets into his car, “where are we going?”

Juniper nods as she keeps her head down but leans towards him, “Beverly Hills. I’m thinking Rodeo or Robertson.”

He nods and leans in so it looks like they’re even closer before whispering with a grin, “Okay.”

She smirks at him and nods before leaning back in her seat, “They definitely got the shot, let’s go.”

Sullivan laughs and pulls out of his spot and starts to drive them to Beverly Hills.

Juniper hums softly and leans back in her seat as she pushes her sunglasses on top of her head, “Our teams should be happy with that.”

He chuckles, “I’d say so.”

She laughs and looks over at him, “How ya feeling?”

Sullivan hums, “fine, I guess.”

Juniper laughs and raises a brow, “Have you experience that at all yet?”

He looks at her and laughs, “cameras?”

She laughs and shakes her head, “I mean the cameras outside of an event or premiere but when you’re being an every day normal person.”

Sullivan laughs, “sometimes, but only if someone called them on me.”

Juniper raises her brows and hums, “Like fans? Not your team?”

He chuckles, “by people scouring Twitter and insta for possible spottings of me. I would kill my team if they did that.”

She nods with a laugh, “I get it.”

Sullivan laughs, “did you wanna get your soft launch picture?”

Juniper nods with a grin, “Good idea.” She holds her hand out for his.

He reaches over and takes her hand, placing them in her lap.

She takes a picture with their hands and his arm driving in the background, “Hmmm…”

His brows raise, “What?”

Juniper shakes her head and takes his hand, resting it on her thigh instead, “Let’s try this.”

He lifts his hand up a little and then places it back down, “Okay, let me know when you’ve got it.”

She takes another couple shots and nods, “Hot, I got it.”

Sullivan moves his hand back to the steering wheel, “Okay, how far apart should we share them?”

Juniper hums as she leans back in her seat, “Probably at least a couple days. Randomly. Bread crumbs you know?”

He nods a little, “makes sense.”

She smiles and looks over at him, “So what kinda clothes do you like? If I’m gonna spoil you, it has to be your style.”

Sullivan hums, “I don’t know. I feel like I have the typical LA man style.”

Juniper laughs and looks him up and down, “Hmm..yeah but there’s a touch of something else. Maybe it’s growing up somewhere normal.”

He chuckles, “I think I like looking Classic.”

She hums and tilts her head to the side, “No animal print then, got it.”

Sullivan laughs, “definitely not.”

Juniper snaps her fingers and shakes her head, “Damn.”

He chuckles, “I wanna be timeless.”

She smiles with a nod, “I understand.”

Sullivan smiles, “thanks.”

Juniper shrugs with a smile, “I mean it suits you.”

He grins at her, “well thank you.”

She smiles and looks out the window, “Hopefully it’s not too busy today.”

Sully nods, “Hopefully.” He points out a spot, “this an okay place to park?”

Juniper nods with a smile, “Looks good.”

He nods and parallel parks into the spot, putting his hand on the back of her headrest as he does.

She grins and watches him.

Sullivan finishes parking and smiles at her, “all good.”

Juniper raises the brows and laughs softly, “I haven’t dated a guy who actually drives in a while.”

He chuckles and grins at her, “Ohh so you’re impressed.”

She nods with a grin, “Oh very much so.”

Sullivan laughs and gets out of the car to go around and open the door for her and hold his hand out.

Juniper grins and takes his hand as she gets out.

He smiles and closes the door behind her, “Lead the way.”

She nods with a smile as she starts to lead him towards the first store, slipping on her sunglasses just in case.

Sully follows her and smiles.

Juniper grins back at him as they walk, “This is gonna be fun.”

He chuckles, “Be gentle with me.”

She looks up at him and hums, “I’m harmless, look how cute and small I am.”

Sullivan laughs, “Oh, I know that’s a trick.”

Juniper smirks with a shrug, “You may never know.”

He chuckles, “I will.”

She laughs and squeezes his arm before nodding to a shop.

Sullivan smiles and goes to the shop with her.

Juniper slides her sunglasses on top her head and greets the staff by name with a grin before leading him over to the men’s section.

His brows raise and he grins, “Woww, you really are a regular.”

She laughs and flushes softly with a shrug, “I don’t ever struggle to make friends and these girls are so sweet to me.”

Sullivan smiles and whispers in her ear, “should we be acting like a couple in front of them?”

Juniper smiles with a shrug, “They don’t usually gossip with reporters but should at least keep close. Don’t need to lay it on thick or anything.”

He nods and stays close to her.

She hums as she starts to look through the racks and turns to hold up a shirt to his chest.

Sullivan stands up straight and jokingly puffs out his chest.

Juniper laughs as she grins up at him as she leaves the shirt on his chest, “Cute, hold this.”

He chuckles, “say please.”

She looks back at him and flutters her lashes, “Please.”

Sullivan laughs and holds it.

Juniper grins as she continues through the racks, “Do you like cardigans? I can see you in a slutty cardigan with nothing underneath.”

He chuckles, “I’m open to cardigans, I don’t know what slutty cardigans are but I’ll try on whatever.”

She sighs playfully and shakes her head, “So much to learn.”

Sullivan laughs and playfully nudges her.

Juniper giggles and hands him a cardigan, “What?”

He grins, “nothing.”

She grins and shrugs one shoulder as she starts to look through the clothes, grabbing a few more pieces.

Sullivan smiles as he watches her.

Juniper hums and glances back at him, “Now pants. You’ll need to pick your size I mean unless we need to go to the big and tall store for that.”

He raises his brows, “Jeez, you tryna say something about my body?”

She giggles and shakes her head, “Just that you’re tall.”

Sullivan laughs, “I never even felt like I was that tall til we met.”

Juniper laughs and shrugs one shoulder as she leads him over to the pants, “Well, let’s see I like these.” She holds up a pair, “Can you find your size?”

He nods his head and combs through before pulling out his size.

She nods and leans over to check his size, “Got it, let me grab a few more styles.”

Sully nods and smiles, “Okay, babe.”

Juniper grins and grabs a few more, “Fashion show time?”

He chuckles, “Yes, let’s do it.”

She grins and hands him the rest of the clothes before turning him around and gently pushing on his back towards the dressing room.

Sullivan laughs, “my god you are pushy and bossy.” He goes into a dressing room.

Juniper grins and shrugs one shoulder as she sits down on the chair outside the room, “I have to overcompensate for being a woman and being short. I’m not sorry.”

He laughs harder and goes into the dressing room to change.

She laughs with him and crosses her legs as she leans back to wait for him.

Sullivan comes out after a bit and smooths his hand over his stomach in the shirt, “what do you think?”

Juniper looks up at him and grins, “If I could whistle I would, love it. Do you?”

He turns to the side and looks at himself in the mirror, “Yeah, I do. The material feels nice too.” He moves over to her.

She stands and touches his stomach to feel the shirt, “Oh yeah that’s nice. This goes in the yes pile.”

Sully nods, “and the pants?”

Juniper looks down at them and hums, “Are they comfortable?”

He hums and sits beside her and he tilts his head side to side, “They’re not entirely uncomfortable.”

She laughs and nudges her leg against his, “I like ‘em then.”

Sullivan laughs, “Okay, let me go switch out shirts.”

Juniper grins and claps her hands, “Okay, another one!”

He chuckles and goes back in to change.

She grins and leans back in her seat as an attendant brings them each a flute of champagne, “Oh thank you.” She holds his with hers as she waits.

Sullivan comes out and hums, “How’s this one?”

Juniper grins and holds the flute out to him, “Cute. It brings out your eyes.”

He takes the flute and smiles, “Should you get a photo?”

She laughs with a nod as she stands, holding her flute out to cheers him and her phone in the other hand.

Sullivan laughs and clinks his glass against hers.

Juniper grins and holds her glass against his as she takes a photo.

He chuckles and sips from the glass before holding it back out to her.

She sips hers and takes his glass then she tilts her head to the side, “Slutty cardigan next?”

Sullivan hums, “sure.” He goes back into the dressing room and puts on jeans and the cardigan without anything underneath and he leaves the first few buttons unbuttoned before coming out.

Juniper raises her brows and leans her head back with a grin, “It’s perfect!”

He chuckles and shakes his head, “Just slutty enough?”

She lifts her head back up and puts the glasses down before she stands and moves over to him, “Just maybe one more button.” She unbuttons it and grins up at him.

Sullivan looks down at her and then watches her face.

Juniper smiles and raises her brows, “You like it?”

He looks down at himself, “yeah.”

She runs her hand over his chest and hums with a grin, “Good. It adds to the resume, the Internet boyfriend one.”

Sullivan watches her hand again and raises his brows, “owning a cardigan?”

Juniper nods with a smile, “Definitely. Next maybe even a turtleneck.”

He chuckles, “Okay, anything else?”

She slides her hand down his arm and drops her hand as she shrugs, “It’s up to you. I’m spoiling you, remember?”

Sullivan watches her hand again and then looks at her with a smile and he shrugs, “I don’t really know how to be spoiled.”

Juniper scrunches up her nose with a laugh, “Oh I’ll teach you. First thing, don’t look at the price tag and second pick out something you’d never buy for yourself.”

He laughs, “I don’t know..”

She hums and taps his chest, “Get changed, we’ve got another place to go then.”

Sullivan laughs, “aye, aye, Captain.”

Juniper grins and pulls back to sip her champagne.

He goes back to change into his clothes and comes out with the yes pile draped over his arm.

She holds her arms out for the pile, “Finish your champagne, I’ll go pay.”

Sullivan laughs and hands her the clothes before taking his glass.

Juniper grins and goes to the counter to pay for the clothes.

He drinks his champagne as he watches her.

She thanks the workers as they package the clothes and she glances at him, giving him a little wave and a grin.

Sullivan laughs and waves back before finishing his drink.

Juniper grins and takes the bags before nodding to the door.

He smiles and goes over to her and he takes the bags, “walking or no?”

She nods as she leads him outside, “We can walk.”

Sullivan nods, “Lead the way.”

Juniper nods as she walks close to him and leads him, “Feeling spoiled?”

He chuckles, “definitely.”

She grins up at him and squeezes his arm, “Good.”

Sully smiles at her, “so are you liking having a boyfriend yet?”

Juniper laughs with a grin, “Very fun especially since I’m dressing you like my very own Ken doll right now.”

He chuckles, “Too bad you’re not Barbie. You’re more like a bratz doll.”

She grins and shrugs one shoulder, “I’ll take it.”

Sullivan grins at her, “do your feet pop off when you change shoes?”

Juniper kicks her leg forward and laughs, “No but I lose even more inches.”

He laughs and looks down at her, “I bet.”

She grins and slips her hand onto his arm as she nods to a jewelry store, “Come on.”

Sullivan playfully sighs and teases, “picking out engagement rings already?”

Juniper laughs and squeezes his arm, “Not yeettt..”

He smiles, “I’ll make you a deal, I’ll let you style me in there but I get to buy you something that’s for our arrangement.”

She raises her brows and stops before they walk in, “But I’m spoiling you.”

Sullivan smiles, “I know, but this is something I wanna do, I won’t go too crazy.”

Juniper gives him a look and nods her head, “Okay deal.”

He chuckles and opens the door for her.

She grins and leads him inside as she nods to the jewelers before looking up at him, “Do you have a really nice watch? I mean nice nice.”

Sullivan laughs shyly, “No..”

Juniper grins as she sits down in one of the stools in front of the jeweler, “Hey Phillip, can you pull some watches from him? I’m thinking Cartier, Tudor, maybe Omega? With a…” She hums as she glances back at Sullivan, “Metal or leather band?”

His jaw drops slightly, “Juniper, I was teasing about you spoiling me, we should go.”

She shakes her head and furrows her brow, “What? No, come on!”

He bites his lip, “I can’t let you spend that much money on me. It feels like I’m taking advantage of you.”

Juniper hums and turns to the jeweler, “Fine, let’s go with Oris or Longines, get both metal and leather.” The jeweler nods before going to grab them some.

Sullivan rubs his hand over his head, “You’re sure?”

She squeezes his arm with a nod, “Trust me, I’m sure.”

He half smiles, “well, thank you..”

Juniper leans closer to him and laughs, “I picked reasonable priced brands, I promise.”

Sullivan laughs and gently squeezes her shoulder, “you okay if I browse while you pick?”

She nods with a smile, “Go ahead.”

He smiles and goes to look at initial necklaces.

Juniper turns to the jeweler as he comes over with watches for her to look at.

Sullivan looks them over and asks for one that can have both their initials and a diamond heart between them.

She narrows down her choices to a few and glances around for him before she feels her phone ring and she holds a finger up to the jeweler as she answers the call.

The jeweler gets the necklace ready and when he sees it finished he tells them it’s perfect and he’ll take it.

Juniper rolls her eyes as she answers, “It’s not Sunday, what do you want?”

Sully pays for the necklace and tells them he doesn’t need a box. He goes behind Juniper and lightly places his hand on her back so she knows he’s there, not wanting to interrupt so he puts the necklace on her.

She raises her brows as she feels him behind her and lifts her hair for him as she listens to Jonah on the phone, “Well, I’m a little busy right now. No..I’m not in the studio.”

He clasps the necklace and moves his hands to her waist and gently guides her to where there’s a mirror on the wall so she can see the necklace in the reflection.

Juniper laughs softly as she lets him move her and she grins at the reflection before narrowing her eyes and letting out a frustrated sigh, “I can do tomorrow.”

Sullivan takes out his phone and opens the camera to take a mirror selfie of them, his one hand sliding to her stomach.

She leans back against him and looks up at him with a grin, “Tomorrow. Yeah, love you, bye.”

He chuckles and takes their picture, “Looks really good, what do you think?”

Juniper grins as she looks back in the mirror, “I love it. The initials is a nice touch, it sells it.”

Sullivan smiles, “Thanks. And lucky for us, your birthstone is already a diamond.”

She touches it and grins, “That’s why I love jewelry so much.” She takes his phone and hums, “Soft launch picture, can you reach my shoulder and hide your face?”

He chuckles and nods, following her instructions.

Juniper grins and holds the phone in front of her face but making sure the necklace is in the photo before she takes a few pics.

Sullivan chuckles and pulls her back against him more.

She giggles softly and moves her free hand to his arm as she takes another photo, “Cute.”

He smiles, “Perfect.”

Juniper grins and squeezes his arm, “Sorry I got a phone call and ruined the reveal.”

Sully laughs, “It didn’t ruin anything. You still gave me your attention.”

She nods and smiles softly, “Wanna look at the watches I pulled?”

He nods and smiles, “yeah.”

Juniper pulls out of his arms and takes his hand to lead him back to the jeweler, “Okay I have this brown leather one I liked or this gold one with the green face is pretty.”

He looks at the watches, “Should I try them on and see which you prefer?”

She nods with a smile, “Yeah, try them.”

Sullivan puts on the leather band watch first.

Juniper watches him and raises her brows, “What do you think?”

He smiles, “I like it.”

She grins and touches his wrist gently, “We can also pull other ones if they aren’t your style.”

Sully shakes his head, “No I do genuinely like them both.”

Juniper smiles and nods, “Try on the gold one, let’s see.”

He takes off the watch and puts on the other.

She hums and tilts her head to the side, “What do you think?”

Sullivan hums, “I think I like the leather band one a bit more. You?”

Juniper nods with a smile, “It suits you more.”

He smiles, “Okay, it’s settled then.”

She grins and squeezes his arm as she nods to the jeweler, “We’ll take this one then, Phillip. Wanna wear it out?”

Sullivan smiles and nods, “sure.”

Juniper grins and nods at Phillip, “You can add it to my account, thank you.”

He puts the watch back on and thanks Phillip and then smiles at her shyly, “Thank you.”

She smiles and touches the necklace, “And thank you.”

Sullivan nods and smiles, “you’re welcome.”

Juniper grins and squeezes his arm, “Let’s go.”

He nods and takes her hand and he thanks the staff again.

She thanks the staff and leads him outside with a smile.

Sullivan grins, “Damn, that was an experience.”

Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “You’ll see that being my boyfriend is going to be a lot of experiences.”

He laughs, “what else is up your sleeve?”

She shakes her head and laughs, “Nothing…yet.”

Sullivan squeezes her hand and laughs, “In the meantime, what’s next?”

Juniper hums and walks closer to him, “Need any errands done? I can go with you.”

He raises his brows, “wanna go to the farmers market?”

She grins with a shrug, “Why not?”

Sullivan smiles and nods, “I guess the more we’re spotted the better.” he leads her back to his car.

Juniper laughs with a nod as she looks around, “Don’t see anyone right now noticing but they may be out of view.”

He shrugs, “I guess by other people and not just photographers too.”

She nods and squeezes his hand, “Right I get it.”

Sullivan smiles, “so if this were real, what would you wanna be doing right now?”

Juniper raises her brows as she looks up at him, “It’s probably not appropriate to say.”

His brows raise and he laughs, “Oh.”

She laughs and shakes her head, “But actually I’d probably be somewhere people really wouldn’t recognize me. Or I don’t know the beach or somewhere there’s enough space to be me.”

Sullivan hums, “Let’s go do that instead.”

Juniper raises her brows at him and laughs, “Why? Isn’t the point to be seen?”

He shrugs, “We can do the farmers market tomorrow or something. Let’s play hooky.”

She smiles and nods her head, “Okay, do you have any spots you like?”

Sullivan nods and smiles, “Yeah, Eli’s actually shown me a few.”

Juniper nods as she follows him towards his car, “Perfect.”

He hums, “I have towels in the back, so we can at least sit on them.”

She nods with a hum, “Smart. I haven’t been to the beach in forever. I mean I haven’t really had a day off in a while.”

Sullivan smiles and opens the door to the car for her, “Now I’m even more glad I suggested playing hooky.” He puts the bags in the backseat.

Juniper laughs as she gets into the car.

He gets in one the driver’s side and starts the car up. He puts his hand behind her headrest like before as he gets them out of the spot.

She grins and shakes her head as she watches him, “Still hot.”

Sullivan laughs and starts to drive them to the beach, “Glad you think so.”

Juniper laughs and leans her head back against the seat, “What area is the beach in?”

He smiles, “Malibu, is that okay?”

She nods with a smile, “Yeah, of course. That’s the best beaches anyways.”

Sully nods and smiles, “Okay, good.”

Juniper hums and looks over at him, “What do you do when you’re not being my fake boyfriend or working?”

He hums, “Usually listening to a book at the gym or playing soccer with my friends.”

She raises her brows and hums, “Do you go out at all?”

Sullivan shrugs and nods, “Yeah, I do but not a lot. I’m not a huge drinker, so I’m just nursing a beer while I hang out with my friends.”

Juniper nods in understanding and hums, “And do you garden?”

He laughs, “more than I drink but still not too often. What about you?”

She taps her purse and laughs, “I usually have a pen with me just in case I need it.”

Sullivan laughs, “is that your preferred way?”

Juniper nods with a shrug, “It doesn’t smell as bad.”

He chuckles, “agreed.”

She hums and squints her eyes at him, “What kind of audio books? Are they smutty?”

His brows raise, “Sometimes. But I don’t read them cause they are. I like fantasy books and the ones that popular usually have smut.”

Juniper laughs with a hum, “Learn anything from them?”

Sullivan looks at her and laughs, “I don’t have shadow powers so no.”

She leans her head back and laughs.

He chuckles and shakes his head.

Juniper grins and shakes her head, “I’ve never been able to focus on audio books. I used to love reading but don’t have the time much anymore.”

Sullivan smiles, “that’s why I like audiobooks, cause then I can multitask.”

She hums and shrugs one shoulder, “Maybe I’ll give it a shot sometime.”

He laughs. “Maybe I’ll let you login into my account so you can also listen to fairy smut.”

Juniper laughs as she shakes her head, “I’ll definitely need to get high before I listen to that.”

Sullivan laughs, “So you can be fully immersed?”

She grins with a nod, “Exactly, maybe take a bubble bath or something. Very erotic.”

He chuckles, “Oh yeah.”

Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “Stupid.”

Sullivan grins, “You already love me.”

She hums and shrugs one shoulder as she touches her necklace, “I mean come on, the necklace already says so.”

He chuckles, “It speaks the truth.”

Juniper sighs playfully and nods her head, “I guess I’ll have to look up the fan cams of you later tonight.”

Sullivan smiles, “I’m shocked you’re not doing it right now.”

She laughs and shrugs one shoulder, “Well maybe after today they will be of both of us.”

He chuckles, “Maybe.”

Juniper grins and squeezes his arm, “Come on, you’ve watched them before haven’t you?”

Sullivan laughs, “god no.”

She gasps and widens her eyes, “Really?! They are talented.”

He laughs, “I just feel weird when I see them.”

Juniper raises her brows and laughs, “Why? You’re a stud.”

His brows raise and he laughs, “I don’t see myself that way, but thank you.”

She hums and shakes her head, “Maybe you will by the time we are done.”

Sully shrugs and smiles, and he pulls into a parking lot.

Juniper looks out the window and grins, “Beautiful.”

He smiles, “I think so too.” He gets out and goes to help her out.

She takes his hand and jumps out with a laugh.

Sullivan smiles, “let me grab the towels.”

Juniper nods and slips her sunglasses on as she looks around.

He opens the trunk and throws the towels over his shoulder before slipping his shoes off and putting them in, “Okay, time to expose your real height to me.”

She scrunches up her nose and points up at him, “Don’t laugh.”

Sullivan grins, “I’ll do my best.”

Juniper takes off one of her shoes and then bends down to take off her second one with a sigh, “Okay, take it in.”

He looks down at her and grins broader, trying not to laugh, “Damn girl.”

She narrows her eyes at him and starts to walk onto the beach.

Sully catches up to her easily and grins, putting his arm around her shoulders and pulling her into his side.

Juniper laughs and looks up at him, “I wish I could say it’s because I drank coffee as a child.”

He chuckles, “But we both know you weren’t allowed to drink it.”

She laughs with a nod, “Bingo.”

Sullivan smiles, “I’ll still be your friend despite the truth.”

Juniper rolls her eyes and laughs, “Oh I’m so flattered.”

He chuckles, “I know, I’m kind.”

She giggles and leans into him, “Well now I need to know something embarassing about you.”

Sullivan laughs, “Whaat? You being tiny isn’t embarrassing.”

Juniper gives him a look and nods her head, “I look like a child.”

He shakes his head and laughs, “you don’t.”

She hums and shrugs one shoulder, “Whatever you say.”

Sullivan stops and moves his freehand to her chin so she looks up at him, “You absolutely don’t look like a child. You are mature and beautiful, and I’m sorry people have made you feel a different type of way about how you look because of your height.”

Juniper looks up at him and stares back at him for a moment before she smiles, “I should complain more to get more compliments then.”

He chuckles, “I can compliment you more without the complaining needed if you’d like.”

She shakes her head and laughs, “I’m just teasing, thank you though.”

Sully drops his hand and laughs as he pulls her along again.

Juniper grins and follows him, “Finding the perfect spot?”

He nods, “Of course.”

She smiles and looks up at him, “How often do you come here?”

Sullivan hums, “a few times a month?”

Juniper nods with a smile as she looks out at the water, “It’s beautiful.”

He smiles, “I think so too.” He stops walking once they’re at his usual spot and he lays the towels down.

She grins and sits down on the towel with a happy sigh.

Sullivan sits next to her and looks out at the water.

Juniper looks at the water then glances at him with a smile.

He smiles at her, “what?”

She smiles and nudges her arm against his, “Tell me something about you. Something real.”

Sully looks at her and then back out at the ocean, “I don’t really open up to people. High school was kind of traumatic for me and so I just.. closed myself off.”

Juniper furrows her brows and leans closer to him, “I’m sorry to hear that.”

He nods a little, “I don’t want you to think I’m a dick or don’t like you.”

She shakes her head and leans back on her elbows, “I definitely don’t think that. I mean you don’t have to hang out with me privately and you are right now.”

Sullivan nods, “Well, I was kind of a dick to you earlier. I’m not used to have friends, but I do wanna be your friend. Especially since we are gonna be together so much, it would be nice if it was two friends hanging out and not just me showing up for work.”

Juniper hums as she looks out at the water with a smile, “Well if I’m honest I’m more used to people who are assholes so friends work for me.”

He smiles, “Cool. But try not to fall toooo hard for me.”

She rolls her eyes and laughs, “I won’t. Besides I have Sundays, remember?”

Sully laughs, “Trust me, I haven’t forgotten.”

Juniper raises her brows and laughs, “What does that mean?”

He shrugs, “I told you what I thought of the situation when you asked my opinion. I don’t wanna beat a dead horse.”

She shrugs one shoulder and pokes his arm, “Fine but then you’re the one who can’t fall in love with me.”

Sully smiles her, “Don’t worry about me. Closed off and got cheated on, remember?”

Juniper hums with a shrug, “Yeah, besides you need a nice girl.”

He chuckles, “You are so honed in on that.”

She smiles and nods her head, “Well I think you are nice and I’m not. I mean I’m nice but I’m not a good girl.”

Sully laughs and rubs his hand over his hair, “There’s only one place where I need a woman to be a good girl, otherwise I don’t care.”

Juniper widens her eyes slightly and leans her head back to laugh, “Oh damn, okay.”

He chuckles and shrugs, “Now can you stop saying it?”

She raises her hands and nods her head, “Okay, okay.”

Sullivan smiles and takes out his phone and opens the camera, “Smile.”

Juniper grins and brings her chin to her shoulder.

He leans his head against hers and smiles for the selfie.

She moves her hand to his jaw and squeezes it as she grins into the camera.

Sullivan chuckles and gives a squinty eyed grin for another photo.

Juniper laughs and turns her head to kiss his cheek.

He gives the a closed mouth, dimply smile as he takes another picture.

She pulls back and grins as she squeezes his arm and stares at him.

Sully turns his head to grin at her and he takes one last photo and sets his phone down.

Juniper grins and raises her brows at him, “Cute.”

He smiles and holds his phone out so she can see the pictures.

She takes the phone and lays back on the towel as she starts to look through the photos.

Sullivan laughs and looks back out at the ocean.

She smiles and grabs his arm to pull him down with her.

He lays back and laughs more.

Juniper smiles and nudges her elbow against his, “Can I ask you a question?”

His brows raise and he hums, “you can ask, I may not answer.”

She hums softly and pushes her sunglasses up, “Do you judge me for staying with Sunday? You don’t do cheaters and I’m kinda enabling it.”

Sullivan hums, “No, that’s not how I feel about it.” He teases, “but now that you mention it..”

Juniper rolls her eyes and leans her head back to close her eyes, “I mean I don’t mind if you do. Just wanted to know.”

He looks at her, “I just don’t get it. But it’s not really my place to.”

She shrugs and hums, “Well if you can be closed off so can I.”

Sully rests his hand on his stomach, “Like I said, not my place.”

Juniper swallows and nods her head as she looks up at the sky.

He looks at her, “I just think you’re too good for the situation, that’s all.”

She shrugs one shoulder and shakes her head, “You don’t know me enough to say that.”

Sullivan looks up and closes his eyes, “I don’t need to.”

Juniper bites her cheek and taps her fingers against her stomach, “You don’t know him either.”

He chuckles, “I don’t need to know that either. As you stated, I don’t do cheaters.”

She nods with a scoff, “We had to..it’s not like that..never mind.”

Sullivan hums, “would you have wanted me to stay with my cheating girlfriend?”

Juniper shakes her head and shrugs, “No but you didn’t have PR teams, managers, contracts and all these other obstacles.”

His brows raise, “you said that you were with him first, so unless his girlfriend is like you and me, I think that’s bull shit.”

She huffs softly and shakes her head as she sits up, “That’s not fair.”

Sullivan sits up too, “How?“

Juniper narrows her eyes at him and shakes her head, “You’re all closed off and I can’t ask questions but you’re calling my relationship bull shit well I think you’re bull shit.”

He furrows his eyebrows, “I was honest with you, and now you’re throwing it in my face so now you can see why I don’t open up to people.” He stands up, “Let’s go.”

She frowns and shifts to stand, “You can’t judge a situation you don’t know and haven’t ever been in. Have you had to “break up” with someone because your team and the internet thinks you’re a bad influence and a slut? No? Now I’m a homewrecker because I love him and we aren’t allowed to be together? Not that either?!” She turns and starts to walk away as she shouts back at him “I’ll find my own way home!”

Sullivan sighs, “Juniper!” He goes after her, “my stride is longer than yours so you may as well stop stomping off now and just listen to me!”

Juniper groans in frustration as she stops and turns to face him, “What? Care to call my feelings bull shit again?”

He sighs, “That’s not what’s bull shit, the excuses are.” He holds her face in his hands gently, “Juniper, listen to me. Do you really want 14% of someone’s love instead of 100%? Because one day a week and being treated like a mistress is all you’ll ever get, even if you are in love. And that’s not fair to you, or to his girlfriend who thinks she’s getting his 100%. I am sorry that your team and the internet made you feel that way about yourself, but.. Christ, Juniper that is when you stand by your person when you’re in love. Even if that all happened right now with us, we’re not even really together and I would stick by you cause I made a commitment to you and cause we’re friends now. I wouldn’t abandon you or give into pressure, and it’s not fair to you that he did. I’m not trying to hurt you, but you keep asking me what I think and that is what I think.”

Juniper looks up at him for a moment after his speech before she feels her lip quiver as she pulls away from him quickly, “I don’t wanna talk about this anymore. I won’t bring it up again.” She looks out at the water and crosses her arms over her chest as she brings the sleeve of her shirt up to wipe her eyes.

He frowns and pulls her into his arms, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to make you cry.”

She shakes her head and leans her head against him, “I’m not. The wind and sand is in my eyes.”

Sullivan fights a laugh and rubs her back, “Right..”

Juniper frowns as she wipes her cheek again and shakes her head, “I’m okay. Really. I’ve heard it all before, everything you said. I know but I can’t help it, okay so just let it be. I know what my team is doing, they are trying to distract me and make me finally leave him but it’s not going to work. Hell, I wouldn’t be surprised if they told you say all that.”

His brows furrow and he looks down at her, “I know what we haven’t known each other very long, but you can’t really think I’d listen to them if they did, right?”

She looks up at him then down at his chest, “I don’t know. Yes, you’re a great guy but you’re an actor and you’ve been so nice to me all day and truthfully, I’ve been in this business a long time that I’ve learned the only person I can trust is myself.”

Sullivan smiles at her, “you sound like me.”

Juniper raises her brows and pulls away from him a bit, “Well maybe I need to be more like you and not tell everyone my issues.”

He rubs her arm comfortingly, “I’m not playing you, and I’m not entirely sure how to prove it but we are friends. And when you need a reminder, it’s on your neck.” He taps the charms on the necklace gently.

She half smiles and nods her head as she crosses her arms, “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have brought this all up, I can’t stop fucking talking and it’s always my down fall.”

Sullivan hums, “well, your words are safe with me. What we talk about is our business and I’m not gonna run and tell on you or anything.”

Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “I know that. That’s not the problem.”

He smiles, “Then what is?” He takes her hand and brings her over to the water.

She lets him lead her to the water and she sighs, “I’ve already said too much about myself and it’s not..I just need to be more guarded like you.”

Sullivan stands with his feet in the water and squeezes her hand, “Okay..”

Juniper bites her lower lip and looks down to watch the water hit her ankles before pulling away, “I need to take a hit of my pen.”

He nods and puts his hands in his pockets as he looks out at the water.

She pulls it out of her pen and puts it to her mouth as she inhales before closing her eyes.

Sullivan keeps watching the water and takes a deep breath.

Juniper glances at him and holds it out, “Want some?”

He hums and looks down at her, “Sure.”

She holds up the pen to his mouth and smiles, “Peace offering.”

Sully laughs and leans in to take a hit from it before blowing it out in rings.

Juniper laughs and raises her brows, “I see what you learned in college.”

He chuckles, “that’s what four years at USC taught me.”

She laughs as she puts the pen back in her purse and sighs, “I think that helped.”

Sully smiles, “good.”

Juniper closes her eyes and leans her head back, “Maybe I should try micro dosing. That’s all the rage these days.”

His brows raise and he laughs, “Jesus.”

She laughs and shrugs her shoulders, “What? Supposedly it improves your mood and creativity, lowers anxiety.”

Sullivan laughs, “I just don’t know if I could do it.”

Juniper shrugs and opens her mouth then closes it, “Never know.”

He eyes her suspiciously, “what was that?”

She shakes her head and kicks some of the water, “Nothing. I know someone who does it that’s all I was gonna say.”

Sully nods a little, “As you can probably tell, I have a hard time giving up control.”

Juniper raises her brows and points at him, “You? You don’t say.”

He chuckles, “so I don’t think I’d wanna risk it.”

She hums and shakes her head, “What was the last risk you took?”

Sullivan grins, “Accepting a fake girlfriend.”

Juniper rolls her eyes and kicks some water towards him, “Besides that.”

He laughs and hums softly, “I don’t know.”

She raises her brows at him and hums, “Okay, then here’s your chance. Tell me something risky. You don’t have to do anything.”

Sullivan raises his brows, “what do you mean tell you something risky?”

Juniper shrugs and smiles, “I don’t know a thought you’ve had or something you’ve wanted to say to someone but haven’t. I don’t know. Trying to make it easier that you don’t have to actually do anything. I’m not gonna push you to go cliff diving.”

He looks at her, “you triggered me earlier because I grew up being called the f-slur.”

She raises her brows at him, “What? I did? You should’ve told me.”

Sullivan gives her a look.

Juniper furrows her brows and frowns as she squeezes his arm, “I’m sorry.”

He nods, “I know it wasn’t on purpose. But that’s why I was a dick earlier.”

She frowns and shakes her head, “Do you have names?”

Sullivan raises his brows, “of people who called me that?”

Juniper nods her head, “That’s something you don’t forget. Text me their names.”

He shakes his head, “I’m not gonna do that.”

She pouts at him, “I’m just gonna ban them from my shows.”

Sullivan looks at her and laughs a little, “I’ll think about it.”

Juniper smiles and holds her hand out to him.

He takes her hand tentatively.

She squeezes his hand and laughs, “See you did something risky today.”

Sullivan chuckles softly, “are you so proud of your boyfriend?”

Juniper grins with a nod, “I am so proud.”

He laughs, “Wanna see me do something else risky?”

She raises her brows and nods, “Of course.”

Sullivan lets go of her hand and he pulls his shirt off over his head, and then takes his watch off, tossing it onto his dry shirt before shucking down his shorts and throwing them onto his pile. “I’m going in.” He starts to run into the water.

Juniper widens her eyes and laughs before she takes off her dress and tosses it into his pile before running in after him.

He laughs and turns around, grinning as he spots her. When she gets to him he wraps his arm around her waist and lifts her up, spinning her around.

She squeals and wraps her arms around him, “Sully!”

Sullivan laughs and sets her down in the water. “I love the Pacific Ocean!”

Juniper grins as she looks up at him and slides her hands down his chest, “One of the best perks of living here.”

He nods and chuckles, “For sure. I love North Carolina but the only thing that compares to this is the Outer Banks during the summer.”

She shakes her head and smiles, “Never been. I mean I’ve toured around the country but I haven’t seen anything like that.”

Sullivan smiles, “it’s definitely an experience.”

Juniper grins and pulls back before she splashes him, “You’ll have to take me, boyfriend.”

He hums and considers it since technically Outer Banks isn’t home, “Maybe if our schedules allow for it.”

She smiles with a shrug as she winks at him before jumping and diving into a wave.

Sullivan grins as he watches her go underwater.

Juniper swims a few feet before she pops up and pushes her hair back, “Come on!”

He chuckles and swims after her.

She grins and starts to swim to the sand bar.

Sullivan keeps swimming after her and he playfully tickles the bottom of her foot.

Juniper squeals and looks back at him with a laugh.

He laughs and grins at her.

She smiles and stands up on the stand bar, “God it’s freezing but refreshing.”

Sullivan gets onto it with her and he pushes her hair out of her face gently with a laugh, “this is warm water to me.”

Juniper grins at him and raises her brows, “Really?!”

He chuckles, “Well, not during summer but off season for sure.”

She shakes her head and laughs as she shifts closer to him, “You’re crazy.”

Sullivan laughs, “a little. Do you surf at all?”

Juniper hums and shakes her head, “I took a few lessons on vacation in Hawaii but no.”

His brows raise and he laughs, “are you flexing on me?”

She raises her brows and giggles, “What?! No!”

Sully chuckles, “alriiigght.”

Juniper playfully hits his chest and laughs, “Mormons loooove Hawaii. They think the Book of Mormon talks about it.”

His brows raise and he takes hold of her hand against his chest and laughs, “is that why you went?”

She laughs with a shrug, “It was with my parents years ago.”

Sully squeezes her hand and gently drops it, “I surf.”

Juniper grins and shakes her head, “What don’t you do, golden boy?”

He hums softly, “Produce insulin.” He chuckles softly.

She gasps and looks at his arm, “Oh my god I forgot!”

Sullivan laughs, “see? That’s how easy it is to have it like this.”

Juniper shakes her head and smiles as she gently touches it, “And you can have it in the water?”

He nods and smiles, “Yeah, only to certain amount of depth.”

She raises her brows as she looks around, “We good here?”

Sullivan looks around, not seeing anyone except for in the far off distance, “Yeah, we are. You okay?”

Juniper nods as she tilts her head back and wets her hair again, “Yeah, this is a great place to escape.”

He grins at her, “I like it a lot.”

She smiles and tilts her head to the side, “Me too.”

Sullivan hums, “if you could live anywhere in the world, where would you pick?”

Juniper smiles and rubs her arms as she thinks, “I don’t know. But I always say I wanna try living a year in New York.”

His brows raise and he grins, “really?”

She shrugs with a laugh, “I always love it when I’m there and I feel like it’s an experience I need to have.”

Sullivan chuckles, “Okay, she loves the hustle and bustle of New York City.”

Juniper giggles and shrugs, “I don’t do well when I have nothing to do. I like being busy and constantly moving. But then…I’m also like maybe I wanna give everything up and move to an island in Greece and live the Mamma Mia life.”

He grins and teases, “and have three possible baby daddies?”

She grins and shrugs one shoulder as she winks at him, “Maybe. Wanna be one?”

Sullivan chuckles, “you wish.”

Juniper laughs and shrugs her shoulders, “Maybe. But that’s not gonna happen besides you said you don’t lose control very often. Unprotected sex is pretty out of control.”

He smirks, “I also don’t share.”

She nods and hums softly, “That’s why we’re fake dating. Technically no sharing going on.”

Sullivan nods his head, “Exactly. Cause if you were mine, you’d be *mine*, and everyone would know it too.”

Juniper looks up at him and taps his chest, “That’s a good line.”

He looks down at her and laughs before shrugging, “Not a line, just the truth.”

She smiles and shakes her head, “Someday I’m sure I’ll see you prove that. With some other girl of course.”

Sullivan hums and nods, “Sure.” He grins and then dives back into the water.

Juniper laughs and dives in after him.

He swims closer to shore and stops to wait for her as he hangs out in the water.

She catches up to him and smiles, “You’re fast.”

Sullivan grins, “I’m significantly longer.”

Juniper wrinkles her nose as she shivers outside of the water, “In my mind I’m 6ft tall.”

He grins bigger and grabs her waist before he picks her up so they’re at the same height, “This is 6’2” you.”

She makes a soft sound in surprise as she wraps her arms around him and looks around, “Oh..this is niiiice.”

Sullivan laughs and brings her legs around him and carries her back to where their clothes are, “you can wear my shirt if you don’t wanna get your dress wet.”

Juniper laughs as she wraps her legs around him, “Sure, thanks.” She puts her hands on his cheeks to keep his face at a certain angle and grins, “Wow, you’ve got pretty eyes in this light.”

He laughs softly and jokes, “They’re boring otherwise?”

She grins and shakes her head, “I couldn’t see them down there.”

Sully laughs and wipes mascara off of her face, “you’ve got pretty eyes too.”

Juniper grins and nods as she watches his finger, “Thank you, am I a mess right now?”

He chuckles, “Kind of, but still beautiful.” He sets her down and finishes gently wiping off her mascara with his thumbs before grabbing the towel she was using and shaking the sand off of it.

She smiles shyly and thanks him as she watches him, “Hey and our first date and you got me in my underwear.”

Sullivan hands her the towel and laughs, “I took my clothes off first.” He starts to shake out his towel.

Juniper giggles and wraps the towel around herself as she shivers.

He dries off and puts his shorts on, “Put my shirt on and I’ll wrap this towel around you too.”

She nods and takes his shirt, slipping it on, “Cute.”

Sullivan smiles, “that is a dress on you.”

Juniper grins and looks down at the shirt, “It is, it’s cute.”

He laughs and wraps his towel around her like a blanket and then does the same with her towel.

She laughs and grabs her purse, “Feel like a little baby.”

Sullivan laughs, “Awww, should I carry you back to the car?”

Juniper grins and holds her arms out.

He finishes getting his watch on and then scoops her up, “Big baby.”

She giggles and wraps her arms around him, “Hey you offered!”

Sullivan laughs and starts to carry her to the car.

Juniper grins and squeezes the back of his neck, “Didn’t think being a fake boyfriend would be this taxing huh?”

He chuckles and jokes, “Literally!”

She laughs and shakes her head, “Hey at least we’ll definitely be selling it.”

Sullivan nods and laughs, “that’s true. Sullivan Shaw Caught Carrying Around Juniper West like a Wittle Baby.”

Juniper shakes her head, “No, no, it’s Sullivan Shaw Caught Carrying Around Juniper West Like Prince Charming. And the comments are all oh my god, he is perfect! She does not deserve him! He’s mine!”

He laughs more, “Or who is this guy and does he know how lucky he is?”

She laughs and pats his shoulder, “Oh so naive. They aren’t saying that.”

Sully laughs, “the dudes definitely are.”

Juniper grins and raises her brows, “Mr. I don’t check social media, they aren’t. Most dudes hate women so they don’t comment anything or say I’m a terrible influence but secretly jack off to pictures of me.”

He makes a face, “Come on, you’ve gotta have a few simps.”

Juniper grins and squeezes his chin, “I do. But it’s okay I do it for the girls, the gays and the theys. I don’t want dudes ogling me.”

Sullivan smiles, “Fair enough.”

She smiles with a shrug, “But you..they love you. I’ve seen it.”

He chuckles, “the dudes?”

Juniper giggles and shrugs, “Mostly the girls but sure of course. Everyone seems to love you right now even moms.”

Sullivan grins and sets her down when they reach his car, “now that’s a win.”

She laughs with a nod, “Thank you for the lift.”

He laughs, “you’re welcome. You warm again?”

Juniper nods with a smile as she slips off the towels.

Sullivan puts them in the trunk and hands her her shoes, “Here’s your feet back.”

She laughs and puts them back on, “Thank you. I would’ve got home without them you know?”

He laughs, “That would’ve been bad.”

Juniper hums and shrugs, “I’ve had worse situations.”

Sully smiles and he opens the door to the car for her and holds his hand out.

She takes his hand and gets into the car with his help, “Thank you.”

He smiles, “you’re welcome.”

Juniper smiles and sits in her seat with a hum.

Sully gets into the drivers side and smiles at her, “you sure you’re warm enough?”

She nods as she starts to braid her hair into pigtails, “Yeah, I’ll be okay.”

He nods and starts to drive, “Am I taking you to your house?”

Juniper shrugs with a smile, “Sure.”

Sullivan nods and gives her his phone for her to plug her address in.

She types in her address and smiles, “It’s been fun.”

He smiles and pulls out of the lot, “It has.”

Juniper smiles and puts her phone back to him.

Sullivan uses his GPS on his CarPlay as he drives, “want music?”

She grins with a nod, “Oh yeah, I wanna hear what you listen to.”

He chuckles and turns on Spotify.

Juniper hums as she looks over at him, “Don’t just play my music, I wanna know what you actually listen to.”

His brows raise, “I wasn’t gonna do that, I’m putting on my daylist.”

She smiles and nods her head, “Good because I already know you thought I was a porn star.”

Sullivan groans and laughs, “And there wouldn’t be a problem if you were!” Hozier starts on the playlist.

Juniper grins with a shrug, “Still time.”

He laughs, “Jeez.”

She laughs as she leans back against her seat and smiles as she hums along.

He glances at her and smiles.

Juniper smiles at him and hums, “What?”

Sully shakes his head with a smile, “Nothing.”

She shrugs with a smile, “I like Hozier.“

He nods, “you’d be crazy if you didn’t.”

Juniper laughs with a shrug, “You’re right.”

Sullivan chuckles and smiles at her.

She grins and reaches over to squeeze his arm, “So what’s next then?”

His brows raise, “on the playlist?”

Juniper shakes her head and laughs, “With us.”

Sullivan looks at her, “I don’t know. I guess we work on the soft launch first then go from there.”

She nods and leans her head back, “I hope the reaction is good for you.”

He smiles, “I don’t care either way.”

Juniper hums and raises her brows, “You don’t?”

Sully shakes his head, “I’m not in this for a reaction from the public, just to get my name circulated. Actually, if the reaction is bad I’ll be annoyed cause you’re my friend.”

She shrugs with a smile, “We’ll see.”

He looks at her and taps his fingers against her knee, “Would you miss your house if you moved to New York?”

Juniper smiles with a nod. “Oh yeah but I’d keep it. I don’t think I could live in New York forever.”

Sullivan hums, “would you miss the hills?”

She smiles with a shrug, “I’d miss California.”

He smiles, “makes sense.”

Juniper raises her brows, “Would you ever want to live somewhere else?”

Sullivan hums, “I’m not sure. I do miss having seasons.”

She hums and nods her head, “That’s fair. All I know is I don’t wanna live in Utah or even close to there.”

He nods and laughs, “that makes sense to me.”

Juniper smiles with a shrug, “It’s beautiful to visit but toxic.”

Sullivan nods, “Kinda spooky.”

She laughs and raises her brows, “Mormons?”

He chuckles, “Yeah. I’ve seen the footage of blue coats all going to church.”

Juniper laughs and shrugs her shoulders, “It’s not all that bad but the way they make everyone feel like if you don’t follow their rules, you are going to hell is just toxic. Creates a lot of self doubt and insecurities.”

Sullivan nods, “that makes sense.”

She hums and raises her brows, “What’s your family like?”

He raises his brows, “Pretty close knit. My dad owns a landscaping company, my mom is a teacher. They always thought they couldn’t get pregnant then I came along and they kinda just came to terms with me being their miracle baby and then years later another miracle baby came along and I got the little sibling I had always begged for.”

Juniper smiles as she listens to him, “That sounds so cute. When was the last time you saw them?”

Sullivan smiles, “they flew out for my last premiere.”

She hums with a nod, “That’s sweet of them. They sound supportive.”

He grins, “they are. I’m lucky.”

Juniper smiles and shakes her head, “I’m the oldest of five but I haven’t seen my siblings in a while.”

His brows raise, “Whoa, of five? What are the age differences?”

Juniper hums as she leans her head back, “Well, there’s me. My sister James is 21, then twin brothers Jude & Jacob just turned 18 and my littlest sister Julianne is 15. And I mostly supported their upbringing by being the money bags.”

Sullivan’s eyes widen, “Wow.. are they super grateful for you?”

She shrugs with a laugh, “I don’t know. Maybe James. She knows the most and we talk more often than the others since she’s been legal longer. I actually don’t know if they even know the extent except that I was obviously always travelling as a little kid to sing, dance or act.”

He frowns, “they don’t know that you fund their lives?”

Juniper shakes her head with a shrug, “I mean our parents aren’t gonna tell them that they were stealing money from my Coogan Account.”

Sullivan stops at a red light and looks at her with wide eyes, “Holy shit, Juniper. Did you sue?”

She nods with a small smirk, “Of course I did. I got some of it back but thankfully my music really took off after I cut them off so at some point we settled. Not very holy of them huh?”

He shakes his head, “that is so fucked up. I’m sorry they did that.”

Juniper shrugs with a nod, “Thank you.” She shakes her head and laughs, “There I go again, spilling my life story.”

Sullivan goes back to driving, “it’s part of your lore.”

She laughs with a nod, “I guess. I’m not very good at playing it coy when people ask me direct questions. I rather just let it all out and thankfully I’ve been media trained enough but without that…woof I was a mess.”

He laughs, “Well, everything you say is between you and me.”

Juniper nods with a small smile, “Thank you, I probably need to learn to be a bit more elusive though.”

Sullivan laughs, “you gotta start walking around with a hand fan.”

She laughs and shakes her head, “Or taping my mouth shut.”

He shakes his head and laughs, “you’d rip your skin off from pulling it back to talk.”

Juniper wrinkles her nose and touches her lips, “Yeah nevermind I like my lips.”

Sullivan chuckles and pulls into her neighborhood.

She hums and nods to his window, “It’s gated so I’ll have to let them know.”

He nods and rolls his window down.

Juniper leans over as they approach the gate, “Hi Chuck! This is my friend Sullivan, he’s gonna me hanging out from time to time if you wanna put his plate down on the approval list. Oh and tell the missus I say hi!” The gruff guy breaks into a grin at her words before going to check his licenses and add it to their database. “You’re good to go. Good to see you, Miss West.”

Sullivan smiles as he watches and he thanks Chuck before continuing on.

She leans back in her seat and hums, “That’ll make it easier.”

He nods and laughs, “agreed.”

Juniper smiles and points ahead, “That’s it.”

Sullivan lets out a low whistle, “damn.”

She laughs and glances at him, “What?”

He chuckles, “don’t what me when that’s your house as if you don’t know.”

Juniper grins and shrugs her shoulders, “You’ll have to come see it.”

Sullivan nods and laughs, “sure.”

She smiles and nods to her driveway, “Whenever you want.”

He nods again, “Okay, thank you.”

Juniper squeezes his arm, “See you soon then?”

Sully smiles. “Yeah sounds good. Thanks for hanging out.”

She shrugs one shoulder and grins as she opens the door, “All apart of the job.” She winks at him before getting out of the car and starting to her house

He watches her to make sure she gets into the house okay before driving off.

[juniperwest]

nice to meet ya

fall - juniper and sullivan meet for the first time to discuss their pr relationship

Sullivan Shaw, a young up and coming and internet boyfriend actor, is in a meeting room with his team as they talk to him about wanting to get his name out there on a higher profile level. He agreed because as much as he loved being in romcoms, he wanted to show his range. His team follows it up by saying it should be a romantic connection with someone which makes him hesitant. They tell him that she’s already on her way and to at least meet her and hear the full pitch before making any decision. He asks who it is, although for someone who has been in LA for two years post-grad now, he wasn’t really well versed in names of other people his age that weren’t big name actors. When he hears the name ‘Juniper West’, his brows shoot up his forehead. “Who?Juniper West? Is that her real name? Is she an adult film actress and that’s what she chose?”

After the past few months of headlines, blind items, TikTok theories, you name it all about Juniper West, her team decided to take matters into their own hands. She needed an image overhaul and it started with Sullivan Shaw. You’d have to chronically offline to not know about this up and coming actor who the internet absolutely adored. Juniper wasn’t thrilled with the idea but it wouldn’t be the first time she played the game for the media. She met with her team at her house earlier that day and they insisted she comes to meet his team first. As they entered the meeting room, she heard a voice asking about her name. Her team whipped their heads to Juniper in a mix of worry, surprise and a hint of frustration. Juniper laughed as she continued farther into the room to reveal herself, “Well..not yet but what are you doing later?” She winks at him before hearing the click of her manager’s tongue, “What?! I’m kidding!”

Sullivan’s cheeks turn pink at being caught asking about Juniper’s name and then at her retort. She was quick, he had to give her that. The height difference, he was not expecting either, but he had to admit she is stunning. Sullivan goes over to her and holds his hand out, “Sullivan Shaw, I apologize if that came out like I was judging, my name is a stage name and I definitely believe sex work is real work.” His team clears their throat loudly.

Juniper looks at his hand and laughs before shaking it, “Well that’s good to know.” She looks back at her team and nods, “He’s cute, I see why they eat this shit up online.”

His brows raise slightly and he smiles sheepishly. “You two are already looking like the perfect pair, we’re thinking hashtag Shawest.” Someone on his team gushes.

She hums as she tries not to roll her eyes and moves to sit down on the opposite side of the table than him as her team starts to pitch other names, “We were thinking Junivan?”

His team grins, “a vote off for the fans to decide then.” Sullivan looks at her and ignores them, “where’d you grow up?”

Juniper raises her brows at him and sips her coffee she brought in with her, “Utah, ex-Mormon and all.”

Sullivan raises his brows, “whoa, good for you.”

She tilts her head back and laughs, “Well I mean I wouldn’t be able to drink this coffee or wear this short dress otherwise. But good for me.”

He looks at his team and then back at her with a shrug, “Hey, that could’ve been soda with cream and syrup disguised as a coffee for all I knew, as for the dress part, I think that’s subjective.”

Juniper crosses her legs and leans back in her seat, “This short? Not a chance. Trust me.” She nods to him and hums, “What about you? What’s the story?”

Sullivan hums, “From Asheville, North Carolina. Went to USC for acting and now I’m here.”

She leans forward slightly and grins, “College boy? Oh…what was that like?”

He laughs softly, “A lot of choosing between going to sleep or trying not to seem hungover or still drunk during your acting classes. Even met a fake rower.”

Juniper widens her eyes slightly and laughs, “Oh my god, you met that girl? I need more tea on that. She’s such a brat whenever I’ve met her.” Her manager clears her throat and shakes her head, “Juniper..stop with the gossiping. We need to discuss the contract.”

Sullivan goes to respond and makes a face at her manager, “Shouldn’t you let us interact to make sure we even have chemistry before we discuss any paperwork? Just because we’re both attractive doesn’t mean you can stick a contract in front of us and expect the results you’re looking for without knowing there’s chemistry.” Sullivan’s manager puts a hand on his shoulder, “Sullivan, *please*, let me handle this. Yeah exactly what he said.”

She rolls her eyes and leans back in her chair as she plays with the straw of her coffee with a sigh, “It’s gonna be a few pap walks, maybe one red carpet. If you’re an actor, you can do it, Shaw.” Her manager nods in agreement, “Let’s at least discuss what the terms will be. Miss West has one request that she does not do Sundays. Those are her days at this time while she is working on her music and will not accept any distractions or requests for work unless there is an already RSVP’d event.”

Sullivan laughs at what she says, “I’m an actor, but you’re not. And even the best actors sometimes can’t turn it on for press tours and fake chemistry, especially when they don’t like each other. I’ll be the best, fawning arm candy for your events. But if you end up thinking I have the personality of a wet sock and can’t do the same for me, this isn’t gonna work. Fans notice *everything*.” His manager hums, “That’s fine with Mr. Shaw. Mr. Shaw requests no hometown visits and not getting families involved.”

Juniper narrows her eyes slightly at him and tilts her head to the side, “This isn’t my first rodeo. I may not have studied acting or been in some big movie but I have been known to fake a thing or two.” Her manager gently squeezes her arm, “Why don’t you two go find another room to bicker and we’ll smooth out the details?”

His manager nods at him to go. Sullivan gets up and leans down to speak quietly to her with a charming smile, “people who don’t know how to please are of course not gonna know when someone is faking, they’re clearly not perceptive.”

She stands up and raises her brows up at him with a small grin as she walks out of the room, “Why, Mr. Shaw, I was referring to PR relationships.”

Sullivan puts his hands in his pockets and chuckles, “Sure you were. Do you wanna go get another coffee? Actually talk?”

Juniper nods with a shrug as she slips on her sunglasses and leads him out of the building, “There’s a coffee shop down the street from here. They’d love it if we actually got caught already.”

He follows and walks beside her, “so Sundays are your serious worker day?”

She laughs and shakes her head, “I mean..sometimes I do get work done but mostly it’s the only day I can see my..well not really my but the person I have been seeing due to their schedule.”

Sullivan raises his brows, “Oooh, and they’re okay with you fake dating me?”

Juniper shrugs one shoulder and smiles, “I don’t know. Not my problem though, he has a girlfriend so we’re even.”

His brows raise, “Wait what? Are you guys poly or does he just not respect you nor his girlfriend?”

She laughs and raises her brows at him, “Don’t worry about it. How long have you been in the business?”

Sullivan smiles, “Officially? Two years, but I’ve only started to get bigger projects in the past year.”

Juniper smiles and raises her brows, “Oh you’re a baby.”

He chuckles, “I could’ve started during school, but I was trying to actually graduate. I did modeling though before finally getting commercials and then tv spots and then actual roles.”

She slides her sunglasses down and looks up at him, “I could see it.”

Sullivan laughs, “How did you get your big break?”

Juniper leads him into the coffee shop and hums, “Well, my parents put me into pagents, dance competitions, child acting gigs, singing contests pretty much from the moment I could walk and talk. So when I was about 8 I was casted on Sesame Street and basically been working since then.”

His brows raise, “Wow, and do you actually like it? Or is it just all you’ve really gotten a chance to do?”

She smiles with a shrug, “I actually do love it. Still. I mean I get on that stage and it’s such an adrenaline rush. But I also love the process to create the music and the vision. The problem was my parents. When I was 18 I cut them off from my team and went out on my own. And I know my manager Bonnie sounds like a bitch in there but she is my life line. She got me my freedom.”

Sullivan smiles at her, “I think that’s awesome. I wasn’t being facetious when I said good for you, I know how harmful any extreme form of religion can be. I had family members that were so catholic it was borderline religious psychosis and it was harmful to them and everyone around them.”

Juniper slides her sunglasses atop her head and smiles softly, “Well, thank you. I don’t know, I still get that religious guilt sometimes so I guess that’s why my PR is setting me up with a good boy.”

He chuckles softly, “I guess that makes sense. Also you have to let me pay for the coffee, because I have an image to uphold.”

She puts her hand on her chest and gasps playfully, “My, I’ve never seen such a gentleman in all of my years. Coffee for me? Why thank you.”

Sullivan jokingly rolls his eyes at her and smiles as it’s their turn, “ladies first.”

Juniper orders two shots of espresso over ice and nods to him.

He orders a cold brew and then pays for them.

She thanks him and squeezes his arm as she notices the barista staring at them.

Sullivan grins down at her and leads her to a secluded area to wait with his hand hovering over the small of her back.

Juniper winks up at him and whispers to him, “You’re a natural.”

He chuckles, “I was never worried about my performance.”

She laughs and shrugs one shoulder, “I can have chemistry with a mannequin. You don’t need to worry about me.”

Sullivan leans his shoulder against the wall and shifts his body to be towards hers more, “We’ll see.” He smirks and lightly touches the ends of her hair.

Juniper grins and tilts her head to the side, “So what’s your real name then? You know you so kindly pointed out that I must have a stage name and said you had one too?”

He chuckles and leans in closer to her before speaking in a hushed voice so it looks like they’re cozy, “I don’t believe that’s first spotting information.”

She slides her fingers over his shoulder and pouts, “Come on, I’ll tell you mine if you tell me yours.”

Sullivan hums and holds his pinky up to ask for a pinky promise.

Juniper hooks her pinky with his and grins, “Okay out with it.”

He smiles, “Graham Sullivan. It was taken by another SAG member.”

She grins and plays with the button of his shirt, “Graham..that’s adorable.”

Sullivan laughs, “Most people called me Sullivan or Sully growing up so it’s not that big of a difference for me.”

Juniper hums softly and leans her head back as she squints slightly, “Sully suits you.”

He grins at her, “thank you.”

She grins and nods up to him, “Now you guess mine.”

Sullivan hums as he eyes her, “Jane Easton.”

Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “That’s kinda cute.”

He grins, “How far off was I?”

She hums and bobs her head from side to side, “It starts with a J.”

Sullivan laughs, “Okay, that’s a point for me then. Tell me.”

Juniper wrinkles her nose and drops her hand, “June Westell.”

He grins, “Hey, I was on the right track.”

She laughs and shakes her head as she hears their drinks being called.

He grins and goes to get their drinks and he brings it to her, “wanna stay here or walk back?”

Juniper nods to a secluded table, “Stay. Let they wait on us.”

Sullivan chuckles, “Fine by me.”

She leads him to the table and sits down with her drink, “If only my parents knew someone thought my name was an porn star, they’d be aghast. I mean they picked Juniper West.”

He laughs and rubs his jaw, “I’m sorry.”

Juniper shakes her head and laughs, “No, I like it.”

Sullivan chuckles and sips his cold brew.

She scoots her chair closer to him and leans her chin on her hand, “So any girlfriends or boyfriends I need to worry about?”

He drapes his arm over the back of her chair and shakes his head, “No, I’m single. Should I be worried about who you’re seeing?”

Juniper sips her drink and shakes her head, “No. It’s part of the job.”

Sullivan shrugs slightly, “I feel like I’d get jealous if I saw someone I cared about on the arm of someone else at major events. Especially when you’re acting as yourself.”

She grins and shrugs one shoulder, “Well if he’s jealous then I don’t care. He has no room to talk.”

He looks at her curiously, “and you’re not jealous about him?”

Juniper sips her drink and shrugs one shoulder, “Sometimes but it is what it is. I like him and like being with him.”

Sullivan bites his lip and sips his coffee.

She gives him a look and laughs, “Okay if we’re doing this, you gotta tell me what you’re thinking. Go ahead, judge me and be honest.”

He laughs and raises his brows, “Okay.. I don’t know why you’re allowing a man to treat you like a dirty little secret. You’re gorgeous, and you’re cool. And he’s manipulating not one but two women who are both probably too good for him, and you’re okay with being his Sunday side piece? Why won’t he leave his girlfriend? Unless she’s like scary and abusive and he’s terrified of leaving then, I honestly don’t get it.”

Juniper sips her drink and hums, “To be fair, he was mine first. But it’s not exclusive with me, I’m not really the girlfriend type.”

Sullivan smirks and teases as he tilts his head to the side, “Except for with me.”

She grins and leans forward to tap his chin, “Oh I’m the best fake girlfriend you’ll ever have.”

He playfully nips at her finger, “Hopefully my one and only. I’m glad it’s mutually beneficial anyways.”

Juniper laughs and nods her head, “I’m sure once this is over, you’ll be snatched up by a good girl so fast.”

Sullivan laughs, “Ohhh you’re already making assumptions.”

She shrugs one shoulders with a smile, “Just call me good luck chuck.”

He chuckles and shakes his head, “Not what I meant, but good to know.”

Juniper laughs and nods her head, “Oh you’re so right. Girl or boy..but let’s be real the good boys are rare.”

Sullivan sucks air in between his teeth and clicks his tongue before shaking his head with a laugh, “there’s that word again, *good*.”

She quirks a brow and smirks, “And what’s wrong with that?”

He shrugs, “Nothing’s wrong with it, you’re just assuming.”

Juniper smiles and shakes her head, “My team wants you because I am not a good girl in the eyes of the public.”

Sullivan laughs, “that doesn’t mean I want a good girl.” He hums and tilts his head to side to side, “well, circumstantial.”

She raises her brows and laughs, “Oh? Elaborate.”

He chuckles, “Nah, we’re not there yet.”

Juniper scrunches up her nose and sits back in her seat, “Fine but I’ll keep pestering you.”

Sullivan laughs and gives her a dimpled grin, “I’m counting on it.”

She grins and sips her drink, “So any other ground rules I need to know?”

He shrugs, “I don’t think so. I just wanna avoid getting other people involved.”

Juniper nods and taps her drink, “Yeah, that’s valid.”

Sullivan nods, “are you gonna tell anyone about this? Besides your side piece.”

She hums softly and shrugs, “I probably won’t even tell him. But no, I mean my best friends work with me so they all know.”

He hums a little and nods. “So he’ll think you wanted to commit to me and not to him?”

Juniper shrugs with a smile, “Maybe. Honestly it’s not that deep, don’t worry about him.”

Sullivan smiles, “fine, but he better not try and punch me or something. My face is my money maker and I don’t wanna have to knock someone out.”

She laughs and leans her head back, “Trust me, he won’t. It’d ruin his image.”

He laughs, “Oh so you’re seeing a fake good boy?”

Juniper rolls her eyes and shrugs, “I guess so.”

Sullivan smiles at her and shrugs his shoulders too.

She sips her drink and watches him, “Enough about me. What else do I need to know?”

His brows raise, “Like what?”

Juniper smiles with a shrug, “Things your fans know that they would be able to call me out on if I misstep.”

Sullivan hums, “what they know is pretty limited. My socials are very vague, I never tag a location. They know I’m nice to my fans, that I like to read, that I wear SPF, and that I wear an omnipod for my type one diabetes.”

She laughs and raises her brows, “What’s that exactly?”

He shifts in his seat and lifts up the arm of his T-shirt and shows her his tricep where his insulin pump is, “my insulin pump.”

Juniper raises his brows and looks at the pump, “You always have it on? Does it bother you?”

Sully shrugs and nods, “yeah except for when I need to change it. And not at all, it’s a lot easier than a tradition pump and my glucose monitor that pairs with it doesn’t even require me to prick my finger.”

She shakes her head and smiles, “The fangirls definitely know your blood type then. Trust me.”

His brows raise, “that’s not what those devices are for, I fear.”

Juniper shakes her head and laughs, “I’m just saying you’ve given them a reason to want to know.”

Sullivan shakes his head and chuckles, “how is diabetes related to my blood type?”

She raises her hands and laughs, “I’m not gonna be able to explain fandom culture to you but just trust me, they know.”

He laughs, “I think that’s more Stan culture and my fans are pretty chill. That’s why I don’t mind talking and taking pictures.”

Juniper hums with a shrug, “Well if they aren’t yet..they may be.”

Sullivan smiles, “I hope not. I like the relationship I have with them now.”

She hums and finishes her drink, “Well, you’re gonna get more fans with this.”

He chuckles, “Well hopefully my already existing fans teach them their ways.”

Juniper laughs with a nod, “Now I do need to warn you about something.”

His brows raise, “Okay..”

She hums and taps her fingers against her cheek, “Well..people are gonna assume which of my songs are about you and especially after we break up, that can be a little rough. You up for the scruntiny?”

Sullivan laughs softly, “Yeah, I don’t care. It’s not like it’s a real breakup and I’m sure they’re gonna say it had to do with us not being able to make things work due to busy schedules.”

Juniper nods with a grin, “Exactly. Just you know..they put wild theories out there.”

He hums, “Then you’ll have to write songs about how you wish we could’ve made it work, and right person wrong time.”

She laughs and shrugs one shoulder, “I’ll try my best.”

Sullivan laughs, “I’ll be the one that got away.”

Juniper grins and gently taps his chin, “Oh you wish.”

He takes her hand and pretends to bite her palm, “Nah.”

She wrinkles her nose and laughs, “You’re cute.”

Sullivan grins and gently sets her hand down, “Thank you.”

She smiles and nods to her drink, “Should we head back? I’ve felt my phone buzz about 10 times at least.”

He chuckles, “Yeah, let’s go.” He stands up and holds his hand out to her.

Juniper takes his hand and smiles as she stands with him.

Sullivan lets go of her hand and hovers his hand over the small of her back again as he leads her out of the coffee shop.

She lets him lead her out and hums softly as she looks up at him, “So how’d you get so tall?”

He chuckles, “By not being allowed to drink soda as a kid.”

Juniper wrinkles her nose and giggles, “Oh damn it, that was my problem.”

Sullivan laughs, “Just stunted your growth, you never had a chance.”

She pouts as she looks up at him, “At least I’m still cute.”

He nods and laughs, “Still cute. How old are you, by the way?”

Juniper laughs and tilts her head back, “How old do you think?”

Sullivan raises his brows, “Twenty-one?”

She shakes her head and grins, “Twenty-five.”

He laughs and then jokes, “oh you’re old!”

Juniper playfully hits his chest and laughs, “Stop it! I know!”

Sullivan laughs louder and grins down at her.

She grins and nods to him, “Okay and how old are you then, Shaw?”

He chuckles, “I’ll be twenty-four in December.”

Juniper gasps playfully, “I’m a cougar.”

Sully laughs more, “sure are.”

She whines and shakes her head, “I always knew this day would come..”

He chuckles, “I’m the freshman who landed the hot senior.”

Juniper laughs and shrugs, “Except our teachers set us up.”

Sullivan laughs, “Well now you’ve made it creepy.”

She giggles and shakes her head, “I’m just saying!”

He wrinkles his nose and laughs.

Juniper grins and hums softly, “So if you’re birthday is in December are you a sag or a cap?”

Sullivan sighs, “A cap. I wish I was a Sag so my birthday wasn’t so close to Christmas and New Year’s.”

She nods and looks up at him, “That’s a shame. I always feel for people who have that.”

He smiles at her, “Thanks.”

Juniper puts her hand on her chest and grins, “I for one, love my birthday so I would make everyone celebrate twice a year then. Half birthday big blow out celebration then of course the actual day.”

Sullivan chuckles softly, “Wow, I wouldn’t know what that’s like at all.”

She raises her brows and smiles, “You’ve never had a big party?”

He shakes his head and shrugs, “Not really. I’m the 26th, everyone is usually away or still doing stuff with family.”

Juniper shakes her head and sighs, “I’d be so sad.”

He laughs, “good thing you’re not a Capricorn.”

She grins and shrugs one shoulder, “Well I think we’ll at least be together around my birthday and I’ll show you how it’s done.”

Sullivan raises his brows, “Will I have to get you a gift?”

Juniper shakes her head and smiles, “No, no I don’t need gifts. Just everyone having a good time.”

He nods, “Okay, that’s fine then.”

She stops in front of the building and looks up at him, “Ugh, I don’t wanna go back.”

Sullivan smiles, “I don’t know how much longer we can get away with being out here.” Paparazzi pull up across the street and start to snap photos of them.

Juniper slides her sunglasses back down with a nod, “Fiiine, let’s go.”

He laughs and opens the door for her.

She slips inside the building and back towards the meeting room.

Sullivan follows her with his hands in his pockets.

Juniper smiles back at him before they enter the room. Her manager stands and gives her an exasperated look, “I texted you about a million times, honey.” Juniper feigns surprise and looks at her purse, “Oh I had do not disturb on.”

He smiles, “she was having to good of a time with me.” He winks at Juniper.

She smirks with a nod as she sits back down. Her manager rolls her eyes and nods, “We’ve discuss everything at length and we are comfortable with moving forward if you two are.”

Sullivan nods his head, “Yeah. And it’s in the contract the breakup will be due to schedules not aligning?”

Another person on her team pushes forward the contract and nods, “Yes but we are not at fault if the press makes up additional stories however we have outlined that we will not plant any stories besides parting amicably.” Juniper laughs and shakes her head, “Soooo romantic.”

He nods his head as he reads it over, “Okay.. did you guys timeline everything out? Hard launch or anything?”

Her manager nods and hands him another paper, “We will leak sources that you two are casually seeing each other. Perhaps a pap walk in about a week or two from today, we are flexible. A few more candid sittings. Then a hard launch at an event, separate photos but arrival and leaving together. You will not have to have any red carpet photos together per the contract at this time. We ask for some subtle social media stories but it is not necessary to hard launch on the grid.”

Sullivan nods a little, “soft launches for the time being, got it.” His manager checks his phone and raises his brows, “you two are already trending on Twitter.”

Juniper raises her brows and laughs as she checks her phone, “Wow, you go to one coffee shop with the guy and people wanna ship you.”

He looks at his too and reads aloud, “‘oh my god I’m getting coffee and Sullivan Shaw is making heart eyes at Juniper West next to me???’ Oh and there’s photos of when you touched my face and I pretended to bite you.”

She laughs and looks up at him, “Let the games begin then.”

He laughs, “Told you I wasn’t worried about my performance.”

Juniper rolls her eyes and laughs, “Okay, okay, you’re right.”

Sullivan laughs and then looks at their teams, “Guess sending us off was more beneficial than you thought.”

Her manager nods and squeezes Juniper’s arm, “Now hopefully you can be good influence on our girl.”

He grins at Juniper, “I’ll be the best fake boyfriend she’s ever had.”

Juniper smiles at him and nods her head, “Okay, give me your phone so I can give you my number.”

Sullivan hands her his phone, “there’s no nudes, so don’t bother looking.”

She sighs playfully and puts her number in with a heart next to her name.

He grins as he watches her.

Juniper hands him his phone back and grins, “We’ll make a plan.”

Sullivan nods and smiles, “Okay.”

She hums and looks over at her team, “Anything else?”

He looks at his team and they shake their heads.

Her manager shakes her head at her and Juniper nods before turning to him, “Great. See you soon, boyfriend.”

Sullivan smiles at her, “Later, babe.”

Juniper leans her head back and laughs as she stands up, giving him a wave as she leaves the room.

He chuckles and chats with his team a little bit longer.

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