Having a new-found confidence with Dominic promising to protect him ~ after speaking to Sage for the first time ~ Sage knows that he is going to get to the shoot and not let this stalker ruin everything. Sage has worked too hard to get everything that he has ever wanted, and to achieve his acting goals. Sage wants to be a difference in the world and show those that if you try hard enough, you can achieve your dreams and become something more in your life.
“SAGE!” Director Hans greets him, wrapping an arm around Sage’s shoulder, not noticing the menacing look he is receiving from Dominic, “what is up with you today? I had been a little nervous because I’ve seen how much you have been… struggling the past few weeks, but it seems like you’re a totally different person again. Want to tell me your secrets?”
Sage laughs, shaking his head, “it’s nothing. I was just dealing with some things that were causing me a bit of issues, but now I am not worrying about it anymore. I realized that I can’t be letting things hold me back simply because I am afraid of facing them. I’m not going to let that happen anymore.”
“I see.” Director Hans murmurs, cautiously letting his arm drop back to his side because he can see how much Dominic looks about ready to toss him away from Sage, “well, I am glad to hear that. I think all of our recording time is going to be right on schedule then for the release of My Bodyguard. I knew that you were always going to be the best fit for this movie series, Sage.”
“I do what I can, sir.” Sage replies, glancing over at Dominic who is looking around, keeping a careful eye out for the stalker if he were to dare to show his disgusting face, “do we have much recording left today? I’m thinking of going out and celebrating.”
“I think we are done for the day.” Director Hans responds, glancing down at his watch as he purses his lips, “I have a meeting to get to with the sponsors, I’m unsure of what about though. I think it is best for everyone to just take the rest of today off, and we will begin again tomorrow. Just, don’t do anything too crazy, okay? We don’t need the media on our asses again.”
Sage winces slightly because he knows that it is about the photo of him and Dominic that has been circulating the internet, “you don’t have to worry about that, Director Hans. It was a complete misunderstanding, and I won’t let anything else go out that would bring a bad name to the company or myself.”
Director Hans smiles then, patting Sage on the head like he is a child, “good, I’m glad to hear it. Go and have a fun time, Sage, you deserve it.”
Before Sage can say anything else, Director Hans turns on his heel and walks away to let everyone else know they are free to leave once they are done. Sage turns to Dominic who he realizes is now staring at him, making Sage’s heart practically skip a beat.
Nervously biting down on his bottom lip, Sage starts to walk past Dominic, “come on, it is time to go.”
Dominic wordlessly follows Sage out of the recording studio, making sure to keep up with him so he wouldn’t be hurt by anyone out there who might try to get to Sage. Dominic knows that the stalker is out there, no doubt watching everything going on, and he needs to make sure that he is keeping Sage safe and away from the bastard.
“I want to go out tonight.” Sage tells Dominic as they get into the car, Dominic frowning behind his mask because he didn’t like that idea at all, “I know what you want to say to me, but I don’t want to be afraid of him anymore. One day, he’s going to make a mistake and he will get caught, but I don’t want to waste my life away wondering when he is going to do it. Besides…” Sage reaches out and gently places his hand on Dominic’s, smiling softly at him, “I have you to protect me, right?”
Dominic is silent for a long moment, just gazing into Sage’s eyes, reading him. It makes Sage’s heart pound rapidly in his chest, wondering if he should be doing this, and just wondering what Dominic could be thinking right now.
“Okay.” Dominic mumbles, his deep, gravely voice sending a tremble through Sage’s body, “I’ll protect you there as well then.”
Sage can’t help but grin, instructing Dominic that they need to go get dressed if they want to go to the club. He truly didn’t think that Dominic would be okay with this considering everything going on, but he isn’t going to question it if that means getting Dominic out and doing something fun.
Sage wonders what Dominic will be like when he lets loose…
And maybe, just maybe…
Sage might be able to do the one thing he has really wanted to do…
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