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Vinnie Needs A Self Help Book

This was supposed to be out on Christmas but I got lazy. Consider this extra long chapter an early New Year's present. 1766 words of Max and Vinnie. Have fun :)

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"Heads up. The paps are here." I glanced out the window at Fiona comment. Vinnie sighed and I groaned.

"Shit. Fuck you Vinnie. You and your god damn car."

"Be quiet."

Fiona held out her hands to Vinnie. "Give me your keys. I'll take Max and we'll drive away. Then once they leave you and Hope can leave."

Vinnie glanced at me and I shrugged. "You guys are the famous ones. I'm the noob."

"Fine." Vinnie tossed me the keys and I stood up stretching.

"We'll be careful." I put on my sunglasses and Fiona put her phone away. "Call us as soon as you leave."

"Got it." Hope have me a thumbs up and I started towards the door. I glanced out and shook out my hands.

"Hey, we'll be okay. Just say your car is still in the shop and Vin let you borrow his. Don't over complicate it. Don't be to rushed. Just try to be lax."

"I can only try." Fiona squeezed my shoulders and lead us out of the restaurant.

"Max! Miss Meyers! Are you and Vinnie dating?"

"Is he here today?"

"Who's your friend?"

I glanced at Fiona and sighed. "No me and Vinnie aren't dating. I have his car because I left mine in Seattle and haven't had time to retrieve it. Vinnie is probably back home or out with friends. And this is Fiona. She's helping me with my influencer things."

"Are you planning anything big?"

"No, I'm just new to the whole thing. She has a shared account with a friend, Hope, who unfortunately couldn't be here today. I'm just learning the basics."

"Oh, then can we expect collaborations?"

"It's in the works. All of us are so busy. Me and Hope are working on merchandise and Max is out looking for a job."

"A job?"

"I don't want to entirely rely on TikTok. Plus it's been my dream for so long to have my own nail salon. I don't plan on just giving all that up."

Thankfully the paps gave up after a few more minutes and we were clear to go home. Sitting in the car, looking out my rearview mirror, I nearly had a heart attack. A girl was standing behind the car, grinning like a madman.

I stiffened as we pulled away and didn't relax until I was back home away from prying eyes.

The house was oddly empty with everyone gone. Micheal, Alex, Kouvr, Calvin and Paper. All gone. I honestly think I 'joined' at the shittest time. Like yeah I have no attachment to these people so it's not hard seeing them go but I have no attachment to these people. It would be so nice to hang out with these people but I can't.

I know you can't miss what you never had but I already miss them.

The good thing is Thomas is look for new people. The bad thing is he's looking at a particular redhead.

I don't hate her. I just don't know what to think. She looks like a tryhard but I know what you have to do to stand out on TikTok. Plus, she single. Who else is single? Vinnie.

I'm not saying I don't trust him but she's got much more. More followers, a prettier face and a nicer body. And a sometimes really pretty accent. It'd be so easy for him to switch up.