One Hundred And One Sleepless Nights

Back in my day modelling was my thing. This may sound arrogant but I was good at it. I know I was. But I didn't just do shoots. I've done the odd commercial and music video too. The music videos usually involve dancing around in clothes too small while the band or singer smiles and wonders how they ever got so lucky.
I stopped all that years ago. But with all the birthdays I have coming up I need the extra money. I'll have to start thinking about Alex's birthday and it won't be cheap at all. I resorted to calling my old agent. She landed me a music video with the promise of the band getting pretty big and if I ever wanted to go back to the videos I'd have people lining up for me. I don't know how much I believe her though, she said this after I did the shoot for that vintage shoe company and I never did become a pin up model.
Vic is having Alex for me. Alex is getting pretty excited knowing that I'll be in a video. She doesn't even know I'll be getting money for it. I got her out the car and we started walking to Vic's apartment. I took her up and knocked. Vic answered and Alex jumped up for a hug. She'd have to be a daddy's girl.
I walked in after them and looked around. It doesn't look very Vic anymore. It's too clean. That and there's no guitars hanging on the wall. They made an appearance after Alex was born. But they're all gone. There's even flowers on the kitchen table. There's lillies. Vic is allergic to lilles.
"You've made a few changes." I said casually.
"Yeah, it makes it look more homely." he shrugged.
"I like these." I teased and plucked a lily. I ran it over his arm and he jumped back.
"Zee!" he grumbled and went to wash his arm.
"Shouldn't have them here then." I giggled. I looked to Alex but she was already playing in the sitting room.
"Shut up."
"Nice come back." I grinned.
"Who's this band you're doing the video with?" Vic asked.
"I don't know. I just got the address and times."
"They could be weirdos! They could be jerks."
"They could be Pierce the Veil." I gasped before I laughed.
"Oh, I have something for you," Vic suddenly said. "It's been here since Christmas." Vic disappeared into his room before he came out holding a box covered in green paper and ribbon.
"Thank you." I smiled.
"It's not from me." Vic rushed.
I took it and tore the paper off. I opened it up and saw a expensive, silver pen. I know these are expensive because I've looked at them before. On the side was 'Zandra'. I looked at Vic and turned my eyes back to the note.

Mama,
Merry Christmas! I love you lots and lots.
Love,
Alex xoxo

I know this isn't from Alex. Firstly she has never in her life called me 'Mama'. Secondly it's in Vic's handwriting.
"Thank you, Vic." I told him.
"Alex thought it would be good for you when you're working. You can write things down quickly when you don't have your computer."
"Alex is a smart one." I replied.
"Must be her genetics." he teased.
I looked at Vic and bit down on my lip. I hardly ever see him anymore. Before he got engaged we weren't together, but we were friends. We became really good friends. I would tell him everything. I miss that.
"Do you miss hanging out?" I asked him seriously.
"I miss you." he told me and stepped back, like he immediately knew he shouldn't have said it.
"I have to go. Make sure you give her real lunch, not ice cream." I warned.
"Like I'd do that," he said and I raised my eyebrows. "Real lunch, I promise."
"Thanks," I nodded. "Bye Alex!" I called, to which she totally ignored me.
I left them and went back to my car. I made sure I looked at the address before I left. I tapped my fingers on the steering wheel, my eyes drifting to the pen that was on my passenger seat. Polly took it all away from us.
When I arrived I parked up and headed inside. I knocked the door of is huge building come studio and was buzzed up. When I went up I was instructed to change before I was guided onto the set. When I walked on I sighed and ducked my head down. "You have got to be kidding me." I grumbled. Alex, Jack, Rian and Zack were all waiting to start.
"Zandra!" Alex called. I blushed deeply before I smiled.
"Hey guys. Long time no see." I said.
"I know, give me a hug." Alex said. I gave him a quick hug. The others too, accept for Jack. He didn't bother to pull me in for one.
"Hi." Jack said simply. Hi. Is that it?
"Hey." I replied sweetly.
"Let's start." someone called.

The next few hours were spent with All Time Low doing a lot of singing and jumping around, the producer doing a lot of hand gestures and shouting and me doing a lot of looking sexy and blushing when Jack was blatantly staring at my ass.
Afterwards I said my goodbyes - to everyone but Jack - and headed home. Vic had Alex for a little while longer. I kicked my shoes off and broke open a jar of peanut butter. But someone knocked my door. I went to answer and gasped when I saw Jack.
"What are you doing here?" I asked. He just smiled at me and walked inside. What is it with people not waiting for an invite? "Oh please, do come in." I mocked dryly.
"Sorry, Zandra-"
"Zee. I prefer Zee." I corrected him.
"Look, I just want to make sure everything is okay between us. You know... after New Years."
"Everything's fine." I reassured him.
"Great, so I'll see you later." Jack said and went to head out.
"Wait!" I stopped him. "Aren't you going to ask me out?"
"What?" he laughed. "Sorry, you're not my type."
"I was good enough to sleep with." I huffed.
"You said everything was fine."
"It is."
"Then why do you want me to ask you out?" he frowned.
"I don't!" I exclaimed. "I do not find you at all attractive." That may be a little white lie, but he doesn't have to know that.
"Good, I'm not either!" Jack told me.
"Well... Good."
"Good." he nodded. "I'm going."
"Good." I shot back. Jack rolled his eyes at me and I rolled them back as he left. Good.

Notes

Hey! I said Jack and Zee would be seeing each other again! What did you think about Vic? And Jack? Do you think he likes Zee? Thank you for the birthday wishes guys! I appreciate them, I'll be saying a huge long winded thank you on my tumblr (link in my bio). I hope you're all fantastic, this story is doing as well as the first did! You've all got One Hundred Sleepless Nights on the first popular page again! :)