*This story is 100% fiction, for entertainment purposes only, and makes no money.*
It had been quite some time since old Disney pals Paris Berelc and Olivia Holt had been able to sync schedules and locations enough to meet up and reconnect.
Olivia had not been herself lately when she was able to text or facetime with Paris, and Paris knew it right away. Paris was worried to say the least when she met Olivia at the airport. She had her usual gorgeous smile and carefree laughter, but behind her brown eyes was almost a sadness, apathy at best.
“You doing okay, baby girl?” Paris asked the young blonde as they walked arm in arm through the airport.
“Yeah, just tired I guess. Little stressed,” Olivia admitted with a huff. “I’ve been in my head a lot lately, you know?”
“Anything you want to talk about?” Paris asked, a pout on her full lips.
“Not yet, but maybe after some wine. Let’s just try to enjoy catching up a bit first, okay?” Olivia asked, trying to put on a brave face.
“Yeah, that sounds nice,” Paris tried to smile, her façade being none better than Liv’s. “Should we find a hotel to go Dutch on, or should we look for some lunch first?”
Olivia stopped in the airport traffic and bit her lip. She really felt a nap, but her tummy was also grumbling. “Let’s see if we can find a hotel that has a restaurant?” Liv offered, and Paris smiled.
“I think that’s a great idea. Let’s get an uber and see what we can find.”
Paris took Liv’s hand and guided her through the airport as she cradled her phone between her shoulder and cheek, managing to use Siri to call an Uber while still tugging her luggage.
Once outside and in the Uber, their luggage in the back, Olivia rested her head on Paris’s shoulder and closed her eyes.
Paris shifted her head and looked down at her exhausted friend. Her breathing was quiet and shallow. She obviously wasn’t sleeping yet, but looked like she could be at any moment. Paris started stroking her hair soothingly and bit back a giggle when Olivia sighed in contentment.
“I’ve missed you,” Liv whispered, imminent sleep on her breath.
“I’ve missed you, too,” Paris responded, placing a tender kiss on the crown of her friend’s head. “I’m going to pamper you so hard while we’re together,” Paris promised.
“This little vacay shouldn’t be all about me, though,” Olivia weekly argued.
“Oh shush. The last one was all about what I wanted to do,” Paris parried, putting her foot down.
“Okay,” Olivia yielded. “Can we find a room and take a nap?” she asked in a whisper.
“Of course we can,” Paris said, kissing Olivia’s head again.
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“Liv, hey Liv?” Paris tried to wake her friend. “We’re here.”
“Where is here?” a groggy Holt asked, slowly coming to.
“I found a cute little place in Manhattan,” Paris answered.
“Manhattan?” Olivia asked, becoming a little more alert. “How did we end up in Manhattan?”
“I’m very specific about my vacay hotels,” Paris said with a laugh. “This place has great views overlooking the city, it has a nice restaurant, a great pool and sauna, and a pretty decent shopping district.”
“That sounds great. Thank you for finding us a place,” Liv said, sitting up fully, the sleep not entirely gone yet. “I think I had enough of a nap if you want to explore a bit or check out the restaurant.”
“Are you sure,” Paris asked before thanking the Uber and exiting with her friend.
“Yeah, I feel a bit better.”
Paris studied her friend’s eyes and saw a bit more light there than before, but she still wasn’t her usual bubbly self yet. “Okay. Let’s get some food in you,” Paris said, taking her friend’s hand once again. “We’ll book a room, get our stuff in the room, then we’ll head back to the lobby and get some lunch.”
“Sounds like a plan,” Liv said, swinging up their conjoined hands and placing a soft kiss to Paris’s knuckles.
Paris was usually the one giving the friend kisses, so getting even a knuckle kiss from Olivia warmed her insides. This wasn’t usual Liv behavior, but she could get used to it. Paris had always been affectionate, in relationships and with close friends.
They walked together through the automatic doors and went straight up to the counter.
“Hi!” Paris said with a chipper voice and a beaming smile. “Can we book a suite with two beds, please? The higher up the better.”
“We have a top floor suite open, but it’s only one king sized bed. It has a great shower and a jacuzzi tub if that makes up for the one bed,” the concierge said.
“A jacuzzi does sound great,” Liv whispered, her hand still in Paris’s. “And a king sized can hold us easily without us having to really be right on top of each other.”
“You’re okay with sharing a bed, then?” Paris asked, one eyebrow raised at her friend.
“It’s not a deal breaker for me if you’re okay with it. The room sounds perfect, otherwise.”
“Okay, we’ll take it,” Paris told the tall red headed woman behind the computer.
“Great. Give me just a second to get some info from you and get a key card for you.”
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Before the elevator door could close, Olivia’s head was back on Paris’s shoulder. Paris didn’t miss the way Liv slightly nuzzled her, too.
“You look good, Paris,” Olivia whispered, their hands still together.