Max POV

"Hello?"

"Happy Birthday Max!"

"Oh hi, dad. And thanks?" Max said

"You sound disappointed."

"Im not, really. Its just I have a photoshoot in an hour and im getting ready to head out."

"Always the hardworker aren't you? Even on your birthday." Ryan chuckled

"Haha dad." Max sarcastically replied

"Just joking with you kiddo. So how's the whole photography thing been working out? Your moms been wanting to know for awhile."

"Its been great I guess." Max said in a down tone

"Doesn't sound like it."

"Well business wise its been great. I have companies and some rich people contacting me every week about photoshoots. But I never have any free time for myself, so it gets stressful every now and then."

"Have you thought about getting a partner or something along those lines?"

"I tried but nothings come up."

"Im sorry to hear that, Max. I wish I could help, I really do."

"Its whatever dad."

A brief period of silence occurs until Ryan asks another question.

"Any boyfriends yet?"

"Dadddddd."

"What? Just curious." He chuckled

"Well for the record. No, I don't have a boyfriend."

"Girlfriend?"

"Dad!"

"Ok,ok, I get the message. So, do you have anything special planned after your next job?"

"Not really no. Im probably just gonna come back home, cook a meal and watch tv in a warm blanket."

"You aren't gonna head out?"

"I'd love to but..."

"I get it, Max. After all, you do get it from me." He chuckled

"Always thought it was from mom."

"Nope kiddo, it was me. Anyways, im sorry but have to cut our talk short. I have to go to the store and do the groceries. Your mom said happy birthday by the way."

"Ok and thanks."

"Bye Max."

"Bye dad." Max said as the call ended

She sighed to herself and put her phone on the kitchen counter. She leaned against the kitchen counter and propped her elbows up so she can put her head on her hands. Again like in the shower she began thinking about things. I just want this day to end.

RACHEL POV

"I look flawless." Rachel said to herself in the mirror, while striking poses. Then again when do I not? She thought. She stopped posing after a loud knock on the door caught her attention.

"You ready Rach? Almost time to go." Chloe called from the other side.

"Yea hold on. Just give me a sec!" She yelled back. She then looked down at the counter and searched for her signature blue feather piercing. There we go. Looking good as ever Amber. She thought after clipping it on. Lets get this show on the road. "Alright Chloe, im coming out."

She opened the door and saw Chloe chilling on the sofa on her phone. "About time." Chloe said.

"Can't rush perfection, Chloe. So how do I look?"

"Fucking perfect. Now lets go." Chloe said as she hopped off the sofa and walked to the front foor.

"Ooh, somebody's in a rush." Rachel teased

"Well waiting 40-50 minutes for you isn't a very fun thing to do so screw you." Chloe replied

"Ouch. Feeling feisty today aren't ya?"

"Lets just go you ass."

"Your wish is my command you ass." Rachel remarked as she winked back at the blunette. Chloe stook her tongue out in return which made Rachel laugh and Chloe sigh in despair. They walk to Chloes truck and get inside of it. Chloe starts the truck and sits back, waiting a bit for it to warm up. "Y'know im suprised this thing is still running." Rachel commented

"After all the hell we've been through trying to get here, im suprised too."

"Don't worry though. Once I get big, we'll fix this thing up again or maybe buy a new one. Can't really decide right now."

"How about we wait until you make it there and then decide, smartass."

"Just drive you dick."

"Your wish is my command." Chloe mocked, with Rachel rolling her eyes.

At the pier...

"And of course. They're 5 minutes late." Max commented while looking at her phone. She sighs and turns around to get a view of sea behind her. She marvels at the blueness of the ocean and how the sun reflects off of it just the right amount to cause the Golden Hour to appear. At least this isn't disappointing. She thought while pulling up her camera. She tried to angle the camera the right amount to get the what in her opinion was the perfect picture. As she was about to get a good shot, her concentration broke when she got tapped on the shoulder.

"Are you Max?" The person asked when she turned around. Max took a good look at the girl and was suprised at their appearance. The girl was wearing boots, skinny jeans, a black leather jacket with a white undershirt, a beanie, and to top it all off, she had blue hair. Thats not something you see everyday. Max thought.

"Yep." Max awkwardly replied

"Alright cool because I was worried you scammed me or something." The blue haired girl said

"Im so sorry but have we talked before?"

"You don't remember me? Im the girl from this morning. You know the one that was cursing a lot and stuff." Chloe explained

"Oh wait Chloe?" Max unsurely asked

"The one and only." She bowed

Wow. Is all Max thought

"So, wheres your friend at?"

"Oh Rachel? She was just here a second ago..." Chloe scanned the area.

"Im back! What'd I miss?" Rachel said out of nowhere, wrapping her arm around Chloes shoulder

Dog, she's pretty...Wait wha-

"Nothing much. Just talking with our photographer here." Chloe nonchalantly said

Rachel then shifted her head over to Max who seemed to be a little red due to her blushing. Rachel found the sentiment quite adorable since the photographer herself was quite adorable to her. Hmm...cute.

"You're Maxine im guessing?" Rachel asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Yea...but please call me Max. I hate being called by my full name." She awkwardly replied while rubbing the nape of her neck.

"Well I find your name quite fitting for you Max." Rachel winked

"Thanks...I guess?"

"Its a compliment, don't worry."

"Now that you both know eachother, lets go take some pictures. Shall we?" She said while motioning towards the end of the pier. Max and Rachel looked at eachother and just shrugged before following Chloe to the spot. While walking, Max decided to start some small talk to pass time.

"What your guys story?"

"What do you want to know?" Chloe asked

"I don't know...I guess like where you two came from."

"Not much to tell. Me and Rachel met eachother at some concert, went to school together, got some money, and dipped from our old crappy town called Arcadia Bay."

"Arcadia Bay? You guys are from there?"

"Yep. Im suprised you heard of it." Chloe said

"I used to go to school there thats why."

"Really? Did you go to Blackwell?" Rachel asked

"Yea. Thats where my photography career got started."

"Small world." Chloe snickered. She then came to a stop at the end of the pier and looked out at the view of the ocean. "Heres the spot." She said as she tapped on the railing.

"I never would've pegged you for somebody with a good eye for pictures Chloe." Rachel joked as she hopped on the rail.

"Yea, yea, yea." Chloe moped

Max light giggled at the joke while getting her camera ready. You got this Max. Just like any other photoshoot for a company or family. Just breathe... She chanted to herself mentally like a mantra. "Be sure to make me look good Max! Gotta make sure to get my good spots." Rachel said to Max.

Thats what im here to do.

"Just tell me when you're ready." Max called out. Rachel signaled her with a thumbs up which Max took as the que to start.

She began taking the pictures one by one, slowly making tiny adjustments to each one. As for Rachel, she would do different poses after each shot to try and look fresh throughout their photoshoot. For Chloe...well lets just say she was bored. Very freaking bored. She watched on as the pictures were still being taken until her stomach started to rumble. Damn im hungry. She looked over at a small hotdog stand a few feet away and back to Rachel and thought Ehh a quick hotdog won't kill me. So she walked away and to the hotdog stand she went.

"How're they looking?" Rachel asked

"They look amazing Rachel! You're a natural at this!" Max complimented while taking more pictures.

Good to know my awesome looks aren't being put to waste...

"I think we're good on the pictures. You can get down now." Max said. Rachel nodded, hopped back down to the ground and walked over to Max. Max was looking down at her camera reviewing the pictures she took. She was suprised at how the photos turned out, with all of them seeming to be one of her best works yet.

These shots are seriously amazing. The lighting here was spot on. This Rachel girl looks like she can be a model. Then again that is what she wants to be...I hope they think the shots are good enough.

"So how'd I look?" Rachel asked from behind

"See for yourself." Max said, handing her the camera.

Rachel started to look through all the pictures and was just as suprised as Max. She didn't think the pictures would come out as good as they did. She thought Max would've just been your run of the mill average photographer but it turns out...she was wrong. For once.

"These pictures are nice Maxine." Rachel smiled

"Its Max."

"Right, Max. Anyways, these pictures are really good."

"Im happy you think so. I took a decent amount of pictures so feel free to look through all of them. When you're done, we have to talk about how we can you into modeling. Is that ok with you?" Max asked

"Got it." Rachel replied, still looking at the camera.

While that was happening, Chloe finally came walking back with a hotdog in hand and phone in the other. She saw that Rachel was done with her little photoshoot and smiled. Just on time. She thought. She walked up to the two girls and asked "What'd I miss?"

"A masterpiece." Rachel answered which made Max feel good inside.

Im glad she's happy about them. I remember the last job I took was a complete disaster...Gosh that day was a drag. Who knew taking a family portrait could end up in flames.

"Great to hear. So what do we do now?" Chloe asked

"We have to talk about your guys modeling situation." Max said

"Right. You mind if we find a table first? Kinda tired of standing up."

"Sure. Lead the way." Max said

"Wait. When did you get a hotdog?" Rachel asked

"Don't worry about it." Chloe said as she started walking.

Minutes later...

"Ok so...First things first. Have you two talked with any agencies about modeling?"

"No." Rachel said

"Well thats the first thing you need to do. From what I experienced, you have to be careful with what agency you choose. Since Los Angeles has a huge market, it shouldn't be too hard to find a decent agency."

"Are these places looking for anything specific?" Chloe asked

"Places around here are usually looking for sleek and natural looks. I think Rachel fits the bill p-perfectly." Max said, blushing a bit.

"Aww...thanks." Rachel teased.

Max blushed even more but regained her composure quickly before continuing speaking.

"You're gonna have to keep a level head when you do become a model. You might get overwhelmed depending on the situation you're in. The other photographers probably won't be as calm as I am."

"Or cute." Rachel threw in.

Again, Max blushed which Rachel found amusing. Rachel seemed to admire how Max is as a person. Although they barely even know eachother, Rachel was always good at reading people. From what she can tell about Max, she immediately knew that Max wasn't a hard ass like most people but was just a all around nice person. That's one thing she admired the most about the other girl. Besides her freckles...

"Anything else we have to know?" Rachel asked

"Nothing else that I can tell you at the moment. To sum it up: 1.Talk to some agencies. 2.Pick the right agency. 3. Don't take jobs that seem fishy or risky to you. 4. Keep a level head. 5. Just try and be yourself."

Amazing how I can give advice and not take it myself. Max thought.

"Thats it? Seems easy enough." Chloe said with a skeptical look.

"Its seems like it but in reality it isn't." Max said

"I think we'll be fine." Rachel said confidently

"If you say so. By the way, I have to go print the pictures out for you before you go to any agencies. Their gonna ask for pictures and you obviously wanna come there prepared." Max nervously chuckled at the end.

My anxiety will be the end of me at some point. She thought

"Sounds good. Where do you want us to pick up the photos?" Rachel asked

"Just stop by my place tomorrow when you two aren't busy. I'll send you the address." Max said

"Alright. And thanks Max. You're a cool person." Rachel said with a wink.

"Th-Thanks." Max blushed

"Enough of being all mushy and crap. Im guessing you want your money now?" Chloe said while digging in her pockets

"Now that you mention it..." Max lead on

Chloe then took out her wallet and searched for the money. She kept shuffling her stuff around and eventually started searching her pockets. She started to worry a bit when she slowly began to realize...she didn't have it on her.

"Umm...ok. There may be a slight problem." Chloe slowly said

"What?" Max asked

"I sort of don't have the cash on me right now..."

A/N: God damn it Chloe. Ok so anyways, im back and holy shit, its been hard to write lately. School has been making me mentally exhausted and I've virtually had no time to make chapters for any of my other stories. No worries tho. After next week, i'll be on thanksgiving break and I'll finally be able to put out a lot more chapters and get a good rest while im at it. But back to the story. Did you guys enjoy this chapter? Is the story going too fast? I feel like it is but im not sure. How will Rachel and Max react at Chloes mistake? Also a quick little side note, I have this strange thing where I always see Max as a petite height girl. So like 5'2 pretty much. I don't why but I just do. Thats all for now tho so I must unfortunately go but I will be back soon my people. Feel free to leave a review and give me some feedback so I can improve this story and further become a better writer! Thank you and goodbye!