Mark shifted in the back seat of Dean's car, his arm tight around Lydia. She was completely limp, a dead weight against his chest, her head heavy with the strong drinks she had indulged in earlier. He massaged her beautiful face with his thumb, noting how unresponsive she was. Her breathing was shallow and he felt a sense of accomplishment.
In the front, Dean drove with one hand, as he played with a strand of Kendra's hair with the other. Kendra was also silent and slouched in the passenger seat, having passed out from the drinks. Neither girl noticed they were driving past their own homes, and slowly entering a secluded part of the city.
This was the moment Mark had waited for for weeks. Lydia had been teasing him on set, playing hard to get with everyone, and only talking to George and Leo, the male leads. It didn't matter now, he had won in the end. I need to remember to thank Scarlet tomorrow. He thought to himself.
Dean's eyes met Mark's in the rearview, a knowing look between them.They had been best friends for a while now, and had done this several times.
Dean picked up speed, the streets changing from familiar residential roads. He soon entered a secluded, sleek hotel tucked away, miles away from the movie set. Dean had been to this place many times and knew its layout by heart. He slowed and expertly parked the car in the hotel's private parking area, far from the main entrance. He then quickly exited and opened the passenger door, supporting Kendra as he pulled her out. Mark did the same for Lydia, holding her upright against his side as they moved toward the lobby.
Without pausing, Mark, still supporting Lydia, stepped up to the reception desk. He pulled out a large bill and slipped it discreetly to the woman behind the counter. "Our usual rooms, please." he whispered. The woman's expression remained neutral as the money vanished from the counter into her pocket. She immediately handed him two key cards. He handed one to Dean who was now waiting impatiently.
Mark then gathered the completely unconscious Lydia in his arms, carrying her like a bride. Dean did the same with Kendra. The men walked upsairs to two adjacent rooms, opened the doors, and walked inside in anticipation.