Forever my Marine

Chapter #45

Chapter #45
Scarlett’s POV
After Lisa was able to get through to Louri she gave her a kiss on the head and went to bed. Louri is taking a shower and I am finishing up my nightly routine using The Outset of course. “Scarlett, where's my cleanser?” Louri asks, popping her head out of the shower with shampoo all over her head, making me laugh. “What are you laughing at? You know it has to set for a bit and I always wash my face as it does but I can’t find my cleanser.” She says. “You used the last of it and never put the new bottle in the shower here you go.” I say handing her the new bottle. “Thank you.” She says. “You’re welcome, soapy.” I tell her, making her laugh. I’m glad she’s feeling better than before. I guess sometimes you just need your mom. I finish my routine and crawl into bed in one of her shirts and wait for her. “Are you ever going to stop stealing my clothes?” She chuckles. “Nope.” I say popping the ‘p’. “You look good in them anyway.” She says. “Thank you, now come here. I need cuddles.” I say holding out my arms. “You don’t want me to hold you?” She questions. “Can I just hold you tonight?” I say and she nods and crawls into bed and into my arms.

Louri’s POV
“I don’t want to do this show, I want to stay here with you.” Scarlett whines as she makes breakfast with me holding her from behind. “I know but you’ve got to promote this movie.” I tell her. “But I’m clingy and want to stay in your arms. You know I am self conscious about the baby bump when we go in public and you make me feel better. Sing 2 interviews can wait.” She says. “No you have to do it. It’ll be fine. You will end up in my arms later in the day anyway.” I tell her. “Ugh, fine, can you tell everyone breakfast is ready?” She asks. “Of course.” I say leaving a kiss on her cheek. “Hey guys, breakfast.” I say walking into the living room. “I don’t like lying to her Rebel.” Ma says. “It will ruin the surprise if you tell her. Please, it will make her night.” I beg my Ma. “Ok. You know this is why you have that nickname.” Ma says and I nod.
(Time Skip)
“Ok we are all going to meet at Halsey’s place. I’ll be home later. Love you.” Scarlett says, grabbing her things. “Have fun Mommy.” Devon says, giving her a hug. “I will. I know you’ll be asleep when I get home so sleep well Angel.” Scarlett says leaning down and kissing him on the head. “Bye, have a safe drive. I know Letitia is driving you guys to the studio so I’m not worried there because she’s a good driver.” I say kissing her on the forehead so I don’t mess up her makeup even though I know they will fix it when she’s at the studio. Once Scarlett is gone and out of sight I go get changed into my uniform and not my dress blues but just my regular fatigues. “Ok Ma see you later. Devon, Maya, Louisa, be good for Grandma.” I say before leaving and heading straight for the studio using my motorcycle since Scarlett could easily spot my truck. “Looking sharp Major.” James says. “Thanks, where's my seat? I know they will be here any moment.” I tell Cordan. “Right here by camera two so you are out of sight.” He says. “Thank you.” I say and go straight to my seat. The only part of the cast coming tonight that knows I’m going to be here is Letitia and that’s because she’s part of the MARVEL family. I call her Shuri and it makes her flip me off every time but I know she secretly loves it.
Scarlett’s POV
“Stop moping, you will see her later.” Letitia says I’m glad she’s in these movies. It's nice to have part of my MARVEL family with me. “I’m just a little self conscious of the baby bump and Louri makes that go away.” I tell her. “I know but you have us.” Tori says. “With all do respect Tori it’s not the same.” I tell her as we are driving to the studio in my Escalade but Letitia doesn’t let me drive. “Yeah that’s true.” She says as we pull into the studio and I swear we passed Louri’s motorcycle. I'm probably imagining it because I want her with me. I get really clingy during pregnancy. “Isn’t that Louri’s bike?” Halsey says. “It looks like it but I’m sure she’s not the only one with a vintage motorcycle here, it is LA after all.” I say. “True my boyfriend has one but not as nice as that one.” Tori says.
We get to the dressing room that we have decided to share because why not. “Ladies it’s a pleasure to have you here tonight.” James says popping into the dressing room and Letitia and him share a look that doesn’t go unnoticed by me. What are they up to? “Thank you for having us.” I tell him. After a little small talk he is called back to stage. “Ok so we all are going on together when he calls us.” Halsey says going over our plan one more time. “Yes.” I say. “Everyone, welcome part of the cast of the new Sing 2 movie. Halsey, Letitia Wright, Tori Kelly, and Scarlett Johansson!!” James says. “That’s our que.” I say. We get into the audience's view when I hear my Marine. “OH MY GOD IT’S SCARLETT JOHANSSON OMG I MIGHT FAINT!!” She shouts before stepping onto stage in her fatigues that she wasn’t wearing when I left. Next thing I know my legs have a mind of their own and I book it for Louri who catches me with ease. “I told you you’d be in my arms later. Didn’t I?” She says kissing my cheek. “It was her bike.” Tori says. “Yes I knew Scarlett would be able to spot my truck easily so I rode my bike.” Louri says and carries me to the chair I was assigned to sit in and lets me sit on her lap with her arms wrapped securely around me. “Thank you.” I whisper in her ear. “I don’t want you to feel uncomfortable so I pulled some strings with James and he let me join you, now focus on your interview.” She says. “So Scarlett, do your kids know it’s you  when you play Ash?” James asks. “Devon does but the girls they don’t quite understand, they are too young.” I tell him. “Are you happy to be working with these three?” He asks. “Very I’m surprised this one hasn’t gone all fangirl over Halsey yet.” I laugh and Louri buries her head in my neck causing the crowd to let out a collective ‘aww’. “What strings did Louri pull to get you to agree to let her join us tonight?” I ask since she never goes on shows with me. “I got a call from Marine General Jerry Bayer. He said that we could do an exclusive with Louri and her unit.” James chuckles. “Louri you hate interviews.” I say. “But I love you. Plus it was bound to happen this way. I got something out of it being here to support you.” She smiles. “God damn it Louri just when I think I couldn’t fall for you anymore you do something and prove me wrong.” I say before connecting our lips a little bit of my red lipstick is left on her lips when we pull apart I wipe it away with my thumb making her smile at the small gesture.
Louri’s POV
I hold Scarlett as she continues the interview with her head resting on my shoulder. It gets out that Letitia helped me plan this and Scarlett thanks her profusely. I loved watching Scarlett get excited talking about playing Ash and how she can’t wait for the kids to see it since they can’t watch many of her movies we don’t let them watch infinity war or endgame because they are too young to understand what’s happening now the other marvel movies she’s in Devon absolutely loves to watch. “Well go see Sing 2 in theaters soon goodnight.” James says I didn’t realize how much time had passed. I was so focused on Scarlett and how happy she was talking about the movie. “I’ll meet you at home after you drop everyone off.” I tell Scarlett as I put on my leather jacket and give her a kiss before putting my helmet on and drive away on my bike.

A/N
We love a supportive Louri. Anygays see you in the next one.