—no sweet dream but i’m a hell of a night

Twenty-seven fashion designer CA native

[oliviamonroex]

Stood in line for her usual order of coffee, she was typing away on her phone when she heard the bell above the door signalling someone else was coming in. Turning, because her curiosity meant she couldn’t help herself, she found herself smiling at Jocelyn, who had slipped into the line behind. “Hey, how are you?” she started politely, before gasping slightly and turning so she was facing the designer completely. “I am in need of a stunning dress for an event I have coming up and I would absolutely love it if you would help me? Because honestly, my fashion taste isn’t the best and I need direction.” Usually she could find something in her closet, but this function was high end and she knew she needed help. “This drink, and many, many others will be on me if you can help.” She finished, a pleading look on her face. “Pretty please? I will of course pay you for your magic ways too.”

@jocelynmontezx

[jocelynmontezx]

It had been one of those mornings where Jocelyn knew she was going to need coffee to get through the day. She walked into her favorite coffee shop and stood in line. “Olivia hey,” She smiled, greeting the other girl. “Coffee is the way to my heart, that’ll be payment enough. I’m actually heading to the office after this. A bunch of my newly designed dresses just came in. You can take a look and see if there’s anything you love?” Her friends wearing her designs was a type of free publicity that Jocelyn loved.

[jocelynmontezx]

A quest for perfection had been inherited from her father and seeped into not only everything she did but her very core. Except this pursuit of flawless meant that more often than not she set her emotions aside to get things done, so much so that there were times she had to remind herself to turn them on even for her siblings. “Of course not - and they’re not going to.” The words were intended to be comforting even if a little blunt as she pushed a box of tissues slowly towards the brunette, small sympathetic smile on her lips. “There’s a number of ways we can proceed with this but it depends on what you want the outcome to be?” It did well for her to double check what the other was trying to gain, especially when she was more that a little merciless in times like these. “Personally I’d take a hard line, make an example of them so both they and anyone else who thinks that they can get the better of you will think twice.”

Jocelyn grabbed a tissue or two from the box and dabbed at her tear stained cheeks. The girl was definitely a crier but hated when people saw her in that state. She quickly reminded herself who she was and calmed down. “I just want them to know that they can’t do this,” Friends had been telling her to make sure not to be kind. Jocelyn was always far too kind to people that hadn’t deserved it from her. This time she knew she couldn’t be. It’d only make her an easier target for someone else. “That sounds like a great idea to me. How do we do it?”

[jocelynmontezx]

“Mhm, that sounds just like all your life is you ask me.” Marley was a big believer in getting to write your own history. If as far as Jocelyn was concerned, she was a California native, then a California native she was. Home was what you made of it. “’Mazin’ how we never ran into each other anywhere else…I’m sure we’ve been in the same place at the same time before…and we had no idea.” Marley shook her head in disbelief, a small laugh leaving her lips as she reached across, fingers dancing lightly against the other’s sunkissed skin. “Oh, yes. God forbid you’re a Californian vegan. The horror.”

“Okay so maybe it has been,” Jocelyn laughed softly. There was never a place that she lived in longer than California. It having something that nowhere else had, her heart. Even though it was a place that held a lot of bad memories, the good ones outweighed those. “Maybe it wasn’t the right time then.” She wasn’t a big believer in fate but most people had always shown up in her life right when she needed them. “Absolutely not. I tried that once and needless to say it was not for me.”

[jocelynmontezx]

Skyler pouted only just a little, snatching one last fry before the plate was pulled out of his immediate reach. “Sharing is caring, Joce. Remember that when I’m dead.” He grinned a little more, shrugging his shoulders, “For you? I’m always available. Does this mean I get to try on one of those hot dresses?”

“Oh yes I’m sure at your funeral I’ll say ‘damn wish I had shared with him more’.” Jocelyn laughed, rolling her eyes and eating a few of the fries from the plate. “Those words are definitely my favorites and duh. I wouldn’t ask if I wasn’t going to offer that. In fact, I have a sparkly party dress just for you. It’ll show off your nice legs.”

[jocelynmontezx]

Forms interrupted, the brunette glanced up from her work to greet her new client, practised smile already on her lips as smooth words flowed out for them. “Please, call me Elena. I know the whole thing can be a bit of a mouthful and I have no intention of wasting either of our time.” It was something of a promise when she had never been one to be frivolous with time. “Now from what’s been relayed to me you’re having some trouble with some accusations being levelled your way? I presume that they’re false?”

“Elena then,” She agreed with a nod. “Incredibly false. Completely made up. People think just because I have the whole ‘spoiled little rich girl’ background that I’ll throw money at problems like this but I worked hard for my career as a designer. Getting people to take me seriously and not still think of me as only a pretty face on a magazine cover,” Her emotions were running at a high and a few tears fell. It wasn’t usual for her to get so emotional but she’d felt attacked by the people accusing her. “I’m not about to let some jealously ridden person mess that up for me. You know?” She sighed, wiping her cheeks with the back of her hands. “Sorry it’s not worth crying over I just,” Shaking her head, after a few deep breathes she stabled herself. “I’m fine sorry.”

[jocelynmontezx]

“I believe in second chances and it was just a simple date that was set up through an event that people attended. Just the fact you replied at all is like wow. Because you are like gorgeous and probably have better things to do.” Kat ranted before forcing herself to shut up. “How did it go? The event. I totally understand getting dates mixed up. I work for Heidi as her assistant.”

“Thanks for the compliment. And you’d be surprised at how boring my life can get sometimes,” Jocelyn was a generally busy person but even she had her down days. She practically needed them to survive or else the stress would’ve gotten to her. “It was a good time. A lot of networking. Oh I know her. I wonder how we’ve never met.” She laughed softly.

[ethankams]

at jocelyn’s store with @jocelynmontezx

“Sweetheart, you have to help me,” the brunette pulled her friend aside, taking off the designer sunglasses that she’d put on to avoid being seen and placing them atop her head. “I’m in full-crisis mode and need to do some retail therapy. I need something hot, something one of a kind. Preferably something that screams ‘I would never be caught dead in a department store’.”

[jocelynmontezx]

One thing Jocelyn knew was great about being her friend was that she had a great fashion sense. She couldn’t count how many of her friends had come to her for fashion advice over the years. This time was no different. “Hot and one of a kind,” She thought, for a second. “Are we talking very formal? I’ve got something in our new collection you would look amazing in. It was only going to be featured in fashion week but I could loan it to you. It would start some hype around the new collection.”

[jocelynmontezx]

“You’ve lived here all your life, then?” Marley asked, turning her cheek to rest on her crossed arms, laid out on her stomach on the towels they’d brought with them. You could take the girl out of Arizona, but couldn’t take the Arizona out of the girl–the water still being too cold for Marley to comfortably dive into. The sun combined with the soft breeze was nice, as was the sight of the beautiful woman laid out next to her. “I couldn’t imagine gettin’ sick of this.” She sighed.

“Depends on your definition of ‘all my life’. I stayed until I was eighteen then work had me traveling all around the world for a couple years but I visited a lot. California is who I am. It always has it’s way of calling me back.” Jocelyn had been miles and even oceans away but to her nothing quite beat her current view. Along with the sound of the waves crashing and the seagulls flying over the water. Something about it was so peaceful. She’d been to beautiful places but somehow California remained her favorite. “I think they more get sick of some of the people.” She shrugged her shoulders.

[jocelynmontezx]

With her new collection coming out, Jocelyn was rounding up all her celebrity friends to model the collection. First on her list was Mara. Rushing into the cafe restaurant after a late Uber ride, she scooted into the booth opposite of her. “Hey sorry I’m late. Did you order already?” She asked, setting her purse down next to her and sliding her sunglasses to the top of her head.

@marabaeu

[jocelynmontezx]

Growing up in the family she had come from, Jocelyn had seen her fair share of court cases. Especially ones where a defense lawyer was needed. The brunette had never imagined herself needing one quite yet though. But alas she was being accused of stealing a design and needed to figure out what her options were to fight it. “Hi, Elena Stark-Moreno right? I’m Jocelyn Montez, the designer I think I spoke to your assistant on the phone.”

[jocelynmontezx]

“You know I really didn’t expect you to say yes to coffee after the shit I pulled during summer crush,” It was really rude on Jocelyn’s part to have to bail for work. But it was a previous commitment and she couldn’t skip it. “I’m sorry again about that. I told my assistant not to pull me away but she couldn’t listen this time. I forgot the appearance was at the same as the event.”

@katxledger

[jocelynmontezx]

The summer was finally getting good in California. The sun was shining and there was still a soft breeze. The beach was the perfect place to be. Jocelyn knew that from growing up in the state. It was always one of her favorite places. “I told you the beach was the best place in town. The pier’s pretty, fun, and all that but nothing beats the waves. I’m surprised I’ve never gotten sick of it.”

@themarleycallahan

[jocelynmontezx]

“You know when I invited you out to eat and offered to pay that was so you could eat your food. Not both of our food,” She rolled her eyes, pulling her plate of fries back towards her. “Oh and I wanted to ask you if you’re available this weekend. I’m planning a shoot for my new line and can’t think of a better photographer than you. Or at least not one that doesn’t completely annoy me.”

@skylerxdavis

[itskalinadavis]

“I have to say you look rather amazing.” Kessa complimented as she came up behind Jocelyn, she put a hand on her arm to let her know she was there. “Seriously I’m a little disappointed you didn’t give me that dress. Or you know dress me tonight.” She teased. “So are you having fun? Am I going to see a color change next time I see you?”

@jocelynmontezx

[jocelynmontezx]

“Hey oh my gosh thanks you look amazing too,” She said, turning around and giving the other girl a quick hug. “I could’ve. All you had to do was call me. This dress isn’t even out officially yet but I have one saved for you so you don’t have to order online or anything,” Jocelyn told her with a smile. “A blast actually and maybe. You know I love the color red so here’s hoping someone snatches me off the market.”

[jocelynmontezx]

“Sorry- Thanks.” She tried to correct herself so that she didn’t apologize so much. It was a hard habit that she was trying for years to break. It only left her further frustrated with herself most days for not being able to follow her own rules. Kat was completely for rules no matter what they were. No running by the pool, making sure to wait before going swimming. Even if it was stupid she still followed the rules. “Oh no. Totally not a serial killer. Like no way shape for form. I’m actually vegetarian so I don’t do the whole blood thing at all.”

“And I’m not a serial killer either so the date should go just fine,” Jocelyn offered the other girl a smile. “Do you like funnel cakes? I heard they had some at the concession stand.” It had always been her favorite ever since she was a little kid. Having often begged nannies to take her to get one when going to amusement parks with them. She’d even learned how to make her own.

[jocelynmontezx]

It came as a surprise to Marley; Jocelyn’s interest in her at the bar. While she herself had certainly felt the same, she couldn’t help but wonder why nothing had come of that night, other than a few drinks and conversation. Not that that had been nothing. She’d certainly enjoyed herself, but the thought that they could have enjoyed themselves differently? Perhaps it would have felt like a missed opportunity to Marley, if not for the fact that they were getting a second chance then; a bigger one than initially thought, when the text rolled through and it was revealed that they had won the trip to the couples cabana after what had been a lovely evening together.

“…I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many desserts in one place.” Marley admitted as the two lounged in the cabana, already in the middle of tasting the various offerings. “Not even in a bakery, or a candy store.” Half of the desserts were foreign to Marley, but it didn’t stop her from indulging anyways. As she glanced at Jocelyn, chocolate unknowingly on her lip, she offered the woman a grin. “I think I can safely say this has probably been my favorite date ever.” She teased. Marley wasn’t big in the realm of dating (that was to say, nearly nonexistent), but she was a girl who could appreciate a little fun, and the night with Jocelyn certainly fulfilled that appreciation.

Jocelyn was quite surprised to have won one of the event days. It was the last thing she expected to happen but it did. She couldn’t think of a better person to have won with either. “I’ve seen this much food on sets in the last but never desserts. It’s like the bought an entire bakery,” Jocelyn laughed softly. “It definitely mine too.” The brunette had been on lots of dates in the past but never ones that were quite this fun. If anything they were all terribly mundane and boring. Half the time not even ending with a second date plan. But this one she’d wanted a second and maybe even a third. She smiled, noticing the chocolate on the other girls lip. “You’ve got something there.“ She motioned to her own lip to show her where.

[jocelynmontezx]