New York City!

-Jessica's POV-

Hello, New York City! I've been dying to see you in my eyes once again! I've actually been to New York before as a school trip for studying the Statue of Liberty. And that's how I and Amelia met actually. We were in two different classes however during the flight over we sat by each other and started to connect and since then we've been best friends since. Before and after we had completed our education we both started telling ghosts stories and everyone thought we were nuts. But we were friends, of course now and then you want to have a laugh and try and make people smile in a natural way but for me and Amelia, we have our own way. Every time we see each other we make sure to pull funny faces towards each other, if we forget to do is as soon as we meet then I tend to mumble and stutter. The world of the paranormal became a dream when we saw a wanted sign in a shop window in Cardiff. Joining a paranormal group, also known as Ghostbusters, wanted myself and Amelia to go there when we were 26. We both had our crushes. She would always say how Raymond Stantz was hotter than Egon Spengler but of course, there I was defending my opinion. Yes, I thought Egon had his own romantic ways but I wasn't and still not ready to go down a romantic relationship after my first boyfriend got killed in a car crash. It was hard for me during then but Amelia was there to help me. We know how to help each other, and that's why Amelia is my best friend.

So there we are, standing outside of the Ghostbusters firehouse. It seemed a little rusty however I could notice that the windows and the door had a fresh coat of paint applied. Amelia looked scared from what I could see. But we simply smiled towards one another and approached inside. There was the Ecto-1, just seeing the car looking brand new made me and Amelia scream like a fangirl seeing their favourite boy band at a live concert. We both approached the front desk as a red-haired woman filing her nails tilted down her glasses on her nose and looked at us. She smirked and said, "Ghostbusters, how can I help?"

"Uh Yes..." Amelia stuttered.

"We found this add in a shop window and newspaper and wondered if it is still available." I continued.

"You sound British, where are you girls from?" the receptionist asked ignoring what we had said to her first question.

"Cardiff, our accent is actually Welsh, however, I wasn't born in Wales," Amelia replied. 

"I noticed. My name's Janine. I'm the receptionist for the Ghostbusters. And yes, this add is still open. Follow me." and at the end of her sentence, Janine took us upstairs to the main office and constructing area, "Boys, the add you advertised a couple of years ago...."

"Yes, Janine we know, bring him up." I heard a man chuckle, that sounded like Peter, THE Peter Venkman. 

Janine gave us a signal as we walked up the last of the stairs. We felt all eyes glare at us as she stood there, with our shy faces on. We lowered our heads until Peter spoke.

"Janine I said 'Him', and you bring two females up." 

"I'm not a miracle worker, Dr Venkman," Janine replied as she headed back downstairs to keep an eye open the front door and phone in case anyone rang.

"So, can we have your names?" Ray asked.

"Ray, they're girls, we can't have girls!" Venkman protested.

"Actually, Venkman. We can." Egon pointed out tilting his glasses down his nose.

"Our names.... um well...." I mumbled.

"I'm Amelia Fransico."

"My name is Jessica Lockheart," I replied in the end.

"Lockheart sounds romantic." Venkman pouted until Winston hit his head with a book. 

"Be nice to the ladies, man," Winston growled.

After that, we were introduced around the firehouse. Stars were sparkling in our eyes as we were handed our uniforms which had our name tags on. I felt Egon looking at me. He asked me to check on the containment unit so I could get used to putting ghosts inside of it. He kept an eye away from me as he broke the silence.

"What brought you here?" 

"Excuse me?" I felt so confused.

"No, I put that incorrectly. What brought you to the world of the paranormal investigators?"

"Oh, well me and Amelia as we grew up we felt like the paranormal had a world in our hearts and that's why we are friends. And a couple of years ago while we were at Swansea University we saw your add and we knew as soon as we graduated we would fly over and that leads to here and now."

"Interesting."

I felt his eyes look me up and down. He was thinking of something. I admit I did have a crush on him at one point but now, I seem to loose interest. And that's one thing I don't know why about. We headed to my new office. I sat down in my seat as he placed some documents on my desk, "Mind if I walk you home?"

I quickly refused, "No I'll be fine. Thank you for offering but I know my way around New York like the back of my hand. Thank you anyway." 

I made sure to tell Amelia I was heading back to my apartment, it was the building that they blew up in 1984, it had been restored and now it's 1992.  It's been that long and now the Ghostbusters business is back. Thanks to that add being up I wouldn't know what to do in job terms. After the elevator doors opened I reached into my bag to find my apartment key. I placed it into the lock and twisted it clockwise until my door opened. Taking out the key from the lock and shutting my door quietly, I removed my coat and scarf and glanced at the mirror behind me whilst I placed my coat on the hook. I looked weird in this job interview outfit, so I removed my heels and placed my feet onto the floor, walking over to my room where I changed into my night clothes and placed my slippers on my feet. I got into a comfy place on the sofa and switched on the TV until I heard a knock on my front door. I raised my body up and walked over to the door. Unlocking the chains to seeing no one was there. Must've been some kids playing pranks on me, this happened to me a lot. As soon as I turned my back I heard the phone ring. I leant against the wall as I picked up the portable phone, "Hello?"

"Sorry to call you at this late hour." I heard Egon's voice on the other end.

"Oh, Dr Spengler. Has something happened?" I asked.

"It's good news, Amelia and Ray have fallen for each other in a snap of a finger."

"Couldn't you tell me that in the morning?" 

"Nope because Ray made me drive him and her to her apartment. I'm standing outside of your door."

"WHAT!?" I screamed as I put the phone down, throwing the door open to see Egon there in his coat and scarf on, "What are you doing here, Dr Spengler?" I offered him in as he removed his coat and placed it next to mine.

"Well, Venkman is out with Dana and Winston had 'plans' as well. I thought I could spend some time with you. To get to know you."

"And why was that?" I blinked.

"Ever since you came into the office today, I felt something." He smirked and handed me my papers, "that you're the good type of person to complete the paperwork by hand."

Why me!? I thought he was going to say if I was pretty but I guess my hair does make me look like a boy. I have straight brown hair which is very short due to myself burning it on the cooker a couple of months ago, I guess he thought I was a boy when I first appeared. Maybe if I asked him something or just say a word maybe he'll fall for me? It's worth a shot.

"Dr Spengler?" I twirled my hair with my index finger.

"Yes?" 

"Have you ever had a girlfriend?"

"I don't go down the lust road, Lockheart. The only girlfriend I have is my work."

It was worth a shot like I said before, I heard Ray knock on the door as Egon approached to it. He placed his coat back on and opened the door seeing Ray covered in lipstick on his face. Amelia, you bitch! I thought we were going to make the move together. But I guess falling for someone that quick is in her nature. I don't blame her, I'm happy for her. Well, I guess she got her man first. She might avoid me for a bit, she may think I'm mad at her, but I'm not and never will be my best friend. We're both one of a kind I guess. And after that Egon and Ray left. I pulled back the bed covers after making sure the door was locked and jumped into bed. I guess it'll take some time. If Dr Spengler asks for coffee or something then I guess that'll be one step further. I'll get there, one day.

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Hi, guys! I hope you enjoyed this first chapter and let me know what you think!! So, second chapter will be published very soon! And it may or may not get steamy between Ray and Amelia ;)