"Oh my God Rita, tonight was so much fun." Katie said as we waited for the elevator to take us up tp our rooms. We were in San Diego for the weekend doing some press for MTV and the show. After we were done we had gone out to a couple of bars.
"I know, I can't remember the last time laughed so much." I entered the elevator and stood against the back wall. Katie came and stood next to me, interlocking our arms and resting her head on my shoulder. I could smell her shampoo, I could smell her perfume, it was…..intoxicating. I felt my stomach flip like it always does when I'm too close to her.
"I can't believe I talked you into doing karaoke. Instant classic." Katie grinned at me as we arrived at our floor and walked out of the elevator.
I felt myself blush at the memory. "Never again. I leave all the singing and all the stages to you. I was so off key it was embarrassing. You can never tell anyone, not that they'd believe you anyway."
"You're probably right, they would never believe it." She pulled out her phone, shaking it at me with mischief in her dark green eyes, "but I have evidence. "
My jaw dropped open. "You didn't. You wouldn't" I sputtered.
"I might." Katie said with a laugh. We arrived at our rooms. "Thanks for the fun night, Rita" she kissed me softly on the cheek and continued to her room door.
"Goodnight Katie." I watched her walk inside her room wishing things were different. Days like today were a blessing and a curse.
Its official, I'm a cliché. Life imitating art, all of it. I've fallen for my co-star, fallen hard for my very straight, very happily coupled up co-star. In my defense, it would be hard not to. Not only is she gorgeous, like seriously sexy, but she's so genuine and kind, and fun I couldn't help it. I let out a sigh as I kick off my shoes. Another night spent alone.
I change in to my pajama bottoms and a tshirt and head out on to the balcony. It's beautiful outside tonight. The moonlight reflects softly off the ocean, and I can see the lights from a boat in the distance. My mind drifts, I find myself thinking about Katie, again. There's just something about her, she's wormed her way in and there's no getting her out.
I'm pulled out of my thoughts by a knock at the door. "Rita, open up." I hear Katie. I open the door and there she is. She's wearing sweats and a black t-shirt with the sleeves cut off. Her auburn hair that had been in a bun all day was now flowing in soft waves. She looked hotter right now then she did twenty minutes ago in her dress and heels. My mouth went instantly dry.
"Uh …hey." that was all I could manage.
Katie looks at me and tilts her head. "Did you steel that shirt from wardrobe?"
"W-what?" I look down at the donut shirt im wearing and let out a little chuckle. "No, a fan sent it to me."
"Its cute. Are you gonna let me in?" I move to the side and she walks past me. She turns around and lifts her arms. She's got a bottle of champagne in one hand and two glasses in another. She smiles softly and lifts her eyebrows in invitation.
"Are we celebrating something?" I ask wondering if I'm missing something.
"No, not really" she laughs "I just had so much fun today, and I dont want it to end yet. So, join me? " Katie askes.
"How could I resist" I say. Katie lets out a little squeal, kisses me on the cheek and turns around to go open the champagne.
Oh man, am I in trouble.
I know this first chapter is kinda short, I just wanted to set things up. Any and all feedback is welcomed.