Notes:

I am not trying to go into detailed descriptions of people, atmosphere etc. I just want to enjoy writing light entertainment, with no pretentiousness.

Chapter 2. Lost

Leighton was sitting on the sofa and starring at her laptop screen. She was still for hours. Lost in her deep thoughts about yesterday's incident.

Did she regret it? Probably not. It was one of the most exciting nights in her life. Was she worried about it? Hell to the yes! She was scared of loosing great friend, fucking up her career up and reputation.

Nobody would approve of her relationship with Ed. Especially her agent. She was on the fast-track list of success and nothing/nobody should stop her. Obviously getting involved with co-worker would be suicidal. Paparazzi, sex tapes, stupid articles could easily damage her image.

But most of all she was miserable. Miserable, because of one particular photo and sighting on Twitter.

Mentions: easyEDeasy OMG! Ed Westwick spotted in #brooklynflea with Jessica S! #DEAD! itsmeleighton .com

Timeline: RT minx33 CANNOT believe ED is still sporting last night's clothes! Where have you been Eddy?.com

Mentions: itsmeleighton hope you both left party together. #wink#wink!

Mentions: withstupid NO he prob spent night with that troll Jess! LOOK at the pic!.com itsmeleighton better than that..#bows

She couldn't believe it. How could he spend night with HER after their passionate encounter? Why? Of course, she wasn't his girlfriend, but he could have showed some respect and not trolled around with Jessica in fucking flea market! He was bound to be spotted! Was he trying to prove a point to her? Or it meant nothing to him? Ed always played with a lot of girls and it came as no surprise..but she did not want to be just a number in his books.

Last night she left the party earlier than usual. Complained with suffering migraine to Penn and left. Poor guy wanted to come round to hers. She wasn't in the mood. She wasn't in the mood for him or anybody else for that matter.

Leighton closed her eyes. Ed's face flashed in front of her.

"LeiLei don't go..." - said he pulling up his trousers. Leighton did not reply. "It was fucking amazing, if you ask me" - he tried to laugh it off.

"Sure" – she uttered opening the doors. "I have to go. Penn and others are waiting. They are probably ready to cut the cake. We shouldn't miss it". - Ed stared at her all bewildered.

"OK. CAKE? Really? We are going to small talk about the cake? Just ignore the fact that we just made..." – Now Ed looked not only confused but also furious.

"Yes Edward. We had sex. Not a big deal" – Leighton turned around and glimpsed at him. "Come, let's go. Don't make them wait and think the worst". - She observed his expression changing from endearingly upset to Chuck Bass-tense.

"Of course. Let's go and enjoy the party. Actually you are right, we have nothing to talk about" – Ed articulated loudly and came tad bit closer.

"That was fun. We should do it again sometime"- He bent forward to Leighton's face starring deeply into her eyes. He was so near she could feel his warm breath. Soft light played in his gorgeous hazel eyes. Leighton bit her lip, barely parting it for anticipated kiss. . His thumb slowly touched her pouted lower lip...he brushed it gently making Leighton moan and flutter her eyes... then gently tilted her chin...

"Look at me" – He ordered with a husky voice. Leighton slowly opened her eyes, gazing deeply into his...her heartbeat slowed down to an almost zero...

And then unimaginable happened – he just walked off. He walked off leaving her standing in astonishment.

Leighton stood there for a moment composing her thoughts. "Breath in, breath out!" - She tussled her hair and made sure dress looked perfect before heading back to the midst of the party.

"Leighton! Darling! You look absolutely gorgeous! "– Kelly Rutherford waved at her. "How's our darling Penn? I've heard you guys started dating? Is that true?" – She couldn't stop herself asking.

"Thank you, and yes. We are on "try-outs"- faintly smiled Leighton.

"Wow! That's fantastic; I would have never thought you children will get together"

"Why, may I ask?" – Leigh asked curiously. Even though she actually knew the answer.

"Hunni, please do not take it the wrong way. But we all, kind of thought maybe you and Chase, or in fact Edward will build up relationship." – Kelly seemed a little bit uneasy.

"No, Kelly! Of course not! I would be expecting people to pair me up with Chase "– laughed off Leigh. " How's your not so little Helena? Looks so grown up now" – she started steering conversation away from complicated love life.

"H is adorable; she recently started talking a lot. Nonstop like her dad..." – Leighton did not follow conversation at all. Her eyes were fixated on one and only person – standing across the room, flirting with two beautiful women. Actresses? No, she has not seen them on the set. Must be someone from production. "Don't they suppose to be ugly and wear glasses?" – Leigh said out loud.

"What's that my dear?" – Leighton just realised she didn't participate in a conversation at all.

"I said, that's fantastic! Do you know when are we going to try that amazing celebration cake?"

"Yes! Lets go and see. Matt must be looking for me by now. " – Kelly grabbed Leigh's arm and pulled her towards the main GG cast.

"Hey, LeiLei! Finally you are FREE" – Chase smirked at her.

"Is there a problem, egghead?" – Leighton frowned her little nose.

"I don't know, you want to tell me all about it? Oh, NO. WAIT "- he touched Leighton's head. " I can read you mind, my child!" I can see a man and his 3 fingers..."

"Cut it off Chase!" – Leighton blushed and pushed Chase on side. "You think you so hilarious! You are so bad, that no girl sticks with you"

"Well, at least you have several men stuck on you (literally)!" – Chase shot back

"Shut it!" – Leighton took out her BlackBerry and started typing. After few seconds her phone buzzed.

BB Message:

22:01

I see you busy?

Iphone Message:

22:03

I see you been stalking.

BB Message:

22:06

We will cut the cake soon.

Iphone Message:

22:07

I already had my cake.

BB Messages:

22:08

Not sure what you're talking abt

BB No New Messages

Leighton was a disappointed to say the least when her phone didn't beep after her last text. She felt a little bit humiliated by Ed. How could he leave her hanging like this? Asshole!

Samsung Message:

22:15

3 fingers...

BB Message:

22:16

Fuck Off!