A/N: Yeah, I know guys, I'm sorry. Prepping and starting the new semester is not fun. I had about half of this chapter done for weeks and got a burst of inspiration to write the rest today. This is one of those write as it comes to me fanfics. Especially since it's my first one, but how am I doing? I need to know you guys are there and have working fingers typing out those reviews for me! Sorry again guys, I'll try not to take forever with updates.
Tuesday Morning
Shay's POV
As I squint my eyes open against the sun's rays, a smile spreads across my face. I woke up with a particular pep in my step. I don't know if it's because of the natural beauty that is a typical LA morning or excitement for the table read later today. I can't even finish that sentence without breaking out into a stupidly big smile. I get to see Troian again today!
The birds are chirping and my hair actually resembles something akin to a head of hair and not tumbleweed. As I roll out of bed and start prepping for the day ahead, I think about what's in store.
I shower fairly quickly and walk over to my closet to decide what to wear for the day. I decide to go with a white, sleeveless dress shirt with a low-dip neckline, paired with dark skinny jeans and black pumps. Hair brushed? Check. Make-up done? Check. Ready to start my day and run errands before Troian time, I grab my phone and purse and out the door I go.
I know I'm probably a little too excited with this crush I have on Troian, but I can't help but think that I'm not the only one. I also don't want to scare her away either, so I just have to go with flow, so to speak. We can really start to establish a friendship today.
Meanwhile…
I'm pretty sure I have never been so happy to wake up on a weekday morning as I am today. I don't even care that it's before 10am and that my hair is covering my face trying to smother me. It really isn't natural for me to be this coherent without caffeine. Seriously, what the hell am I grinning about?
I'm sure it has nothing to do with the fact that in just a few hours I will be able to see the object of my recent affections and start to get closer to her. It also has nothing to do with the fact that I spent the weekend consumed with thoughts of her and watching Emily's scenes from the show… That wasn't creepy right? No, it's just research. Yeah…
Ok, maybe I'm a little excited, but I know I can't be the only one to be crushing here.
As I get out of bed and start to ready myself for the day, I think I'm going to with the slow but steady approach. Friends. That's usually the best course of action to go with first. I can't think too hard about anything more than that anyway; I'd really go nuts. We can build a friendship. Starting with getting her number later.
Later at the table read…
I'm sitting at the table going through my phone 10 minutes before the read is supposed to start. I'm not one for much twittering (tweeting?), but my manager said it'd be a good thing to have for my fans, especially with my joining the Pretty Little Liars family.
There's a lot of re-tweets from fans showing their excitement for Emily's new girlfriend. I'm excited to see their reactions when the promos come out for the new season that I'll be joining.
Since I'd already met Marlene and the writer's, I was content to just sit here watching re-tweets about PLL until my other co-stars Ashley, Lucy, and Shay walked in.
"Hey, new girl! Troian right?" Ashley all but charges me with her out stretched hand. Isn't she vibrant? I see Shay glance at me from beside Ashley and offer me a shy smile that I return.
"Ashley! Don't scare the girl away before Shay even has the chance to kiss her first." Lucy stage whispers as she pushes Ashley out of the way to offer her own hand, making both Shay and I blush three shades redder. "You'll have to excuse her natural excitement, it's nice to meet you." Well, Lucy is adorable… And more tame. They make quite the pair.
"Hi! Yeah, I'm Troian. It's nice to meet you both. No worries, I don't scare easily; I don't plan on going anywhere." I say shaking both Lucy and then Ashley's hands. Looking them over, you can definitely tell that Ashley and Shay are the "fashionistas." Lucy seems to be more laid back and comfortable like me.
"I'm really looking forward to working with all of you and joining the cast. I've watched the show and you're all really awesome."
Finally after the new introductions, I came face to face with Shay, who by the way, looks hot today. The shy smile she's giving me while looking through her long lashes just increases her adorableness.
"Hi again." For some reason those are the only two words that I seem to possess right now. This power she already has over me is almost as terrifying as it as euphoric.
"Hi… So, are you excited to start working with everyone now that you've met the rest of the girls?" She asks me almost nervously.
"I'm totally stoked. Everyone seems awesome and friendly, but we can't forget the reason I'm here."
"What reason would that be?" She asks coyly.
"Well, I was told that I'm being hooked up with one of the hottest girls of the show." I reply with a sly wink. The giggle I just received was music to my ears. I could spend every day of my life just eliciting more smiles and laughs from this angel.
"Oh really? I didn't know that Aria was switching it up this season!" Ha, oh she's a coy one. Friendship-smanship, can't I just ask her out already? Reel it in Troian! Don't lose your cool, can't go rushing something this precious.
"Ha, unless Aria a 5'8", muscular, swimmer, I'm pretty sure you are looking at your new girlfriend. Do you think Emily would approve?"
"I think Emily is more than pleased with who her new girlfriend is."
She says as she makes no effort to hide her looking me up and down. Uhh, what the hell was I doing with my life before I met her? I'm supposed to be waiting before I jump her right? Tell me why again? I pretty much have to bite back the shiver threatening down my spine as she rakes her eyes over me
"Well I'm certainly glad that I could please the lady- Umm, you wouldn't happen to know why everyone's staring at us would you?"
Just then, I realize that it was particularly quiet in the room, and the amazing brown eyes that were previously holding me captive break their gaze as Shay glances around the room.
Low and behold, Shay and I are the only ones still standing near the end of the table while everyone is basically observing us like we're behind glass; watching our interaction like it's another chemistry read.
Shay and I have matching blushes as we clear our thoughts, voicing our apologies, as we take our seats and avoid direct eye contact with each other.
Chuckling under my breath, Lucy starts off the table read for the episode. Glancing at Shay, who seems to be trying ignore Ashley's poking her in the ribs and whispers of gossip I assume, is still rocking a cute pink tint on her cheeks. And from the rapid spreading to the tips of her ears, I can safely assume that Ashley is definitely teasing her.
"Oh my god! You totally like her! Are you going to ask her out? You definitely should, she totally li-"
"Ashley! Oh my god, just chill out a little would you? We are working here you know."
"You're just being evasive. Don't worry, you can like her if you want. You guys would so cute together! And she's like super hot."
I love Ashley. I really do, but I'm about two seconds away from slapping her against the back of the head if she doesn't shut up. I mean, seriously, she's sitting right next to me! It's not like she's entirely wrong though. But still.
Besides, how would she know if Troian liked me back? Maybe she's just really friendly and flirty, not just specifically with me. I wouldn't peg her as the type though; Ashley yes, Troian? Not so much.
I'll indulge Ashley later. I do value her opinion about these things. If I didn't already have a crush on Troian, she would probably be trying to hook us up by now. Can't wait to see what she does when I tell her everything… Ugh, fun times…
I catch Troian's gaze out of the corner of my eye after I ignore Ashley's less than subtle text trying to get more information out of me about Troian.
I turn my head in her direction with a smile and she smiles in return along with a giggle as she attempts to turn her attention back to the rest of the reading. I really want to talk to her afterwards, maybe go to a late lunch to get o know each other better. Only makes sense considering she's going to be my girlfriend. My, uh, TV girlfriend. Yeah.
The rest of the table read goes smoothly and we're all pumped to start shooting. I couldn't help the blush that spread across my cheeks every time Troian and I had a scene together and everyone just watched with smiles. Bunch of creepers.
Bet they're all in on this matchmaking nonsense Ashley is doing.
I tell Ashley I'll text her later and she winks at me as she walks out the door with Lucy. Troian's gathering her purse as I stand up grabbing my own bag and sunglasses.
"Uh, hey, Troian?" And there goes the nerves. My stomach's in knots. Come on Shay! You got this!
She looks to me expectantly, "Yeah?" biting her lip.
"You, uh, you wouldn't feel like grabbing some lunch with me would you? I'd like to get to know you better before they throw us in to the deep end."
"Yeah actually, I would like that. I'm starving. What, you can't go around kissing nearly perfect strangers?" She says laughingly. If only she knew that I'd kiss her right now if I had one less ounce of self-control.
I wait for her to walk past before we make our way out of the room and towards the elevator. I know the perfect little shop a couple blocks away from the studio. I love the idea of taking a walk with Troian on a beautiful today like today.
I laugh replying, "I try not to make a habit of it. I want to live to kiss my next TV girlfriend."
Her mouth drops open and she fakes outrage, "We haven't had our first kiss and you're already moving on to the next girl? Why I never!" She drawls out the last past in a surprisingly good southern bell accent.
"Just taking precautions, you know, in case you're a terrible kisser." I reply slyly. I don't have to kiss her to know that, that is very far from the truth. Her lips look so soft, and delectable.
"Those are fighting words missy. I guess you'll just have to wait and see. " She winks as she's walking off of the elevator and out the door of the building. I lick my lips absently at the thought. I can hardly wait.
"I can hardly wait Miss Bellisario." I say voicing my thoughts. "The shop is just a couple blocks down."
"Alright then Miss Mitchell. Lead the way." Making a show of sweeping her arm out in a bow. I love this playful side of her. She's adorable.
I wink at her as I walk past her, but not by much as she falls into stride beside me. We spent the walk in a comfortable silence with the occasional glance at each other and soft smiles.
I know it's short! Don't hurt me ok? Getting this chapter together hurt my head a little bit. But regardless, let me know what you guys think so I can get a feel of what I'm doing. What do you guys want me to get more into? Should it be strictly TroianxShay or should I throw in a little AshleyxShay friendship or WHAT? You see why you need to review? Soooo, get to it. REVIEWS PLEASE! Thanks guys, you're awesome following lil ol' me.