The Blind Date AU pt. 4

Audrey and Shelby had been dating for a couple of weeks now. Shelby visited frequently and even slept-over most nights. She had told Audrey about her dreams of The Butcher, which were slowly fading whenever she slept-over. Audrey still didn't buy it, though. She hadn't experienced anything paranormal in her life. She figured Shelby had used the dreams as an excuse to cuddle up with her at night. Audrey didn't mind it. She enjoyed holding Shelby and better yet, waking up beside her.

Audrey was working on a new short television series. She was only a minor character but they needed her on set for most of the days just in case they needed to retake or improvise a scene. Audrey had told Shelby that she wouldn't be available for a while because of work. She would be getting home late and leaving early. Audrey was lucky to get the weekends off.

Shelby hadn't liked the idea of not being able to see Audrey as regularly as she had been. As much as she whined and protested, Audrey was still going to the studio for her scenes. Shelby hardly knew what to do with herself while Audrey was gone. It had been a few days since filming started. Her chest ached as she longed to be with Audrey again. She wanted her to hug her and kiss her. She wanted Audrey to touch her hair. Shelby chewed her lip. She knew what she had to do.

Shelby had gone to the store. She knew how much Audrey liked tulips, so she bought her a small bunch. She filled a thermos with Audrey's coffee the way she liked it, figuring they wouldn't have the same kind at the studio, let alone time to make it properly. Shelby made her way to the address of the studio Audrey would be in. She didn't have a clearance or a pass, so when she was stopped by the guard in front of the studio, she wasn't able to go any further.

"Do you have a pass, Miss?" the guard asked, approaching the window. Shelby rolled her window down all the way as the guard ducked down to look inside the car.

"I...I don't have a pass but I was hoping to...deliver something to Audrey Tindall." Shelby said, clearly nervous.

"Hey, aren't you Shelby Miller from 'My Roanoke Nightmare'?" he asked, a smile crossing his face. He noticed the flowers and grinned. "And those are for Ms. Tindall?" he asked.

Shelby blushed profusely, not meeting his eyes. She nodded.

"If I could just see some ID I'll let you through." he said, clearly pleased by his discovery. Even the press hadn't caught on yet.

Shelby pulled out her license and showed the guard. He looked at it with a grin, passing it back. "She would be on set at the moment. Just go to trailer twelve and wait for her lunch break." the guard said with a kind smile. He opened the gate, letting Shelby through. She gave him a wave before driving in and parking.

Shelby made her way to trailer twelve. It was open, so she went in and closed the door behind her. She looked around and smiled when she noticed a few of Audrey's things. It was a small trailer with a mirror with lights for hair and make-up as well as a kitchenette. Shelby placed the flowers and coffee onto the coffee table beside the couch before settling down. She laid on the couch and went on her phone, texting Audrey. 'When's your next break?' she asked, turning off her screen and resting her eyes.

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Audrey had had the most hectic day. The directors had decided that they wanted her to play the role of two characters as one since the actor for the other character had fallen ill. She accepted, of course. Audrey loved her job, but at times it was tiring and it definitely tested her.

She had short breaks between scenes. The coffee was crap and she had barely gotten a chance to sit down. She saw Shelby's text and sighed. Audrey knew the girl was lonely. She knew she wanted her attention and time but Audrey couldn't give it to her at that moment. 'My lunch break is in two hours. I'll call you.' Audrey had texted back before being rushed back on set. She wondered if she would even get a lunch break.

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Shelby hadn't heard her phone buzz. She had fallen asleep against the arm of the couch. The night before she had spent most of her time feeling through Audrey's hair. She knew she wouldn't be able to see her much, especially since all Audrey wanted to do when she got home was go to bed. Shelby took advantage of every second she had with Audrey. She didn't sleep until her body forced her to. That was the reason for Shelby's exhaustion. She had spent the past few nights savouring Audrey's company, even if she was asleep. Shelby slept deeply on the couch. She wouldn't be waking up any time soon.

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Audrey finally got her lunch break. She went straight to her trailer. Shelby had made her a lunch the night before and Audrey was starved. The second she had gotten to the trailer she went to the fridge, starting her lunch. She hadn't noticed Shelby on the couch. When Audrey had finished her lunch she threw the container in the bin. She felt better now. As she went to the mirror to freshen up her make-up she noticed something in the reflection. When she turned around she spotted Shelby, curled up on the couch. Audrey had to cover her mouth to stop herself from gasping in surprise. She approached quietly, noticing the flowers and the thermos beside her. She picked up the flowers and put them in a vase with a smile. She couldn't believe Shelby had remembered tulips were her favourite. Audrey opened the thermos. She didn't know what was inside but the second she smelled the coffee she beamed to herself. She put it on the bench by the door so she wouldn't forget it.

Audrey looked at the sleeping girl on her couch. She had had such a rough day and Shelby had gone and made an effort to make it a little better. Audrey sat beside her, stroking her hair gently. Maybe Shelby wasn't as selfish as she initially thought. Audrey debated letting Shelby sleep, but she knew the girl would be mad if she did. Audrey leaned down and pressed a delicate kiss to Shelby's temple. "Hey." she hummed. "Wake up, sleepy head." Audrey said, shaking Shelby slightly.

Shelby whined softly. She woke, disoriented for a few moments before realising she was in Audrey's trailer. When she saw Audrey's face she lit up instantly. "You're here." Shelby slurred sleepily, trying to sit up. Her hair was slightly frizzy from how she had slept. She smiled happily as she hugged Audrey, leaning into her slightly. "I missed you." she said, her voice still soft and sleepy.

Audrey smiled, pulling Shelby up onto her lap. She held around her waist gently, feeling her cheek with one hand. "I missed you too." Audrey cooed. "Thank you for the flowers and coffee." she said as she attempted to flatten Shelby's hair. She combed her fingers through it gently, holding her closer as she did.

Shelby rested her head against Audrey's shoulder, closing her eyes and relaxing for a moment. She held Audrey tight, nuzzling into her neck as the other woman pet her hair. Shelby kissed Audrey's neck softly. "I'm glad you liked them." she hummed, pulling back slightly to meet Audrey's eyes. "I really do miss you." she said, her eyes welling slightly. "I miss you more than I miss the touches and the company. I miss you." she said, hugging Audrey tightly.

Audrey felt her heart break slightly. "You miss...me?" she asked softly, gently pulling Shelby back to meet her eyes. Shelby nodded almost frantically. Audrey let out a soft laugh. "Does that mean you don't miss the way I touch you?" Audrey asked playfully despite the way Shelby's words had tugged at her heartstrings.

Shelby pouted slightly, the tears falling from her eyes but barely getting a chance to roll down her cheeks. Audrey wiped them away with her thumbs as she held Shelby's face. "I miss being pet too." Shelby admitted with a teary eyed smile. "But I miss you most of all. Just being with with you... Being together." she said softly, biting her lip and shaking her head. She missed Audrey more than anything.

Audrey pulled Shelby's face in closer to her own, pressing a deep, passionate kiss to her lips. She stroked Shelby's hair as she kissed her, not breaking the kiss as she pulled her in closer. Shelby kissed back, whimpering involuntarily. She hugged Audrey tight as she kissed her, savouring the taste of her lips and the feeling of her small breaths against her.

"You really mean it, don't you?" Audrey said against Shelby's lips, the slight vulnerability in her eyes as she met Shelby's blue ones.

"I do." Shelby barely whispered. "I really do."

Audrey blinked back her own tears, leaning in and kissing along Shelby's jaw, hoping to distract her for long enough that she wouldn't notice. Shelby smiled as she felt Audrey kiss her jaw. She found Audrey's hands and held them. They had only been together for a few weeks but Shelby could feel a strong connection with Audrey. It wasn't like the connection between herself and Matt. It was different. It felt more intimate and sensitive.

Audrey's alarm went off on her phone. Her break was over. She sighed softly, leaning back into the couch. "I have to go." Audrey said, the sadness evident in her voice. "I'd stay if I could." she said, feeling up and down Shelby's arms. "You'll wait for me at my apartment, won't you?" she asked, watching Shelby's eyes.

"Yes. Always." Shelby replied. She kissed Audrey's lips sweetly before slipping off her lap. Audrey stood, walking her to the door.

"Let me take you to your car." Audrey insisted, grabbing her thermos and pocketing her phone. She took Shelby's hand and tugged her close, leading her out of the trailer and closing the door behind her. She couldn't stop thinking about what Shelby had said. She wondered if Shelby had told the truth when she had said she missed her. Audrey knew it was the truth. She could see it in her eyes. She could see the slight fear of commitment as well as the realisation. Shelby felt something for Audrey, and it was deeper than the affection and touches.

Shelby watched Audrey as the smaller woman led her to her car. She stayed close to her and wondered what she was thinking. Shelby had seen the vulnerability in Audrey's eyes. She had seen the way Audrey had looked at her. They were both scared. They had fallen for each other so quickly it was almost too good to be true.

When they finally got to Shelby's car Audrey stopped her from getting in. She pressed her against the door lightly, kissing her lips deeply before quickly breaking the kiss. "I'll see you tonight." Audrey said softly, starting to leave.

Shelby quickly took Audrey's hand and pulled her in, kissing her cheek sweetly. "Have a good day." Shelby whispered before quickly getting into her car. She started it and waved at Audrey. "I'll be waiting." she hummed, blowing her a kiss before driving away. Shelby bit her lip as she drove to Audrey's apartment. She could still taste the slightest hint of her lipstick on her lips.

Audrey watched as Shelby's car disappeared out of view. She smiled to herself. She definitely felt something for Shelby. As she headed back to the studio she thought about what Shelby had said. It had been genuine. Audrey was distracted for the rest of the day. She had to retake a fair few scenes, but she didn't mind. She knew Shelby would be waiting for her.

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