A/N Again the disclaimer. I do not know personally anyone mentioned. This is purely a fiction exercise. Also because English is not my native language you may have to excuse some mistakes I may write. That being said I hope you enjoy it. :)

For the next two weeks you and Grant maintain your secret meetings, sometimes in his place, sometimes in yours. You kept doing your job as his publicist the best you could and Grant collaborated with you. So far, and with Nate's and Doug's help, no one suspected anything.

Grant had been called for yet another audition because of the role for the next Scorsese movie and he was only going to know the result next year, in January.

"Oh, Grant, this was all my fault. You weren't focused in that other audition because of me..." You smirk, remembering your first kiss with Grant.

"Oh baby, I was the one who kissed you. It wasn't your fault. I don't regret it at all and I would do exactly the same thing all over again. Sure, I was a bit distracted but they gave me this other chance so it isn't that bad. Besides, yesterday's audition went perfect. I have a feeling this is it." He smiles happily while kissing your lips.

"Hope so. You deserve it." You smile, running your fingers through his hair and snuggling up against him under the sheets. This is one of those times you're spending the night with him.

"Thanks." He kisses you again, this time for long. When you two break the kiss he just sighs. "I don't know how I'll survive these next few days without you..."

"It's just five days..." You smile.

"Well, it's six, counting the travelling days..."

"Well, it's Christmas and you have to be with your family. Don't you miss them?"

"Of course I do. Especially after not spending Thanksgiving with them. Yeah, I made the mistake of spending that holiday with my ex and her family, only to find out the day after that she cheated on me. Amazing."

"Bummer." You comment. "That sucks... What about New Year's Eve? How did your family react to that?"

At first Grant was supposed to be in Norfolk with his family through Christmas and the New Year, only to return to LA already in January. But a week ago he changed his plans. You two decided you'd spend the New Year's Eve together in LA.

"They were a bit surprised but they are ok with it. I'm with the family for Christmas and with friends for the New Year. It's fair."

"I'm happy I get to have you for my birthday..."

Grant laughs. "What a day to be born, uh? The last day of the year. We'll make it a blast, babe."

"Having you around is all the blast I could wish for." You kiss his lips eagerly.

When you stop Grant grins happily. "I love when you do that. I love when you just get to be you, no worries, no overthinking things..."

"You know why I worry sometimes..." You pout.

"Yes, I know. And I understand. As long as you keep kissing me like that. Kiss me again."

You nod giggling. "I will kiss you."

"I'm waiting." He teases you.

You finally lean forward to kiss him again like crazy. You are pretty sure you never felt that way with anyone before.

Grant just sighs. "Why didn't I meet you the second I put my feet in LA?"

You chuckle at his words.

"I'm serious." He suddenly turns around so he can be on top of you. He looks into your eyes while his thumb caresses your cheek. "I'm so serious. I wish I could take you out to nice places, to the movies, kiss you in front of our friends, whatever friends, hold hands with you... Everything you deserve."

His words make your heart melt. "I wish that too... And I'm sorry I can't gi..." Grant interrupts you putting his finger over your lips.

"Shsh, baby, don't. I didn't say this so you'd feel guilty. It's not your fault. What I was trying to say is that I know you deserve a lot more than what I'm allowed to give you right now. And I want you to know that. You have no idea how much it pains me to pretend we have nothing more than a professional relationship when we are with others."

"I know Grant. I feel the same." You just hug him tight.

Grant kisses softly your neck. "I'm glad Doug and Joan hit it off so well. It gives us more excuses to be around each other in parties and stuff like that."

"Yeah, I'm glad too."

Doug and Joan started dating shortly after they met that one night at the bar. Doug didn't say anything to Joan about you and Grant as he had promised so she didn't know. You thought it was for the best because, even though she is really good friends with you and you trust her, she does work with you and the less people know the better. It also gave you the best excuse to have Grant at your birthday party, which is also the New Year's Eve party. It's like he's just going with his friend Doug who is dating your very own friend Joan.

"And I still have to figure who I'm gonna leave Jett with... Doug is going home to San Francisco for Christmas..." Grant sighs.

"Oh. I thought you had that figured already that's why I didn't say anything, but in that case, I can take care of him. No problem."

"Seriously? You don't mind?"

"No, no problem at all, he'll stay with me."

"Oh, baby, thanks. He'll be thrilled, he loves you."

"I hope he doesn't miss you too much..." You smile.

"Not as much as I'll miss you, that's for sure. Right now, I'm even jealous of Jett, he gets to spend all these days with you... Lucky dog."

You laugh at Grant's words. "Right."

"And it sucks you can't take me to the airport..." He pouts.

"I know... Let's just enjoy these last few hours we have together, ok?"

"Sure. By the way, do not open my Christmas gift until actual Christmas day, ok?"

You giggle. "Oh really? Alright, I won't."

"Good girl." Grant kisses your lips and you two enjoy your last night together before he leaves to Norfolk to spend Christmas with his family.