Chapter 11
Before we could walk over to everyone again, Liam grabs me and kisses me long and slowly.
When I’m able to pull back, I’m breathless and look up at him in a daze, “What was that for?”
He puts on his sexiest grin and kisses me quickly before grabbing my hand, “Just showing everyone that you’re mine.”
I roll my eyes and shove his shoulder, “Unnecessary…does that mean I can pull you out in front of a group of your adoring fan girls and kiss you senseless?” I ask mischievously.
He gets a playful glint in his eyes and pulls me tightly against him and as I put my hands onto his shoulders, he leans down to whisper in my ear, “Senseless, huh?” He starts making a trail of kisses down my neck.
I let myself close my eyes for a second and shake my head, “There are like a thousand people all around us right now, Liam.”
He just laughs and tucks some of my hair behind my ear, “I could always take you back to my trailer, baby. No one could disturb us there.”
I just shake my head at him and start tugging him towards our friends, “As tempting as that sounds, you have a job to do.” I give him one last kiss as we approach everyone.
"About time you got back over here!” Krista says as she hooks her arm in mine, "I can only take so much of little miss skank over there.” She whispers to me while eyeing Alexia up and down. "She keeps flirting with Scott AND Lucas. And I think Lucas likes it!"
Rolling my eyes, I mutter, "Wonderful.” And step forward, "Alexia...very nice to see you again."
She puts on an devious smile and walks over to where Liam is standing and leans against him before putting her hands on his chest, "Oh, really nice to see you again too Katy. We get to shoot a very hot love scene today...I have to go to wardrobe and get my lingerie. Black silk, Liam's favorite.” She smiles and lets her hand linger down his chest and he throws her hand away before it goes all the way south and clenches his teeth as she walks away.
"I wish I never touched that woman...she makes my life a living hell!” Liam grounds out and pulls me closer to him, "I'm this close to speaking with the director. She may be a woman, but she sexually harasses me all the time."
"She doesn't seem that bad,” Lucas says softly and earns a dirty look from all of us, "What?! She's just...flirty."
"She's creepy.” I say shaking my head and looking around at the crowd of workers getting everything ready. "Do you really have to do a love scene with her today?"
"Unfortunately...after this, I'm turning down any project that even has a mention of her name it."
"Sounds like a good plan.” I give him a quick hug as the director walks over.
"Alright, Liam, Scott...this is our last scene to shoot. Sorry folks, going to have to ask you to step back so we can get the set ready."
I nod, "Right, good luck!” I kiss Liam's cheek and Krista gives Scott another hug and we pull Lucas over to the side out of the way.
It isn't long before we see Alexia walking to her spot of the set wrapped in a short silky robe and black flip flops. As she passes us she sends a flirty grin and wave to Luke and gets herself into professional mode.
Luke shifts around some and looks over at me, "So, do we actually get to watch them have make believe sex?"
Krista and I both smack his arm and he flinches, "Just asking, jeez."
"Don't get too excited there Romeo” Krista tells him, "She'll be in lingerie, and Kate's hunky hubby will be shirtless, but he'll have boxers on."
I give her a look and she gives me an innocent look, "What? He is hunky, and looks dang good without a shirt on...but I've got to see Scott shirtless..."
"Whoa. Wait; is there something I should know?” I ask with my arms crossed.
She sighs and shakes her head, "No...THAT hasn't happened between us...yet.” she adds with a smile, "But, I've got to see his lovin' scenes with that Aria Watson chick, he's very good at what he does."
"Those guys aren't the only ones good at what they do, or that look good without a shirt on...right, Kate?” Luke asks with his eyebrow raised and I shoot him a warning look.
"Not something to talk about right now, ok?” I say with as much force as I can.
He puts his arms up in surrender and I rub my face. Maybe it wasn't such a good idea to bring him here. There is a very good chance just his mouth could end up getting him into a fist fight with Liam. Taking a deep breath, I look over at Krista who is fiercely whispering in Lucas' ear and whatever she is saying is apparently getting across because he looks down at the floor and in the next moment he whispers, "I'm sorry, Kate."
"Yeah...it's fine” I mutter and catch Liam's eye for a second.
He mouths "I love you” and kisses his fingers and sends it my way making me smile again. God I hope this doesn't get all messed up again. Hollywood or not, what we have is real, and even despite the time and distance, that flame hasn’t faded and I’m going to have to do all that I can to not extinguish it.
"Here we go,” Krista whispers as the director yells for everyone to quiet down so they can start filming. "Are you going to be able to handle this?"
I nod and take a breath. This isn't real. It's basically an illusion, right? That's what I have to think anyways. This isn't real!
But God is it hard to keep that in my mind when I watch Liam stalk over to Alexia and grab her and see her wrap her perfectly skinny legs tightly around his waist and yank that barely there robe off her shoulder.
Lucas reaches over and squeezes my hand and gives me a slight reassuring smile and I bite my lip to keep myself from screaming. I can handle this, it’s just a job. Soon I hear, "Cut!” and I can breathe again. I think it’s time to leave.
"Hey baby, you ok?” Liam runs over between shots and hugs me but I pull back smelling Alexia's perfume all over him.
"Yeah...I'm good. You did a really good job,” I force a small smile on my face.
"Don't believe her Liam. She's freaking out, just look at her!” Krista pipes in and I shoot her a quick glare.
"I'm fine, really."
Liam sighs, "No, you’re not. I can see it in your eyes Katy. I don't want you to have to feel uncomfortable."
"Well let's see...would you be comfortable if say, you had to watch her kiss me?” Lucas asks.
All of Liam's muscles tense up and he steps up into his face, "Try it and find out."
"Hey! Ok, that's it. We're leaving, now, ok? No fights...I just want to go home."
"You know what? That's exactly where we need to go.” Liam says with a confident smile and I look over at him confused.
"Huh? What are you talking about?"
"We need to go home. Where both our families are. They don't know yet we're working things out right? If we go home, we can be away from the madness for a little while and just be with family.”
I frown, "What about your movie stuff though?"
"This is our last shoot. I get some time off before my next project. See if you can get your class work for the next two weeks and come home with me, baby."
"I...I don't know, Liam..."
"Think about it, ok? I'll call you tonight and if you decide it’s a go, I'll call and make the reservations."
I nod and look over at Lucas and Krista. Krista has a secretive smile on her face and Lucas doesn't look too pleased.
"Ok...I think it’s time for us to head out...I'll talk to you later.” I reach up to kiss Liam's cheek but he turns his head to catch my lips.
"Think about it.” He whispers with a small smile.
"I will, I promise."
"I love you, Katy.” He says with a sigh and kisses my forehead.
"I love you too, Liam” I whisper back before I can stop myself and see the surprise in his eyes before he gets an extra big smile on his face.
"I didn't think I would ever hear that out of your mouth again."
I just smile as I step back and towards Krista and Lucas, "Well, now you did."