The Wedding Planner. (Lee Pace Fanfic)(ON HOLD)

Chapter 8

Valentines Special:

        Lee and me just stared at each other like there was nobody else we would rather stare at for the rest of our lives. He then slowly and most romantically slipped the ring on my finger. I looked at the ring and then looked back at Lee who was looking right back at me. The ring fitted my finger like a glove, like it was made just for me.

"There's the happy couple!!" Landon's loud voice sounded as he entered the restaurant. Mine and Lee's head snapped towards him. Wearing a suit but still he was not as good looking as Lee. Me and Lee let go of our hands and smiled like a normal in love couple would do. "Ready to get our table?" Lee asked since the awkward silence was growing too loud. The three of us then went to the table and I was shock to see Lee help me into my chair. "What you guys ordering?" Landon asked as he scanned the menu. Before I could even speak Lee as per usual beat me to it, "Charlie will be getting the steak medium-rare, with a side dish of mashed potato and her drink would be Coca-Cola, I would be having the same except my side dish would be oysters." Lee said, he was so natural at this. Well, I guess that's why he is an actor.

But it had me thinking, what if Lee was just acting like he was flirting with me. He was testing me. Me and my over-thinking wasn't helping that small sweat at the back of my neck.

"Wow, you guys know each other very well. I'll just get the butter chicken with a side dish of vegetables. So tell me some of the stories about you guys. It's the best way I could catch up with Charlie here." Landon said, at that moment I really wanted to know Lee's secret in not feeling this nervous. "There was actually one moment where I actually said to myself that I am totally marrying this woman. It was during the distribution of the wedding invitations, she was wearing this beautiful gown while riding a horse and she looked absolutely amazing." Lee said

My heart fluttered for almost the whole night, I would sometimes add in some words and would laugh a lot. Especially when Lee is telling stories during his work at hollywood. Until Landon asked a question that me and Lee forgot to plan. "What is your theme song guys? I know it seems lame that I am asking this question but I once was a music junkie." Landon said, Me and Lee looked at each other not knowing what to say. I mean we can't just make up one, who knows the other might not know that song.

We both were racking our brains until a song came up, So close, (It's displayed on the side) "This one!" I blurt out pointing to the speaker. "Wow. You guys should go dance!" Landon said as he shooed me and Lee away from the table. "This night is escalating fast." Lee chuckled but as we stood in the middle of the floor with other dancing people, it finally sank in. 

I was gonna slow dance with Lee Pace.

I cannot say the Lee Pace because I do not know the Lee Pace, I only know Lee Pace. "Uhh... Lee? I don't know how to dance," I awkwardly said. I was ashamed that I didn't know how to dance, because my job basically is one big wedding and here I am not knowing how to one step forward two step backward and twirl. It seemed so simple, yet my legs cannot obey what my brains says.

Lee laughed but he stopped once he realized that I was being serious. "Oh, ok. Umm.. just follow me." he said, and I could feel Landon's curious eyes from the distance. Lee grabbed my hand and put his other hand on my waist while my other hand was on his chest. It wasn't like the other couples with the woman's arms wrapped around the man's neck. Ours was more classic, more romantic to me. Lee then started leading me through the dance and surprisingly I was doing fine. But once mine and Lee's eyes connected, we were suddenly sucked back into our little own world. A world that seemed so perfect, a world where I don't need to worry about anyone comparing me to my sister. A world where I am getting married to Lee and not my sister.

Of course the rest of the night went on and Landon was convinced that me and Lee were the perfect couple. "We make a great couple," I said in a friendly way but in my deepest thoughts it was what I truly felt about me and him. "Yeah, I agree!" Lee said, me and him were walking to my apartment. Not minding taxi since we needed a peaceful walk. "Thanks for agreeing to this Lee. I'm really grateful." I said "I had fun, I did not do this because your sister is my fiancee." he said making my heart increasing by the second he doesn't finish that sentence "I'm doing this because you're also my friend." Right!

We then arrived at my apartment building. "Well... Good night." We both said at the same time as we stood in front of each other smiling for God knows how long. We kept nodding and staring at each other. Until our eyes connected again and we suddenly began to lean in. 5... 4... 3... 2... this is wrong. I turned my head and just kissed his cheek. We both jerked away wondering what just happened. My lips tingled when I touched his skin, he held his cheek as if it has just been precious to him.

"Good night." We both said awkwardly as we went our separate ways.

But that night I couldn't sleep my thoughts were consumed by Lee. All I could remember was his eyes, the crinkles near his eyes when he smiles and oh, his warm friendly smile that makes me feel so fuzzy. I felt like a high schooler who just got asked out by the hottest guy in school.

A tear rolled down my face.

I'm the worst sister ever.

I'm in love with Lee Pace.

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        A hurried and loud knock came from my door. I lazily got out of bed and walked to the door still in my sweat pants and tank top that I wear every night to bed. I the pulled the door open with force since it is still jammed up only to find my sister barging into my apartment with authority.

"Can you believe it!?" she shrills as she paces back and forth in my kitchen. "Believe what?" I nervously asked. She then slammed a newspaper on the counter showing a picture of me and Lee dancing from last night. I was blushing but at the same time sweating. We got caught.

My sister looked beyond pissed. "Look, Celine I can explain--" but before my apology or explanation could come out she then blurt out "The media is driving me nuts! They think Lee is cheating on me-- with you!! Lee tried to explain to them that he was only teaching you how to dance." She whined. I let out a relieved sigh and said "Don't listen to them Celine, you know the truth. And the ones close to you too. That's all that matters." she then looked down like she was looking at something. I then followed her gaze.

Shit,

"Why are you wearing my ring?"