One Kiss [English]

Chapter 3

"You don't think I have a say in this?" she asked him incredulously, shaking her head. It was her life, not a movie, and she was a confident woman who wouldn't let anyone define her.

"Tom needs to restore his reputation and a relationship would do just that," Luke explained to her, but Claire just laughed hollowly.

"We both have a say Luke, it's our lives after all," Tom agreed with her and she looked at him gratefully.

"What are you going to do, Tom? You're nominated for an Oscar and your name shouldn't be bad in the media right now and she'd get enough money for it. It's not like it would be hard for you two to pretend to be a couple. A few public appearances and outings as a couple and everyone will buy your relationship. It's not about whether you like it, Tom but that your reputation is restored."

After a few minutes, Claire finally nodded, stunning the two men. "I agree, but only if we discuss everything first."

A week later, Tom, Claire and Luke had discussed everything with each other and she had signed a non-disclosure agreement. Together they decided it was best to take the whole relationship thing slow. They had their picture taken together holding hands with Bobby and all in all it hadn't been as hard for Claire as she had first thought. Today she would go out for dinner with some of her acting colleagues, who were in London at the moment, because they wanted to meet Tom's new girlfriend. After all, not only the media had to believe that they were together, but also Tom and Claire's environment; apart from them, only Luke knew about her acting.

"Are you ready for tonight?" asked Tom as they walked hand in hand across London to the restaurant.

"I'll be fine," she promised him, "break a leg, right?" Tom nodded and they arrived there a few minutes later. A small group stood at the entrance to the restaurant, Claire could see Sebastian Stan, Benedict Cumberbatch and Chris Hemsworth standing there with his wife Elsa. She took a nervous breath and Tom squeezed her hand reassuringly.

"Hi," he greeted Chris and Elsa and gave them a hug, "I'm glad you guys could make it."

"Well I'm currently filming here and Elsa really wanted to meet Claire, so I had as your movie brother than to come here, albeit reluctantly," Chris joked and Tom laughed, "So she is?" -he looked at Claire and smiled- "I'm Chris."

Tom looked at her and silently asked her if she was okay. Claire smiled and he began to greet Seb and Ben.

"I'm Elisa," she said kindly.

"I'm glad to meet you guys. I'm Claire," she said, extending her hand, but was first pulled into a hug by Elisa before Chris hugged her as well. Finally, the group went inside and were led to their reserved table. They began to talk, Claire listening as they told stories and ordered drinks.

"So how did you two meet?" asked Seb curiously.

"We...met at a party," she answered simply, her smile faltering a bit.

"At what party? I'm sure I would have seen you," Chris asked. She was grateful when Tom started answering the questions. She excused herself and Tom looked at her with concern before heading to the restrooms. Claire leaned on the edge of the sink with her hands and exhaled deeply. She looked over her shoulder as the door opened and Tom stepped in.

"Are you okay?" he asked lovingly, and Claire could have cursed him for making it so hard for her to keep all this professional.

"Yeah, it was just a bit much for me," she explained, smiling slightly at him. He moved closer to her and gently caressed her cheek with his thumb.

"Really?" he asked and she could see his eyes waver to her lips.

"Yes." Her heart beat fast and she bit her lip. Finally, Tom leaned down and kissed her lips. The kiss began softly and grew more passionate with each passing second. He wrapped his arm around her waist and lifted her up so she could sit on the edge of the sink. His lips traveled down and nibbled the skin of her neck. He kissed her between her breasts and pushed her dress up over her legs. His hands reached for the sides of her panties and pulled them down before tucking them into his jacket pocket. He leaned down and licked her pucker slowly. Tom slid two fingers inside her and began to fuck her. Claire threw her head back against the mirror and moaned softly. It was strangely erotic that someone could come into the bathroom at any moment. He started sucking on her clit and pushed his fingers against her G-spot. She began to tighten around his fingers and her body began to shake uncontrollably before she climaxed. Tom pulled his fingers out of her and stood in front of her smiling as he licked his lips.

"I hope that helped you," he said, heading for the door.

"What about my panties?" she asked and he turned with a smile.

"You won't need those later," he promised before leaving.