"Sophie - Bettt, Brett - Sophie" Jason gestured to each of us and then continued making drinks.
"Hey" Brett nodded my way and smiled. I tipped my glass to him and smiled warmly back. He was kinda cute, talk dark and handsome, and if Jason was right in the singing of his praises for the last few weeks, he was incredibly kind and funny too.
I spent the party chatting to few different groups of people - but found I kept making my way back to him. I'd know Sudakis for a while after meeting him on SNL a few years ago, and now he was having a bit of a birthday bash to make himself feel better about being in the uk and away from his kids. Brett had been writing with him for a bit on his new show and they had both started filming. He was easy to talk to, he was cute in a kind of dorky way how he was enthused about silly things.
"Another drink?" He asked at about midnight and we'd been sat chatting on the kitchen counter for a good 30 mins.
"I'd better not, God knows what silly things I'll get up to I have any more"
"Thanks kinda what I'm hoping for" he winked and slipped off the side and I felt my insides knot "I'm cutting you off after this one, I promise" he smiled that sexy grin and poured us both a shot "to silly things" he smiled and cheersed my tiny cup before we downed the drink. "Now I've primed you - Can I get your number?" He asked taking the glass from me and raising an eye brow.
"Primed me? And what about you - Was your shot for courage? Am I that scary?" I asked slipping from the counter and standing in front of him. We were very close and we both paused for a moment before he delved in his pocket for his phone. I took it from him and put my number in and called my phone which vibrated in my bag on the side. "There you go, and now I have yours" he nodded and looked down at me, his eyes dark, his face a little stern looking, like he was trying to think really hard "you ok?" I asked tipping my head to one side and trying to see him a bit better.
"I'm good" he almost growled before his fingers reached for a stray hair and tucked it behind my ear. His hands cupped my cheek slightly and he leant in, closing the gap between us and lips gently caressing mine. My arms instinctively wrapped around his neck and he pulled me close almost pinning me to the counter behind us.
"Uh huh!" A cough from the door broke us apart and we backed away like we'd been caught doing far worse.
"And that would be the something silly from too much to drink" I placed my hand on his shoulder as I walked away.
My phone buzzed again
Maybe Brett: was the silly thing the number giving it the kiss? I'm not sure I see any wrong with either ;) x
I smiled at the message and made my excuses to Jason before grabbing my jacket and readying to head off.
Me: we'll see. Thank you for your company tonight. I'm ducking out before Silly becomes stupid.
Brett: who you calling stupid?!
Brett: want some company on the walk home?
Me: I was planning on getting an Uber. Thank you though x
Brett: want some company in the Uber?
Brett: argh, didn't mean it like that...just. Wanted to see that you got home safe...I mean... fuck... texts are making this all sound wrong.
I read the last message as I got to the bottom of the steps of Jason's door. I looked up to see Brett shrugging on his jacket and heading my way.
"Sorry, just..."
"It's cool. Some company on the way home would be good" I interrupted to save him the embarrassment of waffle again.
We walked opting to spend a little more time with one and other. The night was chilly but not cold and I linked arms and snuggled in a few more times that sober me would have. But we talked. We talked for what seemed like forever. About family, about dreams, projects, friends anything and everything. Until I got home.
"So I'll leave you here" he stopped at the end of my steps.
"Such a gent" I teased tucking my hands firmly into my pockets to stop me from wrapping them around him.
"That's me" he winked. "Just trying not to be a dick" he smiled and my heart flipped. "Thank you for a lovely night"
"Thank you for walking me home safe" I blushed under the intense stare from him.
"You're welcome" he took a deep breath before leaning forward slightly, bringing my face to his and kissing me again. "Thank you for being a bit silly" he mumbled as he stepped back. "I'll see you around though, right?" He asked and I stood slightly stunned that he was really leaving.
"If you're lucky" I managed to quip back.
"I fucking hope I am" he turned and walked off leaving me to head inside.
