putty in your hands

Chapter XIII

I'm awakened by the sounds of Bobby's claws sliding across the floor. Frantically, I reach for my phone to check the time - 8:36 am. I slowly turn over to look at Matt. He is still sleeping so I decide to quietly get up, give Bobby something to eat and take him outside, so that Matt can sleep in.
After grabbing something to wear from the closet and tiptoeing out of the room, I close the bedroom door and quietly beckon Bobby to follow me. Bobby is already my buddy, he's bouncing merrily behind me while his tail sways from side to side. I look for dog food that Alex left in the kitchen, in case he comes over with his dog Lenny. I pour food into the bowl and Bobby instantly digs in, still wagging his tail.
In the meantime I took a quick shower and brushed my teeth. When I'm done Bobby has already eaten everything, so I immediately put his leash on him and take him outside.
Bobby does his morning chores and I sip on the takeaway coffee I bought on the way to the park. When he's done, I pick up the gift he left in the plastic bag and throw it in the dumpster. We stay in the park for another half an hour because everything is interesting to Bobby, then we slowly head back to the apartment.
When we get back, I wipe his paws, and of course he resents it, before I let him off the leash. I hear Matt's voice coming from the bedroom so I head over there.
"Agreed, see you then." -Matt ends the phone call. He glances at me with a smile, and Bobby runs beside me like a fury and jumps on the bed.
"Where's my good boy?" - Matt pats him, and Bobby nestles and dies of happiness right there on my bed.
I giggle at the sight as I approach them.
"Where have you been, hm? You took this hot girl out?", Matt scratches Bobby behind his ear.
I roll my eyes, grinning. "He's fed, and we went to a park.
Matt looks at me as he helps Bobby off the bed. "What would I do without you?", he sits up and rests his back against the headboard. I fail to respond, too occupied by staring at his bare torso, his plump-by-sleep lips and his fluffy hair.
"What?", he pulls me back to reality.
"Matt Smith, naked in my bed.", I tease him "what would the world say?"
He smirks "well I've read in papers that we're friends."
I laugh as I sit beside him.
"Why are you laughing, are we not?"
"No, no we are. It's in the papers."
"It is.", he laughs with me.
"Must be true."
He smirks. I lean over and peck his lips. "Did you sleep well?"
He pulls me onto him so I straddle him over the covers. "Actually I did, I'm well rested. I sleep better when you're around."
"Really?" I ask as I nuzzle my nose with his.
"Mhm, you probably bewitched me somehow."
I chuckle before pecking his lips again, but this time he cups my face with both hands, deepening the kiss, our lips softly brushing against each other's, as well as our tongues. I withdraw so I can place a kiss on his neck, and another one, and another one. Matt caresses my back, breathing calmly "you're in a mood, hm?", he cooes and I murmur against his skin "I just want to shower you with kisses, I never get a proper chance to do it."
He chuckles, and I continue leaving soft kisses along his collarbones and chests, slowly making my way down to his stomach, kissing every bit of his skin. He runs his fingers through my hair, enjoying the attention.
"There", I declare after I've kissed a mole that's right above his belly button.
"It's already over?", he asks disappointedly.
I trace his skin with my fingers.
"I have to work", I say while making a sad face.
He sighs "Me too."
Then he kisses my forehead gently.
After we finish our breakfast, Matt and Bobby leave and I get to work.
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My phone buzzes a few times. New messages in the GC. I open it:
Sarah: Ella
Alex: Sarah no
Sarah: have you seen the newspaper yet?
Alex: 🙄
I answer:
Me: hey guys, no I haven't, why?
Alex: good
Me: what's going on
Alex: nothing, Sarah's just being paranoid
Sarah: no, I'm not.
Sarah: sent a link
Sarah: read this
I open the link. Spotted: Ex lovers Matt Smith and Lily James back together?
Right below there's a few photos of them, walking together, in a cheerful mood. Matt carries a few bags, it looks like they've been shopping together, but I don't bother reading the article. I can't.
Me: I'm not going to read that shit article, it's obviously a click bait
Alex: that's what I said
Sarah: what if it's true? I just don't want you to get hurt.
Me: It's not true, maybe they've seen each other over the weekend but I think Matt would break off things with me if he's with her, don't you think?
Sarah: yeah... just be careful E
Me: I am

I get back to work, but I have to admit my mind is still occupied by that stupid article and photos. I decide to check if he's free tonight, and maybe try to dig some info about all that.
So I send him a text: Any plans for tonight?
After a few hours he replies: Sorry, we've been filming all day. I have 2 hours to spare before my next scene, wanna come to the studio?
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So there I was, in Matt's trailer, on the coach in his arms while Bobby peacefully slept below my legs.
"Really?" I asked, shocked by what he said, but very amused.
"Yeah, what's so weird about it?", he said through a chuckle.
"No, it's not weird... it just would make a lot more sense if you were 5 y.o., you know.." I laughed at this point.
"Whaaat?", he squeals  "it doesn't mean I won't enjoy a glass of delicious chocolate milk just because I'm not a kid anymore."
"And you have to drink one before filming?" I tilt my head backwards to look at him.
"Damn right I have to!", his brows are now furrowed as he continues "have a sip" he gives me his cup.
I take a big gulp, then swallow it slowly, so I can enjoy in the richness of it's taste.
"Mmm"
"That's right!", he grins
"That is..." I say as I point at the glass "delicious."
"I told you.. classic!", he looks at me amusingly, his eyes innocently devilish, like he's a little child ready for mischief.
"What's up?" I ask
"You have chocolate mustache"
"Oh.." I lick my upper lip and he turns my head to him while laughing "Leave some for me"
He then kisses me tenderly, wiping away the chocolate trail with his lips.
"You really like chocolate." I whisper against his lips.
"I love chocolate.", he corrects me before he bites my nose.
"Ouch!" I protest.
He throws his hands in the air "It just needed to be done."
"You can't do that!" I push him jokingly.
He grabs me and squishes me in his big arms "It's so tiny, I had to...", he kisses the crown of my head.
"So.. you won't tell me more about this movie?"
"I can't... you'll have to wait and see."
"Bold of you to assume I'd see it.", I mock him.
"Hey, hey, behave now.", he chuckles.
"But I liked your Doctor."
"You've seen it?"
"Yeah, he's adorable."
"Just adorable?"
"And sexy."
He burst into laughter "Here we go."
"What can I say... it's the truth."
"When did you realize you have a crush on me?", now he's the one who mocks.
"You're so full of yourself, BUT when I saw you on that dragon show..."
He imitates me "...on that dragon show.. like you don't know the name"
"This is so embarrassing, I feel so stupid." I hide my face in my hands, which makes him laugh
"You're something else! Tell me more."
"What's there to tell, you look hot with that long white hair and in armor.. I mean fuck.. I'd tap that."
"You did tap that."
I turn around in his arms, so now I'm sitting on his lap, looking at him. "Well.. almost."
He narrows his brows "Almost?"
"I want you in that wig." I smile pleadingly while playing with my fingers.
"No way. I hate that wig.", he protests.
"But I love that wig."
"Eleanor... besides it's not like I even have it."
I roll my eyes. "Fine. I guess your hair will do." i say sarcastically.
He kisses me. "I bought you something when I was home. I forgot to give it to you."
"Were you shopping with Lily James?" I ask nonchalantly.
"Actually... she helped me choose."