As Cate left my trailer earlier, leaving me with a heavy heart, I decided I had to stop the vicious cycle of the awkwardness every time I got jealous. No matter what, she was there with me every day, caring for me. I couldn't say specifically what we had, but it was good; it felt good.
I was holding back talking upfront and being honest. I was confused, in a good way I thought. But first and foremost, I needed her. She became my rock and I definitely needed her to help me get through this mess with Bryan, and with life overall.
I called Rachel to confirm that she had no other plans during the weekend, and booked a secluded home near Long Beach Island. I knew she needed some rest, and we wouldn't be bothered there. The only thing missing was her confirmation.
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"So, Ms. Bullock, please indulge me in answering some questions for BlanchTV"
I laughed at her. I don't know where she gets that quirky mind.
"What are you doing?"
"My job, Ms. Bullock. Just a few questions, please. My boss is about to fire me if I don't get this exclusive"
"Okay, shoot"
"So, which of your fellow cast members is your favorite and why Cate Blanchett?"
"I never said it was her!" I kept laughing.
"But I can see it in your eyes. So please, give us your answer"
"Well, you're giving me no choice. Just so you know, I would've picked Rihanna"
She fake gasped. "The nerve! Ladies and gentlemen, you heard it first on BlanchTV, Cate Blanchett's heart has been broken into a million pieces by fellow co-star and ex-partner in crime Sandra Bullock"
"You're such a dork!"
"Ms. Bullock keeps attacking Ms. Blanchett. Wasn't that enough pain already? Would this woman stop at nothing?"
"You geek! I love you". I was laughing so much I didn't even notice that slipped my mouth.
Cate had her mouth open, no words coming out of there.
"What?" I asked, looking back and forth between her face and the road.
"Now that's an exclusive..."
"Oh... about that...". She made me blush when I realized it. "It just slipped out"
"Is it not true then?", her stare was distracting me too much.
"Of course it's true. I love you, Catie. I don't know why I never said that before, but I do"
"I love you too", she said. Her face beaming like a little kid. I smiled and squeezed her hand reassuring her.
She didn't let go of my hand for a while.
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"So, tell me something you haven't told anyone"
"I was the one asking questions!"
"But you stopped, so you missed your turn. I go now. So, do talk"
"Fine. I want to be Lucy"
"What Lucy? I love Lucy?"
"No, no, Peanuts' Lucy"
"What?? Why??"
"Ohhh, I love her!". As if on cue she began to sing and imitate her voice. It was way too adorable.
We had reached the main gate as she finished her song. I pulled her head and kissed her forehead. "You're too cute, Lucy. We've just arrived"
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The Crater
DragosteA/N: This is entirely fiction, I'm just obsessed with Cate and Sandra.