Desperate Measures - Theo James

Interlocked

ROSALIE

A strong,warm,nervous grip glazed my skin , causing shock to rupture through my veins. I was mid brain dump , emptying my thoughts on to my notes, totally in my element . Earlier that day i went to the office and now i was contemplating back handing this stranger who now had spun me around to face him.

surprisingly,I was greeted with what looked like a face chiseled by a greek goddess, who left no corner untouched. A complexion so sun kissed it complimented his warm bright gaze so perfectly. Lips stained blush pink matched his slightly rosie cheeks. A robust steel structure of a body planted into the grown lined with layers of muscles seeping through the tight black shirt that hugged him so effortlessly.His hands showered in veins grappling on to me making my hairs stand up,ready to slice his palm. It took me a second to digest his irresistible persona, until reality kicked in.

" What the fuck are you doing, get off me!"I flung my arms to the side wriggling from his tense grip. Stepping away from his tall infrastructure and of the bar stool ready to run. I watch his bushy eyebrows furrow and gently grab for my sweaty hands once again. " Who are you and what the fuck are you doing." I slam shut my mac book and instantly grab my hand bag, manically packing up my belongings,finally reaching for my matcha. This time his grip was strengthened, piercing my skin infecting my movement. I was about to scream but i noticed his  once warm eyes had turned dark ,filled with concern and anxiety. He has my attention.

I sling my bag across my shoulder and watch as this total  stranger intertwines his fingers with mine. He tugs on to my body holding me close; and with a strong english accent he whispers" please help me." And with that i knew i couldn't run until that warmth in this mans eyes returned.

We began to walk to the huge bay window next to the door, for an instance i felt like I had to run;i thought I was being kidnapped. But instead another whispery order echoed through my ear drums. " Pretend you're in love with me." My eyes bulged almost jumping out of my sockets as my heart beat increased rapidly." EXCUSE ME WHAT!" I stopped dead in my tracks contemplating my decision of helping this oddly familiar man. " Pretend is the key word here ." He implored with a slight smirk teasing his lips.I roll my eyes,myself too felt a slight a smirk forming; i walked on.

In the distance I see we are approaching two silhouettes who seem to be in deep conversation. One seems to be female and one male and as the pixels became more clearer to my vision i realised just who it was. THE MILES TELLER. For a second it was like my fingers and toes were vibrating,a slight ringing in my head, reaching my senses just in time for me to look down at my interlocked fingers and who they belonged too. I followed his muscular arms up until the most perfect jaw line which now turned to me with a gleaming grin plastered on it. Thats what gave it away. The man who I'm pretending to be in love with is THEO JAMES. The same ringing noise occurred in my brain trying to catch up with my thoughts. I was in disbelief.

I know about this man, i watched the movie for christ sake. But not only that,he is a hot topic at work,something everyone wants to write about someone everyone wants to interview. And here i am saving his desperate ass.As we walked forward confidently i scanned the other silhouette,no name coming to mind. It was a tall slim girl, black strawy hair perfectly straight, green lustrous eyes that i could clearly see from my first glance.Her complexion pale as snow with pinched cheeks making them red completed with a shy smirk a sinister glaze surrounding her.She was sat so comfortably but yet so intense, her fingers fidgeting under the table.She wore baggy clothing that almost encapsulated her frame entirely and she was so fixated on who was on the left of me. Theo.

After her admiration diffused through the air she then noticed my fingers curled around Theo's hand. It seemed to become the focal point of her attention for a moment, and her smirk faded into what looked like bitterness, a need for revenge a sort of disgust foreshadowed her. It was as though someone had been shot dead right before her eyes which were now staring at me from head to toe as she met mine

Heres my theory this girl was definitely his ex and I'm about to get absolutely devoured in front of the whole cafe.

" Oh hey where have you been, that took you a while." My eyes travel from Theo to Miles who now obtained a scrunched up nose and a confused gaze. " Ermm anyway, why didn't you introduce me to your friend Eleanor Reaves?" Miles seemed genuine and pointed at the black headed girl across from him. Theo remained silent. But this catalysed him into squeezing my hand with all his force. " Well shes not really ..."

Before Theo could finish his sentence, what seemed like a lightening strike washed over my face through the window. Once my pupil adjusted to the normal light again i could clearly see that there were quite a few cameras being held up to the cafe's window; and a few frantic men and women bustling outside creating chaos.This didn't seem to shake Theo or Miles but Myself and this stranger were possessed.

People within the cafe then began to take notice of the two stars and without a doubt they both needed to get out of here ASAP. But still the stranger's identify was still un concluded, who really is she?

It looks like Miles had the same question,but for me. " Oh here comes the paps, wait who is..?" His voice came to an abrupt halt. " Ready to go Miles?" Theo forces a quick smile his voice seemed gentle but firm and I'm glad Miles sensed this immediately. Theo then began to rub over my thumb reassuringly.I know i had just met him but boy could he read what i was feeling. I have never been more stunned in my life. Two high status celebrities were now ushering out of the cafe that my favourite matcha comes from and i was leaving with them hand in hand with THEO JAMES.

While grabbing his coat and cap Miles offered a sweet goodbye to the girl who was sat there in silence. " Well Goodbye Eleanor." She looked up and locked eyes with Theo who looked back one final time. " Bye boys" Her voice was rough but also as smooth as caramel. It was the kind that would sing lullaby's, or the kind that seduces someone instantly. My eyes flickered from her to Theo.

As we reached the door a crowd had now formed. Another whispered enchantment escaped his tongue " Im sorry for all this,I'll explain in the car." What the hell,what am i doing.

As the door flung open a sea of flashes engulfed the three of us. With Miles just walking slightly ahead, i could just make out the path way that i needed to keep on.But as we reached the peak of the cluster it was like a thunder storm, and i stood still ready to be struck by lightning. " Theo ,Theo over here please!"

" Theo when is movie coming out, is there going to be a another one?"

" Miles just one look this way?"

" whose the girl Theo, wheres Shailene?"

After being stood still like a statue Theo's guide led me into a huge luxury car.I don't know why but my gut told me to take a glimpse back towards the bay window where we were stood.she was still there. Watching.

As I sat down and sunk into a a pit of marshmallows I realised that Theo's fingers were still interlocked with mine.

A/N - Hope your enjoying it so far 💋