Desperate Measures - Theo James

Ice

THEO

" Okay I'm gonna hit you with a bit of a weird one here Theo.." I knew exactly what Miles was going to say but all i could focus on was that my hand was still attached to a hand whose owner i didn't even know. My palms were already drenched in sweat, so i untangle our fingers and watched her place both hands around her matcha,sipping quietly. " What the fuck just happened in there!" Mile's voiced boomed, " And who the fuck is she?" My eyes darted around the back seats of our car searching for an answer or a beckon of light that could just illuminate my brain into faking one.

I realise that she had now stopped sipping her beverage" Rosalie Williams,pleasure to meet you." My eyes spin to face the pair of them as she offers out a hand to Miles, Which he shakes.

The most prettiest smile was painted over her angelic face. With all the things happening, I didn't take a moment to appreciate her beauty. She had auburn hair with subtle blonde highlights that perfectly flowed past her shoulders,gently lying on her glazed skin.She looked to be a little sun kissed with  pools of freckles encasing her cheek bones.Her body language immediately changed to a more relaxed and gentle manner which i feel she wasn't faking; she submerged herself into her seat.Her lips had just the right amount of shine that made her smile irresistible,and her eyes.A light blue maze of  roses which for a second interlocked with mine.

" Sorry how rude of Theo not to introduce me.." I chuckle at her acting skills which i was in no place to judge, she was doing quite well really." We haven't seen each other in years,I'm a friend from a while back, I work for vogue you see so I've met him a few times."

Shit. She works for vogue. I did not expect that ,she was sat with a laptop heavily typing away when I plucked her up to help me; i should have seen it coming.

I remained quiet and let the conversation unfold. " So basically .." Miles raised his hand to his lips rubbing them slightly and leaning forwards towards Rosalie. " Theo here is a rude little shit and never introduces me to any of his friends, I'm highly offended to be honest ." He chuckles . This seemed to be infectious as Rosalie now started chuckling too,
" Yep sounds a little like Theo from time to time." She shot a huge side eye my way urging me to speak. " Yeah sorry mate I should really introduce you to more of my friends." i force out.

I can almost feel Rosalie's sigh of relief myself, they resumed the conversation talking about something random. But i was infatuated with the fact that we had both gotten away with that,Miles didn't notice the hand holding and Miss Stalker Eleanor back there was definitely pissed off,as she had noticed the hand holding immediately.

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" Hope to see you again soon Rosalie I'll try the matcha next time." The car door glided across the rails hitting the lock which catalysed an enormity of awkwardness in the backseat. Rosalie's smile had totally evaporated into thin air,she swivelled her head towards me ; her thought train leaving the station .

" Look i can explain.." I trailed on,rubbing my forehead clearly absorbed in embarrassment. Not even a slither of emotion escaped her mouth she just sat there,in silence. " This is going to sound so fucking crazy but .." It was like a tidal wave just hit a glass barrier and was now refracting back at me. "DID I JUST PRETEND TO BE YOUR GIRLFRIEND OR SHOULD I SAY "FREIND" OR WAS THAT JUST ME." The matcha appeared so suddenly from stage left and she was sipping on it quite violently this time.

Somehow all i managed to do was release a sound wave of laughter causing her forehead to scrunch up in confusion. " HOW CAN YOU BE LAUGHING RIGHT NOW THEO!" This caused my laughter to die down. " OMG, WHAT THE FUCK,IM SAT IN THEO JAME'S CAR." The confusion turned into distress,more frantic matcha sipping then finally back into silence. " Rosalie just Listen,come back to mine and we can discuss..." She instantly grabbed the door handle in terror almost like the poor thing could magically spawn her back to her bar stool with her mac book." COME BACK TO MINE HE SAYS!"

I sigh deeply trying to search for the right words while she still looked to the poor door handle for help " Look I know this must feel a bit like a fever dream right now but like i was going to say before you interrupted.." I received another huge side eye in this moment. " I can explain." Her eyes were still to the side. "Oh yes I'm Theo by the way." I reach my hand out to greet her.

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" Would you like anything to drink,i've got pretty much everything in." I say striding into my now dark apartment heading straight over to the light switch then the fridge.For some reason i expected her to follow me with a drink request but yet again,nothing.I reverse backwards to see he standing in the foyer clutching her bag,coat and now empty matcha. Her eyes were vigorously exploring my Flat ,specifically the view of Chicago through my huge window.When Im in America I'm usually based in Chicago due to most of Divergent being filmed here.But I honestly think that even if the movie was shot elsewhere i'd still pick Chicago to call home. I live on the 20th floor out of 25 and if i don't say so myself i have an insane view of the city. I purchased the flat purely because of the picturesque scenery that contrasts hugely with good old rainy Britain, i love it here.

Rosalie was clearly fixated on the flickering lights of the cars and neon signs, she looked mesmerised ,i felt bad interrupting her "I'll take that,what do you want me to replace it with?" I pry the plastic drink  cup out of her hand;she stares at me blankly ..." Did you say you have everything in??" I nod greatly appreciating the response. " Pretty Much.." She hums. " It's a pretty nice view you have up here."She pauses. " Let me seeeee,One vodka soda please."

I must've raised an eyebrow that i wasn't aware off because she snapped back immediately" WHAT its been a very eventful day." I couldn't help but laugh again and i could see a glint her eye that she also wanted too." Cmon then,I might as well have one." I navigate her to my kitchen Island where she takes a seat; she looked calmer now and observes my kitchen like a museum.I conjure up our alcoholic beverages sliding one glass across,reaching her hand perfectly,and rested my arms on the counter ready to begin my justification.

She takes a sip,looking right into my eyes through the glass. " I assume you are waiting for an explanation." I was going to carry on but instead i got a barrel of sarcasm thrown at me. " No shit,Ready when you are captain." She smiles awkwardly. " Right this is going to sound absolutely absurd,but you have to stay with me on this one,as I'm going to tell you the full shebang so you don't think i'm crazy." She takes another sip,or should i say gulp of the concoction. " Great way to start a conversation with a stranger that is now sat in your house merely 2 hours after meeting them ." She jokes.It makes me smile.

I rub the back of my neck out of guilt" Look,I was desperate okay.."

A/N - Writing more then i expected