Anayis' POV
I walked back into my hotel room. My face heavy and swollen from crying so much. I looked at myself in the bathroom mirror, I looked depressed...broken. Which I am.
I took off my dress and started the shower. I sat on the shower floor, my knees to my chest, just staring forward. I was still processing what had just happened.
Once I was finished, i dried my hair and wiped off any remaining makeup off of my face. I looked over toward the side of the sink....I saw razors. I picked one up and stared at it. No. I put the razor down and walked over to my bed. I can't do that, I'm not going back to my old self.
I laid down and turned on the TV, I needed to get my mind off of the events that had happened.
I flipped through the channels, nothing good was giving. Oh, well they are playing Blade II. I had seen the first one, but I didn't know they had made a second one. I selected the channel, the movie was just starting. I grabbed the phone and called for some room service. I was in the mood to drown my sorrows in food so I ordered pizza and candy. Yup, that outta do it. I was 7 minutes into the movie and Blade was kicking some serious butt already.
After Blade rescued his friend, he headed back to his hideout. He started talking to a guy, who was hooked up to a harness. My eyes grew wide, was that him? Could it be? Yes it was. Norman was on my screen, playing a role in this movie. I jumped to the edge of my bed, staring at the younger Reedus before me. However my moment of awe was cut short by a knock on the door. "Room service!"
I put the TV on pause and ran to the door. I flung the door open, grabbed my food and slammed the door in the lady's face. I ran back to my bed and resumed watching the movie.
The movie was great. Norman was a really great actor.
I started thinking about him, Norman. The fact that we did have fun tonight. The fact that he almost kissed me. The fact that he...saved me. If it wasn't for him, Gareth would of raped me, again.
I grabbed my phone and opened up YouTube. I started looking up videos of Norman, just to see if he really was sweet or just putting on an act. But, he was sweet. He was the sweetest guy ever. He loved his fans, he loved his job, he loved being creative. It was just beautiful.
I looked over at the clock. 12 am. I laid my phone down and wrapped myself in my blanket. I had one last day at the con tomorrow and then I was finished. I was having mixed feelings however. On one hand I wont have to deal with Gareth again. On the other hand, I might not see Norman again.
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I greeted more fans. Giving them hugs and keeping up some interesting conversations with them.
I looked up and saw Norman at his booth across the room. He was talking to a fan, his hand on the brim of his snapback. We locked eyes instantly. Norman gave me a sweet smile and a cute wave of his fingers. A huge smile came across my face. I was blushing, I know, I have a huge crush on him.
I continued signing autographs and meeting people. All of a sudden I felt someones hand on my back. I tensed up and whipped my head around. I found Norman.
"It's just me," he grinned. He hugged me, "You feelin' better" he spoke in a soft voice. He knew that I didn't want people to know about what had happened last night.
"Yeah", I responded.
"I actually need to talk to you about something," Norman motioned toward the back of my booth. I nodded in agreement. Norman grabbed my hand and started leading me away. He stopped and looked toward my fans, "I'm gonna steal her for a minute," he cracked. A giggle escaped my mouth. He pulled me behind my booth. Norman put his hands in his pockets.
"Yes..." I smirked.
"Well I was wondering," he started. "Since we have lunch break in like 5 minutes, if you,um, wanted to go out for lunch? There's a Five Guys a block from here."
I gazed at him, "I would love to."
I turned my head toward the curtain, "Mel!" I called. She popped her head out of the curtain. "I'm going to lunch, can you let everyone know?" Mel nodded and smirked at me.
I turned toward Norman and we started walking toward the back exit. We walked outside toward the street. A taxi was passing by, Norman waved and yelled, "Hey! Taxi!" The driver pulled over and Norman opened the door for me. "What a gentleman," I jokingly gushed. I entered the taxi and put my seatbelt on.
"Where to?" the driver asked.
Norman pointed forward, "Five Guys, there should be one down that way." As he put his arm down, Norman accidentally laid his hand down right where mine was. We both looked at each other. Norman's face started to turn red, "Oh...um....I..I'm sorry," he slowly pulled his hand away. After that an awkward silence filled the car. Soon the taxi driver stopped the car, "here we are." Norman pulled out his wallet and gave the driver 5 bucks. More than he was supposed to, but what can I say? Norman is a generous man.
We approached the door, Norman ran in front of me so he could open it. This made me smile like a dork, he was so sweet.
We stood in front of the counter, you could see the chefs cooking away behind the register. I looked up at the menu, but I was really unsure of what to get because I have never ate here before. "So what do you want?" Norman asked me.
"Um," I was still unsure "I'll just get whatever you're getting."
"Okay I'll have two single hamburgers with everything on them please."
I butted in, "except no pickles on one of them." Norman chuckled my way.
"What a loser," he cracked. I laughed and nudged him lightly with my elbow.
We were served our food at our booth. Norman and I discussed past projects and future projects. I also happened to bring up his role in Blade II.
Norman giggled, "Oh you saw that? What did you think?" Of course I told him he did an amazing job, well because he did.
"So," Norman started "I was wondering if maybe you wanted to do a movie night tonight?" He winced a little at his suggestion, almost coming off scared. "We can watch your movie and then maybe watch the first episode of The Walking Dead."
"Well, I'm not sure if I want to watch my movie because of, you know who," I said "but I'm up for watching The Walking Dead." Norman nodded understandingly. We got up to pay, I started to pull money out of my wallet until Norman put his hand on mine to stop me.
"No, no, its my treat," he said softly.
As we headed for the door I stopped Norman. I wrapped my arms around him again, "Thank you," I said.
Norman pulled back his head to look at me, "For what?" He said through a smile.
I looked at his chest, our arms still wrapped around each other "Just...everything." Our foreheads touched once again. God, Norman just kiss me already. I kept repeating that in my head over and over till we were interrupted once again. My phone was buzzing, it was Mel. "Oh, we better head back," I told him.
We entered a different taxi and headed back to the convention center.
We both hurried inside so we could get to our booths as soon as possible. Before we left separate ways Norman said "Here, give me your phone." I handed him my iPhone and he started typing in his phone number. I asked Norman for his phone so I could do the same. "My room,maybe, about 7-8 o'clock?" He suggested. I nodded in agreement "I'll see you there." I turned and started walking away.
I had a date.
