Life Is What You Make It (A Tom Hiddleston Fanfic)

Part 8: A Little Bird Told Me

Coffee and Secrets

As Evans and I make our way to the coffee shop, I realize that I didn't bring any money with me. "Um, Chris? So I know I told you I'd buy you coffee, but here's the thing: I wasn't expecting to buy an apology drink this morning so I didn't bring any cash," I say lamely.

Evans looks at me then just shakes his head. "Are you always such a mess, or have I caught you at a particularly chaotic time in your life?" Evans asks.

I blush at this. I can't blame Evans for his observation. I can see how he would think this, but I hate that I'm making such a poor impression on him.

"Hey, I'm sorry. That didn't come across as funny as it sounded in my head," Evans says, reading my look.

"It's okay. I don't think your description is that far off. I'm just embarrassed that it is so obvious," I say.

"You know, this thing called success really can be a little difficult to manage," I continue, realizing for the first time how I seem to be living my life riding the crest of this tidal wave that has to crash at some point.

"It's okay. It just takes a little while to get used to it. I think you'll be fine," Evans says, as he puts his arm around my shoulders and gives me a light squeeze.

As we enter the coffee shop, Evans says, "It looks like I'm the one buying an apology drink this morning."

Too Much Information

As we get our coffees and grab a seat at a corner table, we fall into easy conversation about making films. Evans has a wealth of information, sharing stories of funny situations he's encountered and cautions from him on common pitfalls for newer actors.

"I'll tell you, Mia, the toughest thing to do the first time is a love scene," Evans says

"I know! It seems really personal because I'm always afraid I'll do something, some action or word that I'll use later in real life, and my boyfriend will say, 'Hey, you did or said that same thing in XYZ movie,'" I say.

Chris laughs at this, and continues. "I think it has to be more tough when it's a serious film. Like Tom in The Deep Blue Sea - I don't know how he did those intimate scenes with Rachel Weisz."

Note to self: Watch The Deep Blue Sea, I think.

"Speaking of Tom, how goes it?" Evans asks with the raise of his brow.

"It's going. In fact, he's supposed to meet me at the hotel at 10," I say, checking my phone to see the time.

"I'm surprised that he was so cool about everything last night after the talk he and I had after the Avengers panel," Evans says nonchalantly.

My ears perk up, but I cover my interest with, "Oh?"

"Yeah, at first he seemed pissed that you were my plus one for the Avengers party. After I explained it was just as friends, he calmed down but I thought for a minute he was going to take me down to Chinatown. I mean, Tom seems a little wiry and all, but I'd hate to be in a fight with him if he was really mad. I think he could do some serious damage," Evans says, happily babbling on. "Everything's okay between us now, so that's good."

At this point, Evans looks at me and a sheepish look takes over his expression. "I probably shouldn't have told you that. Great, now I have to buy an apology drink for Tom, though I think it should be something stronger than coffee and I should probably tell him what I told you after he has that drink."

I laugh at his confession, and we stand to head back to the hotel.