Waking up in the early morning was just as difficult for the young actress to adjust to once again. The alarm clock beeping the constant annoying sound that irritated her, but helped her get up such early hours.
There were two months left until the start of filming season five of the hit tv series. Nina was hoping to see a much better script than last season, but didn't put much thought into, where as now Julie Plec, the executive producer of the show will be taking charge of the show in many different manners.
Because of last night's mishap with Paul, she wanted to see the after-math; showing unexpectedly to her home. When done with showering and brushing, the brunette decided to make coffee for the both of them. Surprisingly, the light-haired man was still fast asleep on the couch, Nina decided to get two tablets of aspirin along with a cup of water which will ease down the major headache he will soon wake up to.
Coming back from the bathroom, she hears groaning. "Good morning to you too" She casually says, he groans louder in respond. "You know? You really should get out the habit of getting wasted, " The brunette suggested. She walks over to the couch and sets the two white tablets and water on the coffee table in the living room. "It's not a good look for you" She says as an after thought.
"It's too early in the morning for your sarcasm Neens" He muttered. The young actress grins, seeing Paul hungover was rare, and if this was one of those times, she'd sure take advantage of it. Moments after, the footsteps of the green-eyed man were moving their way towards the kitchen, where Nina was found reading some magazine.
When she turned around, she felt the closeness of both their bodies. Her heart began to beat rapidly, losing the sudden thoughts because of the very little distance between them. He flashes a grin as he reaches over and grabs an apple, taking a bite out of it.
"Would you mind telling me where your bathroom is?" He asks normally.
"It's um.. the second door to your left" She directs the tall man, trying to gulp down the lump in her throat.
"I'll be freshening up if you need me" He informs her, giving a small wink and making his way towards the young actress's bathroom.
She watches him disappear behind the white door, while breathing out drastically because of the sudden encounter. Paul made her feel more than she imagined, but she could not do this to Ian, especially since he's strongly commited to her. Nina believed in telling the truth, and that's what Ian needed to hear, the truth. It won't be as easy, giving that he'll be interrogating her as to what caused her the thought of it, but it was best for her to end what she has with him before the emotions for Paul grow anymore deeper.
She left a note on the table for Paul, who was still in the washroom doing his necessities. Just as she was leaving the door, the familiar delicate voice of the man called out to her.
"Hey" He breathed out, "Where you going?" He questions softly. Turning to give her full attention.
"I'm uh..." She starts, clears her throat, "Going to Ian's place.. to sort out a few things really quick" Nina finishes off.
"Alright then, I'll umm...be here I guess waitin' for you" Paul informs Nina.
"That'll be great, bye" She quickly responds, leaving her house once again. Making her way to her car, Nina dials Ian's number, the call goes straight to voicemail. Nina then decided to call him when arrived at his home.
During the drive, many different scenarios where played in her head, but they all seemed to get the same reaction, no matter how careful she was with her words in them. She was about to break off a relationship that's been healthy and strong, or so she thinks.
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"This isn't some kind of game Ian!" Nina yells
"I wouldn't do anything to hurt you, but I guess that just isn't enough for you.. I can't keep doing the same cycle anymore" She quietly admits, as she makes her way towards the door.
It's been the fifth argument this month between the off-screen couple, and she couldn't take any of it anymore. Nina and Ian intend to keep everything personal in their relationship, but with the constant rumors and stories, it was difficult for them to leave it just between them. But of course, shoved all those aside and say they're both happy as can be; with the convincing denials and fake smiles, they managed to get the media attention off of them for a while.
"Same cycle? Nina what are you trying to say?" The dark-haired man questions as he grasps her arm and pulls her towards himself again.
"I'm done with whatever this is.. I can't believe that some of the things they say get to you Ian" She says in full disbelief.
"Just answer this question..." He ignores her previous statement as his voice displays obvious nervousness. Nina nods her head in agreement to the question.
He gulps just as he's about to give of the question for her "Do you feel anything for him?".
A silence is drifted upon them as the words are repeated over and over again in her mind. Choosing her next sentence carefully, she knew that there was not even one chance of being with him, so why risk someone as Ian, to be with someone who'd never feel the same way back? She questioned herself sometimes, wondering if it were even possible for Paul to reciprocate those feelings back. Ian clears his throat causing her to snap out of her own crazy thoughts.
"Of course not Ian.." She reassures. Cupping his face with both palms she looks at his deep light eyes. "I love you Ian".
After those four words rang through his ear, Ian cups her face and instantly smashes their lips together hungrily. She leans into the sudden action, still with her hands on both his cheeks.
Ian walks them both to his bedroom, and pushes Nina against the bed. As she undid his belt, Ian quickly pulled off his t-shirt, leaving the top half of himself bare. He wasted no time in removing all her clothing, and leaving her in just her undergarments . He connects his lips to her neck and makes his way down, leaving a trail of wet kisses down her torso and stomach. When reaching the hem of her lingerie he stops, and pulls the piece of fabric off of her sweaty body. Making his way up again, he connects his lips to her neck and then to her lips, giving her hungrily kisses along the way.
Nina breathes heavily at the lack of oxygen. He settles himself on top of her, as she places her hands on his bare back. He pushes himself inside of her, soon enough receiving a moan.
"Huh.. I love you too" He heaves out. He continues the process, just as Nina spoke up again.
"Ian.... I'm going to.. I can't" She breaths. As she still holds on to him, trying to gain back the oxygen she's been missing.
"God.. me too" He responds back. After a couple of more strokes the both of them get to their breaking point.
He collapses onto her body and then rolls over to his side. His chest rising and falling rapidly after the moment they both shared. She rests her head on his chest, cuddling up next to him. Ian puts his arm and caresses her shoulder. He felt exhausted and wasted no time in drifting to sleep, as Nina eyed him. All thought she understood the lack of energy, she still wanted to talk to him and discuss the simplest things, but never succeed in doing so. The only time he actually did engage in conversation with her after sex was when they did it the first time. Still curled up in his arms, Nina felt her eyes grow heavy, she slowly went to sleep, but spoke before doing so.
"I love you more".
