Acting vs reality (A Jamilla Story)

A little bit too much

James' POV
I've been invited to a works party, I'm usually thrilled to be invited but Camilla will be there. It's been awkward between us since the other day when shooting the near kiss scene. I feel it would be best if I miss out on tonight's party.
I message Rosie Marcel;
Hey, sorry can't make it tonight
- James x
I sit waiting for a reply. Maybe I should go...no I'll stay in. I have to meet my girlfriend anyway.
My phone beeps;
Hey James, how come? We need you, we're already down a Camilla
- Rosie x
Wait, does this mean that Camilla isn't going? I re-read the message;
Ok, you've twisted my arm. Ill come
-James x

Camilla's POV
I sit at my computer desk, tapping the mouse, contemplating wether I go tonight. James will be there, I can't face him. I don't know what happened but it just feels weird to be around him. Maybe I'll pull a sicky.. I always go to these parties, I guess I can't miss much.
I message Rosie marcel;
Hi it's Camilla, I can't make it tonight. I'm really ill xx
I hate lying, but it has to be done. I log onto my computer and flick through pictures of the last party, it was so much fun. A picture of David pops up on the screen, he's wearing a little pirate hat and goggles. I laugh.
My phone beeps;
I'm sorry to hear that, if you feel better please come. We need you - Rosie xx
I get up from the computer, maybe I should go. No, it's best if I don't.

James' POV
I pull up to the pub we're meeting in tonight, it's a huge nightclub sort of pub. I'm wearing my grey suit, they said dress formal. I push open the door and step into the loud infernal music that ricochets in my ears.
'James you made it' Rosie shouts over the noise as she heads towards me holding a drink.
'Hey..' I smile as she hands me the drink, I smell it. Vodka.
'Get that down you...bobs already gone' she points to Bob Barrett who plays Sacha levy. He's dancing ridiculously on the dance floor.
I head over to the bar and pull out a stool, I think I'm going to have to drink a few more before I get in that state.
'Hello James' Don Gilet who plays Jesse Law walks over to me.
'Hello Don' he shakes my hand and pulls out the stool beside me.
The door to the bar opens, Don turns to look.
I sip my drink, it tastes vile. To much vodka.
'Wow doesn't she look beautiful' I spin round presuming he's talking about Petra. Camilla stands at the door. My jaw drops. She stands wearing a low cut, pastel pink dress. I turn back around and down my drink, I grit my teeth through the taste.

Camilla's POV
I decided to go to party after all, I don't care that James is going to be there. I enter the club, the music hits me. Rosie walks over and hands me a drink, the first thing I notice. James. He has his back to me, i think it's best I ignore him tonight. I walk to the opposite side of the bar.

A few drinks later, I've mustered up enough courage to talk to James. I just have to find him first.

James' POV
I exit the bathroom, my head humming. Maybe I've drank A little bit too much. I walk back over to the bar, I feel like the music is louder now. Even if it isn't, it doesn't take the fact away that is hurts to listen too.
'James..' I hear shouting beside me.
I look to the left to see Camilla.
'Hi..' I grab another drink and down it.
'Can I..' Her voice gets drowned out by the music
'I can't hear you'
'What?' She looks at me confused. I grab her hand and pull her outside.

Camilla's POV
I follow James outside. He stops and looks at me, my head feels heavy..I guess I've drank too much.
'I wanted to talk.' I smile at him.
'What about?' He smiles.
'Look I didn't want things to be awkward between us...I just..'
'It's not' he cuts of my sentence, which clearly suggests it is awkward. I walk over to the edge of the curb and sit down. He doesn't move for a moment before he comes at sits next to me.
He doesn't talk. I wonder what he's thinking...

James' POV
I sit beside Camilla, I should of told her how lovely she looks tonight. I know it's awkward between us but that still shouldn't ruin our friendship. Who am I kidding, I feel like our friendship is a lot more complicated than I ever expected.
I look into her eyes.

Camilla's POV
'Camilla...look..' I look at James.
'James...it's fine..it' I turn away
'You look beautiful tonight.' I face him. I don't reply.
'I mean you always look beautiful..' He looks away.
'Thank you...' I look away too. The silence creeps back. James turns my face to face him. I stare into his blue eyes.
We both slowly lean forward until our lips touch. He grabs the nape of my neck and passionately kisses me. I kiss him back. His lips are soft and take me into a world of my own. I snap back to reality and pull my lips from his. This isn't right, he has a Girlfriend...I stand up and rush of down the road, maybe it's best if I sleep this one off.

James' POV
I sit there watching Camilla walk away, what have I done...
Rosie comes outside.
'Where is Camilla going?' Rosie stands watching Camilla.
'She...doesn't feel well..'
'Too much alcohol?' She laughs.
'Something like that...I might go home too...' I get up and glance down the road, Camilla is still in sight. Rosie taps my back and heads inside.
I just have this urge. I run after Camilla.
'Camilla!!'

Camilla's POV.
I spin round, as I turn James grabs my face and kisses me again. I pull back.
'No, James this isn't...' I delicately kiss his lips. I pull away and walk off.
I'm going to regret this in the morning.