Hearts of New York - A Sebastian Stan Fan Fiction

(10) Goodbye

As the driver pulled up in front of the girl's hotel, Isabel knew the goodbye was coming. What would happen? A kiss on the cheek? A hug? A handshake? Her overactive mind started to do it's thing. The girls stepped out and the boys followed suit to give them a proper send off.

How sweet thought Isabel.

Isabel saw that Sebastian felt the same. His hand ran through his hair and he bit his lip, looking anywhere but directly at her. So she decided to make a stand.

"Well boys it was a pleasure! Hope the rest of the press tour today goes well." Said Isabel. And she leaned over to Chris to give him a peck on the cheek. He smiled and responded. Reagan followed suit and everyone gave into hugs and swift kisses. Isabel reached for Sebastian's arm and gently placed her hand on his shoulder. His free hand sat sweetly at her waist and she grazed his right cheek with her lips, feeling the slight stubble burn across the soft flesh. How can he still smell like pine after all these hours...

He held onto her waist for a few extra seconds and he breathed quietly into her ear, like a secret just for them, "I'll see you tomorrow night." Her heart rate sped up dangerously at the sound of his voice. It had lowered considerably and was dripping with New York americana. She felt her skin erupt in goosebumps as he smiled crookedly at her. It had sounded like a statement more than an offer.

The boys filed back into the car and the girls waved as they disappeared into the rolling skyline.

"Well! I'd say that was a great success!" Said Reagan to Isabel, cheek emulating from her words.

"Oh shut up." Shot Isabel. Though she couldn't help the smile that burst onto her face.

"Oh man you are so smitten. I mean I cant blame you, those eyes could melt iron." Reagan commented as the two friends ascended in the hotel elevator to the 6th floor. Isabel was frantically trying to compute the events of the past few hours. She had gone to work like every other day, sat at her lap top like every other day. But then in walked Sebastian, and suddenly it wasn't like every other day. She thought back to their initial meeting. The way he breezed in and made her feel totally at ease. How he had unabashedly laughed and joked and enjoyed her company. It was something Isabel hadn't felt in years. To feel wanted, enjoyed and even to be made to feel like she was fun. It had been missing from her life for so long. And then from nowhere, this incredible actor had grabbed her by the shoulders and shaken her awake. He had sparked what Isabel thought had been snuffed out.