The CrissColfer Story

CrissColfer Begins

A/N: Hey! So, this chapter is just the dinner, and CrissColfer finally starts! Remember- Chris POV regular, Darren POV = bold. Disclaimer- We don't own anything but the storyline.

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After meeting Darren, we agreed to drive separate cars to the restaurant that way we wouldn't have to come back to the studio when done. As I drove in my car I sang along to Hey Soul Sister, which was playing on the radio and looking behind me I see the headlights of Darren's car and seeing me he waves. I chuckle and wave back quickly. The restaurant we are going to is a Mexican place, about 15 minutes away from the studio. Lea and I go there all the time and there is a back room they give us so we don't get swarmed by fans, so I figured this would be safe for Darren's first outing, dealing with things like mobs of adoring teenagers. Okay, I admit, that might be an exaggeration for a restaurant, but still.

I pull into a parking spot and hop out of my car as Darren parks his car next to me. When he gets out of the vehicle I can't help but stare, he is very attractive, especially in the skinny jeans he was wearing . No! I can't think these things. For one, he's my co-worker, and being the professional person I am, and with Ryan's strict dating policy, I can't even imagine these things. And 2, he's STRAIGHT. Not gay, so he won't be into me back, so its pointless to even think about him in that way.

"Hey! So, this is the place? Looks great, I can't wait to eat, I'm starving. Um, Chris? Can we go in now?" Darren finishes looking at me puzzled.

"Oh, yeah. Sorry, zoning off. Yeah lets go in," I reply. I really need to stop spacing out about Darren, especially when Darren is around. And I've only known him one day, oh dear.

Once we get inside, I greet the hostess and ask for the back room. She recognizes me and nods, ushering us back to the small room. Placing our menus on the table, she informs us she will be back in a few minutes to get our orders. I sit down but don't bother to look at my menu, because I know exactly what I want. Darren on the other hand, looks overwhelmed by his choices. "Do you like spicy food? Because if you do I would recommend this," I say, pointing to a dish. "But if not, there tamales are always really delicious, so I recommend those too."

"Thanks, I think I'll get the tamales," he smile at me and folds his menu. "Do you want to split some nachos to start?"

"Oh, sure. That'd be great."

"Okay"

The conversation stops and there is an awkward silence. Why did I ever think this was a good idea? Darren looks anxious so I decide to break the pause "Did you like the arrangement of Teenage Dream?"

Looking relieved, he responds, "Yes! I really liked it! It was so clever and very fun to sing. I really like the acapella too. That was really neat."

"I agree! The acapella sounded amazing, you are all so talented. Was it your first time lip syncing?"

"Yeah, it was weird, but I'm actually glad I didn't have to think about actually singing well too. Just keeping in character was hard enough!" he laughs, and I can tell he is much more relaxed and opening up.

"What are you talking about? Singing while in character didn't seem to be a problem for you in A Very Potter Musical!" I huff.

"Wait, you know about A Very Potter Musical? You've seen it? Oh man, wow," he shakes his head.

" Yes, I admit, I'm a bit of an AVPM fanboy, but how can you not be? It's a combination of Harry Potter and music, two of the best things ever!"

"Haha, I guess I have to agree. It's just so weird that someone like, well, you, has watched it! You're famous!"

"Yeah, even famous people have lives too, believe it or not." I stop because the waitress is here to get our orders. I grin as Darren orders, and am genuinely happy about how well we are getting along.

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Wow! This is going so well, it was so kind of Chris to invite me and I'm really enjoying myself. I was really nervous I'd be an outsider on the set since they've all been working with each other for so long, but I feel confident I will have a friend to stick by tomorrow.

" …. so I've been looking for a Chewbacca backpack for a while now, but I've yet to find one sadly," Chris laughs. It turns out we share a love for Star Wars too!

" Well if I find one, I'll let you know," I wink at him without thinking, and realize that could be odd for him, since he's gay. I am totally in to being who you are and don't believe in that you fall in love with a gender, it's the person that matters. But I don't want to make it awkward so I make a mental note to turn down the flirting. But I'm not flirting! I'm just being, extra friendly. Yes, that's it.

"So, back to glee, are you glad you chose to pursue it as your career?" I ask him. I always wonder if other actors regret the path they chose, with fame and all.

"Yes, I'm very glad I did. There's still some other things I want to do, maybe write a novel or my own screenplay, but there's still plenty of time for that. Glee has been such a great experience, I'm definitely not ready for it to end yet. And the people, that's what really has made it amazing."

I love how he lights up when talking about the show and how passionate he is about it. Seeing him gush about this really makes me glad I auditioned to be a part of this series, even if it's only a few episodes. "That's amazing. It makes me glad I have the opportunity to be a part of this. And I think it's really great that you have so many goals and dreams."

Chris mumbles out a thank you, and blushes once again, and I can't help not teasing him about it.

"Are you aware that you blush a lot? Not that it's a bad thing, but you have a pair of very rosy cheeks, Mr. Colfer."

This just makes him blush harder, but he laughs this time. "Calling each other by our last names, are we now Mr. Criss?"

We both laugh for a while and are finally are warmed up and comfortable around each other. Our laughs are interrupted by the waitress handing us our nachos asking if we want extra plates and before Chris could answer I say " No one is just fine, I mine I'm fine with sharing if that's okay with you….?"

" Oh yeah that's fine!" Chris says a little to eager then immediately blushes. Personally I was very glad, god I have to stop! He is my co-worker, and gay. Man, this will be a long night!

The waiter interrupts the awkward stares and say, "Alright I will leave it to you two. How you enjoy, your meals will be done in a bit!"

After we break the silence by saying how great the nachos are and getting back to every day small talk, we are back to smooth sailing.

We barely talk since we are both enjoy the warm nachos, and soon enough they are almost gone. I don't look as I reach in the basket because I'm focusing on what Chris is saying, but I soon realize he is going for the last chip too, because our hands grab each other instead of the food. We both stay there longer than we bother needed to. With his hand under mine I gave it a slight grip securing. Not knowing if that was to much for him I blush and quickly back away. Chris is shocked, and quite pleased.

"Oh…um…I was um just looking for the-"

"Darren," Chris says lightly putting his hand over mine, "It's alright Darren. Please don't worry about it." He says with the cutest smile assuring that this will stay between us. Only one day of knowing Chris and I know how hard it is going to be to be "co-workers." I don't know what these feelings are, but it's very confusing for me. I feel, a pull? I guess. I feel a pull toward Chris, just, this strong feeling in my gut that is telling me he is something special and that we have a strong connection. I have no idea where this is coming from and it's all so confusing. What am I going to do?

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