Love on Mars - Bruno Mars FanFic

Chapter 2 - Orbiting

After dinner, the guys decided that they were going over to South Beach and I opted out, because I was still a little tired. So they went on and I went to my room. As I searched for my key, I noticed a couple of Bruno's band mates walking past me down the hall. They smiled and said hi as they went to their rooms. I wondered if he was on this floor too. After struggling to find my key I finally found it and opened my door. Glad to be in, I took a shower and then slipped into my pajama bottoms and Tank Top. I made myself a cup of tea, grabbed a robe and went out on the balcony, to take in the stars and the beautiful warm Miami night.

Soon I heard voices as the sliding door belonging to the balcony of the room next to me opened and Bruno stepped out lighting a cigarette as he walked out. He hadn't looked up yet to see me sitting out on my balcony right next door. But as soon as he sucked in his first drag of his cigarette he looked over to find me stretched out on the lounge chair chillin. "Oh hey", he said, blowing smoke. I didn't know we were neighbors", he continued. "Wasup neighbor" I said holding my mug up in a symbolic "Cheers". He sat down on a chair, and flicked his cigarette. "I hope my smoke doesn't bother you", he said. "Nah, I'm good, but thanks for asking", I said. "Well I wasn't gonna put it out, I was gonna suggest you go inside", he said playfully. "Well Damn!", I said "That's rude". He laughed and hunched his shoulders. Then one of his friends came out on the balcony with a glass of something and handed it to him. "Hey, I'm taking the bottle with me, but here's some for you, the fridge is packed pretty good," he said. "Excuse him," Bruno said. And at that moment, his friend looked over at me. "Oh hey, sorry, didn't know anyone was out here, I thought he was out here talking to himself as usual." he said laughing. "This is Ryan......Cheyanne right?" Bruno asked. "Yes", I said "but my friends call me Che'" "Sorry Che', nice meeting you again, good night", Ryan said as he went back inside to leave. Bruno excused himself and went inside. A few minutes later he came back out. We continued to talk asking each other about our work, where we were from, places we've visited, he of course had been to way more countries than I had. We talked about everything we could imagine. He was very easy to talk to and very charming and funny. I started to get tired and even though he didn't seem tired, he agree that it was getting late and he needed to get some rest also. "It was really nice talking to you neighbor," I said playfully. "Same here", he replied, "Are you coming to the Concert tomorrow or Saturday?" he asked. "Yes we are", I said "Joe already got us tickets". Then Bruno said "Cool, I can get you into the after party, see I kinda know one of the performers", he said with a grin. "Really," I said, "Is he one of those uppity celeb types that thinks he's God's Gift to the World?", I asked sarcastically. "Hmmm, maybe.......", he said laughing. "Anyway, be my guests at the after party, it'll be fun". I agreed and we said our good nights, but not before, "Hey Che', it really was cool talking to you!'

The next morning I got up early because I had scheduled a Massage down at the Spa which was to take place at one of the poolside cabana's. I wanted to get down there early so I could have breakfast and coffee before my appointment. I slipped into my bathing suit, a white coverup and sandals and went down. I went to the spa first to let them know I would be by the cool pool. A good looking cabana boy met me at the entrance of the pool with a towel and glass of cucumber water and showed me to a lounge chair where he set it up for me to make me comfortable. I ordered my coffee and breakfast, then leaned back to soak in the sun while I waited for my meal. After a few minutes, I heard voices around me as other people started come out to the pool. I opened my eyes and as I looked up, there was Bruno out on his balcony having a cigarette and staring down at me. He smiled and nodded his head as he was leaning on the balcony rail. He moved in and out of his room as few times as if he were talking to someone, and sure enough, his best friend and assistant Ryan, came out on the balcony and looked down right at me. He caught me looking up at him so he waved. A few minutes later the girl from the spa came out and she guided me over to a cabana for my massage session.

After my massage was over and I was feeling 100 percent wonderful. I decided to slip into the warm pool for further relaxation. With my eyes closed and my head on my arms at the edge of the pool, I felt someone tap my hand. I looked up and it was Ryan squatting down to talk to me. "Hey, Che' right?" he asked. "Yeah,hey", I answered. "Bruno wanted me to ask if you wanna take a walk when you're done here", he asked. I looked up at Ryan and than up and over to where I saw Bruno on his balcony leaning on the balcony rail with, of course a cigarette looking down at me. I smiled and nodded toward Bruno and said "Sure". "Cool", Ryan said. "Now because Bru doesn't want anyone to follow him, can you meet him across the street heading toward Bayside?" he asked. I said ok. Then Ryan said "Cool, in about 10 minutes?" I said "Yep" and got out of the pool and headed to my room to change. I changed into yoga pants and sports bra and slipped a cropped tee over it. I headed out to meet Bruno. I was feeling excited and strange at the same time. I was getting to know him a little and he clearly didn't mind talking to it was all too surreal. I was really crushing on him and yet intimidated by his presence. I'm sure there are plenty of his fans that would die to be in this position. I, on the other hand was scared and did not want to get my feelings hurt so I was trying not to show how he was affecting me.

As I walked along the sidewalk among the palm trees I noticed my handsome walking partner sitting on a bench leaning back with his head back, Raybans on, I couldn't tell if his eyes were closed or not. As I approached him I took in his gorgeous face. "Hi" I said. "Hey" he said with a big smile. He tapped the bench and said "Sit with me for a minute" So I sat. "It's really nice out here kinda peaceful" I said trying to make small talk. "Yeah" he started, "It is peaceful out here, and sometimes ya just need some peace". We sat and talked for so long we both forgot that we came to walk so he stood up, reached out for my hand and said "Come on, I wanna take you some where!" I put my hand in his and he pulled me up. "Yeah where we going?" I asked. "You'll see" he said with a sly grin on his face. He never let my hand go as we walked toward the shops and restaurants in downtown Miami. I would catch him staring at me as we walked and he'd just smile and it would melt my heart or maybe my panties, I couldn't tell cause it was hot out and everything was getting wet! We finally came to a stop in front of a restaurant and we started reading the menu. I immediately saw that this place served all kinds of exotic meats and stuff I would never think of eating. When he saw the look on my face he laughed and said "I have always wanted to try Gator!" I looked at him like he was crazy, "Well that's not something I've ever wished", I said. "Aww, c'mon, we might like it!" "No we" I said laughing "You're on your own"! We walked into the restaurant and immediately the Hostess came over an apparent fan of his cause she was all excited. She showed us to a table and went to get the waitress. As we both looked at the menu trying to figure out what to get, my phone rang. It was my brother, Joe, checking up on me since he had not seen me this morning. Finally we were ordering our food. "She wants the Bison!" Bruno told the waitress, "No I don't" I told her laughing, "I'll have the grilled chicken salad, and he'll have the Frog Legs" Bruno playfully grabbed the menu and ordered the same as me and a side of Gator. While we waited for our food, we talked about our past relationships. He told me that he was seeing someone, but they were on a break, because things were not going very well. I also told him about my previous relationship and it appeared that we both were going through the same thing. He asked me if I ever dated someone in the entertainment industry before and I had to be honest. "Well actually yes" I explained, "Years ago but I'd rather not talk about it" I told him and changed the subject. I was not ready to put all my shit out there and I hope he understood. How can I explain my relationship with Justin without sounding or seeming like a groupie or video ho minus the video. Justin and I dated for a short while but realized that we weren't relationship material at the time but remained friends with benefits until I met Mark. I have loved him like my best friend ever since. I would also later introduce him to his current girlfriend.

Soon our food came and we ate. At the end of our meal the waitress brought the fried gator to the table. "So here we are, lets try it", he said. "Nah, I'm good...full", I said. "C'mon I'm gonna try it, do it with me?", He asked so sweet and charming, so I gave in. "Ok", how bout we do it on three?", he said, "One....Two.....Three", and we both popped one the gator nuggets in our mouth. I didn't taste bad, we both said it tasted like chicken, just a little tough. Soon we realized the time and he said "Oh Shiiit, I have a rehearsal before the show so I gotta get back".   So he paid for our food and we headed back to the hotel.