Just Friends (A Damie Fanfic!)

After the Tournament

I get a text from Kota

Sweetheart are you coming? I am waiting to cuddle up and vegetate with you all weekend. I really miss you. It has been too long. Please tell me you are packed and almost on a plane to LA. I have so much to tell you. Stuff the media is not tuned in to just yet. Plus, we can talk about Dulcie and Elva and all the amazing things you have been doing without me. Seriously Dornan we should think about working together again

I respond:

I am already at the airport doll face and will be there in a few hours okay? I will take a private car over to your place. Can I stay there the weekend? I dont want to be seen outside because of all the bullshit that will come of that. Just you and me and movies and food. Oh, yeah! I forgot and beer lots of beer. LOL! Last time we were drunk was what in Paris during filming or when the Oscars. Yeah, the Oscars! Remember Amelia did not attend the after party but I went and we hung out in a private room with Derek. Boy, were we wasted! Miss you love. See you soon.

I think back to that night. She looked stunning. I had to touch her hand just a little. Amelia sat in between us and imposed her presence but Dakota and I we remained in this little bubble. Our friendship bubble. We joked and pretty much I did not hear anything Millie said. I was mortified when Kelly hit us up backstage but not because of her 50 shades stuff it was because I thought I would have a few minutes to ourselves. That night I was again starting to feel some type of way. I had rehearsed with her and she told me she might have a date. I was expecting a male and then Emily shows up with her and I was relieved. I have a jealous streak when it comes to Dakota. I can still smell her perfume and I have memorized her face. Her freckles and her smile. I think about Dakota a lot when we arent together but I think thats because she has been such a huge part of my life and my career. That night Amelia was done after the show and wanted to go to the hotel. She called the driver but I was not done just yet. I had to talk to my best friend before we would be apart for so many days. Derek was there and Emily and we had a blast. I recall our conversation getting a little heavy too. Derek asked me if I loved Dakota. I replied of course, I love her so much! She is my best friend! We are great mates. Derek, you know that. I could not have gone through all of this without her to which he replies, It must be hard, loving someone like her and the timing being all wrong. She is an amazing girl and I know she loves you too. More than she even knows. I think you two could be great together. I know you are a good and honorable man Jamie, but I dont want you both giving up on happiness. She deserves the best. You my friend, are the best!. I look down at my drink and I am silent for a while. I didnt know how to respond to that. Dakota comes over to us and wraps her arms around my neck. Lets dance Jamie. I hand Derek my drink and join Dakota on the dance floor. We slow dance to a fast song and she has her head on my shoulder. She is pure joy and her smile brightens the room up. I kissed her forehead. She looks up at me and we stop dancing we just stand and stare and I cannot say anything but we have said it all. Finally, I say, I probably should go, I have to fly out in the morning. She kisses me on the lips with a big smile and doesnt care who sees. Goodbye my knight in shining Armor. See you when I see you. I hope everything goes well with Robin Hood and I cannot wait to meet up soon. I love you Jamie!. A big hug follows the most tender of kisses. And I stumble out to the back to wait for my driver. Emily comes out for a cigarette and she sees me just in shock and very quiet in the corners of my own mind. Hey Mr. Hunk, what is wrong with you? You okay?. I just nod yes and still cannot speak. Jamie, when you find what you want to do like with your life. Who you really are and who you will love for eternity. Then there will be no more silence. You will know. Dakota is your best friend. She is a good girl and she deserves a man who will commit to her unconditionally. I think she loves with all her heart and she is scared to get hurt again. You know? I just dont want you to regret anything. I guess I dont want my best friend hurting. So, figure your shit out first okay. Emily, it is not like that. We are just really close and sometimes I think the lines blur a bit. I love her but I know we arent in love. We just really care for each other. I am married and I have two beautiful girls. I know where my life is going and I will be focusing on providing for said mentioned family. I will always be her friend though. Maybe thats the problem Jamie, as long as you are her friend, she will never move on with someone else. She loves you more than you know. She has put her entire life on hold for these movies as an excuse. Her true reason is you Jamie. Even if she doesnt know it. We all know it. Derek, Stella, Grace, Melanie, Don, Antonio, Cara, even Jake and Matt knew it. The only two people who dont know you two are in love is you and Dakota. Fuck you guys are annoying! Anyway, just figure your shit out Dornan.

I board my flight and sit on a plane to LA with so much on my mind. Did I make the right decision? Should I just leave Dakota alone? Why cant I stay away? Because she is your best friend. Fuck man you are extremely stupid and you are going to end up hurting this girl. Your girl. Someone is going to get hurt. Maybe both of us.