An Unlikely Romance

Chapter three

It was fun going to get coffee with Tom. He's actually really cool for a celebrity, and very "low-drama". His laugh could make any girl melt in her shoes, I'm just not one of those girls.

"I enjoyed your company." Tom said with a wild grin on his face. We were walking back to my hotel now. It was dark, and wet from all of the rain.

"Yeah that was pretty fun." I said with a small smile. I really just a couldn't wait to get back to my photography in the morning.

When we got into the elevator, Tom stopped and looked at me.

"Nicole.." He said.

"Yeah?"

"I really liked hanging out with you. Sometimes all this drama with being an actor can get hard and you treat me like a normal person. Do you think we can hang out some more?" he held his hand out. "As friends of course."

I took his hand an shook it lightly, smiling. "Sure."

Tom grinned. "Oh! I know this amazing store right up here. Would you like to check it out?" He asked me gesturing toward a small store with a red roof up the street.

"Well I really need to be getting back soon... But I guess a quick stop wouldn't hurt." I replied. I guess I ended up liking Tom's company more than I thought, because I normally wouldn't have said yes to that offer.

We walked down to store and went inside. It was a cute little souvenir shop. We walked around for a few minutes. Eventually, the owner of the shop came over to us and told us to leave because we were laughing so much.

"Tom." I said very seriously.

"Yes?..." he looked at my, concerned.

"That is the first time I have ever got kicked out of a store and it's all your fault!" I said, putting my hands on my hips.

He kept a straight face for a few seconds before he busted out laughing. His adorable 'ehehe' was too much and I started laughing too.

"Shall we walk back to the hotel now?" Tom asked, raising his signature eyebrow.

"Sure." I said, still laughing. We walked back, but slowly. For some reason I didn't want our outing to end. Tom was so lighthearted and fun, I just couldn't help loving to hang out with him.

By the time we made it back to the hotel, my sides hurt from laughing so much.

"Tom, you're like the best friend I never had." I said, clutching my sides. "If I keep hanging out with you, I'm gonna have abs from laughing so hard."

He laughed. "Me too... that's it. You've earned yourself the official best friend title. We should go to a movie sometime. I heard the new captain America is out." Tom said, smiling.

"Sounds like fun, best friend." He walked me over to my elevator where we saw Clara. She was leaning on the wall, smacking her gum.

"Hey Tom baby, where'd you go?" She asked.

"Just out with Nicole." Tom said.

"Excuse me, maybe I didn't hear you right. Out? With Nicole?" Clara looked furious, but somehow kept a calm face.

"Clara, darling, it was nothing. I just owed her for helping me when I twisted my ankle." Tom said grabbing her by her shoulders.

"Aw baby I can't stay mad at you." Clara said with a big lipsticky smile. She grabbed Tom and pulled him away before we could say our goodbyes.

I headed up to my room. It was already dark and I decided to get to bed early so I could wake up and take some morning pictures.

****

The next morning, I headed downstairs to grab a quick breakfast. I saw Gavin sitting at the same table as I was yesterday, smiling at me.

"What are you so happy about, boss?" I asked, walking over to him.

"Oh god Nicole please don't ever call me that." Gavin said, rolling his eyes. I laughed and sat down.

"So are you still on for Friday?" He asked, taking a sip from his coffee.

"Friday? As in tomorrow?" I asked just to make sure.

"That's the one."

"Then yes, that sounds great." I took his coffee mug and took a sip. He gave me a look.

I returned it with a sly smiled and he just laughed. "I can get you your own you know..." he said, grabbing his back.

"Nah, I'm good. I was just going to get some orange juice, but thanks for asking." I said.

After I are breakfast with Gavin, I grabbed my camera and purse and headed for the streets to take some random pictures of things I saw.

As I was walking across a bridge, I saw Tom jogging by me. "Don't trip!" I yelled as he passed.

That startled him apparently, and he stumbled a little bit. I laughed uncontrollably.

"You alright Tom?" I yelled, still laughing.

"It's not very nice to laugh at other people's misfortunes." Tom said, dusting himself off, even though he didn't even completely fall.

"Sorry, I couldn't resist." I smirked.

He feigned offense and held his heart. "I'm hurt, mrs. Nicole."

"Yeah yeah, I'm sure you'll get over it." we both laughed. "Now get on with you! I've got pictures to take and you've got running to do."

"As you say, mrs.Nicole."

"Please don't call me that!" I yelled over my shoulder as I walked away. I could hear his 'ehehe' behind me as I took my camera out of it's bag. I wasn't really sure where to go take pictures next, so I pulled out my map.

I picked out a few stops and took some really good pictures. London is very picturesque.

Once it started getting dark, I took a few pictures of the sunset and then headed home.

I walked into the elevator and as the doors were closing , I saw Gavin walk into the lobby. When he saw me, he called out for me to hold the door.

I stopped the door and he walked in.

"Thanks."

"No problem. So how was your day?" I asked him.

"It was fine. I did a little sightseeing here. It's very nice." He said.

"Oh! I took some pictures today. Would you like to see some?" I asked.

I held my camera up to him and he glanced at a few of my pictures. "Wow those are great!" he exclaimed.

I blushed. "thanks. I was hoping to get a few pictures before our dinner tomorrow night."

"Yeah sure. So I was thinking I could pick you up around 6. Is that okay?"

"Sounds great."