My Dear Benedict (A Benedict Cumberbatch Fan-Fiction)

First Kiss

CHAPTER 2

The paparazzi filed out and Ben followed. I caught his eye and we hopped on Betsy and attempted to drive the Rhinos.

"So were they satisfactory?"

"What the giraffes? How could they not be they are beautiful."

"What's your favorite part so far?" I asked as it is my go to conversation starter with normal guests.

"Well I have only seen the giraffes but the service is pretty good as well. Who can not fall for someone in such an outfit as yours."

I automatically look down at my worn shirt, stained pants and work boots.

" I know I'm a sex symbol"

"Gosh you are something. You know you are one of few who treats me normally. You havnt asked for a picture or tried to rip my shirt off. Like I said it's flattering but it's a lot to take on. Ella, you are extraordinary in the simplest of terms." I stopped the cart.

"I am working here. You can not tempt me to do such things dear. God"

I floored it. In other words we chugged along. He grabbed my right hand from the wheel and held it in his. Ben did the thumb thing. Ya know. Where you rub your thumb in circles on the other persons hand. It's a thing.

I squeezed his hand

"I'm a professional you know"

I smiled. I wasn't all that extrodinary. I'm a 24 year old girl who is living her dream at a massive zoo in San Diego. I work with orangutans and sit at home. I run a blog. I don't run, but I tell people I do. I'm an averaged sized human being. Dirty blond puffy curls. Ordinary. But at this moment. I was holding the hand of Benedict Cumberbatch.

We drove up to the Rhinos and Kelsey was there, his hand slid out of mine, unseen but not wanting to be torn apart. All that cliche shit. Her mouth dropped and she quickly walked from her perch with the rhinos down to us.

"Kels this is" I put my hand on his back as I introduced him and those back muscles. Thank you JJ Abrhams for making him work out for Khan.

"The sociopath, hi, nice to meet you"

"For gods sake call me Ben."

"Well Ben, this is Moe and Jukoo."

He walked up, forgetting my existence so I thought.

"Aren't you coming dear?" He joked, I think.

"I am the only one that can do that"

Kelsey hid her emotions, well tried, and squeaked.

We walked shoulder to shoulder. Hand bumping hand. I know. Lame right.

*An hour later*

After all was said and done the paparazzi filed out except one. The photographer from the organization he was here for.

"Can I get a picture of you and our lovely tour guide?"

"But of course"

He grabbed my waist and pulled me in close. I didn't have to fake a smile in this picture. The photographer said thanks and a quick goodbye. We didn't move. At all actually he just kinda looked at me.

"Gorgeous"

"You too"

I let go and moved towards Betsy and shot Kelsey a look. Ben did not see as he was saying a quick goodbye to her. But she saw it.

I slid in to the drivers seat but he pushed me over to where he once sat.

"Um what are you doing. Your looks can only get you so many places."

"Can they get you to go on a proper date with me?"

I looked at him.

"Ella and Ben. I like it." I said

"Good because I do too."

He put his arm around me and I

snuggled in close.

"You know, for all I know you could be a married woman. Living with a dog in a pretty house with a very lucky guy"

I laughed at the thought.

"Try a 2 bedroom apartment with a cat and 2 bunnies."

"I like that a lot better, bunnies you said? And when can I meet those bunnies?"

"When are you coming over? Because I don't want you to waist time with a zoo keeper when you could be filming somewhere. Or on a red carpet."

"I think I can pencil you in"

I shut up and he started driving old Betsy down the paved path. With one hand on the wheel and the other one squeezing my shoulder it was perfect. Perfectly stupid. I embraced the moment and him. Those dates may or may not happen I thought. He's a millionaire, he could have an Australian model, he could have anyone. He won't need me for long. So for the time being I enjoyed the silent ride wrapped in the arms of Benedict cumberbatch.

Betsy came to a stop at the gates. Security gaurds patiently waiting, discussing their plan to get Ben out hopefully unseen. He kissed my forehead and got out of the cart.

"Well, I must go as I have a press conference in a few hours. I had a lovely time and am dreading the coffee date."

"Thanks, I'm glad you were satisfied with the service. And I would love to go anywhere but a coffee date with you."

He directs his attention to the guards.

"Give us a moment"

They mutter a quick of course and walk away. And then the unbelievable happens. He kissed me. He cupped my head in his hands and I had my hands on his chest. His lips soft and gentle, it

seemed an eternity, but it was over in a moment.

"Goodbye Ella."

He whispered and walked away. I watched him as he went and his strides were effortless and oddly attractive. Right before he was out of site he turned around and winked a goofy stupid wink and was gone. Just like that. A normal day at work turned into an unforgettable experience with a man I have adored for years.

I double checked the gates to make sure they were locked. And I began to walk to the office to see what else had to be done. I bumped into Kelsey and goodness gracious

"Did you see how gorgeous he was. I know he is gorgeous always but he is sweet and kind and humble and completely into you!"

"Ok slow down sweetheart. He just met me today, I'm a nerdy single zoo keeper and he is a millionaire actor with millions of fans. We aren't exactly a match. But he is damn near perfect." As I said that my phone buzzed and it was him.

Thank you for today. Too much fun. Coffee tomorrow? I managed to get the day off.

Of course! It would be an honour, I'm off as well. Make a day out of it?

Dreading it. Pick you up at noon?

If you insist.

Oh my fucking god this is real life.

"So when is the celebrity wedding?"

Kelsey pries and asks how the kiss was and from that point on we swore to keep the kiss between us. I could get in tons of trouble because I kissed him. I didn't want to risk my job, but it was worth it. The arch of his back and the feeling of his chest. I just wanted to go home.

Note:

Hey guys! So this is the backstory so the real relationship stuff begins in the next chapters. Sorry! I wanted to establish a story line. But it will get more fun soon. Thanks!