BLUE SKIES • RICHARD MADDEN

real life

Eleanor and Taron both sat across from each other sipping on their drinks. They both had sunglasses and hats on to cover themselves from paparazzi, however, they both knew they were smart and could recognise them with the disguises on.

"I've missed you, El," Taron spoke for the third time today. Eleanor smiled at his words. He never failed to make her smile.

"Taron, I missed you too!" Taron's smile became wider and started laughing.

The relationship between Taron and Eleanor is described as 'sibling-like'. The term 'take a bullet for you' was just an understatement of their relationship.

"So, London?" Taron asked.

"What about it?"

"I'm sure a very special someone would like to finally meet you."

"I think he's mad at you. He won't want to speak with you when you get back."

"He will if I bring you with me."

Eleanor chuckled at his comment. The past two days- prior to meeting Taron- were a struggle. Kylie, her older sister, was all okay with her going over to London, however, Eleanor felt as though leaving for two weeks was going to be hard for Kylie. Kylie kept reassuring her that she was okay. Kylie's boyfriend, Dacre, would be around to keep her company as he had finished filming for the new season of Stranger Things.

Eleanor wasn't sure if she was ready to meet Richard. Although their messages and comments were in Eleanor's comfort, she didn't feel prepared. Taron told her she would be surprising Richard which made things harder.

"Taron, do you think he'll like me?

"Like you? Eleanor Mitchell, he will love you! Have you not seen his comments on your posts or tweets! You tweet, he comments. He told me that himself."

Eleanor felt flustered. Her cheeks slightly changing to a deeper shade of red.

The two fell silent, Eleanor's mind tossing up the benefits and the doubts of meeting Richard that she finally made a decision.

"Taron. I want to go to London."

Taron smiled and reached forward, latching her hand into his.

"That can be arranged."