BLUE SKIES • RICHARD MADDEN

real life

Richard and Eleanor walked inside Richard's home after their day out. After the events of the previous day, Richard knew he had to get Eleanor's mind off it all and make her happy.

Eleanor was grateful for Richard's gesture and understood why he did it. Although she told him she didn't need his pity, he insisted on getting her out of the house and her mind away from the tweet.

"What do you want for dinner?" Eleanor asked Richard.

"You don't need to cook anything, I can make something."

"Richard," she started, looking right at him, "You have allowed me to stay in your home. You took me out sightseeing and it was amazing. I owe so much more than a dinner, but please, let it be a start."

Richard moved forward and embraced Eleanor in a hug.

"Of course. You can make whatever you want."

Eleanor pulled back and smiled at Richard, "Thank you."

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The two sat in comfortable silence in the dining room. They had only recently finished their meals- Eleanor cleared the table- and now both sat with their drinks in front of them.

Eleanor sipped on her glass of champagne while her mind reflected on the day she had with Richard. He took her out to a park and they hiked up hills. Eleanor wasn't one who complained about hiking, in fact, she loved it.

Richard was looking at Eleanor as she was deep in thought. He felt lucky to have met a girl like Eleanor. She was someone who understood who he was and his vibe. In his words, she was the female version of Taron.

He was mesmerised by her beauty and elegance. She was comfortable being who she was and Richard admired that about her.

The two did have a small feeling in their chests- a feeling of love. It was no doubt that Richard found Eleanor attractive. Eleanor honestly couldn't help but swoon over Richard. She found him the most attractive guy.

The two, however, knew the time wasn't right to admit any sort of attraction towards each other.

"I never told you, did I?" Eleanor asked, breaking the silence.

"Tell me what?" Richard asked in confusion.

"The real story."

"Look, Eleanor, I know the story behind that tweet is something you don't want to talk about. Kylie told me it's not a story you share with anyone, not even her. You don't need to tell me. Just know that I am always here."

Eleanor knew that she had to tell Richard. She felt that it was unfair to Richard that he took her out and got her mind off the situation but he didn't know the whole story.

"I want to tell you. You deserve to know. Just don't share this with anyone?"

Richard stared at Eleanor, "Are you crazy? Of course I won't tell anyone. I know that this is sensitive and I would never use anything like this against you. I care about you, Eleanor. I promise, I won't tell a soul."

Eleanor knew she could trust him.

"Kylie and I. We aren't actually sisters."