The Fame Game

Phase Three

This is the moment where I would usually call Kayla, but obviously I can't do that now.

She was always very wise when it came to fashion and especially when it came to first dates. I wonder if she and Hunter ever went on a date or if they just hooked up and it was purely physical. Unless they were actually in love.

I hesitated between two outfits. I had laid them both down on my bed and was now staring down at them trying to decide. Should I go with a flirty red dress or cute cropped top and skirt? I finally settle on a mint green peplum top, black skinny jeans and a pair of black ankle boots heels. I grab my aviators and purse and head out the door.

I was scheduled to meet Seth at a small café, for our first "date". Then, as the result of a tip-off, the paps would swarm us and we were to announce our relationship. This was the big moment and I couldn't be more nervous.

I hop into the car already waiting for me outside. After a few short minutes of driving, the vehicle comes to a stop and someone comes around to open the door for me. I thank them and exit the car.

That's when I see him sitting at a table on the outside terrace of the café, looking as perfect as ever. Seth spots me and waves me over. I take a deep breath to steady my heart, which is beating so loud that I'm sure everyone can hear it.

I cross the street and join Seth at his table. He gets up to greet me and gives my a huge hug. I hug him back, taking in his muscular arms and shoulders, and we both stay like this for a while.

"There are paps at your two o'clock." He whispers into my ear, snapping me back to reality. I now notice a few figure holding cameras a little bit everywhere around us. "Ready to give them their new headline?"

I nod lightly into his shoulder.

Seth pulls away from our hug and cups my face with his hands, stroking my cheek tenderly, before gently placing his lips on mine. His touch is so heavenly, it catches me off guard and I kiss him back, ignoring the sound of dozens of camera flashes around us. I put my hands around his neck, stepping on the tip of my toes, since he's slightly taller then I am.

The moment seems to last forever until finally he pulls away, giving me a huge smile and a wink.

He pulls out a chair for me and I sit down in it. Then he goes to sit facing me. We look over the menu in silence for a few minutes, which feels like forever.

"What are you having?" The waitress asks.

I look over the choices one last time before replying. "I think I might have a chicken panini and salad, with a diet coke, please. Sweetie?" I say, addressing Seth.

He smiles and looks up from his menu at me. "I'll have the same."

"Alright. Coming right up." The waitress says and then she walks away with our menus.

We sit in silence for a minute or two. "So are you gonna tell me why you're doing this?" He says and I immediately know he's talking about my revenge plans.

I fiddle nervously with my top. "I caught my boyfriend with my best friend." I choke on the words, but it feels good to let it out.

He winces in pity for me. "Ouch. I'm sorry. If it makes you feel any better, you're a good kisser so I don't see why anyone would pick someone else over you."

Did he really just say that? The Seth Robbins said I'm a good kisser? I feel butterflies in my stomach and I bite my lip a bit.

Our food arrives shortly after and we eat our paninis, putting in a few words here and there, but without maintaining an actual vivid conversation. Soon, we're done and Seth pays for our meal. We hug goodbye and part our separate ways. He walks towards his car and I'm about to call a cab when a voice behind me asks: "Do you want a ride?"

I nod and follow Seth to his car. He opens the door for me and I sit on the passengers seat. He's at the drivers wheel a few seconds later.

"Buckle up." he says, pulling out of the parking and onto the main road.