The Best Man

Chapter 8: Taron

To say I was affected by Meghan putting makeup on me would be an understatement. I knew which scene would be shot that day and I had been kind of nervous of the scene itself. Meghan took my mind off it though.

I just wanted to push her against the nearest wall and kiss her. I had to close my eyes when she dropped to her knees before me, my thoughts running wild. I had no idea how she could stay that unaffected, I did realise her voice changed a bit though. Wasn't that what I had wanted? I felt like I was torturing myself more than I was torturing her.

It had been a few days since then and every work day was the same. Meghan just put the usual makeup on me and there were no more sex scenes to be shot. I think we were both somehow relieved and acted as if nothing ever happened. The wedding was only 3 weeks away now and I felt like time was running out.

"Did you actually find a venue yet?" I asked as nonchalantly as I could as Meghan did my hair.

"It was a bit difficult but we have now. We will get married at Christ Church Spitalfields" she said and smiled.

I returned her smile "I'm glad" I said, happy she was happy but unhappy she would get married soon.

"I need help on my vows though" she said slowly "I was wondering if you could help me with those since you read so many movie scripts and everything. That stuff fairytales are made of" she laughed.

"Of course. I would love to help. Why don't you come by my place later today?" Wasting no time, huh Taron?

"Aw thank you" she beamed. She had no idea the effects she had on me.

My work day was relatively short so I was home by 7 PM. I had texted Meghan and she said she would be there by 8 PM, that gave me a bit of time to cook dinner.

I put the pizza in the oven just as I heard the door bell rang. I opened the door and Meghan was standing there. She was more beautiful than earlier today, if that was even possible.

"Hi" I smiled and stepped aside so she could come in.

"Hey" she said as she got out of her jacket.

"I just put pizza in the oven. I didn't know if you were hungry or not" I shrugged.

"Oh I'm starving" she said as she sat down on my couch as if it belonged to her. I was happy she felt at home at my place.

I sat down next to her "So how are you with the wedding prep and everything? I can imagine that's quite stressful" I said, not particularly trying to impress her, but just interested in how she really was.

She shrugged "I'm fine I guess. It's definitely stressful, but we will be so much happier when we're married right?" she didn't sound all that convinced.

"Let me know if I can support you, alright?" I said as I put one hand on her leg and instantly regretted it. My mind wandered off to where else I wanted to touch her. Pick her up, kiss her, lay her down in bed.

"Thank you, Taron" she said tenderly as her eyes met mine.

Normally I would have told her that I was her friend and that was what friends did but I knew this was different. Was she ready to hear the truth yet, though? Time was running out for me.

"I'm always there for you" I said, never breaking eye contact.

Meghan looked away first "I know you are. And I'm so glad to have you" she said before rummaging through her bag and pulling out a few sheets of paper.

"I have started working on my vows, but I feel like I just don't get anywhere with them." I watched her while she talked and was in awe "I don't want to make it too funny, but I don't want to make it too serious either. I thought maybe you could help me, you know with British humor and everything" she met my eyes again and I saw worry there.

"James loves you for who you are, so just be yourself" I said before I could stop myself. I didn't know if it was the truth, but I definitely loved her for who she really was.

"Do you remember how we met?" I asked.

She smiled "I do. I was a replacement for your usual makeup artist and we just hit it off instantly"

I smiled and shivered at the memory when I first laid eyes on her. "You were just being yourself, weren't you?"

"I was" she shrugged "as were you" she laughed "Teasing me like you always do"

I smiled at that "Life would be boring otherwise"

"I'm glad I have you in my life" Meghan said and my heart jumped.

"There is something I need to tell you" I started and my pulse picked up. What if she would reject me? I wasn't sure I could ever go back to being friends with her.

The kitchen bell rang and I let out a breath. What a great timing.

"The pizza is ready" I said and Meghan laughed.

"Was that what you wanted to tell me?" she joked.

We walked over to the kitchen and I got the pizza from the oven.

"Oh my favourite" Meghan swooned.

"It's my favourite too" I smirked at her as I cut the pineapple pizza in slices.

"You know, James doesn't even like pineapple" she scrunched her nose.

"He doesn't?" I asked, surprised. Not like that would be criteria to choose your husband, but still.

"No he thinks it's too sweet" Meghan snorted.

I laughed. If anything, she was too sweet for him.

We sat down at the living room table and ate pizza while we chatted away like best friends would. I didn't feel like that around anyone. I could basically talk to her about anything.

"James will be away on business next week" Meghan started and I looked up. "Would you actually want to join my bachelorette party? Since you're my best friend?" she asked.

That hurt. Her best friend, eh? "When is that?" I asked. "Just so I can check with my work schedule"

"It's on Saturday evening" she said before having a bite of her pizza.

"Oh I'm actually free there, I think. I'll check and let you know again. What's the plan?"

Meghan laughed "You will have to ask Laura and Kate. They organise everything. I just hope it won't be anything slutty"

I laughed at that before realising she was serious. "Is that even possible?" I asked in my high pitched tone, completely blown away.

Meghan nodded. "Oh definitely. I guess I will have to wait and see. But at least you'll be there to protect me" she poked her tongue out at me.

I laughed. She really had the audacity. She had no idea though. I would protect her with my life if I needed to.

"I'll guard you with my life" I said in my teasing tone, only she didn't know it was the truth.