The Theatre & Him

Hell's Kitchen

"-only if you're interested of course."

"And how would that be?" I tried to ask as innocently as I could manage. "You could turn around and find out," he whispered in my ear, making the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. What the hell was this guy doing to me? Surely it's illegal for someone to be adorable, but also be sexy as hell. Still, with my back to him, I decided I was going to play his little game "Well I think it's always good to try and clear your debts right?" I turned around to face him and put my arms around his neck "Mm that's what I try to live by," he mumbled focusing on my lips. Ahh, it's finally happening!!

Alex leaned forward and captured my lips in his, he pulled me in at the waist, bringing me closer to him. His lips tasted like maple syrup from the waffles and I couldn't get enough of him, I think this is as perfect as it gets. Alex had me pushed up against the benchtop, I jumped up so I was sitting facing him. His hands were under my shirt resting at my waist, I pulled him closer by his hoodie and I could feel him smile against my lips. Alex began to lift my shirt when I heard someone calling my name.

"...stal?" "Krys? Are you with me?" The familiar voice of Alex Brightman lulled me back to reality, "Are you okay? You kinda spaced out there bubs" Did I just... I did. We are standing packing the dishwasher and I just went and had a wet daydream in front of the guy who had a leading role in it. Shit. Well, this is fine, I'm fine. "Yeah sorry, just thinking" I replied as calmly as possible, "Whatever you say, gorgeous," he said winking. My cheeks coloured themselves as I looked down at my hands, "Hey, is everything okay?" Alex asked concern etched into his features.

"No, but I don't really what to talk about it right now, can we just chill and watch a movie or something?" I asked with a slight frown, "Yeah that works" he said taking my hand and leading me to the couch. He sat down, pulling me down with him and wrapping his arm around my shoulders. Even that simple gesture is making my stomach do backflips, why did I have to have that stupid dream? Now I can't even think straight

"Oh, and I almost forgot we have rehearsal tomorrow. I could pick you up on my way over if you want?" Alex said looking at me "That would be amazing thank you" I said leaning into him "My pleasure bubs, I'll be here at 7:30 tomorrow morning". Alex said picking up the remote "Now, what do you want to watch?"

"Have you seen Lucifer?"

"I've heard about it, but I haven't seen it"

"Wanna watch it?"

"Sure"

And so we watched Lucifer for a few hours until I fell asleep.

The next thing I knew, Alex was softly nudging me awake. "Hey, you wanna go get lunch?" He asked quietly "Mm yeah I think so, and I wanna talk to you about the whole Natasha thing" I answered. Shit, why did I say that? I don't want to talk to him about the situation with her. I mean technically I already did, but I was drunk and I'm not quite sure if that counts, he probably didn't even take me seriously. Hopefully. You can't run away from this dumbass, besides, surely Natasha isn't right? I mean you and Alex have had moments so that's counts for something surely.

"Okay, as long as you're ready" He smiled lending me a hand to get off the couch which I graciously took. I got changed and we headed out onto the street, I'm not sure where we were going but I just went with it. Alex grabbed my hand and held it in his own as we walked, instantly my cheeks lit up. We were about five minutes from my place when the familiar, leggy, blonde we know as Natasha came marching forward. Why? Just why? "Hey, guys!" She almost screeched when she noticed us "Morning Natasha," Alex said and before I could say anything Tash started "Hey Alex, it feels like ages since I've seen you! We should hang out sometime, I've kinda missed you, to be honest." She winked at him completely ignoring me, "I'm pretty busy with work at the moment, but maybe sometime." He answered slowly, "Where are you guys headed? I can just join you and we can all hang" she said inserting herself into our lunch plans.

Alex squeezed my hand, I'm not sure if he wanted me to say something or he was trying to reassure me. "We were kinda just going to talk-" Alex tried before Natasha interrupted "Sounds good!" And just like that lunch went from a couple to a threesome.

"Great" I muttered under my breath, "What was that sweetie?" Tash said looking at me, venom laced in her voice, "I said oh this is gonna be great" I replied calmly. I felt Alex squeeze my hand again, I think he's nervous? I mean I know I am, this is really not going to end well. "Well duh, the party has arrived... I'm the party in case you were wondering" she laughed as she gazed at Alex, "Oh, I think it was pretty obvious you were referring to yourself" Alex replied with a hint of aggression. Natasha clearly didn't pick up on this "We could def go partying sometime" she said as she grabbed his other hand and snuggled closer to him. He looked at her with a forced smile, but other than that didn't answer her.

This is so weird, I mean I think I'm jealous but there's something else on top of that. Embarrassment? I dunno that's a problem for another day, let's just deal with what's going on right now. Like that fact that it looks like we're in a polyamorous relationship and Alex could be picked up by some magazine, not that there's anything wrong with polyamory, but Alex doesn't need to deal with headlines right now. I guess there's also the fact that this bitch is really starting to piss me off and I just wanted to have a cute day with Alex, but no, there's the Natasha factor.

"We're here, bubs" Alex announces looking mainly at me, "That's such a cute nickname, I love it babe" Natasha beamed at him, clearly thinking he was talking to her. Alex let go of our hands and opened the door for us to walk through. I think he has just given up with her or is ignoring her because he didn't react whatsoever.

As we walked into the cafe, there were four-person booths that lined the sides of the restaurants. Natasha told me to go sit at one while she and Alex ordered, he just gave me a sympathetic look but didn't say anything. I mean granted it was busy, but still, we could have just gone outside or something. Who am I kidding myself I know she's doing this because she wants to be alone with Alex, but I guess I'm just looking for the part of her I knew before we met him.

Once they were at the counter, Natasha had claimed Alex's hand again and was swinging off him like a child, giggling at everything. As they walked back over to the booth Natasha pulled Alex to sit on the same side as her making him go first. The poor guy was now wedged between the wall and Natasha who continued to move closer her to him with every passing minute.

Our meals were relatively fast coming out and thank God because this bitch was asking for a clip around the ears. We had somehow managed to have a casual conversation, I don't even know how but anyway when Alex started clearing his throat and letting out a strangled cough, I immediately looked up and met his gaze. He was uncomfortable as hell, what's going on? That's when I noticed that a certain blonde bitch only had one hand picking at her meal. Oh. My. God. What the hell is she doing to him? "Natasha I really don't-" Alex tried before Natasha cut him off by whispering something in his ear, his cheeks immediately flushed and his eyes widened. "Natasha, can I talk to you?" I almost yelled across the table "Alone." "Sorry, we're busy" she replied flippantly "Now, Natasha," I said as sternly as I could. Instead of getting up and walking away with me, her response was to look Alex straight in the eyes and kiss him. Right in front of me. Bitch. What the hell? AND HE DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING, HE JUST SAT THERE! Actually, never mind, that boy is definitely in shock. "Now if you'll excuse us we have to go isn't that right, babe?" Natasha said batting her eyelashes at Alex. "Natasha, what the hell is going on with you?" Alex said glaring at her before continuing "I think you need to leave". She looked at him dead in the eyes and got up, storming out of the restaurant without a word. Okay, that was definitely weird.

"Are you okay?" I asked watching his face for any hint of a change in emotion, "I mean I think so? I'm just confused, you wanna get outta here?"

"I thought you'd never ask"

A/N:
Hey everybody!!
So firstly I just wanna say you may notice how this update took longer than the others and that because I'm officially back at school. Whether that's a blessing or not, I'm still to figure out. Anyways, so I'll probably be going back to my original plan of an update a week. I made this chapter a bit longer so hopefully that's a bonus haha. Thanks for bearing with me while I figure this all out!! Also 170 reads?!? That's crazy man, I can't say I expected that whatsoever, so thank you and I'll see you next time!

- Coco xx

Milestone: 170 reads
12/05/20