The Assistant

Chapter Eight

"I like the sky." Aurora "Oh really?" "Yes, it's like a mirror since it reflects the ocean color, I wonder if the world were on fire and the seas turned green; would the sky turn grey?" "Um, I'm not sure about that one." "I'm just kidding, talking about nonsense" Mr. Han was staring at her with a half smile. After they talked to Mr. Mason and his assistant, Aurora wasn't clueless about who he was, she was well aware he was a photographer himself who runs the business 'Refined' a photography company that takes their pictures at 'Glam'.  "Are you tired?" Aurora asked Mr. Han as he was unpacking his belongings; taking some comfortable clothes out. "Yes, I am," he said in a more monotone tone. "Oh um okay," Aurora said sitting on their queen-sized bed not knowing what to do "Was there something you wanted from me." "Well, I'm not exactly tired, and tomorrow we have all to ourselves, so I thought, Why not watch a movie with me?" Aurora smiled she knew it would be a long shot to ask, but did try even giving him puppy eyes.

Mr. had plans to have a good night's rest, but on the other hand, understood her excitement that didn't turn into slumber sighed, but smiled and nodded his head. "Fine, just one movie, and off to bed we are." Aurora jumped right up and searched for a movie to watch on the DVD player under the TV displayed in their room. It wasn't plastered against the wall; it was a flat screen that stood on a dresser. "I'm only taking a quick shower, so get everything ready since you got in first" Aurora frowned "You insisted" "I did, but I am expecting a surprise movie when I turn," he said before he disappeared into the bathroom. "Yes, sir." Aurora dug through some of the DVDs that were in the room and found 'The Wolf of Wall Street.' hoping to find a horror movie instead it was better than Disney.

Aurora placed pillows down in front of the TV so it would lean against the bed and watch with some blankets creating a pillow fort. Aurora ran out of the room to get snacks from the hotel vending machine along with soft drinks for them "Alright, what are we watching?" Mr. Han walks into the room, "The Wolf of Wall Street." Mr. Han looked quite surprised by the movie she selected. "If you don't like the movie, it's fine; we could watch another one," Aurora said, searching where she placed the other DVD's.

Aurora watched, his icy blue eyes staring at the pillow fort she made "I just think it would be fun you know like a sleepover" "How creative" Hiroto said as he sat down beside her; his hair still wet dripping on the towel around his shoulders "I got us snacks." Hiroto smiled at her politely taking the water bottle and some popcorn, "Thank you" Of course, they were sharing a huge popcorn, and she wasn't exactly sure what flavor he liked so playing it safe she went lightly salted, warm and ready from the microwave. They were quiet while watching not bothering to say anything which; got her mind racing 'Did he watch this before?' 'was this a good movie?' he didn't say a word to her about anything having her assume he didn't mind.

Aurora tried her best to keep her eyes open, but after the day they had she passed out not long in the movie. When she finally woke from her short slumber she found herself staring at the TV screen as Jordan was trying and teach people to sell pens, the movie was practically done, but something felt weird she wasn't in the same spot she fell asleep in. Her head was now resting on his shoulder. 'Alright, calm down', she thought she felt too embarrassed to move her head away from his shoulder, but at the same time, she didn't want to move. The conflicting thoughts made her stomach feel all tied up, she wanted to watch a movie with him, but now she fell asleep during the movie. Her knees were raised to her chest, leaning against his. Hiroto on the other hand was still seated straight up.

That wasn't the last of it, she felt warmer this heavy weight on her neck, when she returned to see what it was she was surprised to his arm wrapped around her. His head was straight up, but he managed to fall asleep too 'his neck must be sore' she thought. Aurora tried to nudge him, but only resulted in him waking up. The sudden movement made him flutter his eyes open trying to adjust to the bright TV. The TV's light, shined on his face at such an angle that made him look angelic almost; like an innocent little boy who's done nothing bad at all. Aurora wondered if he was even comfortable with her so close to him, with his arm holding her so close. The thought made her worry too much, in a sneak attempt to move away from him without even knowing she gently moved her arm to release his of her. The sudden movement alerted Hiroto making him move immediately grabbing her wrist and pulling her closer as if she were a teddy bear. And there she was. Confused and flustered, she thought he was still seeping, in a rem state of dreaming, but how could he? he opened his eyes or was it the glare of the light from the TV? Aurora's cheeks were bright red at this point, she didn't know what to do in this situation. In another attempt to release herself from him, he spoke causing her to freeze "Solace."

Aurora immediately looked up at him; his eyes were closed shut his breathing shallow. He was talking in his sleep, it wasn't until he opened his eyes once again more half-lidded than wide. He turned at a comfortable angle and moved his legs, grabbing her waist, her heart was pounding unaware of what was going on, it would be a lie if Aurora wasn't against it she felt more comfortable than she thought she did, he was warm and soft she was practically laying on top of him. "Hiroto" Aurora spoke trying to get his attention but all he did was sleep on, he was just as tired as she was, and having to disturb his comfortable position right now would be plain rude, and on the other hand, she wasn't against it. Again. It didn't take away the fact that she was now cuddling up with her boss, but this wasn't sex nor was it any worse than anything could be labeled, Aurora made herself comfortable and fell asleep.