Getting To Know You- A Tanner Buchanan Story

Getting to know you

Lexi pov

As I slowly woke up, the blurry room became more focused as my eyes gradually opened, I was still in my dress from the night before but despite that I got the best night sleep I had, had for as long as I can remember

The room was really beautiful with massive bay windows and gorgeous blush pink bed sheets which I was currently bundled up under, as I was looking around and taking in the view a snoring sound pulled my focus. I looked over to where the noise was coming from and I was met with a fast asleep Tanner on the floor next to me. That's when I realised that he must have carried me upstairs yesterday and put me to bed, after I fell asleep on his shoulder.

He looked completely wiped out and I didn't want to wake him, so instead I just sat and admired this gorgeous man that was currently asleep on the floor next to me. He had slept in his boxers but was covered from the waist down with a blanket. As he slowly breathed in and out I could see his abs tensing and relaxing and I have to say his body truly didn't disappoint, from the definition of his arms to the sunlight that hit his golden-brown hair through the window, this was a thoroughly welcomed sight.

This was the first time since Tanner had walked into the studio yesterday that it was me and my thoughts alone. I had only known him for a day yet he had turned my world around completely, I mean just yesterday morning I was having a complete breakdown with no one to talk to apart from my toxic subconscious, and now I had him who for some reason I felt completely safe opening up too, and along with that he had introduced me to Julia and Jared who were truly the best people I had ever met.. and I've only known them for less than 24 hours

My train of thoughts was broken by Tanner who had just woken up, god, he had barely even sat up yet he already looked so breath-taking that it was hard to think straight 

"morning" He said with a raspy, still half asleep voice "did you sleep well ?"

"I really did, thank you for everything yesterday" I replied trying to tuck some of my morning hair behind my ears

When Tanner saw me doing this, he stood up and sat next to me on the bed, then brushed his hands past my face to finish off the task I had just started, the feeling of his skin against mine sent a rushing sensation down my core making me go completely weak

I had been with people in the past, but nothing serious, usually just a casual one night stand which I will admit isn't my proudest confession, but none of them had ever made me feel like this. A simple touch from him made me crave more, and he was all I could think about, despite my best effort at distracting myself, what was he doing to me ?

Tanner edged forward so our bodies where only inches apart, and a feeling in the air submerged me, it was quite suffocating yet I was intoxicated by it.  By the obvious giveaway in his boxers, I could tell he was feeling the way I was, but why could neither of us give into the temptation of doing what we both so clearly wanted to do

His eyes were wandering all around my body, and his intense glare left a frenzied trail in their path. Usually I'd feel self-conscious and almost like every part of me was being judged but with him it was different it was like I was actually being appreciated and cared for

"Can I ask you something ?" he said with a slight whisper, I had a feeling he was going to ask the question despite my answer so I just nodded

"Were your feet bothering you last night ?"

Shit ! I really didn't want him to find out about that, but I guess its too late now. I was half tempted to lie and just say that my feet weren't bothering me and I'm used to it, but the warmth of his breath on my face, gave me the reassurance I needed to tell him the truth

"Yeah they were, but don't worry about it, that's what they usually look like" I replied with a slight giggle trying to lighten the heavy atmosphere, however my attempt failed as the concerned look stayed firmly planted to Tanners face 

"Why didn't you tell me Lexi, I could've helped"

"because it's not something serious"

"Not serious ? Your socks were practically dyed red !"

His concern made me feel really bad for not saying anything last night, I know I should've but we were all having such a great evening and I didn't want to ruin it. I took Tanners hands that had been previously planted in his lap and placed them in mine, giving them a reassuring squeeze then proceeding to rub the top of them with my thumbs. I was getting déjà vu from our arrival at sketch yesterday only this time, it was me trying to comfort him
"I'm sorry  for not saying anything, but it's really not a big deal and I had such a great time yesterday, I barely noticed them"

Tanner flipped our hands so that his hands where now holding mine, giving me an open view of his palms. His hands where huge and immensely strong, yet when he gripped onto mine his touch was tender and gentle. Our hands fit perfectly into each other's almost like a sculpture in a museum. I swear every inch of this man is perfect from his breath-taking body, to his ethereal green eyes, even his hands where perfect for fucks sake, and to top it all off his demeanour was intoxicating

"At least let me run you a bath ?" he said while continuing his soft caress of my hands

"okay...I'd love that"

And just like that he disappeared into the ensuite and I could hear the water start to run

Tanner POV

Just before I went to sleep last night I googled what sort of stuff Is best to put in the bath for a dancer, and almost every website said Epsom salts, which no doubt Julia had a big pot of in the cupboard.

Checking that the temperature was alright, I sprinkled the salts in the bath little by little... I really hope google was right because I'm not used to this sort of stuff and I really wanted to do what was best for Lexi. I was just about to go and tell her that her bath was ready when I felt the touch of a dainty hand on my shoulder, and no doubt when I turned around I was met with the face that I hadn't been able to stop thinking about since yesterday afternoon.

Shit ! she looked amazing even with her hair not brushed and the remains of her good night's sleep lingering in her eyes. We were standing face to face, so I had a clear view of every bend of her cheek and the intensity of her blue eyes, this was all driving me wild but as much as I wanted to, it felt wrong to make a move at this moment in time

"Your baths ready" I said as I cupped her cheek, the feeling of her soft skin consuming me with every breath she took

"Thank you for doing all this"

I could feel us both edging closer and closer together, the pull in the air completely over powering both of us, I craved her lips planted on mine but I saw her hesitate slightly

"I better get in or it will be cold" She said in almost a whisper

"there's a fresh towel on the radiator for you, and just call if you need anything" and with one last caress of her cheek, I reluctantly went downstairs

Lexi POV

After the perfect bath that Tanner had run me, I put back on my dress from the night before which had been laid out neatly on the end of the bed (which i'm sure was also his doing), and tried to make my hair look a bit more put together

Walking down the stairs I felt like Cinderella at the ball, everyone's eyes planted on me and every movement I made, however the eyes that completely made me lose all composure were Tanners. Those piercing green eyes and their intense stare that i had experienced a lot this weekend, they were enough to make your heart beat at a million miles per hour and completely consume you

"You look great !" Julia said from the other side of the room

Tanner, Jared and Julia had all been standing round the kitchen island chatting, and as soon as I reached them Tanner shot me the biggest grin i had ever seen

"Thanks, i mean i think my hairs seen better days" I said through a slight giggle

"Nonsense, you look gorg... how did you sleep by the way, this goon's snoring didn't keep you up all night did it ?" She said while elbowing Tanner

"I was wondering who was snoring so loud last night actually !" I saw a flush of embarrassment wash across Tanners face "Only joking" I said giving him a slight nudge, to which everyone laughed at

"Jared and I have to run into town quickly to get a few bits, but we will be back in time to take you to the airport"

"Thanks Jules, you're a lifesaver" Tanner replied

Course, amidst all the madness I had  completely forgotten that Tanner lives in LA. The thought of him leaving though, left me with a feeling of emptiness that i hadn't really experienced before, i had had such a great time with him and i really didn't want it to end. As this wave of sadness started to consume me, i felt Tanner's hand reach down and give mine a squeeze... how did he always know what i was thinking, i mean am i that easy to read ?

Amongst my deep train of thought, Julia and Jared had left so it was just Tanner and I standing together in the kitchen 

"Whats up ?" He said turning to face me

"No nothing, it's really stupid"

"Well i love stupid... so go ahead"

"I just completely forgot you live in LA and would be going back at some point... that's all"

As i said this Tanner brought me into his arms, and sighed deeply lifting my head so i was staring directly at that gorgeous face, the face that i had grown to know well over this weekend

"I'm gonna miss you"

And just like that, those four words made me forget everything else in life. He was going to miss me ? i mean i had only known him for two days but i sure as hell was going to miss him, it just never crossed my mind that he might be feeling the same way

"I'm gonna miss you too"

Tanner POV

Lexi telling me this had an effect on me which was indescribable, i felt like i had been robbed for time with her, even though we still had so much time ahead of us... i just wish i had met her sooner because honestly i now couldn't imagine my life without her 

"Here"  I said handing her my phone "add your number"

As she started typing in her number, i could see her start to smile slightly and honestly that smile was making the prospect of leaving really hard

"Your turn" she replied handing me her phone

And just like that we were both standing face to face again, with those blue eyes that completely hypnotized me taking up my entire train of thought.