The big part...

[myeightinyou]

ROBERT KAMEN... 29 years old, 6'0" and 160 lbs in good shape and health... dark brown hair with mysterious green eyes.

OOC: only looking for the girl/actress in this by the name of Katie Howlett for this thread...

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This was going to be my third big-budget Hollywood movie. I had come a long way since shooting independent films out of my basement. My first two movies were a huge success and it seemed like every actor in Hollywood wanted to be in the next one... I was getting calls from everybody and their agent about what my next project would be.

Much like my first two movies, this would be an action thriller... I was going for a mix between Signs and Terminator 2, something like that, but with a story that blew even my mind.

I had so many names lined up for the female lead, but a part of me wanted to cast an unknown... and after the initial auditions, one girl stood out... this 21 year old girl from New York by the name of Katie Howlett. She just seemed like the type of person who would bring life to the character I had planned... and she seemed like the type of person who would do ANYTHING to get the part.

I decided to further evaluate her by taking her out to dinner. She was absolutely charming and sweet, I was actually pretty sure she wasn't just trying to kiss my ass. She seemed like a geniunely nice person with a whole lotta talent. Still, I wasn't 100% convinced that she would be best for the role...

As I drove her back to her place, she asked me for a copy of the script, since even though she had read it, she wanted a copy for herself. I agreed and told her we'd swing by my place... and as we got there, I asked her if she wanted something to drink while we were at my place. She gave me a nod, and we headed inside...

My place was a nice house in the valley. Top of the line technology all over, fancy leather couches in the living room and a huge flat-screen HDTV. We came in, and she sat on the couch as I walked over to my mini-bar... I mixed two drinks and came back to the couch. I handed her the glass and raised mine in a toast...

"To the future and the possibilities it may bring..."

 

[myeightinyou]

any takers? ehhh? huh? HUHH?! please? PLLEAASEE?!

 

[DeliciousMaiden]

OOC:

Hope you don’t mind me jumping in like this.
PM me if you want this erased or amended and/or to discuss where this could go.

DM x



IC:


Katie Howlett

I looked at him and only hesitated slightly before agreeing to go up to his place for a drink. I had finally stopped being over-awed by the man who had taken me to dinner and after being told firmly NOT to call him Mr Kamen, the evening seemed to become much more relaxed.

Of course, I knew he was checking me out.
There had to be a dozen actresses after this part, but it was reputed that this time he was willing to take a chance on an unknown … and you couldn’t get more unknown than me.

I was British. I had been in a selection of West End musicals and had been touring theatres in the US (Traditional Period Drama) and then been asked to do a few voice overs.
It seemed that the Americans loved my southern British accent, an accent I could either exaggerate or lose depending on what the role required.
If I got the part … a big if … I wasn’t sure what would be required accent wise and although I’d seen the script I really wanted a copy to study at more length before the final screen test.
This type of film was not my usual genre at all and I so wanted to give it my best shot.

I followed Robert as he led me into his appartment.
I looked round curiously and tried not to look impressed as I took in the leather couches and top-notch sound/entertainment system.
Returning his smile, I watched as Robert made his way over to the mini bar and began to fix a couple of drinks.
The man had been a charming host all evening;
good humoured, attentive, but very observant.
Despite the ... circumstances ... of our dinner engagement, I had enjoyed his company and felt remarkably at ease with him.

As I saw him cross the room back to me, I could not help but admire him.
He was tall and towered over my 5 ft 5.
Despite his build, he was strong, lithe, dextrous even.
I wondered just what age he was.

"To the future and the possibilities it may bring..."

I took the proffered drink with a smile of gratitude and clinked glasses with him.
I sipped at the liquid within and followed as he led me to one of the couches and gestured that I should sit.

As I lowered myself into the soft leather, Robert moved up along the vast couch and came to sit closer.
As he turned towards me, our knees were almost touching.

I sipped with sudden nervousness at the glass in hand, uncertain as to what to say or do next.
His eyes held mine as I wound my fingers around the glass and looked down at them, willing them not to fidget.

"Katie ... "

I looked up instinctively as he said my name.

Was this going to be a continuation of the chatter we had enjoyed over our meal, or would he become more business like now we were alone.
I was half prepared for a “surreptitious interview”,
I knew anything I said or did could count for or against me.
I wanted him to know I was keen, but did not want to appear pushy or overplay my hand.

I watched and listened carefully, trying to gauge just what it was that Robert Kamen wanted.

 

[myeightinyou]

Robert

The more time I spent with her and the more I looked at her, the more convinced I became that she was perfect for this part. I began to visualize the character in my screenplay as her, and it all seemed to work out so well.

"Katie... I don't know how else to say this, but you are absolutely wonderful. You're charming, sweet, beautiful, sexy, and incredibly pretty. You've made quite an impression on me, and I can't help but picture you as the lead in this movie."

I stood up and walked over to the coffee table, grabbing a copy of the script for the movie, then returning to my seat. I opened it to a certain page and handed it to her, then pointed to a certain point on the page.

"Read the set-up for that scene so you know what's going on. If you get this, you'll have the lead part of Jamie, the tough girl from New York City who only acts tough because she was abused through her childhood, but deep down inside, she's weak and timid. So let's just go through this page..."

 

[DeliciousMaiden]

Katie Howlett

"Katie... I don't know how else to say this, but you are absolutely wonderful. You're charming, sweet, beautiful, sexy, and incredibly pretty. "

I tried not to blush madly like a school girl and failed abysmally!

"You've made quite an impression on me, and I can't help but picture you as the lead in this movie."

I beamed at his praise.

"Really? ... Do you really think I could do it justice ...?"

I answered, forgetting to be confident and sophisticated.
What was I doing? Trying to talk myself out of a lucky break??

I watched as Robert stood up and picked a script from the coffee table. I looked up at him as he towered above me and smiled as he came to sit beside me again.
I took the proffered script and let my eyes run over the page he pointed out.

"Read the set-up for that scene so you know what's going on. If you get this, you'll have the lead part of Jamie, the tough girl from New York City who only acts tough because she was abused through her childhood, but deep down inside, she's weak and timid."

I listened avidly, knowing I had to get his handle on the character right.

"... So let's just go through this page..."

I nodded and read carefully through the notes.
Some of the part was very ... physical ... Jamie got herself into all manner of situations ... was arrogant at times ... over confident ... taking risks to the point of being careless of her own safety.

The scene he wanted me to study was my character and the male lead.
She's playing the tough cookie and he confronts her ... starts making her see a few home truths ...

A tricky ... emotional scene ...

I sipped at my drink ... and looked up to see Robert watching me carefully as I studied the script.
It was a real test.
To go into this "cold" and after a relaxed evening.

I nodded ... I would give it my best shot.

"Ok... ready..."

I said and stood up began to walk around... thinking my way "into" character...
I wasn't sure if he'd just wanted a read through ... but I couldn't just sit there in my cocktail dress and "be" Jamie...

 

[myeightinyou]

Robert

"Okay... just make believe you're at an actual audition. From the top of the page." I said to her as I stood up, keeping my eyes on her face to watch her reactions as we began to read through the script.

"Listen Jamie, wether you like it or not, not all of us are going to make it out of here alive. There's nothing we can do about it... and this has turned into an old cliche that we just can't avoid... it's survival of the fittest out here."

Having said the male lead's part, I began to watch her, waiting for her to deliver her part. What she had to say next was rather long and pretty much summed up the character... kind of the turning point for Jamie in the movie... showing how she can take charge even in the worst situation. If Katie could nail this part, I would be rather confident that she could play the character of Jamie in my movie.

 

[DeliciousMaiden]

Katie Howlett

I listened to Robert’s instructions and swallowed nervously.
This was like an actual audition?
I scanned the text. This was a really complex scene … and I’d had no time to really prepare.
I snapped to attention as he read the cue.
I tried to immerse myself in the character.

"Listen Jamie, whether you like it or not, not all of us are going to make it out of here alive. There's nothing we can do about it... and this has turned into an old cliché that we just can't avoid... it's survival of the fittest out here."

I walked about the room, trying to find the character.
I read the next line somewhat stiltedly.

”I know what the facts are … and I don’t like it … not one little bit … but you’re not the only realist around here, Nick.”

I hesitated and turned to face him.

”But you’re right. It’s all about survival out here.
Survival of the fittest … well … perhaps it all comes down to who can keep their head in a crisis … do you really think you can… after what happened back there?“

I gasped genuinely as Robert grabbed my arm.
He knew the stage directions by heart.
He’d already discarded his script, whereas I still needed mine.

”You think you’re such a big shot … that you never make mistakes. You’d better get it together Jamie … or you’ll never make it out there … and you’ll take us all down with you … “

I looked into his face. His expression was one of challenge, of arrogance … he played the male lead so well …
I wrenched my arm free and began to respond … becoming more absorbed in being Jamie…

”Leave me alone!”

I turned away from him.

”You don’t know me … or anything about me … so … just stop acting as if you do … “

I paused and then turned to face him, my face now vivid with emotion.

”You talk of survival … but have you any idea .. any at all what that means.. means for me … “

I continued … getting lost in the speech where Jamie confesses to the horrors of her childhood, her fight for survival, her life on the streets … a long monologue made so much harder as I had to read it line by line …

”That … that’s what survival is.
So don’t give me any of that crap … I know what I’m doing … and I can get us through this … you might not like this … but I’ve got a job to do … and I’m gonna do it .. the only way I know how … and I’ll get us out of here … or die trying … “

I came to the end of the scene and looked at Robert.
I blinked, as if waking up …
I’d been so absorbed in the character, in the emotions she had gone through in the 20 minutes I’d been reading …

I blushed and awaited his verdict …

 

[myeightinyou]

Robert

She was amazing... she seemed to have gotten everything down perfectly. Part of me wanted to scream out and tell her how great she was, but I didn't want her head to get too big.

"Great... that was really great. You captured the essence of the character extremely well..."

I walked around the room as she watched me, hanging onto my every word.

"I've seen quite a few people try to pull that part off just right, but you're the first person to really do it properly... as far as I'm concerned, Katie... you got this part."

Her eyes shot wide open in disbelief as she ran up to me and gave me a huge hug, I guessed as a spur of the moment type thing.

 

[DeliciousMaiden]

Katie Howlett

"Great... that was really great. You captured the essence of the character extremely well..."

I smiled overwhelmed by his praise.
He had a reputation for being sparing with compliments.
I watched him carefully as he continued.

"I've seen quite a few people try to pull that part off just right, but you're the first person to really do it properly... as far as I'm concerned, Katie... you got this part."

I gasped.
Had I heard right?

"Ohmygod... "

I uttered as I ran over and hugged him.
I drew back embarrassed and giggled.

" I... I have the part .. but ... there are auditions set up ... don't you have to ...?"

I stopped and looked at him, still more incredulous than before.
His warm smile dazzled me as his eyes met mine.

 

[myeightinyou]

Robert

She stepped away for a second, and I couldn't help but laugh just a little bit. I was getting a kick out of her reaction... it was great to see that she was so excited.

"Ahh, auditions... this is my movie, and unlike most people in Hollywood, I choose to have total creative control over my movies... so if I just said you got the part, it means you got the part."

Our eyes were locked and there was a brilliant sparkle in hers. I don't believe I've never seen anybody so enthused and excited about getting a part in any of my movies... but then again, she was an unknown... and she knew the people that wanted this part, so of course it'd be exciting for her to get it over all those big Hollywood stars.

 

[DeliciousMaiden]

Katie Howlett

I blushed as he chuckled. His voice was deep, resonant.
I couldn't believe what he was telling me!

"Ahh, auditions... this is my movie, and unlike most people in Hollywood, I choose to have total creative control over my movies... so if I just said you got the part, it means you got the part."

As he said it again, the words seemed to sink in.
A major part in Hollywood, after such a short time. He knew I'd done mostly theatre, but was obviously willing to take a chance on me!

"Ohh.. Mr Kamen ... Robert ... I'll do my best to please you ... I'll work really hard to get it right... "

I stopped realising I was rambling like some gauche teenager.
I blushed hotly.

"You must think I'm so .... but ... I truly am grateful for this chance ... I know I can be the "Jamie" you've written ... "

I looked over and saw his broad grin and laughed at myself.
My heart was thudding with excitement.
Ohmygod... but.... what did I do now ... I had no idea how this worked ... an exclusive contract ... and .... my mind was racing.

I looked up suddenly as I felt his strong hand surround mine.
He drew me towards the couch and eased me back in the seat, calming me with his soft words, assuring me that I was in good hands. It was as if he had read my mind.
I smiled and leaned forward planting a kiss on his cheek.

"Thank you ..."

I said simply as I felt my body brushing against his.
I knew that he would take care of everything now.
I was so lucky to have been taken on by one of the most experienced directors in the business.

 

[myeightinyou]

It was great to watch Katie getting so excited over having gotten the part. I took her hand and sat her down on the couch, trying to calm her down. She kissed my cheek and thanked me, our bodies coming close to each other.

"We'll take care of all the paperwork and everything tomorrow... for now, lets just celebrate."

I smiled at her as I reached to the little table in front of the sofa and poured us both drinks. Handing her a glass, I held the other up. We sat facing each other and I couldn't take my eyes off of her beautiful smile.

"Here's a toast... to the beautiful and talented young woman who's going to astonish everybody with her performance in my movie."

We tipped our glasses and drank. She was still so excited and seemingly wasn't going to get over it anytime soon. As we both put our glasses down, I put my hands on her shoulders and gently began to rub them.

"Like I said, everything will be okay... I'm going to personally take care of you."

 

[DeliciousMaiden]

Katie Howlett

"We'll take care of all the paperwork and everything tomorrow... for now, lets just celebrate."

I nodded. Tomorrow was soon enough for the paperwork.
I watched him poor drinks and smiled as he handed the glass to me. It was perfect to be celebrating with Robert, after all he had made it all possible!

"Here's a toast... to the beautiful and talented young woman who's going to astonish everybody with her performance in my movie."

The crystal clinked and I sipped at my glass. The cool liquid slipped down my throat, quenching, soothing. I drained the glass more quickly than I usually did, but as I had barely touched any alcohol all evening, I wasn't unduly worried.

I let Robert take my glass and set it down.
I felt his hands on my shoulders and begin to rub them gently.
I knew I was over excited, not tense, but certainly wound up as tightly as a spring. His hands worked gently as he assured me.

"Like I said, everything will be okay... I'm going to personally take care of you."

I murmured softly as his fingers circled working each bump of my spine.

"You've been very good to me Robert ... "

I murmured.

"I'm sure that once you make it clear just what you expect, I won't be too much like hard work."

He chuckled and continued to run his hands upwards moving now to my shoulders and stroking my neck making me shiver.
He had moved up close behind me. I could smell his aftershave, expensive, classy. I closed my eyes and tipped my head back with a soft murmur as his hands worked their way to the spine again.

"Umm... you shouldn't have to do this ... but that feels soooo good.... "

I commented softly.

 

[myeightinyou]

Robert

Her skin felt so smooth and so wonderful beneath my fingers. I continued to massage her shoulders, moving my hands over her neck every now and then. She leaned back and closed her eyes.

"Umm... you shouldn't have to do this ... but that feels soooo good.... "

I continued to massage her, admiring her beautiful body. I couldn't help but find myself attracted to this gorgeous young girl.

"Didn't I say I'd take care of you? That goes for both in the movie, and outside of it..."

As I kept on rubbing her shoulders, her head tilted back and her eyes closed, I couldn't help but lean in and take a huge deep breath, smelling her hair.

"As soon as I saw you, I knew you'd be perfect for this part... I just wanted to see if you were good enough to pull it off... but when I first saw you, I was amazed... you're absolutely gorgeous, Katie, you've got the exact look I was searching for with Jamie's character. Such beautiful eyes... perfect lips... sexy legs... amazing body..."

I meant everything I said... this girl was so gorgeous and I was in awe of her. She had me hooked.

 

[DeliciousMaiden]

Katie Howlett

I sighed softly as his hands continued to work their magic.

"Didn't I say I'd take care of you? That goes for both in the movie, and outside of it..."

I wondered fleetingly what he meant.
Perhaps he felt more responsible as I was such an unknown and a foreigner at that!

"As soon as I saw you, I knew you'd be perfect for this part... I just wanted to see if you were good enough to pull it off... "

I nodded, pleased that I had proved myself, thus far!

" ... but when I first saw you, I was amazed... you're absolutely gorgeous, Katie, you've got the exact look I was searching for with Jamie's character. "

I blushed, but was pleased that my "look" was right!

" ... Such beautiful eyes... perfect lips... sexy legs... amazing body..."

I held back a gasp at his compliments.
I drew away and turned to face Robert.

"There's no shortage of perfect looking girls over here it seems to me, Robert ..."

I responded gently, cheeks still tinged with pink.

"I'm just glad that I look "right", even with the wrong accent!
She's a fascinating character ... it was her complexity that drew me to the part ... I've never done this genre before and certainly nothing this big film wise! It's all so new ... "

I confided in him, knowing that he knew this already, but perhaps if I explained he would begin to realise just what it meant to me.
The idea of him looking out for me was a great reassurance.

"You know I'll appreciate any advice you can give ... "

I dimpled a smile as I watched him reach for my glass once more.
I watched him refill my glass.
I chuckled as I moved the glass to my lips.

"You do realise that if you carry on like this, I'll end up totally spoiled ... "

I giggled and sipped at my drink.

"The last thing you need on your hands is a spoiled brat ! "

I eye him teasingly, not realising that many of the more "experienced" actresses, many who Robert had actually worked with at one time or other were indeed totally spoilt!

I shook my head and continued to giggle.
I could not imagine myself ever becoming so self centred!

 

[myeightinyou]

Robert

We each had another drink as we continued talking and I continued admiring her.

"The last thing you need on your hands is a spoiled brat ! "

I chuckled slightly and gave Katie a huge smile.

"Please, a girl as amazing and as beautiful as you... deserves only the best..."

I poured yet another drink and we downed it rather quickly. I found myself slightly feeling the effects of all the drinking we had been doing, but I was still sober enough to know what I was doing and saying.

Taking my hand, I placed it upon her cheek, looking into her eyes. For some reason, I couldn't stop complimenting this girl. I was serious when I said that I felt she only deserved the best.

"Seriously... you're absolutely amazing... and beyond beautiful..."

I gently caressed her cheek, and moved my hand away, placing it on her leg. I began to gently rub her leg kind of unknowingly, it just kind of happened as soon as I put my hand there. I continued to talk as with my other hand, I reached over to pour us another round of drinks.

"It boggles my mind as to how nobody found you before me... you've got the looks and the talent, and that's so hard to come across. I guess I'm pretty lucky..."

 

[DeliciousMaiden]

Katie Howlett

"Please, a girl as amazing and as beautiful as you... deserves only the best..."

I looked at him carefully, but he was serious!
Again we downed our drinks. I was unsure what to say in the face of all these unexpected compliments.

My eyes met Robert's as he pressed it against my cheek, his touch kind, tender ...

"Seriously... you're absolutely amazing... and beyond beautiful..."

His fingers moved over my flushing skin.

"I... I guess I'm not used to hearing anyone say things like that about me ... "

I murmured, feeling his hand on my leg, but being unconcerned about the touch.
I watched yet more drinks being poured and listened to Robert's soft words.

"It boggles my mind as to how nobody found you before me... you've got the looks and the talent, and that's so hard to come across. I guess I'm pretty lucky..."

I took the drink and sipped at it.

"I don't know about that Robert!
I came over here to do stage work ... you'll no doubt remember that from my resume.
That's kept me real busy.
It was only recently someone suggested I try out for film ... I've done a few bit parts ... been offered and turned down a couple of porn roles... "

I laughed at the horrified look on his face.

"You know what it's like out there ... sleazy agents offering a "quick buck"!
I know I'm naive about the business, but I'm not totally stupid..."

I sip at my glass and smile disarmingly at Robert.

"So Mr Director, you'll be pleased to know that I've not been around the circuit enough to embarrass you at a later date with dubious and revealing "screen tests" or photos."

I grinned, but considered for a minute.
How many girls around here did have a "past"?
Gossip was rife around here ... and reputation was all.
I was boringly squeaky clean.
I wondered fleetingly if Robert had taken that into consideration when making his choice of actress?

I remembered Robert's offer to look out for me.
Perhaps now that I was in the thick of the glamour of filmmaking, I might just have to watch out for myself more than before.

Either way, Robert's words had convinced me that he seemed taken by my acting "talents" and not just my "looks".

 

[myeightinyou]

Robert

I hung on to her every word as I poured us another round of drinks.

"So Mr Director, you'll be pleased to know that I've not been around the circuit enough to embarrass you at a later date with dubious and revealing "screen tests" or photos."

I looked up at her and smiled.

"I won't? Well, that's dissapointing!"

I laughed and handed her the other drink. She quickly drank hers and I did the same with mine. As she sat sideways on the couch, facing me, I leaned back into the couch with my hand still on her leg. Taking my other hand, I placed it over my head as I closed my eyes for a second.

"I didn't even realize how much we've been drinking."

I gave out a slight laugh. "But, it's for a good cause."

My other hand slowly moved from her leg up to her thigh, rubbing the inside of it through her pants. I didn't really think about it as it happened, even though I knew what I was doing. It seemed like a harmless move and I was hoping that she wouldn't mind.

 

[DeliciousMaiden]

Katie Howlett

"I won't? Well, that's dissapointing!"

I giggled and realised that the "past coming back to haunt" scenario actually didn't bother him. Business wise it was old hat.

I continued to drink not realising how much we'd consumed until Robert leaned back and commented on it.

"But, it's for a good cause."

I nodded.
Even though I'd had less than him, I was starting to feel the effects.

I looked over at Robert, relaxed back on the sofa.
The scene was cosy and intimate. His hand was moving up my thigh.
It wasn't that I objected to his touch ... it was just that ...

"Robert ...?"

My voice was hesitant. His eyes opened and held mine.
I paused uncertain as to whether I should continue with the question I'd intended to ask.

"Kate..?"

He prompted. I drew my eyes away from his, embarrassed and unsure whether to continue.

"I... it's just ... "

He sat up now, his eyes on mine, alert, watching.
I felt painfully embarrassed, but equally ... concerned ... by the direction events were taking ...

"Whatever it is.. just ... say it ... "

His voice prompted...
I looked up at him, knowing that at best I'd offend him ... at worse ...

"Robert ... I ... "

I halted unable to voice my fears.
His hand was still resting on my thigh.
I knew he seemed to genuinely admire my work, but ... would what happened between us or not this evening change or confirm Robert's choice of lead actress?
I didn't think he was a man who expected that kind of "gratitude", but I needed to be sure that he was touching me because he wanted to, not because he thought I owed him compliance...

But to voice that suspicion would be ... insulting ...!

"I ... think... I should go now, Robert ... "

I stood and subtly threw off his questing hand.

"I've had more than enough to drink and ... it is extremely late ... "

I smiled nervously as he sat on the sofa.

"Would you mind calling me a cab, please?"

I stood hoping that he wouldn't be angry or insulted by my decision to leave or by my unspoken question.

 

[myeightinyou]

Robert

Things had suddenly taken a turn for the worst. I assumed that she thought I was coming onto her, and while I couldn't deny being attracted to her, she probably thought I expected something of her now that she had gotten this part.

"I ... think... I should go now, Robert ... "

My hand was on her thigh because I wanted it to be there, not because I was trying to insinuate that she owes me a favor...

"I've had more than enough to drink and ... it is extremely late ... "

I hung my head in shame as she spoke.

"Would you mind calling me a cab, please?"

I stood up, uncertain as to what to say. The truth would have to come out... after all, things had already gotten bad, so what harm could it possibly do now?

"Katie, I'm pretty sure I know what you're thinking... and I just want to reassure you that I do not expect anything from you just because I gave you this part. I would never."

She stood there and watched me, as I continued with a serious look on my face.

"Listen, Katie... I think you're just right for the part. I meant it when I said you're amazing and beautiful. You've got the part no matter what..."

I slowly walked towards her.

"In all honesty, I've really taken a liking to you... we've only spent this evening together, but it's been incredible. I didn't mean to make things awkward when we were sitting there, but the truth is... yeah... I've really taken a liking to you."

 

[DeliciousMaiden]

Katie Howlett

I watched him stand up.
His expression was unreadable.
Would he be angry? Would he ...

"Katie, I'm pretty sure I know what you're thinking... and I just want to reassure you that I do not expect anything from you just because I gave you this part. I would never."

Instead of being relieved, I felt terrible!
To think of what I'd thought ... even if I'd not said it ... he knew!

"Listen, Katie... I think you're just right for the part. I meant it when I said you're amazing and beautiful. You've got the part no matter what..."

I smiled as he continued to reassure me.
I looked up as he stood close to me.

"In all honesty, I've really taken a liking to you... we've only spent this evening together, but it's been incredible..."

It had been fun ... alot of fun ... even though I knew I was "on trial" I had still enjoyed his company.

"I didn't mean to make things awkward when we were sitting there, but the truth is... yeah... I've really taken a liking to you."

My eyes locked with his, reading his sincerity.

"I'm sorry Robert ... I just wasn't sure ... I ... "

I smiled at him shyly.

"I've enjoyed your company so much this evening ... and not just because of what you can do for my career... and then being together ... here ... it was ... nice ... "

I sighed and continued to try to explain.

"It wasn't that I minded you touching me ... it ... I just wanted to be sure that you were touching me because you wanted to ... because you wanted to touch "me" ... and not just take up your rights to your leading lady ... "

Now I'd said it, it sounded even worse.

"I'm sorry ... and after you'd been so kind aswell ... so stupid of me ... I- I'll go ... "

 

[myeightinyou]

Rob

She took in everything I said and gave me her side of the story as I was the one standing and watching now.

"It wasn't that I minded you touching me ... it ... I just wanted to be sure that you were touching me because you wanted to ... because you wanted to touch "me" ... and not just take up your rights to your leading lady ... "

I suppose I couldn't blame her for thinking that I was trying to take advantage of her... after all, there are many people who would attemp that. She barely knows me, so she couldn't have known that I'm not that type of person...

"I'm sorry ... and after you'd been so kind aswell ... so stupid of me ... I- I'll go ... "

She must have felt awful, but there was no need for her to go. I completely understood why she reacted the way she did, and I wasn't about to make things so awkward between us... because that's exactly how they would get if she were to leave now.

"No, no... Katie... stay, please. There's no reason for you to go... if you feel that I might want you to go, you're wrong..."

I moved in even closer to her, standing right on front of her now.

"I like having you here with me..."

We were just about an inch away from each other and I put my hands on her hips, hoping that she wouldn't shy away from my touch.

"I mean... I really like you, Katie. Please stay."

 

[DeliciousMaiden]

Katie Howlett

"No, no... Katie... stay, please. There's no reason for you to go... if you feel that I might want you to go, you're wrong..."

I looked at him unable to believe he'd want me to stay after everything I'd said, but he moved closer and assured me;

"I like having you here with me..."

I pondered wondering if I should stay a while ...
Knowing I was curious about Robert ...
I looked up and smiled.
I felt both of his hands resting on my hips.

"I mean... I really like you, Katie. Please stay."

His touch was firm and gentle. I smiled and nodded agreement.

"Ok... I can stay ... for a while ...
I like you too Robert ...

I confessed looking up at him as we stood close in that dimly lit room.

 

[myeightinyou]

Rob

As we stood there, I wasn't sure as to what to do next...

"Well, I'm glad we got that out of the way..."

I smiled at her and leaned in even closer, wrapping my arms around her for an embracing hug. Once again, I was hoping she wouldn't mind. Pulling her in so close to me, it was an incredible feeling, having her body so close to mine.

I held her in my arms... then took a step back, and looked deep into her eyes. I couldn't look away... it was as if I was addicted or in some sort of a trance.

A little voice in the back of my head told me to lean right in and kiss her. I really wanted to... and not because she was going to be the lead in my movie, but rather because I really did like her. I found her extremely attractive and there was something about her, something so amazing, but I couldn't help but want her.

Still, I wasn't sure what to do. After what had just happened, I didn't know if making a move would be the right thing to do. Even though we had cleared everything up and it seemed that she felt the same way about me as I felt about her, I still couldn't help but wonder if it would be the right thing to do. I couldn't help but wonder wether or not I should kiss her.

I wanted to... I felt like I should... but all I could do is stand there and gaze into her eyes. My hands on her hips. Our eyes locked together. It seemed like we had been there for hours... but it had only actually been seconds since I stepped back from that hug.

 

[DeliciousMaiden]

Katie Howlett

"Well, I'm glad we got that out of the way..."

I returned his smile and felt him hold me and draw me closer for a hug. He wasn't making a pass, but the feel of his hard body against mine sent my senses reeling. Even in this setting, relaxed, at home, the man exuded ... power? Well not exactly, but he certainly had presence.

His eyes seemed to delve into me as I tipped my head back to gaze up at him.
It must be the wine, I thought, the intensity almost making me feel dizzy.

After what seemed an age, Robert took a step away.
Thankful for his steadying hands on my hips, I swayed slightly, as if to fall against him again, but managed to maintain the distance, narrow though it was between our bodies.
The sexual tension seemed to crackle between us.
Was it me? Or did he feel it too?

"Ummm ... why don't you give me a tour of your appartment, Robert?"

I spoke without thinking, grabbing on the first pretext of breaking the pull that seemed to have suddenly developed between us.

"If you want that is ... "

I finished lamely.
Ohhh well done, Katie ... NOT
I admonished myself.