4: Did he say kiss ?

 *Tom*

 Okay by now I am completely sure that she isn't a fan. Honestly she seemed to have no idea who I am and it's quite refreshing.

 I am kind of pacing the street, waiting for Meri to come back out in costume… Meri, what a special name, it fits her very well. It had been a spur of the moment decision, suggesting her as a stand in for Lena and I still don't totally get why.

 The trailer door opens and Meri walks out in Lena's outfit, tight leather leggings, over the knees leather boots and a leather jacket, all black. Her long blonde hair is covered with a bright orange wig. 

 "I know, I look ridiculous". She says with a small giggle and spins on the spot.

 I swallow hard, she looks damn sexy. Oh stop yourself Tom, standing here staring at her ass. She can't be more than in her early twenties, she is too young and would probably think you an old perv for looking at her.

 "You don't look ridiculous, you look great". I say softly.

 "Wonderful… Great… no one will notice it's not Lena". Tony walks over, smiling happily. "You look absolutely sexy Meri".

 She blushes slightly. "Uhh thanks".

 "Let's get going with the scene". Tony walks over to the set up. "You need to stand here Meri… don't worry we have everything under control, there is no real danger. Tom will pull you out of the way".

 She walks over and I groan slightly, watching the way her behind moves in the tight pants. God Tom, stop it. It has definitely been too long since you dated someone.

 Everything is getting set up. I can see that her hand is slightly shaking, so I walk to stand beside her, gently taking her hand in mine. "Relax darling… I promise I got you okay ? Trust me".

 "Okay… I'll try". She looks up at me with a small smile. "This is utterly insane, I am just a college student, not a movie star".

 Of course, she is a college student. Tom you dirty old dog, you are panting after a School girl. "Well today you are".

 *Meri*

 This is crazy… like I am caught in the weirdest dream scenario. And I feel a bit weird in the costume, it is more like something my sister would wear. But Tom is being so sweet and comforting… he really makes me feel relaxed.

I glance at him, he really is exceptionally handsome and I totally get if he is some huge star. I have to g****e him after this and see what he is in. But he is also at least ten years older than me, so too old to look at with any interest. Also if he is really a star, then he would never be interested in little me like that.

 Someone hands me a gun and Tony starts explaining. "Point at the car and try to shoot the driver. He killed your father, and you want revenge. Tom sees that you will get run over, so he pulls you out of the way".

 "Okay… yeah". I say, nodding and wondering if I can do this. Luckily I'll have my back to the camera.

 "You are angry with him for stopping your revenge, so you'll hit him in the chest with your fists". Tony is using his hands a lot while talking.

 I glance at Tom. "I hit him ? Like for real ?"

 "Yeah of course, it needs to look real". Tony keeps talking, but I am distracted by Tom leaning in and whispering in my ear.

 "Don't worry, I am not that breakable… I can take it". His warm breath fans over my ear.

 I don't get what Tony said of course, but one word caught my attention… wait what ? Kiss, did he say kiss ? No he couldn't have. I definitely heard wrong.

 "Just on the mark Meri, legs slightly apart… look like you mean it". Tony yells, giving me no more time to think about what he said. "And action".

 I focus on the job. Seeing the car come towards me. At first my instinct is to move, I mean the car is coming right at me. But I remember Tom's words about trusting him and I stay, lifting the gun and pointing at the front window.

 "Nadia forget him, get out of the way". I hear Tom yell, but I ignore him as I am supposed to and pull the trigger, seeing how the window shatters. Oh it's so well done that even I almost believe it.

 I hear Tom yell again, but I focus on the car, firing again. My body feels like it tries to move out of the way, but my mind tells me that I need to get the bastard in the car.

 Then I feel strong arms grabbing me, pulling me into a hard chest. The car speeding past and disappearing. "Fuck Nadia, do you want to get yourself killed ?"

 "Let me go… why did you stop me ? I need to get him". I don't know where it's coming from… I was not supposed to say anything, but no one stops me and I lift my hands, pounding my fists into Tom's hard chest.

 He grabs my wrist, holding them so I can't hit him. "Stop hitting me… I won't see you kill yourself to get your revenge".

 As he looks into my eyes I know I didn't hear wrong. Damn he is about to kiss me. I feel my breath get stuck in my throat as his face comes closer. Then he gently presses his lips to mine.

 He lets go of my wrists, sliding his arms around my waist, pulling me into him. One of my hands lands on his chest between us, to try and keep a bit of distance, it definitely was a bad idea as I feel his heart hammering.

 His tongue caresses my lip and I totally forget that we are standing on the street in the middle of London, opening my mouth to him. His tongue is darting into my mouth in little cat-like licks, teasing me. My free hand makes its way into the curls at the nape of his neck, pulling him closer and deepening the kiss.

 "Cut". Tony yells. "Great, amazing… and in one go… Great job both of you".

 Tom breaks the kiss, leaning his forehead against mine. His breathing slightly laboured and his voice a hoarse whisper. "Go out with me… let me take you on a date".