*Alicia* "Fuck Byron is here". I mutter, as I see him sitting in the hallway, leaning against the door to my hotel room ... I would recognise him anywhere. Theo puts a reassuring hand on my arm. "Let me talk to him first, explain it all". It has been almost three hours since Byron left the party angry, his girlfriend in tow. Theo had insisted that we stayed a couple of hours before leaving, not to draw attention. He has behaved perfectly for the rest of the evening, we have been talking and dancing as friends and I have enjoyed his company. When we left I realised my phone was out of battery and I don't know if Byron has tried to contact me. Byron gets up when he sees us coming. "Alli ... where the hell have you been this late ? And why is Theo with you ?" "Byron calm down...Thank you". Theo gives him a warning look. "I thought it was smartest we stayed a bit, we don't know who your girlfriend might be talking to ... it would seem a little odd if we left right after you, and I a
*Byron* "I am sorry Byron, but you haven't got the whole story". Theo looks at me apologetic. Alicia put her hand on Theo's arm... the clear intimacy between them eats at me. "Just let me handle this Theo ... it is my responsibility, so just let me do this". "Are you sure ? Because this is as much me as it is you". He looks at her with uncertainty, she nods and he kisses her cheek lightly and sends me a small warning smile before leaving. Alicia sighs and looks at me. "How many scenes do you have left today ? Because this will take some time and I prefer a more private place". "I only got two more scenes today, but do you expect me to just wait ?" I am not happy about this, I have a feeling this is something bad. She gently touches my cheek. "You have to Byron … go get those two scenes done, and then meet me in my hotel room. I promise to tell you everything then". I guess I don't really have a choice so I nod, Alicia seems to breathe a little easier. She is right this isn't th
*Alicia* "Are you ready Theo ?" Harry asks him… me and Byron are standing next to him waiting too ... Well, this is it, the plan is about to go down. Theo nods and runs a hand through his hair. "Yeah, as ready as I am going to be". "Good because she is on her way … so we better get out of the way now". Byron says, sounding slightly nervous, looking around. Byron has asked her to meet him at the bar, but he isn't going to show … instead Theo will just happen to be here and after a short while Byron will text her that he can't come and that will be Theo's moment to strike. Harry is hiding with a video camera ... he is going to tape everything and he has even hooked up Theo with a microphone so she can't talk her way out of anything. Byron and I are going to be in the bar as well ... hidden out of sight ... I don't really need to be here, but there is no way I am going to miss this. I don't know how Byron did it, but he has managed to talk the owner of the bar into helping us ...
*Alicia* "I hope it is okay ... I would love to be with you right now, but I need to take care of this.. I need to talk to Luke, make out what we release and such". Byron looks at me apologetically. I just smile and kiss him lightly. "It is okay Byron, I understand this has to be done, so hurry off and get it sorted out … we have a lot of time from now on". He leans in, kissing me again, before leaving with Harry. I look after them, feeling so happy that Byron is finally free, out of her claws ... but also feeling slightly nervous. "So happy now honey ? Now you can have him all to yourself". Theo sends me a bright smile. I look up at him. "Yeah, and thank you Theo ... I don't think I ever laughed so hard, that was really some kind of show". "I should actually have a prize. I mean I was the only one sacrificing myself here ... I had to kiss her". He looks like he is feeling really sorry for himself. I shake my head grinning. "Yeah right ... good one, it couldn't be that bad ? An
*Theo* When she opens the door to me, after I dashed to her room, she has tears streaming down her face, and she is all ruffled like she has been rolled up somewhere crying. I only glance at her for a second, then she is in my arms. "Sweetie, what is wrong ?" "Byron, he came to tell me he can't get into a new relationship now ... that it would make him look bad in the press". She hides her face against my chest sobbing. I push the door closed and lift her up, before walking to the couch, sitting down, cradling her in my lap and stroking her back gently. "Fuck ! this was exactly what I feared would happen". She is sobbing again, her voice almost inaudible. "But it is the truth ... and Luke said ..." "Alli stop defending him … he is a complete idiot to throw a woman like you away … he must have lost his marbles". I stroke her hair gently. Damn Byron is daft to let this woman go. She closes her eyes, having her in my arms feels much better than it should. "Hey, you haven't exactly
*Alicia* Theo lifts me up in his strong arms. "Are you sure about this baby ? I don't want it to just be you acting out over Byron". I snuggle into him, kissing his neck softly at the spot I know he loves the most. "I am sure Theo. I have missed you. Byron just ... momentarily got in the way". "Well ... I do not believe you completely, but I never was able to resist you". He shrugs slightly as he carries me to the bed. As he lay me gently down, he stands up and pulls off his clothes except for his boxers, before crawling up beside me. My hand slides up his chest. "Damn Theo, you really bulked up since last I saw you". "Hmm". His arms slide around me and pull me closer, almost on top of him. "Not only physically ... mentally too. I listened to you ... finally". I had told him he needed help, that he needed to learn to love himself and not only help others. Yeah, I guess it takes one to know one.. but I am happy he got help. "I am proud of you ... and it suits you". "Thanks baby,
*Alicia* I wake up slowly the next morning, snuggling back against the warm body lying close behind me, for a moment I think it is Byron, then I remember the night before ... Theo ... and Byron and ... my sister. Oh shit ! I have done it again haven't I ? I turn to look at Theo ... not that it is something new for me to wake up with him in my bed. He is still sleeping soundly, he always looks so damn cute sleeping ... even now all bulked up. Honestly right now I am confused as hell. Byron hurt me so badly when he just threw me away to protect his reputation. I had needed badly to feel loved, to feel wanted and I knew Theo could always provide exactly that. I sigh as I watch him. I care deeply about him, maybe even more than I care to admit, but yesterday I had thought myself in love with Byron ... Can I trust my own feelings ? The thing with Byron had been all consuming ... fiery ... almost scary. But was it love ? This with Theo, it is something deeper and warmer, I don't quite
3 days later *Alicia* "Welcome to Texas darling". Theo says softly as we enter the airport. I had decided to go with him. Mostly to get away, so I told him that for now I am staying as a friend, but to be honest I am not sure how long it will last. "Thanks ... I am excited to see your place". I tell him with a smile. Funnily I have never been at either his old place or this, so we still have some firsts left. He mumbles something under his breath, but just smiles at me. I am not sure but it sounded like 'please keep feeling that' ... but I am not sure and I decide not to say anything. As we walk into the arrival hall I hear a squeal I did not expect; my sister Cassidy. "Alli ... omg sis I have missed you". "Cass". I hug her tightly. Honestly it feels a bit weird after the whole Byron thing, but she is my baby sister and I adore her. "I missed you too ... but what are you doing here ?" "This bastard called me ... told me to fly out here because you need me". She motions towards