One Date: Lewis Tan
You're nervous, really nervous. This was your first date since your big breakup, and it was a blind date set up by one of your friends. You had no idea what this guy looked like or even who he was as your friend wanted to go in one hundred percent blind. You glance over at the clock before smoothing down your dress for the millionth time and taking a deep breath. Taking one last glance in the mirror, you grab your keys and head to the restaurant, your heart going a mile a minute.
A Few Minutes Later...
You take another subtle glance around, hoping to spot your blind date before he spots you. You had shown up a few minutes early hoping that a drink at the bar would calm your nerves. When a voice draws your attention, you have just raised your glass to your lips.
"Wow, I knew you would clean up well, but I had no idea you would look absolutely breathtaking."
"I like to make a good first impression," you say, turning around.
"You're doing a lot more than that, Sweetheart."
You laugh, "what are you doing here, Lewis? My date could be here any minute and no offense, but if he sees me talking to you, he might believe that he doesn't have a shot."
He shakes his head, "oh, I don't think you'll have to worry about that."
You quirk an eyebrow up at him, "is that so?"
"Yep, the guy seems pretty confident in himself so I don't think it will be an issue."
"And how would you know?" you ask.
He shrugs, "I just know."
You glance down at your phone, "speaking of...where is this guy? He was supposed to be here like five minutes ago. I swear Lewis if you set me up with one of your little flakey Hollywood friends, I'll kill you."
"Relax, he's already here."
"What? Where?" you ask, looking around.
He laughs, "he's right here, Sweetheart."
He takes your hand in his and kisses the back of it before you pull your hand away. Anger floods your veins as you realize that Lewis is talking about himself and that he actually hadn't set you up on a date at all. The two of you had dated briefly a few years prior, but you had ended things. He wanted to remain friends and even though you were a little reluctant you agreed but only on the condition that he would let everything that happened in the past go. Something that he apparently didn't do.
"You've got to be kidding me," you say, grabbing your stuff and heading out the door.
"Where are you going?" he asks, following you.
"Home. I should have known that you weren't setting me up on a date. That you were going to try this bullshit again."
"I don't understand why you won't give us another chance. And how is this bullshit? We were good together and the only reason we ended things was because of you because you were afraid."
You whirl around to face him, "afraid? You think that I ended things because I was afraid? I ended things, Lewis because I didn't want to be in your precious Hollywood spotlight. I ended things because there were people all over the world commenting on what I was wearing and where I was buying my groceries and even where I took my freaking cat to the vet. I ended things because people everywhere were telling me that I was only going to hold you back. I ended things because I wasn't good enough for the amazingly talented Lewis Tan."
"I...I had no idea. Sweetheart, why didn't you tell me? I could have said something. I would have..."
"You would have what? Dropped everything? Stopped acting? Told your fans off? I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to have to choose and that's what you would have had to do. It would have been me and your dream and I wasn't going to let you make that decision because..."
"Because I would have picked you," he whispers.
You nod, "you worked so hard to get your big break that I couldn't let you lose it because of me so, I ended things. I made it easier for you to keep living your dreams because you didn't have anyone holding you back."
"Easier? Baby, nothing was easier once you left. My heart shattered when I let you walk out that door. Hell, I asked to stay friends just so I could keep you in my life. You're my everything, the reason that I do what I do. Being with you was the easiest thing I have ever had to do, but trying to get over you...baby, getting over you is the hardest thing I've ever had to do, and I can't do it," he says.
"Lewis..."
"One date. That's all I'm asking for, one date. If you still think that this isn't worth it, that we're not worth it then I'll never bring it up again."
"We'll go back to being just friends?" you ask.
"We'll go back to being whatever you want us to be," he says.
You think it over before nodding, "okay."
A/N: And that's part one. I had no intention of turning this into a two-parter but that's what it's going to be. Anyway, let me know if you guys want part 2!
