the last time

part twenty-two

it gets spicy again, i have changed the content warning to mature! please be aware!!!

January 10th

Harry

Aurora's hand feels warm against mine as we enter The Sapphire. The hostess greets us and leads us to the table where we wait for Steffan Todd. I can't help but gaze down at Aurora's outfit. She wears an emerald mini dress with silver heels and her hair in soft waves. The silver necklace that drapes down to her breasts has me speechless. She nudges me and I meet her gaze. A small smirk plays on her lips before she shakes her head.

"I can't help it." I say, kissing her bare shoulder.

She laughs as I kiss my way up her neck. "Harry."

"You're teasing me with that dress." I mutter.

She turns her head and faces me and kisses me softly. Her thumb quickly rubs away at my lip.

"Lipstick." She tells me.

"You look stunning." I tell her, kissing her again as she giggles.

Someone cleaning their throat causes us to separate and we look up to see Stefan Todd. A smirk is played on his lips as his eyes glitter in amusement. His hands are tucked into his slacks. Aurora and I are quick to stand and she tugs her dress down just slightly.

"Sorry," Aurora blushes.

Stefan nods as he embraces her and kisses her cheek. "Don't apologize. It's good seeing Harry so infatuated with someone."

We all take a seat just as a waitress comes and takes our drink orders. We make small talk while the waitress brings our drinks and then we place our orders. Aurora's leg bounces and I reach over and place my palm on her knee before squeezing gently. She smiles over at me and her body relaxes just a fraction.

"So, Aurora." Stefan says, setting his glass of whiskey down and focusing in on her. "As I mentioned over the phone, the production for the movie won't start until October. I'm already decided that I want you as my lead but you will still have to come in for some screen and chemistry tests."

Aurora nods, "Whatever you need."

"I have been told I am crazy for giving you the job without auditioning you but I looked you up." He leans forward, his suit tightening around his arms. "I didn't find much and I found that intriguing. You were all everyone talked about after Harry's music video."

She deflates a little. "I know. I auditioned for roles like crazy but I could never really manage to land anything."

He nods, his hazel eyes scanning Aurora. "I heard some things. Circulating you, Aurora."

She tenses and so do I. I was intent on letting them do all the talking when it came to the movie but I can't help my interest. I hadn't heard anything about Aurora circulating and that makes me nervous. Aurora's eyebrows are pinched together and she blinks slowly. I can see her chest slowly rising and falling quicker in panic.

"What did you hear?" I ask, trying to contain the anger in my voice.

Stefan looks at me briefly then grabs his whiskey. He shrugs and shakes his head. "I'd rather not say." He looks up directly at Aurora then. I can see the fear in her eyes but she does her best to control her emotions. "But I am not letting that stop what I envision. And I envision you as a big star, Aurora. I see the potential in you and I won't be swayed by rumors or idiot directors who can't see past a pair of breasts."

Aurora relaxes slightly and nods. "I appreciate that."

"Fair warning, Aurora. I am a very demanding director." He smiles.