Love in the Limelight

Chapter Ten: Making it official - Josephs POV

"You need to burn that couch, like right now. I have a lighter in my trailer if you need help" I exclaimed choking on my water. That man has some balls for sure ill give him that.

"I know, I'm surprised I'm keeping this food down while I'm reliving it. The look on Joes face when he saw me in the doorway is ingrained in my memories forever." She continued looking like she was cringing on the inside. I don't blame her though.

"I think I'm kind of jealous that you got to see Keery shirtless before I did but I'm willing to overlook it" cause your cute I though as I looked at her blue eyes. "Oh, so someone has a man crush on Keery? It's the hair for sure" she said as she took a sip of her drink.
"Oh yeah, chest hair is my kryptonite" I laughed trying to be comical and make her laugh. Which she did. Thank god.

"So, I feel like I spotted some tattoos on you earlier" I said, using my fork full of pasta to mask any smirk I couldn't control. "um yeah I do.. I do have a couple" she said but she seemed a little uncomfortable with the question. My heart sank instantly, shit I didn't want to make her feel weird.

"Can I see them? You don't have to though, just thought I'd ask" I said not wanting to pressure her.
"I can show you some but only describe others as they are in places...not visible" she said tucking a piece of hair behind her ear. Not visible? Oh god my mind raced with images of these potential places. These images making me blush

"ok well I have 8 on my arms, 1 behind my ear and then one.... Um, under my butt" she explained.

Jesus.

Just breath mate.

She pulled up the sleeves of her coat to reveal tattoos dotted on both of her arms. "These two are the most elaborate and most painful ones" she said pointing to the two most prominent ones on her forearms. My heart skipped a beat at the sight of them. Wow she really was a nerd at heart. I couldn't help but love that. I mean lord of the rings and Star Wars permanently on her skin. Was this woman handmade specifically for me or what.

"Oh, and this one" she exclaimed pulling her sleeves up more to reveal one behind her right elbow. "It's Ky-" I saw it. no fucking way I thought "Kylo Ren's light Sabre!" i exclaimed with a huge smile.

I couldn't help but touch it out of disbelief. Wanting to check they amd her are real. Couldn't help but notice her warm soft skin either. Tingles dancing on my fingertips as I ran them back down to the other two. I couldn't think which one was my favorite.

"Billie these are seriously so cool. Here I was doubting that you weren't actually nerdier than me, but I stand corrected" I said. I realized I was still touching her so I let go not wanting to creep her out. "Well, it's nice to be able to show them off to a fellow nerd, even if they aren't as nerdy as me" she said as she pulled her sleeves back down.

How could one person be so perfect. I couldn't think which one I liked more. Then I remembered I hadn't asked about one I really want to know about.

"so what about the um..what about the butt one?" I asked not being able to help the smile on my face. Oh she was blushing hard. "Oh well um its nothing crazy but it was a dare... Sam dared me to get the word 'Peachy' on my ass because she always says it's my best 'ass'set" her emphasize on the word ass made me need to adjust discreetly in my chair.

"So, I did but with a twist" a twist? Mind running with images again "what's the um, what's the twist?" I asked, not sure if I could handle the answer to my own question. "Well, I didn't get it on my ass just underneath, but the twist is that I got it written in Elvish" she explained, rubbing her neck in what seemed like embarrassment.

This was nothing to be embarrassed about though. It was beyond hot. Holy shit. I didn't want to say what I said out loud, but I couldn't help myself.

"wow..it's um, its nerdy as hell but for sure just as sexy" I laughed as I bit my lip to try not to smile too much. Why have I not found the courge to talk to this girl sooner. I was internally kicking myself. We literally haven't had a conversation just us since our first day of production. At this point though I feel like I have no chance, there is no way this girl doesn't have half of the male population waiting in line.

The subject of tattoos had changed. When we were walking back to the set after being called back to set on the loudspeaker. I managed to slip in talk about The Mandalorian. The though of her setting me up to meet Pedro also made me want to die.

"Don't tease me Bils, I mean it, I would die" I laughed as we nearly reached the set doors. "Bils?" she asked, looking over at me. Shit. I didn't even realise I called her that it just came out. I hope that's not a bad thing. "Is that my new nickname?" she added, the lip bite reassuring me that she did indeed liked it. "I mean does anyone else call you that?" I asked.

I don't want to call her that if someone else calls her it though. Kind of want it to be just my name for her.

"no" she responded.

"Then yes" I replied as I looked at her lips.

God they were perfect.

Reaching the set door I hesitated as I didn't want to go in just yet.
"So, I feel kind of bad that we haven't done this sooner. I feel like we could have been closer by now and considering our roles in this I feel like we should be" I confessed nervously. I felt like I just wanted to be honest. "I mean it's only been a month but yeah I've felt like that too." So she felt like the same? God damn it, I knew I should have just gone for it on the first day even. But again why didn't she approach me. What was her excuse?

"So we can make lunch more of a regular thing?" I asked. Heart beating in my chest as I tried to anticipate her response. "Yeah, of course we can. I mean I already have a nickname, so I feel like we're pretty close already" she laughed playing with her hair. Thank God for that "Well, it just means you'll have to think of one for me now to make it official" I added.

Why did I have to say official and put that word in my head? I made my own heartbeat faster at the thought of us being official. It bounced around in my head. Taunting me.

Relax Joseph, for the love of god keep it together.

"Does anyone call you J?" J? hmm. I kind of like that. Pretty sure people have tried to use it before but I guess it never really felt quite right. But coming from her it sounds better "um actually no, they don't" I said looking at her lips.

It just made me want to kiss her. I couldn't help but lick my own.
"Well now someone does" she said walking towards the set entrance. Not breaking eye contact.
"I'll see you in there J" and she disappeared through the door.

I had to take a breath for a moment outside. Did all that really just happen. My mind reeled with our conversation.

I think working with Billie is going to get a lot harder from now on.