I stepped into the studio’s bathroom before making my way to the room where the table read would be held. I glanced in the mirror at my flushed expression. I forced myself to take deep calming breaths.
“There’s a big old vibrator in your bedside table that can do you just as good as he ever did,” I said, what I thought in my head.
“Damn girl, I like the way you think,” came a voice from the stall that I thought had been empty.
“Oh my goodness. I am so sorry. I had no idea anyone else was even in here.” Adrienne Montoya rounded the corner as I spoke. The brunette was even more gorgeous in real life than she was on screen.
“Don’t worry, your secret’s safe with me. Though if I’m being honest, which I pride myself on. You know that a vibrator isn’t worth a damn when you’ve had the right man in your bed. And if one can’t get it done, try two,” And with that, she sauntered off shaking that world famous ass of hers.
“This way, now,” a gruff voice that belonged to Lee immediately directed as I made my way out of the ladies room. Honestly if I hadn’t been so flustered and embarrassed by what just happened I would have slapped him.
“People,” he announced in a tone that was both annoyed and bored, “I have been shackled to another PR person for the duration of this film. She’s here to make sure none of us offend anyone. This is Tinsley Cole.”
A figure moved toward me, “Ryan,” I said, more breathy than I would have hoped. “It's nice to see you again.” He looked even better than I had remembered in my wildest fantasies. The muscles he’d had in college were nothing compared to his present day physique. He looked like pure sex walking toward me.
“Likewise.” He gave me a curious smile and I noticed his lips, oh those lips that had covered nearly every inch of my aching body, curled into the same boyish grin that he’d had in college. “You remember this guy?”
“No, she doesn’t–”
“Kai!” I practically shouted with a smile. I was both pleased and surprised to see the man that Kai had grown into. The geeky stage manager had been replaced with a total heart throb. Not having seen him since college, I hadn’t realised what amanhe’d developed into.
Kai had bulked up since his days as a tech-friendly stage manager. He looked like something Michaelangelo would have carved out of granite. I found my gaze lingering near his zipper wondering if he had something just as hard as impressive hiding away there.
What the hell is going on with me?Those memories of Ryan had done a real number on my libido today. I hadn’t seen Kai in years and here I was ready to jump his bones but I knew I was not the only one who felt that way, Kai was a breakout star.
“I remember you as a backstage kind of guy. I had no idea you were interested in acting.” I noticed Ryan shifting uncomfortably out of the corner of my eye. Had he noticed me checking out Kai’s package?
“I have no interest in it at all,” he said. “Ryan made me audition and I guess I exude ‘dangerous psychopath’ energy.” Dangerous energy was right, I thought to myself. I didn’t trust myself around him.
“I don’t know about that, but I’m sure you’re wonderful,” I said, doing my best to laugh away the lust I was suddenly feeling for these men. I felt my nipples harden and strain against the fabric of my lace bralette.Down girls!
Thiago stood and took my hand, “It’s lovely to meet you, Ms. Cole,” he said. “I’m Thiago Herrara.” Standing next to him I felt like prey to a handsome predator. He was at least a foot and a half taller than I was.
Thiago was the Brazilian dreamboat currently taking the world by storm as Viento, the weather-controlling villain of the franchise. I felt Thiago’s eyes pour slowly over my body and instantly felt my core tighten.
“Nice to meet you too,” I said. He took my hand and gently brushed his lips across it and I felt my face getting flushed. How was it that such a gentle act could be so arousing?
“I apologise now for Lee. He’s brash,” came a kind, Southern drawl from behind me that I knew must belong to Michael Dean. Michael was the youngest of the superhero crew. Typical boy next door, but all grown up.
I noticed Lee tense at the remark. “I’m sure Mr. Wynn and I will get along just fine. Leave it to me.” As Michael shook my hand, I felt a pulse of electricity race through me. I instantly imagined myself as the cheerleader to his boy next door, football player image and wondered if he had any interest in seeing my pom poms in action.
I shook my head. What the hell had gotten into me? I’d been in the room all of two minutes and was already fantasising about every man I had been introduced to. I had anticipated the passion I would feel when I finally saw Ryan again after all these years, but I hadn’t expected to feel it toward every man on set.
Finally, my gaze landed on Adrianne, who stood up and I went to shake her hand. At least I’d already kinda met her. It was an awkward bathroom exchange, but I knew I wasn’t going to try and jump her bones.
“Adrianne Montoya,” she introduced. “It’s nice to meet you.” I silently thanked her for not letting on about our earlier exchange.
“My son is going to lose it when I tell him that I met Dr. Falconi today,” I said. “He’s such a big fan.”
“Oh, you have a little boy,” Adrianne cooed. “I have a daughter who just turned one.”
“I remember that age,” I said. “Lots of sleepless nights?”
Adrianne groaned. “More than I can count. How old is your boy?”
“He just turned seven,” I said, being sure to avoid Ryan’s sudden stare that was so strong I could physically feel it. “His name's Lucas,” I pulled out my phone to show her a picture.
Adrianne looked at it, and I noticed her immediately turn her gaze on Ryan. “He’s handsome,” Adrianne said and came back to her chair when Lee started loudly complaining about the table read starting soon. “He’sreallyhandsome,” she said again.