Chapter Four

DreamInColour © 2004

 

“Not fair! How come you get an abode on the beach??” Elijah exclaimed as the four entered the home that Orlando had been given.

“Because I am the star and must be treated as such.” Orlando said smugly.

“Did he just say that? He did not just say that.” Braedon rolled her eyes.

See that’s a little bit of the real sarcastic Braedon coming through.

I can’t help it; did you all hear what he said? ‘I am the star’…honestly could he be more in love with himself?

It’s all in jest love.

I know, cause if it weren’t we’d have an issue in our relationship.

Our whole relationship is an issue love, that’s why we work so well together.

Anyway on with more interesting topics…

“I think you need a drink. Come with me my sweet we shall go on a booze hunt.” Elijah grabbed her hand and looked at Orlando, “Which way to the kitchen?”

“What kind of hunt is it if you don’t have to hunt?”

“Kitchen elf boy.”

“Right, down that hall the room with the fridge.” He watched Elijah pull a giggling Braedon behind him.

“Okay I’m frightened, what did your friend do to my friend?” Jessie asked.

“I guess he has that kind of effect on her.” Orlando shrugged, “Want the grand tour?”

Jessie shrugged with him, “What the hell happened to teasing boy that was on set? I liked teasing boy, bring him back please.”

He gave her a slight smile, “After a few beers I’ll be anyone you want.”

“Don’t let Kate hear you saying that elf boy…or you might loose your girlfriend.”

“How did…I mean…no one knows…that’s not…”

“Okay now who needs a minute?” Jessie laughed, “I get bored at work and surf the net, some of your websites are apparently damn accurate.”

“And people wonder why I’m a technophobe.” He grumbled, “You aren’t going to go spreading anything are you?”

“If I were at all like that my dear you would have no hair left and I’d be selling it on ebay. Don’t worry, your secret is safe with me,” She swatted his bum, “Now give me the tour.”

“Oi.” He yelped with a laugh before stopping at the first room. “Watch it now love.” He said with a smirk then added, “This is my office.”

Jessie started walking around the room looking at everything around. She stopped at the desk and looked at the pile of papers. She then looked at the filing cabinet right next to the desk, then back at the papers. “See Orlando the way it works is. The papers here…” She pointed, “…they go IN the filing cabinet.”

He chuckled, “Yeah I’m working on that.”

“See there right there that smile…keep working on that and I won’t tell Braedon about Kate…at least not yet.”

“Its no big deal I mean…I’ll get around to it you don’t have to worry about that.”

“I wasn’t worried, besides she seems mighty distracted by that lovely blue eyed wonder you call a friend.” Jessie grinned.

She knew you weren’t initially interested in him didn’t she?

Of course she did she’s my best friend.

She was taking the piss outta me.

She’s always doing that baby, why does this shock you?

“Women will never make sense to me.” Orlando said with a shake of his head, “Would like the rest of the tour?”

“By all means I can take pictures and put them on the web.” He gave her a look which made her burst out laughing, “I was kidding gorgeous…I couldn’t scan a photo if my life depended on it.”

“Scan? I don’t have an iota of a clue what that is.” He laughed as he continued walking down the hall.

“Are you kidding me? Okay so the way a computer works is…”

And from that point on she talked in a language that was completely foreign to me. Something I have grown to anticipate from Jessie.

Took him awhile to grasp that concept let me tell you.

“So how long have you been a mad Orli fan?” Elijah asked as he and Braedon worked on their second drinks.

“Wha…I…I’m not…I.” She stopped and took another sip of her drink.

“You know that stuttering problem is a dead give away. Do you do that every time you talk to him?”

Braedon sighed, “Only when we’re around other people and he’s looking right at me. It’s damn annoying. I’m not usually such a teenie bopper around celebrities.”

Elijah laughed, “I know cause in some places I’m known as a celebrity and you’ve done anything but act nervous around me.”

“It’s those eyes, I’m hypnotised.”

“Well my sweet how’s about me and my eyes explain our dear Mr. Bloom to you?”

“Why?”

“Cause I love fucking up his life.” He offered his arm and opened the sliding glass door off of the kitchen. “I hope your friend will be okay alone with him.”

“She’ll be more than okay.” Braedon said, “In this case I’d be more worried about him.”

You weren’t worried enough to come save me though were you?

No because Lij had intrigued me with his promise of explaining you.

How did he do?

He’s one of your best friends, so he was quite accurate.

Former friend, he shouldn’t be sharing secrets.

Oh get off your high horse baby you would have done the same thing and don’t even deny it.

That’s beside the point.

Have I mentioned that you are totally melodramatic?

Not in the last minute no.

Consider that a mentioning…

“Okay where did they go?” Jessie asked as they rounded off the tour in the kitchen.

“Who?” Orlando was so preoccupied he hadn’t really heard the question.

“What do you mean who? We came here with your friend and mine…hello ringing any bells?”

Orlando laughed, “Sorry. I thought you wanted teasing boy.”

“Yeah well I take it back…I’m assuming my friend is with your friend…sooo where’s Elijah?”

“One blue-eyed phenom coming up…” Braedon said stepping back into the kitchen and striking the tone of a presenter.

Elijah entered the room with a low bow, “Thank you the applause isn’t necessary.”

“I wasn’t applauding.” Orlando smirked.

Jessie clapped and giggled, “Oh I’m applauding…let’s give it up for the phenom!”

“Why does he get to be a phenom?” Orlando asked Braedon.

Braedon shrugged, “He fits the title.”

“So what title do I fit?”

“Too many to name.” Braedon said without thinking, unfortunately for Orlando the commotion that followed stopped their conversation.

I still maintain I have no idea how they got there.

I’m sure they took the same mode of transportation I took; it’s called an airplane.

My girl folks…comedian extraordinaire.

“What this party needs is a little more booze and a LOT more action.” Jessie said as feet clamoured into the already somewhat crowded room.

“Action…action you say! Call me Mr. Action!” A guy swooped through the door followed by another one.

“Here we’ve come to save the day!!!” The other one sang at the top of his lungs.

“You told the twosome.” Orlando said as one of the guys jumped on him and started covering his face with kisses. “Dom…Dom…Dom…get off me fucker!”

“Ah Orli my love I’ve missed your…uh…stare.” Dom said with a laugh at Orlando who was glaring at him somewhat amused.

“I didn’t tell the twosome I…Billy…what are you doing?” Elijah followed slowly as Billy took each of his hands and started waltzing with him around the room.

“I felt the need for this dance…for we have not been close in awhile.” He laid his head on Elijah’s shoulder, “I’ve missed you so.”

HAHA. Those two lads are an endless stream of fun.

Or they’re just weird.

Are you saying my friend’s are weird?

Nope just those two, they are unlike anyone I’ve ever met.

I’ll agree with that, it’d be right frightening if there were more like them on the planet, two is enough.

Amen.

“Are you a little frightened?” Jessie asked watching the boys with a smirk.

“Not as much as I should be…had a shot of JD earlier…I feel the need for more.” Braedon took Jessie’s arm, “Let’s sneak into the kitchen and get smashed while they aren’t…”

“Halt!” Someone called, “Beautiful birds at 12 o’clock!”

“It’s not twelve it’s only…” Billy looked up, “Oh you mean…got it.” He walked over and took Jessie’s hand, “I do apologise for this display we were unaware they had guests.”

She stared at him, “Uh…”

“Jessie break free…come on I know you can do it.”

“But Braedon the accent it’s Scottish…I can’t…”

“She cannot resist…soo…what is your name pretty lady?” Billy asked as he brought Jessie’s hand up to kiss it with an accentuated kiss sound.

“Not the hand kiss!! INTERCEPTION!!!” Elijah, Dom and Orlando all hollered and jumped on top of him.

“Okay now I REALLY need a stiff drink.” Braedon said with a laugh watching Jessie trying to free her hand from Billy who was under a rather large pile of limbs.

“Wait, I’ll join you.” Elijah stood up as the other three tried to disentangle themselves while pushing each other.

“Not fair I haven’t had a turn…” Dom complained.

“A t-turn?” Braedon stared at him.

He smiled at her, “I like this game…wooing the new girls.” He stepped up to Braedon put both hands on her hips then leaned in close to her face. “Woo woo.”

“What are you doing?” She asked.

“I’m wooing you…did it work yet? Are you in love?” Braedon still stared at him dumbfounded, “No? How about a drink? What’s your poison?”

HAHA I really should have let him ‘woo’ me that would have been highly amusing.

For you maybe.

Aww quit being a suck and don’t even think about commenting on that keep your sick mind comfortably in the gutter thank you.

I didn’t say anything!

Good keep it that way.

Jessie stared at the remaining three, “So which bachelor is going to woo me?”

Elijah, Orlando and Billy all pointed at one of the others then pointed at themselves then burst out laughing at their own joke.

Jessie in the meantime had grabbed a post it pad and was writing down numbers on it, “You are bachelor number one…” She stuck it on Billy’s forehead. Elijah was next, “You are bachelor number two…” Orlando tried to duck by the time she got to him but she was too quick, “You sir are number three…”

“What are you doing?” Braedon asked Jessie trying to push Dom’s hand away.

“Shh I’m playing along party pooper…go drink some more.”

“Anyone got a funnel?” Braedon asked with a sigh still trying to push Dom away. “Get off me you pest.”

“She called me a pest it must be love.” Dom announced.

“How can it be love when I don’t even know your name?”

“It’s love at first sight or do I need to walk by again?”

“I can’t believe you actually used that line…now I know I need stiff drink.” She looked at Orlando, “A little help please.” She was STILL trying to stop Dom from touching her.

“You need help? I’m apparently in the bachelor game.” He fingered the post it on his forehead, which got him a smack from Jessie.

“Don’t even think about it stud.”

She then pointed at Billy, “Now bachelor number one…”

He grinned at her grabbed her around the waist and kissed her cheek, “What question do you have for me?” He asked.

She stared at him for a moment then threw the pad and pen over her shoulders, “We have a winner!” She giggled.

“And I didn’t even need to get you drunk.” Billy was pleased.

“Not yet but to get any further you will. Orli my dear where is your booze?”

“Yeah! I get the blue orbed bachelor!” Dom squealed delightedly and ran over to Elijah. “I’m so happy.” He laid his head on Elijah’s shoulder.

Braedon cast a confused glance at Orlando, “It seems he’s given up on me.”

“A bit A.D.D. that one, don’t take it to heart love. As the remaining bachelor I’ll do my best to make it up to you.”

See these are things you should not be saying to single women when you apparently have a girlfriend.

Haven’t I apologised enough for that? I told you I couldn’t help it.

Yes I know pretty girls render you only able of being flirtatious.

Not pretty girls just you.

Nice save.

I do my best.

Elijah looked down at Dom then pushed him away, “This is definitely time for a smoke.” He went to the front door and opened it, “…with Megan apparently.” He finished his sentence with less shock than would be expected.

“Hi hunny.” The red head smiled at him then stuck her head into the home, “Hello boys.”

The other three guys yelled, “Hullo Megan!”

She smiled at Elijah, “You know I’d never miss a party.”

He shook his head and shrugged, “Your ability to show up wherever we are never ceases to amaze and frighten me. So if you are coming out to smoke with me did you come prepared?”

She pulled out a bag, “Your favourite.” She grinned.

He looked back into the room, “Clove cigs…who ever thought she’d know?”

The other three all shouted, “Me!”

Elijah laughed and took the bag from Megan,  “We’ll be back.” He shut the door behind him.

“Who?” Braedon asked Orlando.

“We affectionately call her the Fellowship bitch.” Dom said with a grin, “Whenever there’s two or more of us she shows up.”

“We’ve grown somewhat used to her.” Orlando said with a laugh.

“That’s actually disturbing.” Jessie said, “How did you come up with Fellowship bitch?”

Dom shrugged, “Slut and whore sounded worse.”

Braedon looked at Jessie with a raised eyebrow, “You asked.”

“I really need to think before asking things like that.” Jessie rolled her eyes.

Billy spoke into her neck, “Do not trouble yourself with that love…we need to get you drunk.”

Jessie giggled, “Ah yes…the promised booze that only Braedon tried.”

“Hey now Elijah had some too.” Braedon protested.

“Either way we need more, with Megan here I’m going to need to get right pissed.” Orlando huffed then put an arm around her, “And you’re going to need to save me.”

“How so?” She asked somewhat taken aback by the contact.

You made it very difficult for me to act normal around you.

I can’t help it I’m just that good looking.

Orlando Bloom you will cease and desist this talk till at least the end of the chapter.

Of course love.

“Orli’s her next victim.” Dom exclaimed, “Actually he’s her only victim…she passes time with some of the rest of us…but her dream is to wear him down.”

“She shall not succeed.” Orlando said with determination.

“Why don’t you get rid of her? She sounds messed up.” Jessie asked as the five of them got into the kitchen and started fixing drinks.

“Honestly?” Billy said, “She’s amusing and completely harmless.”

“Besides it would take more energy to get rid of her then to just let her hang around.” Dom continued.

“So which of you has slept with her?” Jessie asked nonchalantly.

Orlando and Billy looked at Dom with smirks on their faces, “Dom!” They pointed and laughed.

He blushed slightly, “Yeah well, weak moment and all.”

“Great role models these Lord of the Rings folk are.” Braedon shook her head, “So is Elijah next then?”

Dom shook his head, “Hell no, he’s all talk. That boy wouldn’t take advantage of someone even if they begged him to and trust me Megan has begged amongst others.”

Jessie and Braedon smiled, “Aww that’s sweet.”

The other guys rolled their eyes, “Damn him with those fucking eyes and moral attitude.” Dom groaned.

“You could turn over a new leaf if you wanted to Dom.” Braedon suggested.

“I would if you promise to be under the leaf with me.” He said with a laugh trying to put an arm around her again.

She groaned, “Lord boy you really need help.”

You know I never realized how much he hit on you.

Baby he’s Dom he hits on anything with two legs and breasts.

Very true, I don’t know about you but this is getting boring.

I know how about we change it up and get to the drunken part.

Highly amusing.

Yet highly embarrassing.

You brought it up.

Only because it is sort of essential to this story.

Right, shall we get a move on?

Of course…on to the next chapter…

 

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