"Wow, Valérie, you look amazing..."Henry said, clearing his throat as he entered the bedroom.

Valérie tanding in front of the full-length mirror, putting on earings. She wore a beautiful black dress with some heels.

"Fuck, woman. I'm second guessing letting you out of the house..."He then said.

Valérie giggled as she turned towards him, leaning up to press a small kiss on his lips. She runs her hands along his broad chest over the black button-up shirt, left open at the top to display some chest hair "You can bring me home after the party and we can have sex well into the new year..."

He growled softly, grabbing the back of her neck to crush his mouth against hers, kissing her hard as her heart races. He smiled at the flush in her cheeks when he pulled away and she struggled to catch her breath.

"That's a deal. Let's go gorgeous. We have to pick up your friend Chloe first. She has a date? Too bad Julien can't come, I like your brother."He said, grabbing her hand, leading her down the stairs, to the car waiting for them.

"Julien is in Montpellier for the day. His boss asked him to take pictures of an event there for the magazine. And about Chloe, she says she does, so yeah. Thanks for including her."She said.

"Of course. She's your friend and I want to meet your friends. And I want to take you to Jersey to meet my family..."He told her with a smile.

She asked "What if they don't like me?"

Henry laughed, grabbing her hand to bring to his lips "They will. I promise you that. You can meet my mom when she comes to LA for the Oscars. Which I'm thinking us going there. You told me you never went to America so it will a nice experience for you."Henry smiled.

"Okay."She smiled at him as he grinned "So you'll go with me then?"

"Yes."She agreed softly as he chuckled, kissing her cheek as they stopped in front of Chloe's apartment.

He watched as Valérie get out of the car, coming back a few minutes later with an attractive blonde woman with a man at her side. He stepped out to open the door for them as the man's eyes get big and Henry offered them his hand and said "Henry... nice to meet you both."

Chloe offered him her hand first with a flirty grin "I'm Chloe and this is my friend Damien."

Henry nodded, smiling uncomfortably as he pulled his hand away to let them into the car before helping Valérie inside. He grabbed her hand, linking their fingers as she chats excitedly with Chloe for the rest of the ride. He turned back to Chloe and Damien once they arrived at the party before getting out and said "Please don't post any pictures of me on your social media. And don't tag Valérie either unless your profile is set to private. She has enough people bothering her as it is."

"Bossy."Chloe teased as Valérie shaked her head and tells her friend "Valérie, please. Listen to him. If you can't follow his rules, then you can't hang out with me and with him."

"Okay, I was only kidding! I promise, no pictures!"Chloe smirked at Henry as he helped them out of the car.

"Thank you."Henry said as he grabbed Valérie's hand, pulling her tight against him as they entered the party.

"This place is so great!"Valérie said.

He watched her eyes light up as she looked around at all the lights and people dancing as he smiled. He kissed her cheek, guiding her toward the VIP section in the back of the building.

"You like it? Keep them coming, sweetheart."He said, nodding to a waitress as she comes around with a bottle of champagne.

Valérie grinned, turning to Henry to find him watching her "I do. Will you dance with me?"

"I don't dance..."He said.

"Okay."She said.

He watched her face fall slightly as she goes silent and Chloe dragged Damien away.

"Okay. Of couse I'll dance with you, kitten."He sighed standing up as he pulled her to her feet.

"You don't have to Henry..."She gasped as he pulled her tight against his chest with a grin.

"I want to make you happy, always. If that means dancing, then I will dance with you. Because I love you, Valérie."He told her and he cradles her chin gently between his thumb and forefinger, dipping down to press a small kiss to her lips with a smile.

"I love you too, Henry. I can't believe I'm here with you and that I'll be starting the new year with you. I don't know what I'm doing here sometimes."Valérie admitted as she wrapped her arms around his neck, her heart fluttering in her chest.

Henry locked eyes with her, resting his forehead on hers as he says "Because you're smart and amazing. And we have common interests. And you never make me feel like anyone other than Henry. Not Henry Cavill, the actor, just Henry. We are compatible in all aspects in my opinion. We communicate well and the sex is perfect. And you're incredibly sexy. I love everything about you."

She blushed as her eyes well slightly, crushing her mouth to his as he groaned, pulling her tighter against him as she feels him harden slightly in his slacks "I don't care about Henry Cavill the actor. Even if I'm a huge fan of your works. You could walk away tomorrow, and I'd still love you. I hope you know that."

"I do, kitten. I'll be right back. Order whatever you guys like."He said, kissing her on the nose as she giggled softly.

Valérie sits down, pouring a glass of champagne alone.

Henry stepped out of the bathroom to find Chloe coming towards him. He offered her a small smile as she approached him, resting her hand on his chest. He grabbed her wrist to push her away from him and frowned "What are you doing?"

She grinned, leaning towards him, resting her hand on his arm "I just can't help but wonder if you're large everywhere." She dragged her eyes down his body and back up his eyes as he clenched his jaw hard, annoyed as she added "It would be our secret. Valérie would never have to know."

Henry scoffed, brushing her hand away as he backed her up against the wall "Don't touch me. I thought you were Valérie's friend. I love Valérie and I only want her. You're being disrespectful to not only me and my relationship to your supposed friend as well. Do not touch me or flirt with me ever again."

Valérie smiled at Henry when he comes back to sit beside her, obviously upset "What's the matter?"

"Nothing, kitten. We'll talk about it later."He said, leaning over to kiss the side of her head, lingering beside her ear.

"Are you sure?"She asked, grabbing his hand as he smiled at her, nodding.

He pulled her to her feet with him, dancing close to her. He smiled as she blushed, smiling up to him in a way that warmed his heart "Just focus on having fun. You're too grogeous to waste the night."