The worst part of the videography class was forming a group. I didn't like interacting with people in general. I mostly kept to myself and now that professor would be forming groups of socially awkward people I would be forced in one.

But then again, I had only spent one month in uni. If I am not forced in a group I might have to spend my years at university alone. I sometimes wish Reece and I had the same majors but alas we separated as we grew up. I can't draw to save my life, maybe a stickman but that was all.

"Rhianon Roberts, do you want to be in Group G?" Professor asked like he was giving me an actual option.

"Sure," I answered. 

"Great, now please move to sit with your  group mates." He said and I tried not to look reluctant.

I moved to sit with groupmates, two girls,, and two boys. One girl was smiling at me and I was a little shocked to see her genuinely smiling at an almost stranger. One of the two boys was easily recognizable because during the orientation he told everyone he is a model as well and got the loudest cheers among the students. 

I didn't remember his name but now that I noticed he was born to be a model, he had height and posture. He also smiled and even moved his bag from the seat next to him. Male attention baffled me so I was not good at dealing with it. The present situation was not different and I avoided looking at him as I sat on the now empty seat.

"I am Chelsea, this is Melissa." The girl who smiled first at me said.

"Rhianon," I said trying to reciprocate her warm greeting.

"Yeah,, we now." One of the boys said and I defensively glared at him.

"Sorry about Fylnn, I am Jason. He meant he knew because he is responsible for student details at the administration office."

"Oh, Hi," I said and gave an apologetic smile to which he just shrugged good-naturedly.

"So what are our plans?" Melissa asked her notebook ready to jot down ideas.

"Let's create a group chat," Chelsea said pulling out her phone.

Oh great, they were too happy about this videography assignment.

"We can all get together at a cafe or something?" Jason offered surprisingly normal for being a popular boy in class and a model.

"I work at a cafe." Flynn offered.

And suddenly a meet up was decided. But I had to tell them about the reason I have to leave early. After almost ten days of that weird meeting with that weirdly charismatic actor I had another meet in with the actress who I knew who was a bitch. I was good at handling bithces but I did not want to lose the job and tarnish studio's image.

"Can we end it before eight?" I asked in a sheepish tone.

"Sure, you have any plans?" Chelsea asked enthusiastically.

"Umm, just my part-time job," I said not telling them the location because it weirdly felt like a showoff.

"Oh, okay sure, no problem," Jason said almost sounding surprised.

And then as the class went by Chelsea and Flynn were already sending emojis and memes in our group chat and at the end of the day, I realized they were an actually funny and a nice group of people.

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"I can drop you off if you have to go far." Jason offered me as we decided nothing in the meeting.

We just had coffee, talked, and shared our likes and dislikes. I mostly stayed silent and listened and still it was kind of fun. Chelsea told me I looked intimidating and they all had a laugh about it. Jason was a relaxed person and smiled easily at people while Flynn was rushing in between taking orders and talking with us. Melissa was the only one worried about the project but after a while was lead astray by jolly natured Chelsea.

I wondered for a minute before telling him.

"I have to go to GHM, what direction are you going in?"

"Wow, GHM huh, cool." He said walking in the direction of a bike.

His black eyes sparkled with actual joy. Every model dreamt of being a part of the GHM family and I assumed he was the same. With his looks he would definitely get a chance but his acting abilities will be what that decides if he stays.

"Yeah, I am a temporary crew member for a movie," I said not sure I wanted to tell him I was part of a stunt team.

"You will be the star of the team project then." He said not prying for any more information.

"I will try my best."

"Hop on, I will drop you there." So I did as said.

I reached GHM within twenty minutes without the hassle of local travel mode and I was grateful that he offered me a ride. He took off his helmet as looked at the GHM building wistfully.

"Is it fun in there?" He asked.

"Depends. If you survive the worst, it's fun." I answered truthfully.

He nodded understanding what I meant, he must have gone through it all as a model as well.

"See you in the next class then." He said and I nodded thanking him for the ride.

"Also Rhianon it was very nice to have you in the group."

His sudden compliment took me by surprise and I said couldn't answer with anything appropriate so I just give a small bow to which he laughed. Like I said male attention baffled me and I was glad Reece was not here to see this interaction or else he would have mocked me like he did last three times this happened.

Even when the interaction was not romantically anywhere near flirting.

I walked in the building till filled with people at eight 'o'clock at night. It took so much effort in making a movie and half the staff worked their asses off day and night to create the final product.

This time I was meeting the actress and her team on the first floor next to Danny's office.

I was late as usual but I knew she would also not be here on time so I was not worried.

I stood outside the door and gave me some a once-over before knocking.

"Come in." Danny's voice answered.

I was glad to find my entire team. Our dojo was the one GHM usually hired stunt doubles from, also our stunt director was on friendly terms with Danny and one of GHM Manager.

Joe gave me a grinned smile and I nodded my head in greeting.

But what shocked me more than Irika was already there and looked pissed. And that was not the most shocking part, the most shocking part was the charismatic actor was here, Idris Drakkon. I can't put my finger on it but there was something about him besides his beauty, something magnetic and powerful. My whole body went on alert on seeing him, like every nerve was electrified and I felt a weird turmoil in my gut. I have never felt this kind of reaction in my life.

I couldn't meet his gaze for too long, it sent me into a trance and I felt warm around my neck and face. His gaze was smooth, almost primal like he was lazily caressing my face with it and I felt small under his gaze. I never ever feel small. I can't afford to with the kind of life I had.

His viral energy was occupying the room like he would order someone to stand up and they would and yet he would caress someone with his fingers then someone would be on their feet.

I didn't realize that I was so lost in his majestic presence and Danny and Irika were discussing about me. 

"She is the best for the role. She is the best stunt girl I have ever seen, she could do all kinds of stunts." Danny was boasting with pride in me.

He was one of the decent nicer directors, very rude but nice.

"She seems a little....what should I say, beautiful enough to play my part and she has no respect for me, she came in late."

That bitch.

"Oh,, I apologize. But I have as much respect for you as you have for the cast because I assume you are a week late." 

Irika was glaring at me. For some reason,, Mr. Drakkon looked almost amused.

Why is he not falling on Irika's feet like every other actor I know?

"Ok, that's enough people. Two days from now we begin the shoot. Irika we need her for the level of stunts involved in the movie and I assure you she will be respectful. Can we all go through the scene like civil people or do we cancel the shooting?" Danny spoke in a strict tone.

He actually did that once or twice and the whole movie was shut down. Rude.

"Sit down Rhia," Connor said and I nodded remembering that I need to actually sit down for the session.

"Here." Mr. Drakkon said and I looked at him as he gestured making space next to him on the couch.

Frankly, I was shocked, I have never been offered this much respect from actors or actress. All the respect our stunt team gets is thanks to Danny.

And yet I was anxious as I walked to sit next to him.

Damn, he smelled good. I was careful not to behave inappropriately. If I was weird around attention, I was feeling weirder now even though he had zero attention on me as he casually flipped through the script.

And for some reason I noticed his hands and the little golden swirls on the fingers just like ones on his neck. They were intricate and beautiful and it made me wonder if they were real tattoos and why he reacted weirdly when I mentioned them.

The reading went for almost an hour and no matter how big a bitch Irika was, she was a brilliant actress. She would change her whole persona with the scene and it was amazing to watch her work. 

When it was done Irika was first one to get up with a coy smile towards Mr. Drakkon and left without giving a glance to others with her struggling to keep up manager who had obviou bag under his eyes.

"Ok, then see you all in two days. And Rhia you better not fall sick."

I know Danny was not serious but I still gave him a dry look, I would come to work even if I am sick.

I wanted to say something to Mr. Drakkon like  a good bye or something but I decided against it. 

As we all started moving outside, he suddenly said us in a deep, baritone voice,"Rhianon."

I stopped obviously but also other team mates came to halt but Danny just sighed and left.

For a second I was worried, was he one of those perverted creeps?

"Do you need a ride home?" He asked in a smooth tone.

He did not even hesitate and asked as if we knew each other well enough.

"No, thank you Mr. Drakkon I will go with my teamates here."

"Ah, noted."

He didn't said another word and got up.

"Let's walk downstairs then."

I nodded and we started walking together.

What was happening here?

Should i say something out of courtesy or will he say something?

I was contemplating in my head when he said,"So you said you liked tattoos, where else can you point the tattoos?"

His question was abrupt but still not something weird.

"On your fingers, the little golden swirls just like your neck."

He sighed and nodded.

Should I have not said anything?

"Do you not like me?" He asked with a frown.

"I dont know you well Mr.Drakkon." My tone came out defensive.

"It's Idris, by the way. And I am a year or two older than you." I raised a brow,"Ah! I am not a creep I saw your file that day."

I nodded feeling slightly guilty.

"Let me show you a trick." He said and stopped, so did I.

"Hey you, Rhianon's friend." He called out and the whole team walking ahead of us turned.

"Can you see anything on my neck?" He asked and I was shocked at his question.

Was he mocking me or is actually insane?

"Umm..no Sir." Connor answered.

"Nothing, like swirls or a golden mark?" He asked in a challenging tone.

In that moment he felt dangerous and commanding, his black hair glistening in the light above us, his tall height making him more intimidatng and his stance that of an attacker.

"No such thing Sir." Joe answered with a smile taking this as a light talk.

For his benefit Idris smiled but not the nice kind but a fake smile.

"Thank you." And with that they started walking again and so did Idris.

"So you see Rhianon, no one sees any tattoo, why do you?"

I gulped flustered at what was happening. It would be a lie if I said this was not slightly terrifying.

I started walking faster trying not to lose sight of my team.

But my heart lept in my chest as his warm hands caught my wrist. Incredibly warm, that's how his rough hands were. The little shot of surprise in my stomach made it curl and I looked at him, my eyes finally meeting his amber ones.

They widened for some reason.

"Who are you?" He whispered sounding a little unerved himself.

It didn't go well with his personality.

"Excuse me." I asked and then he looked at my hand.

So I followed his gaze and a loud gasp escaped my mouth as I noticed red swirls on my hand as well.

He dropped his hands and I ran away from him not sure what just happened except the fact I missed his touch on my wrist which doesn't even make sense.

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Things are heating up a litte ;)

Then again, our lead is dragon, it should have some fire.

Pick a favorite moment.

Also, you guys completely ignored fluffiness between J and Edith in Serendipity. :(

Anway I hope this chapter was better .

HAPPY READING!