Coffee Shop Romance

Chapter 12

After a quick lunch the boys left for Peter Jackson's house to discuss their work on the DVD commentaries. I'd thought about trying to head back to the room I'd been given to use, but thought the couch was too close and comfortable to waste the energy. I collapsed onto it with glee, awaiting sleep to take hold and let me make up for all the excitement I'd been exposed too.

*Dream Sequence*

I walked down the sidewalk, my puppy at my side, my headphones on my ears...enjoying the fresh air. Then a car rushes into view and stops. The cutest guy I'd ever come into contact with looks out of his window with concern...and interest. I brush past him, but look back to see him watching me...seeing what house I go into...I arrive at the coffee shop and discover him there...we talk, laugh, and spend the best day of my life together...I meet his friends, and enter into his life behind the cameras...we grow close....the trip to Europe for my birthday...the ring...the kiss...the blackness...the lie...Then it gets hazy...and he's here again...same eyes...same interest...but it's real...but it doesn't last...I begin to fade, my hands! I can look through my hands...I reach out to touch his cheek, but I can't...my hand passes through him easily...He laughs...not the kind chuckle I'd grown accustomed too...but a hollow, dull laugh, full of cruelty and mocking. As I fade into nothing, I scream in anger and frustration...until all there is left of me is screaming....

*End Dream Sequence*

I struggle against the hands on my shoulders, fighting to free myself. "Sarah! Wake up lass!" The hands shake, pull me into a sitting position. I continue to fight...until I find I cannot move. I feel arms encircle me, hold me still.

My eye's fly open. I smell Billy's cologne. "Billy?" I ask through choked tears.

"'Tis alright lass...yer safe now....just a dream." He brushed the hair out of my face and smiled. He suddenly struck me as the big brother I'd never had.

I wrap my arms around him and squeeze. "I was disappearing! No one could see me anymore...and they didn't care! He just laughed at me and watched me disappear! It started just like it did before...the coffee shop, and the beach, the premiere and then Europe. But then it got worse...it got worse." I started crying again and buried my head in his shoulder.

"That sounds like a terrible dream there lass...but it's over now. How 'bout I take you for a cup of coffee?" He handed me a tissue. "Elijah sent me over to tell you that he'd be a little later then the rest of us. He ordered me to take good care of you...so?"

I smiled and took his hand, which helped me off the couch. He handed me my crutched and helped me into Dom's waiting car. Dom smiled as I got in, but it grew slightly forced when he saw my slightly red and puffy eyes. "You okay there Luv?"

"Yeah...just had a crummy dream, that's all."

"Ah...well that's understandable then...so how 'bout some coffee and chocolate to make you feel better?"

"Well Billy already suggested the coffee...but because you said chocolate you are my new best friend Dom." I leaned over and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

Dom blushed and started the car. Moments later we entered the most adorable cafe I'd ever seen. It had a very modern feel, but it was comfortable, with light music playing...probably a local style. They helped me into the booth, with Billy and Dom sitting across from me. There'd been a fight in the car as to who'd get to sit with me...but they were both at a stalemate, and I couldn't decide between them. We each ordered a coffee, and Dom took the liberty of ordering a chocolate desert for us to share.

After our fourth cup of coffee they finally got me to talk about my dream. I couldn't explain it with out going all the way to the beginning. By the time I was finished, they were both looking at me with misty eyes. Billy was the first to comment, "Wow lass...I canae say that I'd ever heard of that happening before. But I'm glad it is turning out well for you."

"What do you mean I fell of my surf board?" Dom asked incredulously. I laughed and shook my head while Billy thwacked the back of Dom’s. Dom flashed me a cheeky grin and reached across to pat my hand. "Just kidding Luv." The waitress brought us our checks and I was rewarded with a slap on the hand when I reached for mine. "Absolutely not! You are our guest…and this was Billy's treat!" He handed both of our checks to Billy. "Thanks mate!" He grinned.

Billy sighed and rolled his eyes then winked at me before picking up all three checks and paying for them while Dom helped me back to his car.