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leah-halliwell92 · 6 years

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When Your Best Friend Plays Cupid

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You´re a friend of Luke Evans and with his help able to travel to New Zealand to meet the crew that is making The Hobbit. You are thrilled to meet the company of the dwarves and RA since you´re an admirer of his work and way he works. While roaming on the set and talking to people, you´re unaware that you have caught Richard´s eye with your witty, little snarky attitude and happy go lucky personality. He keeps wondering how it is possible that you are still free until he hears it from Luke one night. Your last relationship ended badly and your lack of trust in men is one of the reasons why you´re still a free spirit. After a long day, Graham, Martin, Orlando, Luke, Richard, and Ian decides to go to a local pub to relax. To their surprise, you´re there too and Luke starts to ask you to play that guitar you have bought with you and you agree. You start to play the song You Belong To Me – Bryan Adams while Luke starts to sing. It doesn´t take long for all of them joins in and Richard sits next to you watching your skillful guitar playing. When the song is over, he finally asks you if you are willing to go out with him.

“Pleeeeeeeeeeease?” Luke said over lunch the day before he’s set off to go to New Zealand.

You sigh but smile giving into his begging.

“FINALLY, I thought you’d never agree,” he said with a jovial laugh.

“Anything to get you to quit begging like a dog. What am I suppose to do in NZ anyway?”

“Remember that job I told you I auditioned for?”

“The Hobbit job? What about it?” You ask keeping your excitement at bay...for now at least.

“Well we’re going back to start filming the second movie. The begging on my part for you to come is so you can meet the people I work with day in and day out and to give you a change of scenery,” he says taking your hand.

You sigh.

“Sweets, you need a change of scenery. I know you're looking behind your back trying to avoid /him/. This change can be something good! Plus...you’d be with the most hilarious group of people known to man,” he said with a kind smile.

You smile back tearfully and nod.

“How the hell am I gonna go when I haven't packed, haven't checked my calendar to see if I can put my work on hold for a bit and the most important bit is that I don’t have the money to fly right now,” You say with a groan.

He gave you an ‘innocent’ look.

“What did you do Luke?” you asked him alarmed.

“Nuffiiiiin...Your birthday is a couple of weeks away right?” He asked same innocent look on his face.

You nod not liking where this was going.

“I may have gotten your plane ticket already...”

You let your head drop with an exasperated sigh and reached into your bag. Fishing out your phone, you call your work and ask for all of your accumulated vacation days. You were surprised to see that you had a little over a months worth of vacation days at the ready and quickly agree to take them all. After all being, being co-founder/owner of your own business gives you a bit of liberty. And if it were a really necessity you could also work from home if need be.

“Ok, now all I need to do is pack up and then we can be on our merry way,” You say with a laugh at his happy whoop.

Three days later you found yourself sitting between Luke and Sir Ian McKellen who is taking the same flight as Luke and yourself to the same location. You were happy to chat with the older man and more than happy to remain in his company during the duration of the flights. You shared many a laugh with these men and for the first time in a while you felt you could relax. Your ex didn’t do you any favors being more than a little clingy so you’d hadn’t realized how reeled up you really were till the plane was in the air. The three of you chatted and laughed and slept when it called for and before you knew it you were getting ready to disembark.

You went to the hotel you had reserved last minute only to be manhandled by the Bowman and Wizard themselves into going out to dinner. That had been a blast with even more laughs and shared stories from both men. You really did enjoy their joint company more than you’d ever admit to the smug bastard that is your best friend.

You planned to wake up early the next morning to see the sunrise...jet lag had other plans. You slept past your alarm knowing Luke would come to disturb her beauty sleep and she was right when a knock was heard to reveal a serenading Luke as he entered your room and took a nose dive on your bed.

“I’d tell ya to go fuck off but you’d enjoy that too much,” you said pulling the covers over your head.

He laughed and turned on a light.

“You have to get up sunshine, time to go to set. Come on lazy bones, you can go see all the stuff I’m put through to get into character,” he said hopping back on the bed and gave a hop.

“Fine you ass get off so I can dress,” you said and shove away the warmth of the covers to start your morning routine.

That done, he corralled you into his car and drove to the set. You have to admit, this is the most unreal place you had ever been in. New Zealand is truly a magical and beautiful place...you couldn't wait to see more of it.

Arriving on set Luke dragged you to his trailer and fed you since his puppy like attitude kept you from a good breakfast and a decent cuppa.

“Morning Luke,” A blonde said from the door with a cheeky grin on his face.

“Morning Deeno,” Luke said patting the lad on the shoulder.

“Who’s this?” he asked cheeky grin still in place.

“(Y/N) nice to meet you,” you said with a kind smile before letting out shiver.

“Dean O’Gorman nice to meet you,” he said with a bright smile before turning to Luke, “You are a really bad host to let such a lovely woman freeze to death,” he said with a laugh, “You stick to me, I’ll take you to where the tea is.”

You laugh at Luke’s gasp and followed after Dean and as promised hot tea! Finally! Your hands were around the cup tightly letting its warmth seep into you and warm you up back to life.

“You look cold,” a kind voice said.

You turn to meet a bald man with a kind smile.

“I am, I love the cold but I don’t fancy my best friend pulling me into a cold morning,” you say with a laugh.

The man laughs and offers you his hand, “Graham.”

“(Y/N),” you said as you take his hand to shake.

“You’re Luke’s friend!” He said his smile brightening, “Yeah he’s been going on and on about how he was bringing his best friend to set.”

You roll your eyes at that, of course the puppy would go about and spill the beans.

“Lay off old man, I’m taking her around the place,” Dean said cheekily.

“Lay off ya runt,” Graham said teasingly as he pulled the young man into a hug, “How ya doin’?”

“Good, tired but hey the show must go on,” He said with a shrug after returning the hug.

The men shared a laugh which allowed you to slip away to the nearest exit where the sun was just starting to rise. You so happened to be facing the East and you laughed as you quoted, “Look to my coming at first light on the fifth day. At dawn look to the East.”

“You a fan?” A deep voice said from behind you.

You jump to see a kind grin behind a dark beard and humor brightening the most beautiful eyes you had ever seen. The one and only Richard Armitage.

“Yes I am,” You said with a smile.

“May I?” he said motioning to the empty seat beside you.

“Of course,” You say.

You both sit in silence as you watch the sunrise.

“I’m Richard by the way,” he says with a kind and warm smile.

You return the smile, “(Y/N) nice to meet you, nice to meet you.”

And there you both sat enjoying the still cold air and the sunrise. It had been a while since you spent a good moment with a man. Your ex having no time for something as ‘slow paced’ and ‘meaning less’ as sitting down with your loved one to watch the sunrising on a brand new day.

“So youre the one Luke’s been nagging about for past month,” Richard said with a teasing grin.

You gave a laugh and took a drink form your cup before you nodded.

“Sorry that he’s been a such a child and bother,” you say with a sheepish grin.

“No worries, we all seem to be like that in this lot,” Richard said with a laugh.

You stay a bit more time there with him having more than amicable conversation till Dean came out followed by a dark haired man.

“Richard, time to suit up,” Dean said patting Richard on the shoulder before turning to you, “(Y/N) this is Aidan.”

“Nice to meet you,” You say with a wide smile.

“Well, ain’t ya a looker,” Aidan said with a boyish grin.

“Well don’y you smell like trouble,” You shot back with a grin.

The trio laughed heartily at that only to be broken a moment later by a, “Oh she’ll fit in with this band of misfits just fine.”

You all turn to see Martin Freeman and Sir Ian there looking at your group with intrigued grins on their faces.

“(Y/N) this is our resident hobbit Martin Freeman,” Aiden said going to Martin and gave him a hug with a small laugh.

You looked on at the group and recognized the deep bonds that had formed. It was a sight to see and you couldn't wait to see more of the the more people you met.

It’s your last week in New Zealand. You had had so much fun seeing the many sights and meeting the unique cast of the film and new you were leaving with more friends than you came with. Today had been a particularly harrowing day so the main cast decided it was high time they took some down time. You leave them to it opting to go to one of the pubs that is nearby. Luke accompanied you stating that he saw the mugs of the cast day in and day out so going out with you was a given till he made it back to England. You laughed at the begging puppy he insists on portraying every time he wants you to do something. You get to the pub and order drinks and some food and relaxed.

A little bit later, Graham, Martin, Orlando, Luke, Richard, and Ian walked in and quickly spotted the two of you quickly.

“Hey! Thought you were gonna spend the day catching up on much needed sleep,” Luke said greeting the group.

“Na, decided to go embrace the night life,” Orlando said with a laugh.

You all share a laugh at that and Luke ordered a round of drinks.

The night went on and all was going amazingly until you saw a guitar...your guitar...on Luke’s lap.

“Oh hell no,” you say with shake of your head.

“Pleeeeeeeease,” he begs with a puppy smile.

“Alright, alright,” you said and looked around to see the place was nearly empty.

You looked at the bartender and motioned to the small stage they have. He gave you a grin and nod allowing you to get on the stage.

Making sure the guitar was tuned to your liking you sat on the stool and began playing the chords to ‘You Belong to Me’ by Bryan Adams.

I take the night train, I take an airplane 'Cause you belong to me I just wanna say, ain't gonna let you getaway 'Cause you belong to me only wanna ho-o-old you, I just wanna ho-o-old you, C'mon let me ho-o-old you, tonight

You say ain't leaving, I can't help dreaming You belong to me I take the highway, I take the low way Don't you belong to me

I only wanna ho-o-old you I just wanna ho-o-old you C'mon let me ho-o-old you, tonight

C'mon

End up drinking, get's me thinking You belong to me While you're out there, remember I'm right here And you belong to me

I only wanna ho-o-old you, I just wanna ho-o-old you C'mon let me ho-o-old you C'mon let me ho-o-old you Tonight

As you sang, Richard turned to Luke and asked, “How is it that such an amazing women such as (Y/N) is still single?”

Luke drew a breath and told him your story. From how clinging your ex was, how he would get overly jealous over you talking to any man that drew near you and how he dared lay a hand on you for standing up to him.

Richard couldn't believe what he was hearing and wondered if you would even consider accepting to date him after such an experience.

Soon enough Luke joined in the singing along side a red faced Martin and chuckling Ian. Orlando joined in with a shake of his head alongside a cackling Graham. That was the best night you had had in a while and was sad to see it end. Applause went around after the song ended and you all took a bow laughing up a storm.

Richard approached you looking very much like a shy little boy.

“Yes?” You asked.

“I...uh...You sing beautifully and play amazingly as well, Would you...I mean...would you like to go out to dinner sometime?” He said with the most adorable blush you had ever seen.

You smiled at him kindly and said, “I wouldn't be opposed to that. As I’m sure Luke has told you my last relationship didn't end well. Is it ok if we take it slow?”

He looked up with a bright smile and nodded.

You give him an equally bright smile and get on your toes to press a kiss on his bearded cheek.

“So...what do you say to tea in the main land?” you say knowing very well how the schedule is gonna be for the remainder of the shoot.

He’s agreeable to that and you exchange information. And true to form, long after you had returned home and a day after Luke had come home, you heard a knock on your door. You open and frown at your ex being on the other side.

“What do you want?” you said leaning against the door jam not letting him into your home.

“A second chance.”

“No,” you said before he could even think of adding anything to that sentence.

“Come on–”

“No,” you say again, “You dared raise a hand to me.”

“And I’m sorry, it won't happen again,” he said pleadingly.

“You're right it won’t because you're not getting that second chance, now go home please before my neighbors call the police,” You say your voice hard and turned to close the door.

“I suggest you do as the lady is asking,” A deep voice says from behind your ex.

“Who the hell are you?” Your ex demands only to look up to Richard since he is a good couple of inches taller than your ex.

“Your replacement,” you say pulling Richard into your home and shutting the door behind you.

He gives you an apologetic grin and says, “Was gonna come and ask if you still wanted to go for that tea date?”

You laugh and say, “Why don't you stay for dinner? I’ll cook.”

He smiles and nods.

You heard banging on the door and you went to answer only to have Richard wave you away and went to answer the door himself.

“Yes?” he says to your now fuming ex.

“Thats my woman you have there, MINE. Now I demand you leave and leave whats mine behind...”

“You son of a fucked up cow!” you yell and stand in front of him.

Slap!

"You ever claim to own me again and I’ll personally relieve you of your manhood,” you say your voice dangerously low, “By the way your mother called asking when you're going to go back home because (his other woman’s name) is looking for you because she wants to discuss wedding venues.”

He paled at that.

You smirked at him and stood back and closed the door.

“You do know the same applies to you right?” You tell an astounded looking Richard.

He gives a nod and follows you like a love struck puppy to your kitchen where you both prepared and enjoyed an amazing first date meal.

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