Come Away With Me(96)

I’m also incredibly happy that Luke has chosen to assume a different role in the movie business.

One particularly bloody scene makes both Jules and I squirm in our seats.

“Oh, God, really?” I clasp my hand over my mouth as I realize I said that out loud and both Nate and Luke laugh at us.

As the closing credits roll, I can’t stop smiling. I do clap, inconspicuously, when Luke’s name appears again and he grins at me. We wait until all the other customers have left and the lights come up to leave the theater. As we stand, I wrap my arms around Luke and hold him tight, burying my face in his chest and inhaling his sexy Luke scent. I lean my head back and look up into his shining blue eyes.

“I loved it. I’m so proud of you. We are doing this for every movie. I want a schedule.”

He runs his fingers down my face and smiles sweetly. “I’ll get you one.” He kisses me gently.

“Um, Nat? This is a double date.

Stop making out with your super-cool famous boyfriend, please.” I laugh and glance back at Jules.

“I’m just appreciating his art.” I say primly.

“Appreciate it in private. Come on, let’s go.” Jules and Nate walk ahead of us out of the theater. I move to follow, but Luke holds my elbow, keeping me back.

I turn back to him and he kisses me again, passionately this time, lovingly.

He pulls back and leans his forehead against mine.

“What is it?” I ask.

“Thank you for tonight. I love you, baby.”

“I love you too.”

***

We all decide to continue the celebration and go out for drinks. We end up near our place at the Celtic Swell, and I have to smile as I remember the first time Luke and I had drinks together here. It feels like a lifetime ago.

The bar is pretty busy with locals, and no one is really paying attention to us as we snag a booth near the back.

“They make a pretty good margarita here,” Luke comments and smiles down at me. He remembers too!

I grin and nod, and we all decide to continue with margaritas.

Luke orders mine just the way I like it.

“So Nate,” I take a sip of my margarita. Delicious. “What did you think of the movie?”

“It was excellent, as I knew it would be. You?”

“Obviously, I’m biased, but I really liked it. Except that really bloody part.”

“Yeah, what the hell is it with boys and blood?” Jules squishes up her nose prettily.

“I am man. I like blood.” Nate beats his fist on his chest and we break out into laughter.

“Mostly naked Channing Tatum is always pleasing on the eyes,” I catch Jules’ eye and we wink at each other.

Luke nudges me with his elbow as Nate glares down at Jules and I giggle.

“I do believe you have a hit on your hands, sir.” I kiss Luke’s smooth cheek and he gives me his sexy half-grin.

Swoon!

“I’m glad you all liked it.”

“What did you think of it?” Jules asks.

“I’m happy with how it turned out. I think the cast and crew did a good job, and the movie was entertaining. The audience seemed to like it.”

I know I have a stupid grin on my face as he talks but I can’t help it.

“What?” he asks me.

“I just think you’re cool.” I shrug.

“You’re pretty cool too.”

“Oh, I know.” I take a sip of my drink and wink at Nate who laughs at us.

“What are you working on now?” I ask.

“I’ve just started talking with a studio about another Marvel comic movie that will come out next summer. The movie I wrapped before Tahiti is a romantic comedy with Anne Hathaway that will release in the spring.”

Hearing him talk about his work is just so… sexy. I run my fingertips up and down his thigh as he talks. He grips my hand and brings it to his mouth, kissing my knuckles, then lays our hands in his lap.

“Before I forget,” Luke takes a big sip of his drink. “My dad is throwing a big surprise anniversary party for my mom next Saturday night. Jules, you and your family are all welcome to come.”

I smile at him, delighted that he wants my family at his parent’s party.

“Oh, how fun! I’ll let them know. Is it formal?” Jules asks.

“Yeah, dad’s going all out. It’s their thirty-fifth anniversary.”