Iâd been invited to this party and against my better judgment, I decided to go. Too many celebrities and way too many reporters looking for a story. My name is Peyton, and Iâm a fashion reporter. Okay, so maybe itâs not Pulitzer stuff, but itâs a good living, and I get to meet everyoneâŠ. But I digress. This story is about a partyâŠ.
Peyton did a last minute check of herself. Nice short leather skirt, blue peasant blouse and black boots, blonde curls streaming down her back. She was tired of being conservative, and decided to wear something bold from a new young designer. After all, the outfit was a freebie⊠Smiling at her reflection, she picked up her bag and headed out the door.
Her friend Lucy met her at the door. The house was already filled with other reporters and some of Hollywoodâs stars and wannabes. Peyton headed for the bar and got a glass of wine.
âCan you water this down a bit for me? Just some seltzer, I need to keep my wits about me for a while.â
She took the drink and settled into a barstool. She scanned the room, looking for familiar faces. Hands waved to her, and she waved back. No one worth talking to, not this early anyway.
Turning back to the bar, she didnât see who had approached. She nearly choked on her wine when she heard that deep Aussie voice.
âA beer, mate.â
Peyton looked up. There he stood, Heath Ledger. Four months before, she had interviewed him for a fashion shoot. Peyton still had copies of the original pics in her bedroom.
âHeath, hi, how are you?â
Heath looked over to her. His mind raced to remember her, damn; this was one hot chick, why didnât he remember her? â
âWell, hey, how are you???â He stammered, trying to cover.
Peyton smiled. âYou donât remember me, right?â
Heath grinned sheepishly. âPlease help me?â
She nodded. âMy names Peyton McGregor. I interviewed you for California Fashion a couple months ago.â
Heath shook his head, âYes, yes, now I remember! But you look so different, I wouldâve remembered these curls!â He reached out and twirled a curl between his long fingers. Despite the closeness of the room, Peyton shivered at his touch.
âYeah, well, I had my hair up that day. Professional and all.â
Think what you want, but she lusted after him ever since she met him. The interview had been done âon the runâ just a quick luncheon thing, and they hadnât kept up.
Heath kept wondering to himself why he hadnât gotten this beautyâs number at least. But he recalled that the interview was fast and he had left immediately for another film shoot. But he did remember that she was quite attractive and intelligent.
âPeyton, hey, letâs find someplace here where we can talk and catch up.â
They took their drinks and headed out to the deck. The evening was cool, the stars bright, and the moon hanging just perfectly over the ocean. Her friend Lucy had benches placed randomly in the sand, and right at this moment no one was occupying them.
Peyton pulled off her boots, Heath kicked off his sandals and they headed down to a seat.
They chatted, catching up, and finished their drinks. Heath had slipped his arm around her at some point, neither of them realizing exactly when. Peyton sighed and leaned against Heathâs shoulder. The breeze from the ocean was gentle, the moonlight just right. She could feel Heathâs fingers sliding through her curls, softly pulling her face to his. Stroking over her jaw, then her lips, he finally bent his head down and kissed her. They embraced for quite a while, just exploring each otherâs mouths, their tongues dancing as though this was the millionth time, not the first.
Peyton could feel her panties getting damp. She just wanted to throw Heath down in the sand and rip his clothes off. Her nipples were hard as rocks, and if the huge bulge in his jeans was any indication, Heath was just as happy about this as she was.
He broke the kiss, his breathing ragged. âDamn, girlie. You are something else!â
Peyton grinned at him. âI hope thatâs a good thing, Heath.â
He could only nod. âYou bet it is.â He kissed her again, pressing up against her. She nudged his bulge with her thigh, and he groaned into her mouth. His hands moved over her back, finally slipping over her breast, stroking and fondling the growing nipple. Peyton ground harder into him, her hands exploring his tight bottom. She thought she was going to explode, what was he waiting for??
Heath wanted to rip her clothes off at this point. But, he didnât want her to think he was a jerk, either. He slid his hand along her thigh, under her skirt, just to the edge of her panties. They were damp, and he could feel his cock jump as he touched them.
She pushed against his fingers, going crazy with desire. Peyton felt his lips over her neck, her ears. He whispered to her, âare you sure?â
In reply, Peyton took his crotch in her hand and lightly squeezed. She took his face in her other hand and looked him in the eye.
âHeath, do you want me? I mean, do you really want me? Cos I tell you, I really want you, right here, right now. Iâve wanted you since the last time I saw you.â
Heath could only nod. âYeah, I want you, but I want more than just this. Iâm not into one night stands.â