Point Of View 2 [*Do not read until you've read the same chapter of ATW]

Chapter 25 Two-Headed Beast

*James*

Paris was amazing.

Trisha made sure we kept with the schedule she had planned. We saw the Eiffel Tower, which was pretty cool. Ate some fantastic French food at a few restaurants she had been to in the past and did a TON of walking. 

It was fun. But it would have been better if Julia was here to experience it with me. Casey and Trisha took good care of me while Julia's addiction took over her body, making her very ill.

"Did you have fun today?" Trisha asks as we leisurely walk through a quaint area of Paris. Case, Jonah and the dog are in front of us, Paul behind us.

"Yeah, thanks for planning all this." I smile over at her. She talks and walks and texts all at the same time but still gives me her full attention. "You're texting that Noah guy, aren't ya?" I smirk, and Trisha cheeks turn a little rosy. I'm  kinda jealous right now but would never admit it.

"He wants to go out for coffee when he gets out of work."

"You should go." I lean into her a little to nudge her.

"What's the point? We leave tomorrow." She puts her phone in her pocket with a sigh. "But yeah... I said yes." 

I laugh, and Trisha gives me a little sarcastic look.

"You're gonna hook up with him, aren't ya?" I raise a brow.

"James!!!  I'm not telling you that!" Her eyes practically bug out of her head, making me laugh even harder now.

"It's ok to take advantage of the moment. There's nothing wrong with that. If it feels good, go for it." I shrug and stare ahead into the distance while we walk.

"Oh? Is that your life motto, Mr. Gallo?"

"Actually, yes. Yes, it is."

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*Trisha*

He's outta his tree. But he's right. I REALLY want to be with Noah. I don't know why, to be honest. I'm not really one for one-night stands. Not at all. But I never just live a little. Nate does. James apparently does. Hell, Paul does. There have been times in the past I've known him to have a little fun before we move on to the next city.

 God, Nate would have a one-night stand almost every night, that one. To think he is actually willing to grow up and settle down with Julia baffles me. Nate lives up to his "America's Heartthrob" name and is known to have a different woman on his arm at every event. Aside from his time with Macy. Even more so after they broke up.

Why can't I have a little fun if I'm safe? A no strings attached night. I think I know the reasoning behind it. Nate Hollan. Nate Hollan, with a touch of James Gallo sprinkled on top, because today was a really fun day with James. He really is the whole package. And funny as hell. I've never laughed so hard as I do when I'm around James.

And there was a moment. A fleeting moment when Jonah and Casey popped into a boutique, and Paul went to the restroom when I thought James was going to kiss me.

We were on the side of the small brick building waiting for everyone when James's stood in front of me while I was leaning against the wall. His eyes darkened, and I smiled up at him. James took a step closer, so our bodies were touching and tucked my hair behind my ears while gazing at me. I wanted him to kiss me. I REALLY wanted him to kiss me. But the bells on the boutique door rang in our ears, letting us know Jonah and Casey were coming back outside.  James backed away before they turned the corner to meet u,  and the moment was gone.