Waking up to the bright light shinning through his hotel window Johnny felt something tickling his chin. As he slowly opened his hazy eyes and noticed Helena fast asleep his arms the pair of them fully clothed hugging one another on the top on his bed. They were back in London and he had been only to happy to be there for her as she cried and explained everything that happened with her and David.
She was heartbroken, truly upset about everything that had happened over the last few months. He knew despite his own feelings towards her he needed to be there as her friend now. Johnny had decided last night when she drifted off in his arms that he would not push in on trying to make them more then just friends. She needed the chance to heal, needed the time to get over David without the worry of Johnny trying to push his way in.
He was a gentleman and always would be when it came to Helena. He would be her friend and the man she could turn to whenever she needed but that was all, he didn't expect anything more. Maybe in time things between them could blossom but for now being her friend was what she needed.
Her dark curls were caught up in his stubble and for that he very carefully lifted his free arm to move her hair aside. She stirred slightly but only squeezed his body tighter to her as she continued to sleep.
This had him smiling and carefully wrapping his arms around her. She had got out everything she had bottled up for so long last night, had literally cried herself to sleep and for that he knew she must be tired now. Closing his eyes he carefully nuzzled his face into her hair and held her tighter against him whilst gently pressing his lips to her temple.
He couldn't remember the last time he felt so relaxed to have a woman in his arms like this. He realised now that she wasn't the only one needing a friend. He too wanted her in his life no matter what their relationship. Like Burton and Taylor all over again....
"Johnny" he woke at the sound of his name and noticed Helena was up showered and dressed. Just how long had he been asleep? Blinking back his tiredness he lifted himself up on the bed and noticed her brushing out her wet hair from washing it in the shower. She was wearing a checked skirt and black lace top which she must have got out of her suitcase.
"I'm sorry to wake you but it's midday" she said walking over to where he was sitting.
Frowning he rubbed his eyes and checked his watch to read 12:00. "Oh"
Smiling at him sweetly Helena sat on the bed beside him "I kept you up most of the night...I'm sorry" she said knowing it was because they chatted for so long that he lost track of time.
"It's fine" his voice was slightly hoarse and very groggy. "How are you feeling?"
Sighing loudly Helena pulled herself back to her feet "Better" she replied to which he smiled sweetly at her.
"Fancy getting some lunch?" His random suggestion had her smirking at him.
"That would be lovely"
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Sitting across the local cafe table from Helena Johnny smiled seeing her laughing away with him. He loved making her smile she was so beautiful when she was laughing and right now she seemed so relaxed. Secretly he had cancelled all his business meetings today just so he could be with her. He wouldn't tell her that as he knew she would have told him off for doing so. But he wanted to be with Helena today, it was clear she wasn't ready to be alone yet.
"What happened to Jessica by the way?" Helena asked wondering where she had run off to during the course of the night.
Johnny sipped at his coffee and sighed "I walked in on her in rather a compromising position on the floor pleasuring one of your party guests" he said making her eyes widen slightly.
"Bloody hell, who was it?" She gasped eyes still wide from the shock of this news.
"Not sure, seemed rather a younger man about her age....again it's not like I was being particularly faithful towards her anyway..." he smirked looking at Helena as she awkwardly looked down at the table.
"I hope no one caught on to us" she whispered truthfully. As much as she drunk that night Helena knew it was bad of her to have given into her needs without thinking about the consequences.
"Don't think you need to worry there, we were quite discreet" he assured her.
Just then Johnny's phone began to ring in his pocket. He apologised towards her and swiped the lock to green and answered it.
"Larry" Johnny smiled into the receiver after not speaking to his good friend and agent for so many weeks now. If Larry knew just what had happened between him and Helena he knew he would get a telling off from him. But then he also knew Larry would secretly be impressed too.
Helena watched Johnny as he spoke to Larry but couldn't help but notice some paps outside the cafe taking their picture. Helena always found she couldn't go anywhere without her picture being taken. She guessed that was the same for Johnny as well. She loved her lifestyle as an actress but all the attention all the time was tiring, she wanted to be left alone especially now.
"Alright, thanks for calling, bye" with that he hung up the phone and finished the remains of his coffee.
"Everything alright?" She asked picking up her coffee mug and lifting it to her lips.
"I have a meeting with a director back home, but I won't be going back till after the premier here for Burton and Taylor" he explained flagging down a waitress for the bill. Helena had to admit that his words made her feel suddenly sad. He lived half way around the world and as soon the premier would be over he would be flying back to America.
As he paid for the bill she thanked him and the pair of them left together. Immediately they were greeted by a swarm of photographers which had surprised Helena as there seemed to be a lot more of them then she had seen out the window.
Placing on her dark shades Helena held onto Johnny's arm keeping close to him as he lead them through the annoying paparazzi.
"You look good together are you dating?"
"Helena!! Is it true you left your fiancée last night?" Blimey news travels fast...
"Johnny there been reports that you have been drinking again"
The rude paps had his teeth gritting in anger as he walked with Helena on his arm. Trying to ignore them was harder then ever especially when they were being so thoughtless with their questions.
"Helena are you cheating on your fiancée?"
"You both make a great couple"
Stopping dead in his tracks Johnny lifted his head and glared at the photographers. "Have some fucking respect!" He snapped losing his temper and patients with them now.
Gulping nervously Helena squeezed Johnny arm and leaned up to his ear whispering "ignore them" as calmly as she could.
Continuing to walk on Johnny unlocked his Mercedes with his keys and opened the door for Helena. As she got in he closed the door and told the paps to give them space before walking around the other side of his car and getting in.
Helena could see the effected the paparazzi had on him. His face was stone cold and irritated and the way he removed his shades and threw them on the back seats of his car she knew he was pissed off.
"It's okay" she whispered to which he placed both hands on the steering wheel and took a deep breath.
"I'm sorry, they make me so mad Hel, they have no right pushing their noses in our business just because we're famous I hate this life sometimes"
Nodding sadly Helena reached over and placed her hand on his knee "me too"
Looking at her Johnny smiled softly her way and turned on his car. "Johnny if you don't mind I probably should go home and pack up David's things, no doubt he'll be asking for them soon" she said changing the subject as they left the place where they had shared Lunch.
"Do you need any help? I mean I don't want you to be alone right now" his words had her smiling sweetly. He warmed her heart in ways no man ever had and for that she couldn't help but smile inwardly at his kindness.
"I'll be alright, but thank you"
A/N: thanks for reading and for your support❤️