Page 27 of In Her Arms

Goldie nodded. “Yes, we are.”

They shared a moment of silence before Goldie leaned forward, closing the distance between them. Their lips met in a soft kiss, each of them pouring months of longing and uncertainty into that single moment.

When they finally pulled apart, Goldie couldn’t help but tease, “You totally just tried toNotting Hillme, didn’t you?”

Cameron laughed, the sound like music to Goldie’s ears. “Maybe a little,” she admitted. “But I meant every word.”

Goldie felt giddy. “Well, you certainly know how to make a grand gesture.”

“Just wait until you see what I have planned for our official debut,” Cameron teased, her eyes alight with mischief.

Goldie raised an eyebrow. “Oh? Now I’m really intrigued.”

But before they could delve deeper, Steve came back onto the room and cleared his throat to get their attention. “Hey, lovebirds, dinner is waiting. There might be a few photographers still hanging around.”

Goldie exchanged a glance with Cameron, their shared excitement palpable. “Right, of course,” she said, reluctantly stepping back from the warmth of Cameron’s embrace.

“Let’s make tonight special,” Cameron said softly, her eyes still shimmering with promise.

Goldie nodded with enthusiasm as she followed Steve out of the suite and into the bustling hotel lobby.

Dinner was a flurry of laughter and drunken storytelling, her castmates sharing tales that made her forget the stresses of Hollywood, if only for a moment. Goldie felt a magnetic pull toward Cameron, who sat across the table from her.

“Goldie!” Anya called out, snapping her attention back to the group. “What’s next for you? Any big plans?”

Goldie exchanged a knowing glance with Cameron, who encouraged her with a smile. “Actually, I do,” she said, feeling emboldened. “I’m thinking about being more open about who I am—about my relationships, my life. It’s time for me to stop hiding.”

The table fell silent, eyes wide as her castmates absorbed her words. Marco broke the silence, grinning widely. “That’s fantastic! We’re all rooting for you! You’ll always have our support.”

“Absolutely!” Anya added, her enthusiasm infectious. “It takes guts to be real in this industry. And I know you, Goldie. You’ve got what it takes.”

Goldie felt a warmth spreading through her. It felt so good to know she had the support of her friends. “Thank you, all of you. It means more than you could ever know.” Her words were honest, but she really couldn’t express enough how much it meant to her.

Why did you hide yourself for so damn long?she thought as she traced her hand over her hair.

After dinner, the group decided to head to a nearby bar for drinks. The atmosphere was buzzing. Goldie found herself in a whirlwind of conversations, but her focus kept drifting back to Cameron.

As the night progressed, Goldie leaned closer to Cameron, their knees brushing against each other. “Are you having fun here, honey?” she asked, genuinely wanting to know how Cameron felt about being out and about in public.

“Definitely,” Cameron replied, her voice low and intimate. “I’m still a little nervous, but being here with you makes it all worthwhile. It’s just all quite…surreal.”

Goldie’s heart swelled. “I’m so glad. I want you to feel comfortable, especially as we start to figure things out publicly. I know it can be scary, but things will get easier.”

“Honestly, I’m more excited than nervous,” Cameron admitted, her cheeks turning a light shade of pink. “The thought of finally being able to be with you without hiding is…well, it’s exhilarating.”

They shared a knowing look, the connection between them palpable. Goldie felt a surge of excitement flood her body. She leaned in closer, her voice barely above a whisper. “I want you so badly. Like, right now. Here and now. But let’s take it one step at a time. I want to enjoy this journey with you.”

“I totally agree,” Cameron said, her eyes sparkling. “I’m all in. We’ve got all of the time in the world.”

Goldie’s phone buzzed in her pocket. She glanced at the screen and saw a message from Steve. “I slipped away. I need some shuteye. Don’t forget we have that interview tomorrow morning. Early start!”

She groaned softly, feeling the sudden weight of responsibility. “I think we need to wrap it up for tonight. Big day tomorrow!”

“Let me walk you back,” Cameron offered, taking Goldie’s hand in hers before leading the way outside into the much cooler air.

Cameron turned to Goldie, a huge smile spreading across her face. “Do you realize how far we’ve come? From hiding our feelings to now walking along the street with all these people around, holding hands like this? From you being a total ass to me feeling all these feelings for you?” she laughed.

A grin spread across Goldie’s face as she glanced sideways at Cameron. “It’s wild, isn’t it? I mean, just a few weeks ago, I felt so trapped in my own head. Do you know what I mean? I can’t believe I was willing to hide myself for so long.”

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