Don't Leave A Mark: A Chronicles of Cashmere Series

 **Here is the second installment of this Chronicles of Cashmere Series where I write a fanfic because I found out Chris Evans may be into BDSM.  This is the first installment  and here is the soundtrack I created for it here.**

**Here is the soundtrack for this chapter here. Enjoy!!**

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    Tiana was supposed to be in her trailer going over script revisions but she found herself thinking about the night before.  The night when Chris Evans totally rocked, elevated and shook her world.  They say still waters run deep...but what about still, calm and joyous.  Chris had a serious side to him, but mostly he was cracking jokes or just quietly observing...who knew what his mind was conjuring.  All Tiana knew was that his mind and body could conjure up some pretty spectacular things.

She had never felt so vulnerable and satisfied.  He eventually untied her hands and then let her tie him up and she was able to explore him...and all his tattoos.  He was magnificent- and again- all the tatts are hidden by long sleeve tees and this idea one has in their head that he would never have that many tattoos.  She remembers waking up at some point to him tracing her collarbone as he watched her sleep. He kissed her forehead and then pulled him to her and was soon asleep himself.  As much as Tiana wanted to feel that warmth and intimacy that moment made her feel...she knew she had to keep her wits about her.

To get out of the 'amazing night of sex with Chris Evans' reverie, she decides to go on her phone and check what is going on in the social media streets.  Just for 15mins and then it was back to work.  She scrolled through the usual memes and articles about the world ending, and then she headed to the gossip.  One day she hoped to be noticed enough to be lied about in a gossip rag but she really did enjoy her anonymity.  Then a title to an article caught her eye: Chris Evans and Scarlet Johansen Get Chummy On His Movie Set.  This would prove to be a must read for Tiana: 

The 'will they or won't they' friends of a few years were spotted on Chris's, 39, Toronto movie set.  The friendly couple were holding hands and sipping coffee while scenes were being set up.  Scarlet, 38, is recently single and has always (jokingly) said that she wished she was good enough to date Chris but she needed to get her act together.  Both have denied ever being involved but this set visit could be the beginning of a very steamy affair.

Tiana reread the blurb a few times before shutting off her phone and closing her eyes for a few seconds.  Sure she could be dramatic and throw shit, but she knew what this was.  Sure her feelings were hurt because even though she tried not to and it had been such a short time, she caught feelings.  Or at least deep down had hoped she was wrong and Chris would fall in love with her and they would become a new dynamic Hollywood couple.  Reality was like a slap....not to the face, but one of those good stingy pats Chris gave to her full ass.  She sighed.  He was right...that would be the last time they would ever do anything like that...and she couldn't say it would happen post production because she had to protect herself.  At least they had that one amazing night...that she would have to relive for the rest of her life and only hope she could find someone else who would measure up.

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    She was perfect, Chris thought.  Tiana had included the revisions and his notes in the scene and was giving a flawless performance.  He tried to keep his 'directors hat' on and not undress her with his eyes.  He tried not to remember how soft her skin and body felt against his.  He wanted her again and he needed to restrain himself.  He was making the rules, but had no self control.

"Cut!" He says.  Tiana hugs her costar in the scene, and then smiles briefly at him.  Her eyes barely meet his, "Great job you two. That's it for today.  Thanks for making my job so easy."  He smiles.  Tiana gives him the thumbs up and starts to gather her things to leave.  He felt like something was wrong and he honestly just wanted her close to him, "Uh...Tiana can you come here for a second."  She walks over with a serene mask on her face.  He felt that something was up.

"Hey, Chris what's up?"  She was just about as good as he was with the casual indifference.

"Great work with the revisions- you are just handling this all very well.  Honestly, I am just so impressed with you..."  He moved closer to her, but still reasonably far away.  He could smell the coconut in her hair.

"That's great to hear-"

"Hey Tiana, wardrobe needs to see you for some fittings."  Sebastian strolls up to she and Chris as casually as he could.  He saw the way Chris was looking at her, and much to his surprise Tiana was the cool and aloof one.

"Well, I'm off....thanks again, Chris."  The look she gave him told Sebastian all he needed to know.  Tiana walks off and Chris can't take his eyes off her for a long while.  Sebastian could see his wheels turning and knew he had to help his friend because for whatever reason this situation seemed different.  Chris was usually good at hiding his attractions or who he was fucking, but at this point his boy almost seemed whipped.

"Yo...are you good?"  Sebastian asks.

Chris rolls his eyes, "I'm fine."

"Really?  Because it looked like you were drooling all over your lead actress."

"I'm fine."  Chris goes to watch the dailies...wondering what was up with Tiana.  He would find out one way or another.

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    The Lyft/Uber waiting area by the set was pretty empty and Tiana was thankful for it.  She wanted to put on her headphones while she waited and just think about what to have for dinner, she didn't want to talk to anyone.  Chris had been extra attentive all day, and being indifferent with him was exhausting.  Her phone vibrates in her hand.  It's a text from Chris.

CE: I'm bringing my SUV around to pick you up- are you at your trailer?

Tiana: No, I am in the area waiting for an Uber.

CE: Cancel it.  I am coming to get you.

Tiana looked at her phone a while and by the time she looked up, there was Chris in a silver SUV just looking at her.  For some reason she didn't hesitate, she just opened the passenger door and hopped inside.

"This is....what is this?" Tiana asks, though butterflies appeared in the tummy.  This felt right.  Chris begins driving, as at ease as he seemed she could tell there was a storm brewing.

"We're going to have dinner...in Buffalo."  He looks at Tiana briefly to see if she was ready to flee.  Shock shown in her eyes and then amusement.

"Ah smart, you can't be seen with another woman in the same city you were spotted with your girlfriend."

"My what?"  Chris sounded annoyed and he wondered if this was the thing he was sensing from her.

"Uh...your lady....your woman.  Scarlet?"  Tiana was able to keep her tone even and mostly playful because she wasn't upset by it, it actually helped her to keep herself in check.  As lighthearted as she felt, Chris appeared to be seething.

"Scarlet is not my girlfriend.  Gossip rags are your thing?"  He sounded disgusted.

"Listen, they are trash...but...there is always a small grain of truth in the trash.  Anyways, it doesn't matter....no one knows or cares who I am so we do not have to go all the way to Buffalo.  We don't even have to have dinner when this is over...I think we both got what we wanted."  She notices the car has slowed down because Chris has pulled over.  He turns his full upper body to her.  His eyes...Tiana almost wanted to open the SUV door and run.  She knew they were still in Toronto at least.

"'We both got what we wanted'?   So you wanted to fuck me and now you're good?"  Chris knew he shouldn't be this upset because that was usually the scenario he longed for.  He wasn't childish enough to feel this was just because Tiana hurt his feelings and that was a rare thing.  He was upset because he thought they were on the same page.

"We are two consenting adults....what are we getting married now?"  She knew she was overdoing the 'I don't care' vibe, but she didn't want to take the hurt in his eyes and get her hopes up.

He looks at her a long while and then starts driving again, "No, we are going to your hotel."  Then he was silent until they reached the hotel.  He found parking and continued to silently walk beside her until they reached her room.  

"I'm going to order room service, want anything?" She asks, she wasn't sure what was happening but she knew either way she was hungry.

He sits on the couch in the small living room area she had  The look in his eyes showed that he had minimal interest in food, "Cheeseburger and fries.  Whiskey, one ice cube- Macallan 15."  He leans his head back on the couch. Taking his eyes off Tiana for the first time.  Though he was just staring at the ceiling, Tiana felt the need to run again.  He was too calm.

She calls in their order and after placing the phone back in the cradle, she leans on the desk to look at him.  He was magnificent to look at.  His long legs in a 'manspread' style...which Tiana knew firsthand he had every right to have his legs that wide.  His shoulders were wide and his defined chest slowly moved up and down.  His large hands rested at his thighs- muscular thighs you could see through his jeans.  Tiana let herself imagine that his was her man.  Coming home to him after a long day...

She walks over and straddles his lap.  He smiles and places his hands on her hips and pulls her closer to him.  They kiss, Tiana runs her hands through his hair.  His hands go up and down her back, sometimes his hands would slide down to cup her ass.  Though Chris was reluctant he slowly stops kissing her; he knew Tiana did not want to stop and was still grinding on his erection while kissing his neck.

"This is not a let's fuck once situation...it's a let's see situation."  He says breathlessly and nips her neck.

Tiana stops kissing on him, "An I like you and you like me...let's go with it situation."  He smiles.

"Exactly. Just us though because I don't like sharing."  He grips her ass to emphasize this.

"I am not the one entertaining Scarlet Jo-"  He stops her with a kiss that took her breath away.

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As the film production continued and eventually came to a close, Tiana and Chris explored being together.  Since they continued to keep it private they would go on dates in Buffalo- a whole other city, state and country to make sure they weren't caught.  Besides the obvious amazing sex they had, they enjoyed being with each other in general, that's why Chris was grumpy when it was Tiana's final day on set and he knew he wouldn't be able to see her in a few weeks between traveling back to L.A. and post production.

When they spent their last night together his spirits were eventually lifted and he decided to be present- well he had to because Tiana was riding his face and he really needed to be involved with that. They knew their last night together wasn't a goodbye, but they knew they would miss each other.  Chris sometimes found it hard to verbally express his feelings so he hoped Tiana understood what he meant physically.  He really liked her...he cared about her...and though he was a fully grown man, it was the first time he had ever felt that way about someone he was with sexually.  Someone who enjoyed his kink and could also sit with him in silence or play darts at a bar.  Tiana not only aroused and intrigued him...he could tell she cared for him too.  She understood him.  On that last night she held him post coitus while he nuzzled her neck and fell asleep- he had never done anything like that.  It felt amazing.

Always on the same page, Tiana's feelings grew deeper as well.  She could not believe her luck of breaking out in a fantastic movie and possibly meeting the love of her life at the same time.  It was hard leaving Toronto and knowing she wouldn't be able to spend time with Chris, but he always found time to FaceTime or call, and he always texted.  She arrived back in L.A. a little sad but mostly excited for the prospects of doing the movie press junket- a first...and mostly being able to spend time with Chris publicly.  Though she loved their private dates, finally being able to 'claim him' and just go to Malibu for sushi would just feel so right.  

She had only been back in L.A. a week when she was called to Chris's production offices.  Though she was excited, she didn't have butterflies because she knew Chris was still in Toronto.  That didn't stop her from texting him.

Tiana: Heading to your offices- yay!  You're not there- boo!

CE: Ah, yeah they need to schedule some voiceover work for a few scenes.  I'll be there for those.

CE: I am back in town tomorrow. Do I come to you or can you please be at my place when I come in the door?

Tiana: I've never been to your place and don't have a key

CE: You can meet up with my brother to get that....just be there.

Tiana smiles as she texts

Tiana: ....with very little on

CE: My favorite!

    It was different being at Chris's production offices now.  She was less nervous and definitely felt like she belonged.  This time Sebastian greeted her and led her to his office.  Chris explained that he and Sebastian met in college and were best friends.  While Chris always knew film was his thing, Sebastian had been lost and trying to figure things out...but he always had Chris's back so he invited him to be his production assistant.  It helped Sebastian focus and he found he loved the behind the scenes coordination of films.

Sebastian was always pleasant to Tiana but she always felt this underlying thing of animosity.  She didn't think he was in love with Chris or anything like that.  She felt it was more of a protective thing which she didn't mind...but that didn't mean it wasn't annoying.

"How does it feel to be back in L.A.?" He smiles but it doesn't reach his eyes.  Tiana almost rolled her eyes at the fake, snarly undertoned small talk.

"Great.  I go back to shooting the show next week."

"That's good."  He is looking at his laptop and begins typing, "Sorry, just getting back to Scarlet about Chris getting back tomorrow.  They're going to want to see each other."  He looks at Tiana again when she let a laugh slip out.

Tiana did not mean to laugh, but what was Sebastian trying to do, "Okay...so the voiceover schedule."

Sebastian studies her a bit, "We can work around your TV schedule- it's just for a couple of scenes."  He then leans back in his chair, "What's so funny about Scarlet and Chris?"

"Nothing.  Just didn't understand what that has to do with my voiceover schedule."

"Well you're fucking Chris...and I was just hinting that you wouldn't have to worry about that anymore now that we are back in L.A..  So your schedule would be freer..."  He smirks.

Tiana raises her eyebrows and nods slowly, "Okay.  So Chris has you handling his fucking schedule...that's funny because I haven't had to run things through you before..."  She was practicing her breathing exercises so that she didn't pick up his laptop and beat him with it.  A lot of these L.A. people always forgot that she was from the East Coast...New York to be exact...and Brooklyn prior to it becoming a haven for trust funds and the 'best of Iowa'.

"Chris has a hard time telling his...'fleeting friends' when things have come to an end.  I think you are talented and this movie will skyrocket you....but you're not at his level and he will never be serious about you."  He knew he had to be blunt with Tiana.   She had heart, and he liked her but the facts were facts.  He respected her keeping her composure, but he could see the hurt in her eyes.

"Okay. "  She stands, "I'll email you my TV schedule."  With that, she leaves his office and the building.

Once outside, Tiana wrapped her arms around herself as if she had been punched in the gut.  Chris wasn't a coward, he would tell her these things himself...right?  She scanned her mind for any sign, but the small part of her came up.  The part that always nagged in the back of her head.  The part that said he was just playing a part-trying something new with her and would grow tired of her.  The part that nagged that she wasn't good enough.  The part that said he wouldn't allow himself to be hers because he didn't  feel he deserved it.

She took out her phone and called him before she lost the nerve.  Before the tears started.  He picks up on the first ring.

"Hey..." She could hear the smile in his voice, he was too good at this.

"I spoke with Sebastian and he made everything clear.  So I won't be at your place tomorrow- it's best just for a clean break..."

"What the fuck are you talking about?"  

"Chris I know this isn't serious and I am big girl who can take care of herself...but I also know that I have feelings for you so I can't just play along until you get bored...."

"What the fuck are you talking about?!" She had never heard him raise his voice, especially to her so she was quiet a moment,

"I have to go.  I'll see you around."  With that she hung up because she felt one tear already running down her cheek.  He tries calling her back and she puts her phone in her bag and decides to walk a few L.A. blocks.

Later while at home, she finally looks at her phone. Six missed calls and one text from Chris.

CE: I don't know what just happened but I will be seeing you tomorrow.

Tiana knew this would be the perfect time to take Marlo up on her offer for her to stay at her San Diego home.  A long drive and weekend away would help to give Tiana some perspective.

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    Chris tried to contain his want to repeatedly punch Sebastian in the face as they sat in a post production meeting.  He finally heard what happened from Sebastian since Tiana had not returned his calls and seemed to have left L.A.. She  eventually text him that she was just going away for the weekend.  Alone- she knew she had to let him know something or he would do everything in his power to find her.  Though Sebastian claimed he was protecting him and that it was from a good place, Chris didn't buy it.  He went too far.

In his past he always handled his business, but Sebastian felt different about Tiana perhaps because he could sense that Chris had fallen for her...because she was not like 'the rest'.  Sebastian also mentioned actually liking Tiana which was why he did what he did.  Either way, Chris was infuriated. 

The only thing besides his work that made him not feel all 'doom and gloom' was knowing that Tiana would be coming in for the voiceovers.  He would get to look into her eyes and let her know that he has no intention of letting her go.

"Do you want to go over the re-shoots?"  Sebastian asks.

"Not now." Chris stands and walks to his office, and right on que you can hear his office door slam.  Sebastian did not know he would be this upset...but he knew he may have just lost his best friend.

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Tiana paced in front of the production office building.  She had magnificently avoided Chris and now she would no doubt see him.  Just as she was about to open the door to the building, it swings open and there he is.  Chris immediately takes her by the hand and leads her into the building and into his office.  He closes the door gently behind them.  Before Tiana can even grasp what just happened, he has her in his arms.  His large hands cupping her face and then he kisses her.  

When they finally come up for air, he says, "We are not over."

Tiana wraps her arms around his waist, holding him close. "You are mine?"

"Always."  They begin to kiss again.

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With the air clear, Tiana proceeds with her post production work and as Chris walked her out he again held her hand causing some of his team members to try to hide their surprised expressions.  She noticed that Sebastian wasn't around and the mere mention of his name almost made Chris's eyes turn black.

"So tonight I'm making dinner....just bring yourself and an overnight bag."  Chris says. As they step out of his building, he looks for the car he called for her.

"Okay, I am meeting up with some friends for drinks and then I am all yours."  She hugs him from the back.  She stands on her tippy toes to lean her chin on his shoulder.

"Don't play cute...dinner will be promptly served at 8.  You better be there."

"Oh I will because dessert always follows dinner..."  She kisses his cheek and runs to the awaiting car before he pulled her back into his office for....some early dessert.  She waves as she drives off and he winks at her.

Chris felt relieved that he and Tiana were back on track but he knew at some point he would have to deal with Sebastian...right now though he mentally put together a shopping list for his visit to Whole Foods.  Though his teams was shocked at how affectionate Chris had been with Tiana- they were happy to have to 'dark cloud' from over him and to see him smile again.  Much like the smile he had as he reentered his office building.  He was happy and quite possibly in love.

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It had been two months since Chris returned to L.A. and when either he or Tiana weren't working, they were  together going out to dinner or going on hikes.  Their friends and Chris's brother Scott all felt neglected so Chris and Tiana- mostly Tiana- organized a bowling night bringing everyone together.  Chris bought out an old Hollywood styled bowling alley and invited his people.  He had heard that people in relationships often try to keep their friends in the mix, he appreciated that though Tiana wanted to spend time with him she also needed to be alone or to just be with her friends.  He knew that she let him keep a part of himself to himself because there was a part or herself she didn't share.  One day, but now they had time to get there.

Scott Evans and Tiana's friends Marlo Lane and Nadine Jones were the first to arrive.  Just a few minutes in and they all seemed like they had known each other forver.  Like Tiana, her friends were dynamic women who put Chris at ease too.  He did enjoy when they would 'secretly' nudge Tiana and mouth 'damn' in his direction.

More people arrived,  costars from Tiana's TV show and his film school buddies.  There was music and a great energy, low voices and laughter.  Chris was having a great time.  Every now and then he would tug at Tiana for a kiss or she would absent mindedly sit on his lap while discussing the Game of Thrones ending with Scott.  Then he felt a shift- Tiana had mentioned she invited Sebastian but he didn't think he would come... but there he was...with Scarlet on his arm.  

Tiana looks at Chris because he seemed to stiffen- and not in a good way- while she was on his lap.

"What's up?"  She asks, he point his chin towards the entrance.  Tiana sees Sebastian there with Scarlet and she thought inviting him was big of her...she thought he would've at least humbled himself but no he had to bring the bullshit.  Suddenly she feels Chris tapping her hips for her to get up.  She stands and he looks her in the eyes and then kisses her lips, an unspoken understanding.

Chris walks over to Sebastian and punches him in the face.  Sebastian falls to the ground like laundry thrown on the floor.  The whole gathering seems to gasp and Tiana's mouth drops as Chris then takes Scarlet by the arm and leads her outside.

To Be Continued.... What is going on with Chris and Scarlet outside?  Will Tiana and Chris be each other's plus one to the movie premier?  Stay tuned for the conclusion to this series.