You Drive Me Mad [James & Circe]

Things were going smoothly since the day James finally gathered up the courage to finally ask her to be his girlfriend. Truth be told, Circe believed he was joking and that once a couple of hours would have passed, James would be back to his old self, and treat her like any other woman in his life.

But to her surprise, he didn't. James had been serious about his question, and he was responsible for his actions so far. He had become the man everyone wanted him to be. A mature man, who was slowly pushing away his old -bad- habits, and was now, probably for the first time in his life, in a serious relationship.
It was amazing how much a person could change if only he has someone to support and help them trough it all.

Tonight, they had agreed on doing something more.. more like what couples do. Nothing to special. Not romantic dinner or flower, neither a lovely walk on the beach. No. A simple movie at home -not even at the cinema- was going to be enough for both of them. Though Circe had a feeling that even this was going to be frustrating when it came down to these two.

Circe had agreed on making the popcorn, and James would find a few movies in order for them to choose which one they would see that evening. And that was exactly what happened. Once Circe had made to gigantic bowls of popcorn, one for each person, she made her way to the living room, where James was waiting for her.

"So, what have you picked out?"
The witch asked as she placed one bowl on the table before him, and flopped down on the sofa, crossing her legs.

James handed her the DvDs and Circe put her bowl full of popcorn aside, wanting to take a closer look at each movie. Well, he sure liked manly things, and Circe never doubted that, but she did hope that when it came down to movies he would he more.. more close to her taste at least
But no he just had to pick out horror and adventure.

First there was Saw and the Exorcist, and Circe's eyes widened, quickly putting them aside. There was no way she was going to allow herself to watch these things and start screaming the whole time. No. Circe was not going to be screaming unless it was because of James worshiping her body. So there was not going to be any horror today.

Then there was Deadpool and Spectre, action movies she had been told and Circe decided that an action movie wouldn't be too bad. Maybe they could watch Deadpool, even though she would end up being extremely bored before the movie even started. Deciding she wasn't going to make a decision yet, Circe took a look at the final movie he had given her.

Titanic.

Yes! Finally a movie Circe was in the mood for watching! It was the perfect romance/drama movie and it was a great movie go chill for the evening.

Putting the other adventure movies aside, Circe handed the Titanic to James with a bright smile and blew him a kiss, before grabbing her bowl of popcorn once more and munching on some.

"Titanic, love. I think it's the best choice." She then stretched her body and finally relaxed back into the warmth of the sofa.

"Titanic it is, then."

The passive reaction of James at her pick of a movie made Circe raise an eyebrow at him, kinda confused. Wan't he supposed to put up a fight or something, saying that Titanic is way too romantic for him and that they should instead watch something more adventurous. But James just agreed on watching the movie she had chosen, picking up his bowl of popcorn and sitting on his own side of the sofa.
James was not going to cuddle with her throughout the movie, of that much she was sure.


But as James got comfortable with his blanket and all, Circe moved closer to him and leaned up, placing a soft kiss on his lips. He was changing for her, and it was obvious. Way too obvious for her not to see. James was becoming a better person for her. And she just couldn't recognise that.
"You know, next time maybe we should watch Deadpool. They say it's quite nice, I must admit I am intrigued.."

And with that, she moved back to her own side of the sofa, not invading his personal space any longer. They were taking things slow. Fought quite a lot, but still managed to get back together. They were becoming a real couple, very slowly, but the signs were there. James had committed to her, and she had done the same.

The movie started and Circe sighed, a smile on her face as she already knew the romance that was to follow. Movies like these were indeed really cliche, and Circe was not such a romantic woman, but even she had to surrender when it came down to such true love.

The scene when they found the painting into the safe came up, and Circe pointed at the TV. "See that necklace she has on the painting? Wait till you see the real thing. Merlin it's the most beautiful thing.. A blue diamond.."
She then once again fell silent, watching the movie with interest.

"I've watched it before."

He was annoyed and she couldn't understand why. She hadn't done anything to him and they were getting along quite well these past few days, but suddenly, he was was moody again and Circe wanted to slap him upside the head. He was acting as if he was a ten year old baby, and she couldn't believe it.

But maybe it was because of the movie. He had suggested they watch something more adventurous than this indeed, but he had included Titanic into the movies he handed over to her, which meant she did have the choice to pick Titanic over the other movies. He couldn't be so mad about it.

But it was a romantic movie and James was not romantic. At all. Even the cliche story was enough to make him puke all over the Living room. Imagine having to watch the whole thing again. Circe had to admit that she was quite surprised he had watched the movie before. Was it with some girl? Or had his family made him watch it?

The sting of jealousy took over the witch and she turned her attention from the movie to James with a questioning look as she slowly registered what he had said. They annoyed tone of his was long forgotten and now the question of when had he watched this movie, with who and why had taken place in her thoughts.

"You've watched this movie with another girl?"
Ignoring the probably annoyed look she was going to receive, not caring whether she was invading his personal space or not, Circe placed her bowl aside and moved closer to him, straddling his waist and getting his full attention.

"I thought you had no serious relationships.. And I doubt that you would watch a movie during those one-time-meetings with those girls. So, how come you've seen this before?" Circe had to admit she was oh so intrigued. James had revealed a vulnerable part and she was going to expose it.

"No."

Circe raised an eyebrow, even though she believed him fully. Circe had grown to know James enough to be sure that he would never spend his time watching movies like the Titanic, cuddling with some woman in his sofa. Oh no. Circe was the closest to a girlfriend he ever had and he still wouldn't dare to cuddle with her at any rate. Plus, he was already grumpy for having to watch Titanic with her.

"I haven't had any serious relationships. And, believe me, I'm not the kind to waste time with a cute work up to sex."

"I do know a think or two about that, no need to explain." James was not that type of a man and he would never be. She was not hoping he would turn into a Prince Charming when they agreed to try together. No, that would sicken her and make her want to get as far away from him as possible. Because Circe didn't want cute. She wanted passionate.

"My mum likes the film. A lot. So, I've seen it a number of times."

Well, that explains a lot, the witch thought and calmed herself down. She had gotten jealous over nothing and that was not something Circe would do. She shouldn't care. James was not her.. He was her boyfriend, yes, but in a whole different way.
She was not going to show him she was this jealous of someone else stealing him from her.

But you are, the voice in her head whispered, making her scowl more to herself.

"She always had a soft spot for... what's his name... Leonardo. And, well, it's not the most amazing film I've seen, but I won't say no to seeing Kate Winslet half naked."

Hell no. At that comment, Circe's eyebrows reached her hairline as she stared at him in disbelief. James had just admitted that he would't waste a chance to watch Kate Winslet, a celebrity, or whatever she was struggling to be, half naked. How could he want to watch her when Circe was sitting in his lap right in that moment.

You must be kidding.."
A little laugh escaped her lips and she shook her head, not allowing herself to believe something as ugly as that woman could strike his interest.
"I mean you can't really compare that to this."
Her laughter died as she made a move to show off herself. She was not going to allow herself to be considered less than that woman.