Tom Holland : My big break

Chapter 4.

You were utterly ecstatic. How could you not be? You were the personal assistant to a very famous actor. You thought this wasn't a big budget series so they must have done some serious work to get Tom Holland in this.

You get to the meeting room early. Eagerly awaiting the arrival of all the crew and cast. One by one they started to trudge through the door. Everyone greets everyone and is lightly chatting about who or what we are and how we got here.

A tall slender man comes up to me. "Hello, I'm Bentley. One of the actors on the show"

"Hi, I'm Y/N a F.F.A. for Tom Holland." You say as you both greet each other with a warm hug.

"Ahh, what a lucky guy. I'm sure he will be thrilled to have you around to help."

"h-have you met Tom before?

"I've met him once or twice on the odd occasion. I wouldn't say I know him well though. I'm just starting out in my career whereas he is a pretty big deal in the acting world- so I don't know that many people."

"Tell me about it, I felt very nervous when I found out I was his F.A.A. this morning."

"Nahh, I'm sure you will be fine. If anything, I wish you were mine!" As he gave me a very cheeky wink.

I was confused for a second about some of his comments, but I guess its first day nerves and you brush it off as that- reminding yourself he's just being friendly. As you continue to talk to people the atmosphere in the room suddenly changes People start to whisper and point with almost all eyes glued on the movie star as he walks into the room.
The first thing you notice is his limp floppy hair moving slightly as he walks. He's wearing notably tight-fitting black top with a pair of jeans and as he holds his arm up to wave at everyone, you see his muscles bulge and contract under the thin layer of fabric.

You continue your conversation trying not to fan-girl over the fact you've just seen Tom Holland. 'Gosh, how are you going to work with him if you are like this now?' You think to yourself in your head.
A girl walks over interrupting your thoughts "Y/N" you look up to her "I'd like you to meet Tom... Tom this Y/N she is going to be your F.A.A."

I look over to the left noticing the man next to her. Standing with his hands clasped together in front of his body. Our eyes meet. He has slight bags under his eyes which are not so noticeable on photos.

Strands of his floppy hair are flying over his glasses. I notice I'm taking too long to introduce myself so I hold out my hand in front of me and confidently I say "It is such a honor to meet you Tom, I'm a big fan. I can wait to work with you."

His eyes shift to my outstretched hand, and he slightly grunts "Can you go make me a coffee love. I've had a very rough couple of days."

I blush, harshly pushing my hand down. "Of course." I wander over to the back of the room where the coffee sits on a table.

I run over the scenario of meeting Tom in my head. He was very Rude. But maybe I said something wrong? Did I come off to strong? Was there a way to introduce yourself to a movie star and I did it incorrectly? 'Gosh I'm so stupid for trying to shake his hand' I say to myself.

I pour a cup of coffee remembering the notes on the handbook from earlier. Whole milk sits funny with Tom, and he prefers to have Oat or Almond milk. Proud that I had remembered, I poured the coffee into a takeaway cup and made my way back into the crowd of people to find him.

As I'm looking for him walking though bodies of people, someone takes a step back and some coffee spills on my red dress.

"Oh, I'm so sorry, are you okay?"

"Ermm, yes I'm fine. It's just a drop don't worry about it"

Quite frustrated you continue walking looking for Tom. You eventually find him and tap him on the shoulder. He turns and looks quite annoyed that you have interrupted his conversation.
"Here is your coffee you asked for." I said gazing up at him.

"Awh darling, can you not pour a cup of coffee without spilling it on yourself? How can you be an assistant if you can't do such a basic job?" he scoffs.
My eyes squint at him. Not knowing what to do or say. Some of the people he is with start to laugh lightly and awkwardly .... Clearly not knowing how to act in the situation also.

"Run along then, I don't need you for anything else yet."

You looked around the group he was with. They couldn't read the situation. I thought for a moment he was being sarcastic. Something us Brits do often. But the harsh tone in his voice made me think he was being serious. Asshole. An up himself movie star.

I turned slowly and walked away. Is this how it's going to be?

-

It was 3pm and people were slowly starting to leave, with all the introductions and work for the day completed. I walked around set and asked the director if there was anything else he would like me to do.

"Nope, there is nothing else I need to tell you about. Your job now it to just cater to Tom. Just knock on his trailer and ask if he needs anything before you go"

Your face drops slightly at the thought, and you thank Max for the day and opportunity and slowly turn to walk out the door.

"Ohh Y/N, just go easy on Tom, he's had a rough past few months, okay?"

I look at him with a confused look on my face but leave anyway. My thoughts wonder what could have happened in the past few months for him to be so harsh on me. But I guess this is my job now, and it might just take some time for Tom to warm up to me.

KNOCK, KNOCK.

"Come in" a husky voice calls. I walk in to see Tom sat on the sofa of his trailer learning lines. He looked up and noticed it was me and shot his looks back on his pages.

"Err...Hi Tom, erm, i- i just wanted to ask if there was any... anything else I can do for you today? B-before I leave."

"Do you always talk like that?"

"Like what?"

"Mumbling... Stuttering... Look, I know you are from the north of England but at least act like you have an education?"

I stood there in shock. Not knowing what to say or where to look.

He sighs. "Nope nothing to do for me, just make sure you deliver my script and a coffee every morning on time for the next week while we have table readings yeah?"

I nod my head and close the door. Not knowing if I felt angry or sad at the way he just spoke to me and the way I just let him.