Fake It 'Til You Make It - Hamliza

Chapter 10: "Are you going to stop making out?"

“You like me… don’t you?” Alexander smirked as he rubbed her thigh, making Eliza shiver. Eliza did not say anything, she just slowly nodded, and then burst into tears. “Wait what’s wrong?” Alexander took his hand off her thigh. “A girl like me… liking a guy like you! It’s so stupid-“ Alexander picked her up and pulled her into his lap on a loveseat. “Eliza… it’s not stupid.” She sniffled. “Really?”

"It's not stupid. In fact, we could have a hallmark movie based on our lives. Or some cheesy romance novel." Alexander laughed and pulled her close. Eliza giggled a bit and leaned her head on his shoulder. "Yeah I guess… are we cheesy?" "Nope." Eliza laughed again as Alexander kissed her cheek. 
"You wanna go to my trailer? It's more private and quiet." He suggested. She agreed and they both walked hand-in-hand to his trailer.

Alexander locked the trailer door, and threw her gently onto the couch that was in there. She opened her arms, and he landed on the couch next to her, and kissed her. Eliza immediately kissed back, running her fingers through his hair as he held her waist. Her legs felt weak as he squeezed her butt, and she yelped in surprise. He chuckled and she went back to kissing him, and then there was a knock on the door. 

Alexander rolled his eyes and got up from the couch to answer the door. "Diana?" Eliza asked when she heard the familiar laugh. She got up quickly and joined Alex at the door. "What are you doing here-?" She asked and stood as far away from Alex as possible (aka a foot away). Diana laughed again. "I was looking for you. Looks like we'll have to do your hair and lipstick again. Don't worry, sweetie, I won't tell anyone about this." 

Eliza smiled and kissed Alexander’s cheek before heading out. “You guys better not make out again unless it’s for a scene… I‘ll have to do your hair and makeup all over again!” Eliza blushed. “Sorry.” 
“So what are we looking for today?”, Diana asked as Eliza sat down in the chair. The scene they were doing today is when Charlotte and Dylan get arrested. “They were at a club, so something very sexy.” Diana smirked.

Diana did her hair and make up then called one of the people from costumes to get her short blue dress. "You think Alexander will like this?" Eliza wondered out loud, making Diana smirk again. "Oh definitely, honey. But remember, you can't finish this movie if you get pregnant so either tell Alexander "hands off" or use protection." She said, making Eliza blush furiously.

Eliza smirked and got out of the trailer, seeing Alexander’s eyes widen as she walked out, staring at her from head to toe. “No making out until after we finish this scene”, Eliza winked and Alexander groaned. “Places, people!”

"Ok 3… 2...1… ACTION!" the director called when everyone was in place. They decided to redo the club scene so Alexander/Dylan and Eliza/Charlotte danced together to the music playing in the background. The actors who played cops rammed down the prop door and grabbed Eliza/Charlotte from Alexander/Dylan and put her in handcuffs. "Let go of me! I didn't do anything!" She screamed. She looked at Alexander/Dylan and saw the same was happening to him. Both of them were taken to a different set after the director called cut. 

“Okay now I have to take you to get into a nice orange jumpsuit!” Alexander looked mourningfully at Eliza’s dress. “Say goodbye to the sexy dress, Alex”, Eliza smirked. Alexander ran over and kissed Eliza’s lips, and then her chest. “Are you guys going to stop making out?”, Diana laughed. Eliza blushed and waved as Diana took her to the trailer.

"Orange really isn't my color." Eliza sighed and picked at the sleeves of her jumpsuit. "You look good in everything. Trust me." Diana said and pulled Eliza's hair into a messy bun on the top of her head. She sighed and left her trailer to get to the set, only to be stopped and surprised by Alex.
"Why are you standing right in front of my door?" She laughed. "Because i wanted to be the first to see how good you look." He flirted.

“Oh stop”, Eliza blushed, and kissed his cheek. “Hey, careful with my masterpiece, Alexander”, Diana said. “Let’s go over to the jail set”.
“3…2…1… ACTION!” Eliza/Charlotte pulled on the bars. “LET ME OUT!”, she cried. “Listen, princess. You’re the reason why we are in this shithole in the first place” Eliza burst into laughter. “YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO SAY DUMP” Alexander realized, and chuckled. “CUT!”, the director yelled angrily, and walked up to Eliza.

"Honestly, shithole works better and acting is about improvising when forgetting lines. I'm the one who tells people when they messed up, not you. Remember your place." The director told her strictly, making Eliza gulp. She turned to Alex, waiting for him to say something but he said nothing, only making her feel worse.
When the director walked away, she turned to Alex. "Why didn't you say anything?" She asked, obviously upset. "Well, you didn't do anything wrong and needed to stand up for yourself. If I keep defending you, it defeats the whole purpose." He explained.

“Okay. I guess you’re right”, Eliza sighed, making him feel bad.
After they shot a few takes, it was the end of the day. “Can you come over?”, Eliza asked, setting the GPS to direct her to Philip’s preschool. “Of course.” She made a right turn, and drove onto the main road.
“Mama! You’re back! With Mr. H!” Eliza smiled and picked Philip up, trying to hide her emotions from the rollercoaster that was today. “Let’s go home, Pip.” 
“Yay!” They walked over to Alexander’s car. “Are you alright?” Eliza sighed. “I’m fine.”

Alexander knew that when a woman says "I'm fine." She's usually not, but he knew better than to push her to talk about it. Instead, he played Disney songs for Pip and sang along with him to make Eliza smile. 
When they got into Eliza's home, Alexander put Pip on his shoulders and danced to more Disney songs. 

Eliza laid down on the couch, and Alexander set Pip down. Pip ran upstairs, and Alexander sat next to her. “Are you okay?”, he asked. She sniffled. “No…” he opened his arms and she buried her face in his chest. “I’m sorry, Eliza. I should’ve stood up for you-“
“No. It’s not that you didn’t stand up for me. It’s just it feels like I keep making mistakes!”, she cried.

"Y'know the director is a jerk. Nothing is your fault. Especially what happened today. We were just in a silly goofy mood, and the director just didn't like that. He probably just had a really bad day which is understandable- i should stop rambling… Do you want a hug?" Eliza nodded and clinged to him.

He chuckled and kissed the top of her head. “Mama?”, Pip was standing at the bottom of the stairs. They both froze. “Oh, Pip! I can explain-“ Pip squealed and ran over. “Is Mr. H. gonna be my new daddy?”, he asked. “Well, you don’t have to think of me as that, but technically yes.” Alexander chuckled. Pip sat on the couch and Eliza lifted her head so Pip could sit on Alexander’s lap. “Why are you crying, Mommy?”

"I just… had a bad day is all. You don't have to worry about me." Eliza whispered and played with Pips curls. "Ok mama… can we watch mermaid??" He asked and his eyes lit up. Eliza giggled and nodded, pulling him into her lap. "Of course we can." She said and cuddled with him and Alexander while watching The Little Mermaid.