someday → robsten

Chapter 10: Lines and Laughter

One afternoon, Kristen and Robert found themselves in a quiet corner of the set, preparing to rehearse a particularly emotional scene together. They sat across from each other, scripts in hand, ready to delve into the depths of their characters' feelings.

Kristen glanced at the script, her eyes scanning the lines. "Alright, let's start with page 62."

Robert nodded, quickly flipping through his script to find the right page. As he began to read, he found himself struggling to suppress a smile. The dialogue was heartfelt, but something about the way the words were written made it sound unintentionally humorous.

"Is it just me, or does this line sound a bit... odd?" Robert asked, trying to keep a straight face.

Kristen looked at the line in question and couldn't help but laugh. "I see what you mean. It's supposed to be a serious moment, but it sounds like something out of a bad romantic comedy."

"Exactly!" Robert agreed, chuckling. "Let's try reading it out loud and see if we can make it work."

They began to read the scene together, doing their best to convey the intended emotion. However, the more they read, the harder it became to keep their laughter in check.

"I can't believe I have to say this with a straight face," Kristen admitted, wiping tears of laughter from her eyes.

Robert, equally amused, replied, "I think we're going to have to talk to the writer about this. There's no way we can get through this scene without laughing."

As they continued to read through the scene, they found themselves in fits of laughter, struggling to maintain any semblance of seriousness. It was a welcome reprieve from the intensity of their work, and it served to strengthen the bond between them even more.

In between laughs, Kristen looked at Robert and said, "You know, it's moments like these that remind me why I fell in love with acting in the first place."

Robert smiled, his eyes full of warmth. "Yeah, me too. And it's even better when you get to share these moments with someone you genuinely enjoy working with."

As they shared a tender look, both Kristen and Robert knew that the laughter and camaraderie they experienced together went beyond their roles in the film. It was a testament to the enduring connection they shared, a connection that had only grown stronger with time.

With each laugh and every shared moment, Kristen and Robert found themselves drawn closer together, their hearts inching closer to fulfilling the promise of "someday."