It's just acting | Jack champion x fem! Reader

Chapter 8: Scripts are suggestions.

You and Jack have gotten extremely closer, inseparable some would say. Filming has been a bit slow, as you are just now making it to the part where your character and Jack's start going on dates. Today was the day where you and Jack film the movie date scene at the dorm. You were a bit nervous since you were technically going on a date with Jack. Your feelings have grown tremendously since the gift exchange, yet you still weren't sure if he even felt the same.

"Are you nervous for the date scene? Oh my God, do you guys have to kiss?" Oh fuck. The two of you do kiss. Shit shit shit. "Fuck we do. How could I forget!" Nerves in your body start to tense at the thought of kissing Jack. "Don't you like him? You should be happy you get to kiss him." Ophelia said while facing you, putting last touches on your face. Of course you told her, she was one of your closest friends on set, and she keeps secret to the dead. You've told her so many things, she might know you more than you know yourself at this point.

"Well yeah, I do, but I don't think he even likes me back. And I'm not saying I'm not happy." You admit, as you look at yourself in the mirror as she steps to the side. You weren't wearing everything Jack got you, but only because you can't for the movie, as you expected the same with Jack. "Who wouldn't like you? You're gorgeous, and have an amazing personality. If he doesn't date you, I will." You could never actually tell if she was joking or not when she flirts with you, but you weren't complaining either way. She gave you such a huge confidence boost.

"Might have to make him jealous." You joked, standing up since you gotta get to set in a couple minutes. "You ready? Just remember, don't overthink. You are hot and he is lucky to even know you exist. You got this." She stared you straight in the eyes, hands on your shoulders, shaking you lightly, making sure you listened to every word she spoke. "Thank you. I literally love you." She spun you around, making you face the door. "Good, you better." She gave you a slight push to the door, making you leave. "Don't do anything dumb!" She yelled out as you walked away. "Alright mom!"

You heard the directors call out your name, meaning it was time to start filming. You two already filmed the part where he walks you to his dorm from your apartment. "Ready!" You said, walking into place. You heard footsteps from behind you, feeling a shiver run down your spine once you heard them speak. "Good to go." Jack stood next to you, right in place of where he was yesterday. "You okay?" You turned to Jack, while he looked at you in concern. "Yeah, why?" He pointed to your face, "Your cheeks are super red right now, are you hot or something?" You were already blushing when nothing even happened. "Oh uh yeah I'm fine. Always." You said, facing to door again.

"Alright, 3... 2... 1... action!" You heard someone yell from behind. You quickly face Jack again, putting a smile on your face. He opened the door, stepping to the side to let you walk first. "Thanks for walking me Ethan, you really didn't have to." He shut the door behind him. "Oh well, I will always walk you, whether you like it or not." You really wish you weren't aware of how hard your heart was pumping. It only made you even more nervous as you knew what was soon to come. But you pushed through for the most part.

"Cut! Do that again, but let's have y/n laying on your chest, and you kind of comb your fingers through her hair." Matt spoke to Jack from behind the camera. You made it to the part where you and Jack lay on the ground in this sort of fort, watching She's the Man. You listened to Matt, moving closer to Jack, slowly laying your head on his chest. He started to put his fingers through your hair, as you tried your best to not let your breathing speed up as much as it wanted too. "Perfect, alright let's try this again. 3, 2, 1,.. action!" You both went back to watching the movie, the same scene playing over again. "Thank you for this Ethan." As much as feeling Jack's fingers in your hair made you nervous, it also calmed you. "Anytime y/n."

You turned to face him to already see him looking at you. Was that apart of the script? If so, it wasn't on yours. You stared at him for a moment before kissing him. Shit, did you even do it at the correct time? You started to go off script thanks to your dumbass. "I'm so sorry, I don't know why I did that. I didn't mean t-" You were cut off by Jack's lips on yours. You didn't even care if it was apart of the script or not anymore. You leaned into it, putting your arms around his neck, pulling yourself up a bit. You then realize that you should go back to the script, hopefully saving the take from being ruined. "Sorry to ruin this moment, but I just wanted to make sure before I start overthinking, this is a date... right?" You stared into his eyes, as he stared into yours, keeping a hand on your cheek.

"Yes it is y/n. And it's not going to be the last." He laughed a bit before bringing you into another kiss. It only lasted a second, before going back to lay down on his chest again. You didn't hear anyone yell cut yet, so you stayed in 'character' and pretended to start falling asleep. After a minute or two, you finally heard it. "Cut! Did you two plan that or something? It was not apart of script, but I absolutely loved it! No need for another take!" Fuck, Matt just confirmed that you went off script with the kiss. At least it was good for something.

You turn to Jack who was for some reason, looking at you already. "Hey, um I'm sorry for going off script there, I was just super into character, you know?" You made sure he didn't feel weird about it in any way. "Oh no, don't worry about it, I didn't mind at all. It all worked out too, so that's a plus." He chucked a bit before standing up. "I told Jenna I'd talk to her after we finished filming this. I'll talk to you later?" He asked, narrowing his eyes as he asked the question. You sent him a quick nod, as he pointed two fingers at you before walking away.

What did he mean by that? He didn't mind? That's a plus? Did he.. like it? Maybe even want it? No, you're probably reading in between the lines too much. He didn't mean it like that. You grabbed the script that was on the table off the side of the dorm set. You read it to see how badly you went off script. Apparently, the only kiss that was scripted was the last one. That means you both went off script with a kiss. Did he want to kiss you as badly as you wanted to kiss him? I mean, he did kiss you the second time. He sort of seemed eager doing it too. No, no, nope. He just realized that you went off script and went along with it, as any other actor would do.

You force the thoughts of your overthinking to the back of your brain, until at least you told Ophelia. Who were you kidding, you practically ran back to your trailer to tell Ophelia everything that has happened. And boy, was she excited.

"He kissed you?!! Off script?! Oh my God!! He likes you! This is amazing! Like I've always said, scripts are just suggestions." She started to ramble about how you two would be such a cute couple. As much as you loved hearing it, it did not help the thoughts that already haunted you when you were trying to sleep. "Okay, Ophelia. I love that you are saying these things, but calm down. We still aren't 100% sure he likes me back. He could've just been acting. It's literally our job. He may not have feelings." You shut down her thoughts, along with yours. As much as you loved the idea of Jack liking you back, you had to stick to reality. Real life isn't a movie.

You were done for the night, since the next scene you filmed would be when you two wake up and rush to get to class for waking up late. Easy enough. You take off your makeup and get dressed into your casual clothes, ready to leave back to your hotel and blast music in your headphones, coming up with the most craziest, unbelievable scenarios. "Have a good night lovely, I'll see you in the morning." Ophelia gave you a quick hug before you leave. "You too." You give her a small smile, then opening the door.

You finally make it back to the hotel, of course after saying your byes and goodnights to the other cast members, including Jack. He said he would text you though and not go to bed right away since he had something he needed to tell you. You honestly didn't know whether to be nervous or excited. You shrugged it off, going straight to the bathroom, taking a shower and doing your nightly skincare routine and brushing your teeth. You put on one of your silky light pink pajama set. You put on your headphones, making sure they were on and ready to connect.

As you were about to turn on your phone to turn on the bluetooth, you get a message from Jack.

"Hey, you better not be asleep yet."

"I have an idea."

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AN: What do you guys think he's gonna say? 😉 Anyways, hoped you guys loved this chapterr, I heard so many fucking spotify ads while writing this, and its always after one song. Like fuck off, I'm too poor for spotify premium but you don't gotta give me so many damn ads 😭

This chapter was kind of short but it is 1 am and I wanted to make sure you guys had a little something to read tomorrow :)

Go pussy slay boss the day (or night) away. Love you pookies <3