Killer ♡ Lover [ Stelle x Firefly ]

II - Stelle

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At the ripe age of 6, Stelle was already introduced into the world of entertainment along with her twin brother Caelus. The two first starred as the beloved twin children in an old comedy sitcom and their fame only skyrocketed from there.

Although now, an age where sitcoms' charm had already faded, the twins were now known in several famous comedy films and romcom series. Mostly as supporting characters at most.

Stelle doesn't mind it at all. After all, in the world of entertainment, it isn't easy to land such a big role in famous pieces. She'd already learned that fact back when she first started in the industry. She was lucky enough to be in famous shows and movies and her fans are very supportive of her. She couldn't ask for more. Plus, it's hard work to become a main character in the first place.

So she couldn't believe it, when her younger brother, a person who is way more lazier and laid back than her, manage to get and accepted no less the role of the big bad main character in an action film - a genre Stelle had always loved and adored - she refused to believe it.

"First of all I am not lazy at all!" Caelus dared to protest. "And it's an action comedy film. You've completely cutted out the comedy part!"
"That barely changes things at all!" Stelle huffs.
"You're kidding me."
"Nuh-uh. There's the word 'action' in it. It's still an action film." And from her determined tone alone, Caelus already knows it's a losing game against her.

"Dan Heng, how come I never get requests from films like these." Stelle whined, lightly kicking Caelus at his shin.
Dan Heng shakes his head, "I'm your bodyguard Stelle. Not your manager." He sighs. "Why not try auditioning if you really want it?"

Upon hearing that, Caelus couldn't help but flashed Stelle a smug smirk. "That's because she keeps getting rejecte-"
Stelle dropkicks him before he can even finish it. "Watch your mouth shithead."
"Oh fuck you hag-"

"That's quite enough of you two." Welt Yang, their manager, had said entering the studio. Upon hearing his voice, the twins quickly scrambled off each other, hands on their knees, fidgeting like children.
"Yes Mr. Yang." They both said in unison, albeit with a grumble.

Welt sighed helplessly, "The photoshoot will start soon. Dan Heng you may stay here to keep watch."
Dan Heng obediently nodded while the twins glared daggers at each other, but they both ended up following Welt in fear they would anger the man. The last time they did it, their treasures (correction: trash collections) were disposed of like they weren't even there.

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Stelle entered the van with a heaved sigh. Contrary to popular belief, photoshoots were more taxing than acting. Imagine standing still, doing intricate poses and having your model face on for hours. It was torture for every celebrities out there, Stelle was sure of that. It's much more easier to act. When acting, atleast she can move freely, playing a part, feeling her character's emotions. She can go wild in the most Stelle-way possible.

But lately, she hasn't been getting offers. The last time she was offered, it was nearly 3 months ago. And it was for a promotional commercial!

Stelle grumbled quietly. She doesn't say it out loud but she's scared that one day, Caelus' success will keep on growing, leaving her all behind.

It's not like she isn't happy for her brother. She's proud of him, and he has talent and passion for what he does. She won't admit it but she knows Caelus would nail his new role.

But Stelle? That name felt like old news. And she's scared it will continue to stay that way, until her name would only be seen in tabloids with the headline "The Fall of a Childstar". She already feels sick just from thinking about it.

Thankfully, Welt cleared his throat, snapping Stelle out of her thoughts bringing her attention towards him.

"Is there anything you need Mr. Yang?" she asked.
Welt grunted in acknowledgement, passing her a script, "I'm sure you know about the Jorge Kick series? With your love for action movies and all."

Stelle's eyes immediately lighten up from his words, quickly picking up the script and scanning it from word to word.

Does Stelle know about Jorge Kick? She loves it. Absolutely loves it.

Revenge for a dead dog? That's something nobody has ever think of before! And with a Jorge Kick 3 script laying on her lap...

"Mr. Yang, is this...?" She looks at him with hopeful eyes. Very hopeful eyes.
"It is." Welt confirms it for her. "Just so you know, this isn't an offer per se. But the director wants to give you a chance. He's seen your acting in Not a Love Story and he wants to give your "serious" acting a test."

Stelle remembers that role. It was the first time Stelle played as someone who was crazy, psycho, "yandere" character. Her infamous scene was when her character tried to harm the female lead and it stands as one of the most well-known scenes in the series.

That single scene alone took a hundred of takes, and a hundred more scolding, but it was all worth it in the end from how the internet reacted to her acting.
To think it would also make her reach her possible action film debut.

"I'll take it!" Stelle smiles. "Thank you, Mr. Yang. Thank you!" She leaped towards Welt and gave him a tight hug. Welt can only huff in amusement.

Welt may come off as strict sometimes, but she and Caelus knows how much he cares about them. Him supporting them from the beginning is enough proof.

Stelle knows that Welt saw through her usual, comedic facade. She knows how Welt can tell how agitated she feels about her career recently. And she knows without Welt's help, her career would long gone downhill. She'd take great care in this opportunity he given her.

Welt smiles back at her. "The audition starts tomorrow. 10 a.m. sharp. Think you can handle it?"
Stelle smirked confidently. "You know this is a small thing for me."

She can't wait for the audition.

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author's notes :
can't you tell I suck at writing dialogues? lolz.

anyways, in case you didn't notice, the Jorge Kick was a reference to the John Wick series. I've only ever watched the first movie so whatever happens in my version of John Wick will definitely be different.

As for a Not a Love Story,,, it's a made up series I made. Though the title seems very familiar to me but I can't seem to remember where I've heard of it.

Oh and as you can see,, yey! More words!!
The word count will probably (hopefully) rise the more chapters there'd be so stay tuned !!

See you on the next update :^
(I'm still thinking when I'll regularly update lol)