Forever ; W.S

prologue 1.0

IRL

Flashes shot in my eyes as I walked onto the carpet. It was the first movie where I was the main character. I'm starring with Ryan Reynolds! I can't even believe myself every time I say it. "Hey buddy," I got brought back to life when Ryan patted my back.

"I'd like you to meet my daughter," he said, moving his body a bit, revealing a short brunette in a white dress adorned with beautiful white flowers. This girl was unbelievably stunning. She stood shyly next to Blake, Ryan's wife. I extended my hand out to her, which she surprisingly accepted, shaking it with a small smile. God, her smile would be the end of me.

"Poppy, how about you go introduce Walker to your friends while Blake and I go talk to his parents," Ryan told Penelope. She silently nodded her head as she began gesturing to me to follow her. This girl was really quiet. She guided me to a group of teenagers who I was somewhat familiar with. As we approached the group, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. These were some of the brightest young actors in Hollywood, and I was about to be introduced by Penelope, Ryan Reynolds' daughter. No pressure, right?

Penelope introduced me to each of them, her voice soft but steady. "Guys, this is Walker. Walker, these are my friends: Sunny, Momona, Xochitl, Brady, and Mason." she pointed me to each one of them individually.

"Hey," I greeted, trying to keep my cool. "Nice to meet you all." Oh boy was i sweating, i decided to stuff my hands in my pockets as i felt the sweat drip.

"Nice to meet you too!" Sunny said, her bright smile matching her name. "We've heard a lot about you." her smile got bigger as she looked at Penelope. "Oh really?" I said, glancing at Penelope, who was blushing slightly. "All good things, I hope."

"Of course," Xochitl chimed in. "Penelope's been excited about this movie for months. We all have." Penelope's friends seemed welcoming, which put me at ease. We chatted for a while, talking about the movie and their own experiences in the industry. Brady and Mason were both actors, and they shared some funny stories from their sets.

Penelope remained quiet, but she seemed more relaxed around her friends. I caught her looking at me a few times, and each time, she quickly looked away. There was something about her that intrigued me. She was different from anyone I'd ever met.

As the evening went on, I found myself gravitating towards Penelope. Her quiet presence was calming, and I wanted to get to know her better. We found ourselves standing slightly apart from the group, watching the crowd grow intensely.

"So, are you enjoying yourself?" I asked, trying to start a conversation. She nodded, her eyes meeting mine briefly before looking away. "Yeah, it's nice. I'm just adjusting to the attention as I'm growing more." she looked at me. Those big brown eyes were unbelievable. "Tell me about it," I said with a laugh. "This is my first big premiere too. It's a bit overwhelming." She smiled again, and I felt my heart skip a beat. "You're doing great," she said softly. "Thanks," I replied, feeling a warmth spread through me at her words.

"So, what's it like having Ryan Reynolds as your dad? That must be pretty cool." She shrugged, a small smile playing on her lips. "It's normal for me, I guess. He's just Dad at home. But yeah, it's pretty cool. He's always been supportive." I looked at her "That's awesome," I said. "And your mom seems nice too."