𝘣𝘢𝘥 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵? 𝘸.𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘭

005 - get him back!

Annika stood on the set of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" trying to shake off the morning chill and focus on her lines. The Vancouver air was crisp and clear, and the set buzzed with crew members bustling around, preparing for the day's shoot. Annika took a deep breath, reminding herself why she was here. This was her big break, her chance to prove that she belonged in this world of make-believe and magic.

But just as she was finding her center, the blonde appeared beside her, running a hand through his tousled hair. "Ready for another day of pretending we like each other?" he quipped, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

Annika shot him a look. "I'm ready to pretend you don't exist," she replied, flipping through her script for the scene they were about to shoot.

Walker chuckled, unfazed by her hostility. "Always a pleasure, Annika."

Their director, James, called for everyone's attention, explaining the scene where Annika, playing Aphrodite's daughter, was supposed to charm Percy with her irresistible allure. It was meant to be a light-hearted, flirtatious moment, but Annika felt anything but playful.

The cameras rolled, and Annika slipped into character, giving Walker her best come-hither look. But Walker, ever the professional, delivered his lines with a smirk that made Annika's blood boil.

"Cut!" James shouted, a hint of frustration in his voice. "Annika, Walker, I need more chemistry. It's like you're two strangers on a bad date."

Annika huffed, her irritation bubbling over. "Maybe it's because someone keeps improvising lines that aren't in the script," she snapped, glaring at Walker.

Walker shrugged, unfazed. "Just trying to keep it interesting," he replied, a wicked grin on his face.

"Interesting, or annoying?" Annika shot back, crossing her arms.

James intervened, hands up in exasperation. "Guys, can we focus? I need this to be believable. Channel that energy into the scene, not at each other."

They reset for another take, and Annika steeled herself, determined to nail the scene despite Walker's antics. This time, she decided to match his improvisation with some of her own, leaning into the banter.

As the cameras rolled, Annika took a step closer to Walker, her eyes glinting with mischief. "You know, Percy, for a son of Poseidon, you sure have a hard time going with the flow," she teased, altering the script just enough to make her point.

Walker's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly recovered, playing along. "Maybe that's because I've never met a wave quite like you," he replied, leaning into the banter with a smirk.

The tension between them crackled like electricity, and Annika could feel the scene coming alive in a way it hadn't before. They volleyed lines back and forth, their bickering adding an unexpected layer of tension to the scene.

"Cut! Perfect, that's what I want!" James exclaimed, beaming at them. "Keep that energy!"

As they moved to the next scene, Annika and Walker maintained their feisty dynamic, trading barbs and sarcastic quips between takes. But beneath the surface, Annika could feel something shifting-a grudging respect for Walker's ability to keep up with her, to challenge her in ways she hadn't anticipated.

During a break, Annika grabbed a bottle of water and sat down, trying to catch her breath. Walker joined her, a playful glint in his eyes. "You know, for someone who claims they can't stand me, you're pretty good at keeping up."

Annika rolled her eyes, though she couldn't help the hint of a smile tugging at her lips. "Don't flatter yourself, Scobell. I'm just trying to make the best of a bad situation."

He laughed, leaning back in his chair. "If that's your idea of 'making the best,' I'd hate to see what happens when you really don't like someone."

Annika smirked, raising an eyebrow. "Trust me, you don't want to find out."

As the day went on, their banter became less forced and more natural, transforming their scenes into something more dynamic and engaging. They pushed each other, their competitiveness driving them to deliver their best performances yet. Even James noticed, praising their chemistry and the energy they brought to their roles.

By the time they wrapped for the day, Annika felt a sense of accomplishment, her earlier apprehension forgotten in the adrenaline rush of filming. She and Walker might not see eye to eye, but their fiery dynamic was undeniably working in their favor.

As they left the set, Walker walked alongside her, their earlier animosity tempered by a newfound camaraderie. "Not bad for a day's work," he said, a hint of admiration in his voice.

"Yeah," Annika agreed, surprising herself with the admission. "Maybe this won't be so bad after all."

Walker grinned, his expression lighter than it had been all day. "I think we just might survive this."

Annika chuckled, shaking her head. "We'll see, Scobell. We'll see."

-------------Authors Note
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