Red. | Walker Scobell

THE trailer

Chiara's trailer was quiet and dim, the soft light from her bedside lamp casting a warm glow around the room. After a long day of rehearsals and table reads, she was finally settled in, wearing a comfy hoodie and sweatpants, her hair pulled into a loose bun. She was scrolling through TikTok, trying to unwind, when her phone buzzed with a new message.

It was from Walker.

*"Hey, you up?"*

Chiara glanced at the clock. It was almost 11 PM. She'd thought about texting him earlier to see if he wanted to hang out, but figured he'd be tired. But now that he'd reached out, she smiled and quickly typed back.

*"Yeah, just relaxing. What's up?"*

Walker's reply was almost instant.

*"Want to meet up in your trailer? I could use a break from my own."*

Chiara hesitated for a moment, then decided, why not? It wasn't like they had anything else to do. She hit reply.

*"Sure, come on over."*

Within a few minutes, there was a knock on the door. Chiara jumped up, quickly tidying her bed as she went to answer it. Walker stood there, looking a little awkward but excited. He was dressed in casual clothes, a hoodie and jeans, looking as relaxed as she felt.

"Hey," he said, stepping inside. "Hope I'm not intruding."

Chiara shook her head, grinning. "Not at all. Make yourself at home."

Walker settled onto the couch, and Chiara plopped down next to him. She could tell he was still a bit nervous, but there was an eagerness in his eyes. She decided to break the ice.

"So, what do you want to do?" Chiara asked, trying to sound casual.

Walker's face lit up with an idea. "How about a game? Like, 20 Questions?"

Chiara raised an eyebrow. "20 Questions? That sounds fun. Alright, I'm in."

Walker grinned. "Okay, I'll go first. What's your favorite food?"

Chiara laughed. "Easy one. Pizza. Always pizza. What about you?"

"Same!" Walker said, looking pleased. "Pepperoni pizza all the way."

"Great minds think alike," Chiara said with a wink. "Okay, your turn."

Walker thought for a moment. "What's the most embarrassing thing you've ever done?"

Chiara's cheeks flushed slightly. "Oh man, there are so many. But I guess once I accidentally walked on stage during a live interview. I thought it was my turn, but I was actually just walking in the background."

Walker laughed, and Chiara couldn't help but join in. "That's hilarious," he said. "Okay, my turn. If you could have any superpower, what would it be?"

Chiara considered this for a moment. "Probably the ability to teleport. I'd love to just pop over to Italy whenever I wanted. And you?"

"Same!" Walker said, his eyes wide. "I'd love to teleport to different places, especially during filming when we're stuck in one spot for a while."

They went back and forth, asking each other questions ranging from favorite movies and dream vacations to more personal ones like their biggest fears and proudest achievements. As the game went on, Chiara noticed that Walker was gradually relaxing more, his nervousness giving way to genuine laughter and easy conversation.

"So," Chiara said after a particularly deep round of questions, "what's something you've always wanted to do but haven't had the chance to yet?"

Walker's eyes sparkled with excitement. "I've always wanted to go skydiving. It just seems so exhilarating, you know?"

Chiara's eyes widened. "That's so cool! I've never done it either, but it sounds amazing. Maybe one day we could do it together."

Walker looked at her with a mix of surprise and curiosity. "Yeah, that would be awesome. I'm sure we could make it happen."

They continued their game, but now there was a comfortable rhythm between them. The initial awkwardness had melted away, replaced by genuine interest and camaraderie. Walker seemed more at ease, and Chiara found herself enjoying his company more than she expected.

After a while, Walker leaned back, stretching his arms. "Okay, last question for the night. What's one thing you're really looking forward to in the next few months?"

Chiara thought for a moment. "Honestly? I'm looking forward to working with you on the movie. I think it's going to be a lot of fun, and I'm excited to see where it takes us."