𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄¹, jack champion

054, 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥

054, 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥
irl + social media

THIRD PERSON +
november 26, 2023

Vinnie fidgeted with the sleeves of his hoodie as he and Juniper stood just outside the studio, waiting for the signal to head in for the screen test. Despite the casual outfit, which he thought might help him feel more relaxed, Vinnie was buzzing with nerves. He wasn't used to being in situations like this—acting on a set, reading lines, playing out a scene with someone like Juniper Wren, one of the biggest stars out there at the moment.

Juniper, on the other hand, seemed completely calm. She was leaning against the wall, her phone in hand, checking her notifications while occasionally glancing over at Vinnie. After a few moments, she tucked her phone away and looked up at him with a warm smile, noticing the way he kept pulling at his sleeves.

"You good?" she asked, her voice gentle but playful, like she already knew the answer.

Vinnie let out a short, nervous laugh. "Honestly? I'm not sure. I've never done this kind of thing before."

Juniper stepped closer, reaching out to give him a light nudge with her elbow. "You're gonna be fine. You're already halfway there with your modeling. Think of it like you do during shoots—you're selling a vibe, an attitude. That's acting, Vinnie. You've done this before."

Vinnie appreciated the reassurance, but he still felt the pressure. "Yeah, but modeling and being on camera for, like, a music video are two different things. I don't want to mess this up."

Juniper's expression softened, and she gave him a small, encouraging smile. "You won't. I promise. We're just gonna have fun with it. No one's expecting you to be a full-on actor. Just be yourself, and let's see what happens."

Vinnie took a deep breath, exhaling slowly. Her confidence was contagious, and he appreciated how calm she was about the whole situation. It helped to know that she had his back. "Alright," he said, nodding. "I'll follow your lead."

Juniper grinned and gave him a playful wink. "That's the spirit."

As they walked into the studio together, Vinnie's nerves began to ease. The setup was simple, and the atmosphere was surprisingly laid-back. The director, Rebekah Campbell, gave them both a warm welcome and explained the concept again, making sure Vinnie was comfortable before they started filming. It was clear that they just wanted natural chemistry between them, which helped alleviate some of his fears.

When the cameras started rolling, Vinnie fell into the flow more easily than he expected. Juniper made it easy, guiding him through each scene with her usual charm and warmth. They laughed between takes, and even when something didn't go quite right, it felt like no big deal. They were both just having fun, and that energy carried into the screen test.

At one point, Juniper playfully flicked a strand of Vinnie's hair out of his face, a totally unscripted move, and Vinnie couldn't help but grin at her. The camera caught the moment, and the director seemed pleased with the natural interaction.

After a few more takes, Rebekah called out, "That's a wrap! You two were fantastic. I think we've got everything we need."

Vinnie let out a sigh of relief, feeling the tension finally leave his body. "That wasn't as bad as I thought," he admitted with a chuckle.

Juniper beamed at him, clearly proud. "See? I told you. You're a natural."

As they packed up and got ready to leave the studio, Vinnie turned to Juniper with a mischievous glint in his eye. "You know what would be fun? Making a TikTok."