Behind the Spotlight (Jenna x Male Reader)

Chapter Three: The Announcement

Chapter Three: The Announcement

It was a quiet afternoon in their LA apartment, the soft hum of the city below filtering through the open balcony doors. Jenna and Y/N were sprawled across the living room couch, lazily flipping through channels on the TV, not paying attention to anything in particular. The faint scent of coffee lingered in the air, remnants of the breakfast Y/N had made earlier.

Jenna stretched her arms above her head, yawning as she glanced at her phone. She had been expecting a call from her agent all morning, but so far, it had been radio silence. They had confirmed their roles in *Scream* a few days ago, and now it was just a matter of time before the news went public.

"I wonder when they're going to drop the announcement," Jenna mused, leaning her head against Y/N's shoulder.

He shrugged, pulling her closer into his side. "Probably sometime today. I'm surprised it hasn't leaked already."

Jenna snorted softly. "True. Hollywood's not exactly known for keeping secrets."

Just as she finished speaking, her phone buzzed in her hand. She glanced down and saw a message from her agent: *It's out.*

Her heart skipped a beat. "Oh God, here we go."

Y/N raised an eyebrow, watching as she unlocked her phone and pulled up the entertainment news sites. Sure enough, headlines were already flooding in.

*Jenna Ortega and Y/N L/N set to star in the next installment of *Scream!**

*Fan-favorites Ortega and L/N join horror franchise!*

*Real-life couple Jenna Ortega and Y/N L/N to face off against Ghostface!*

Jenna groaned, showing Y/N her phone. "Well, it didn't take long."

Y/N chuckled, glancing over the headlines. "Could be worse. At least they're excited about the movie."

"Yeah, but now we've got to deal with the whirlwind of interviews, press tours, and God knows what else." Jenna sighed, though there was a smile playing on her lips. "I can already hear the questions about us working together again."

Y/N smirked. "You mean the ones where they ask if we're going to kill each other on set?"

"Exactly," Jenna laughed, setting her phone down. "It's going to be non-stop."

They both knew what came with the territory. The second the public found out they'd be starring in *Scream* together, their every move would be scrutinized. It wasn't just about the movie—it was about them. Their relationship had already been a hot topic since they went public, and now, with the added weight of such a high-profile project, the attention was about to skyrocket.

Jenna's phone buzzed again, this time with notifications from social media. She could already see her mentions filling up—fans reacting to the news, excitement building for the next *Scream* movie, and, of course, the inevitable comments about her and Y/N.

"Brace yourself," she said, scrolling through the flood of tweets. "The fans are losing it."

Y/N grabbed his own phone, opening Twitter to see the chaos firsthand. Sure enough, #JennaAndYN was already trending. Fans were posting reaction memes, excited gifs of Ghostface, and speculations about their roles in the movie. Some were even joking about how their characters would interact, considering they were dating in real life.

He grinned, showing Jenna a tweet that read: *If Ghostface even *thinks* about touching Jenna, Y/N better throw hands.*

Jenna rolled her eyes playfully. "Oh, great. Now you're my bodyguard in the *Scream* universe too."

"Hey, someone's gotta do it," Y/N teased, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. "I'm not letting Ghostface near you."

They spent the next few minutes scrolling through fan reactions, laughing at the over-the-top responses and theories. It was moments like these that reminded them of how invested people were in their work—and in them as a couple. It was a strange feeling, having their personal lives so closely tied to their careers, but it was also something they had grown used to over time.

After a while, Jenna set her phone aside and leaned into Y/N's embrace, her head resting on his chest. "This is going to be insane, isn't it?"

Y/N nodded, his fingers running through her hair. "Yeah. But we'll handle it. We've got each other."

Jenna smiled softly, letting out a content sigh. "You're right. We've got this."

Just as they were about to settle back into their relaxed state, the doorbell rang. Jenna's head shot up, and Y/N groaned, reluctantly getting up from the couch.

"Who's that?" Jenna asked, sitting up and adjusting her shirt.

"Probably the neighbors or something," Y/N muttered as he headed for the door.

When he opened it, however, he was greeted by a familiar face—one of their close friends, Emma, standing there with an excited grin on her face.

"Surprise!" she exclaimed, holding up a bottle of champagne. "I heard the news and figured we needed to celebrate!"

Y/N blinked, surprised but amused. "Emma, it's like noon."

Emma shrugged, pushing past him into the apartment. "So? It's five o'clock somewhere!"

Jenna laughed from the couch, getting up to greet their friend. "Emma, you are unbelievable."

"I know, I know," Emma grinned, setting the champagne down on the coffee table. "But come on! You guys are starring in *Scream* together! This is huge!"

Y/N shook his head, closing the door behind her. "You didn't waste any time getting over here, did you?"

"Nope," Emma replied, flopping down onto the couch. "I saw the headlines and jumped in my car. I figured you'd want to celebrate before the media frenzy really kicks in."

Jenna exchanged a glance with Y/N, then smiled. "You're not wrong."

The three of them spent the afternoon laughing, reminiscing about the last time they had worked together, and speculating about what the *Scream* set would be like. The excitement in the room was palpable, and despite the inevitable chaos that would come with such a big announcement, Jenna and Y/N couldn't help but feel a sense of pride.

By the time evening rolled around, they were sitting on the balcony, watching the sun set over the city. Emma had gone home hours ago, leaving them to their thoughts and the quiet hum of LA life. The sky was painted in hues of orange and pink, casting a warm glow over everything.

Jenna rested her head on Y/N's shoulder, her fingers intertwined with his as they sat in peaceful silence. She could feel the weight of the day lifting off her shoulders, the anxiety of the announcement slowly fading away.

"You know," she said softly, "I think this is going to be fun."

Y/N smiled, pressing a kiss to the top of her head. "I think so too."

And as they sat there, watching the last light of day slip behind the horizon, they knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead—whether it was the madness of the press, the long hours on set, or the scrutiny of their relationship—they would face it all together.

Because at the end of the day, they were more than just actors or a couple in the public eye. They were partners, in every sense of the word.

And that, Jenna thought, made all the difference.