THEREFORE YOU AND ME, aqua hoshino. (REWRITE)

twenty-two, sweet.

today was the day. the kiss scene was to be shot today.

kotori was currently in her dressing room, preparing for the scene. she wore a long purple wig and purple eye contacts to resemble ai. she had a star in one eye and a crescent in the other.

she takes a deep breath, looking at herself in the mirror. she couldn't believe she was about to film a kiss scene with someone related to kamiki. well, there's nothing she could do about it. it's in the script and she willingly wanted to go through with the role.

her thoughts were cut off when there was a knock on the door. "come in," she said in her usual soft voice.

aqua walks in. his blonde hair was longer and his eyes were a dark purplish-blue (?). he had black stars in both eyes. he looked eerily similar to his father, it almost scared her.

"hey... you ready?" he asked.

kotori sighs, standing up from her seat, "yeah." she begins to walk out the room, expecting aqua to follow. "let's get this show on the road."

aqua followed behind her, but could sense that she seemed slightly on edge. he silently walked a few steps behind kotori, watching her carefully. he took note of her soft sigh and her quiet response, but didn't say anything.

as they walked towards the set, aqua decided to speak, his voice soft and calm. "hey," he said, "if you're nervous, you can just hold my hand. it might help you relax a little."

kotori doesn't speak. she silently took his hand in hers, exhaling deeply.

aqua felt her hand slip into his and he gently closed his fingers around hers, giving it a reassuring squeeze. he noticed her deep exhale and he knew that she was trying to compose herself. he maintained a firm grip on her hand and he stayed close by her side, his presence providing comfort and reassurance.

"you're doing great," he whispered, his voice low enough so only kotori could hear.

kotori gives him a small smile.