In the end

Chapter - 9 - Feeling normal

Jared's POV

I double checked the directions they gave me to the location we were shooting at for the week and tried to focus on the scenes we were going to be doing. As hard as I tried to focus on work I kept getting distracted picturing Bree's eyes staring into mine.

I found the neighbourhood without too much trouble. It was mostly residential with brownstone type apartments over small specialty shops. It was very quiet and peaceful with beautiful trees lining the sidewalks. I pulled up was directed to park behind one of the production trucks. Stepping out into the crisp October air I looked around a bit more. There weren't many people around but those that were were strolling casually down the sidewalks or sitting on their front steps with steaming mugs, chatting with their friends or neighbours and I couldn't help but feel bad for disrupting these peoples lives. Spending so many hours cooped inside I knew just how loud and chaotic a film crew could be outside of a studio.

I walked around the set for a bit saying hello to the crew and some of the other cast before poking my head into the small trailer set up for makeup and wardrobe. Jensen was already there getting his hair done and laughing with Sarah our hair stylist. "Hey guys, sorry if I'm late, I went the wrong direction down 5th street." I don't know why I lied but it was easier than saying I'm late because I was almost stalking a girl I just met. "Dude, your car has a GPS built into the console." Jensen said with a snicker. "Oh right, I guess I forgot." He just looked at me like I was crazy and sat back in the chair and closed his eyes. I grabbed the bundle of hangars with my name and went behind the curtain set up on one side of the trailer. Emerging in "Sam" clothes I sat in the chair beside Jensen so our make up artist Liz could work her magic. Once I was done Sarah switched places with Liz and started on my hair. Once we were all set we headed out and got started. 

We were able to get a lot of good shots before it started raining and the director decided we should take a break for dinner. There was a tiny pizza place across the street so I ran over and ducked in before I could even get damp. You could just tell the same family had owned the place for generations and the pizza was so good it wasn't hard to believe. I finished eating and stepped back outside ready to run for it when I noticed the crew had left cables all over the sidewalk. Just as I was about to yell across the street about cables someone waking passed me tripped and landed facedown on the pavement.

I rushed over to see if they were okay and stuck my hand out to help the person up. "Are you alright?" I asked feeling terrible. We weren't even here 8 hours and someone had gotten hurt. "Yeah I'm ok, I just tripped on..." I was shocked when the person looked up and I found myself looking into those beautiful brown and gold eyes.

Her eyes went wide and she flushed that same rosy colour as earlier today. She took my hand and I helped her stand up unable to contain my joy at seeing her again. Trying to lighten the mood and not make her feel embarrassed I smiled at her. "We have to stop meeting like this." She looked so irritated it kind of threw me. "Believe me I hope it's the last time." She muttered. I tried not to feel hurt but I'm sure my expression showed it. Almost as soon as she was finished speaking a look of horror came across her face and she started talking rapidly. "N-no I didn't mean, I meant you always finding me on my knees. I mean- oh my god." I burst out laughing at what she said and immediately felt my joy return. "It's okay I know what you mean. I'm so sorry about the equipment I'll let someone know so they clear the sidewalk." She looked it bit surprised and looked around at the trucks and equipment. "You're working on this thing?" I could tell she was being completely honest and had no clue that I was an actor. I chuckled a bit and loved the feeling of just being normal. "Yeah we're here for a week filming." She was a mess, soaked to the bone and her hair was stuck to her face but I didn't think she could look more adorable. I could see a spot of colour near her temple. Without even thinking I stepped forwards and brushed her hair back to examine the bruise just starting to form. I heard her breath hitch and hoped I wasn't imagining the affect I seem to have on her. She assured me that she was fine and just needed to shower and sleep. I wonder if- "Jared! We need you on set!" I heard the director yell from across the street. I turned my head to scowl at no one in particular. Dammit. I tried to hold back my disappointment so I didn't look desperate. "I gotta get back to work." She looked around like she just realized where she was. "Yeah I should get home." I told her to be careful and turned before she could see how much I wanted to stay right there with her. As I walked across the street I figured what the hell. She was halfway up the steps when I called out to her. "By the way it was nice to see you again Bree." It was too dark to see her clearly but she gave me a small wave and I think she was smiling. I turned and ducked behind the trailer and and felt myself grinning like idiot but I didn't care. My voice was screaming in my head. She lives across the damn street and I'll get to see her everyday. I went back to the set and Jensen and Misha looked at me then at each other. "Jared man what the hell"s wrong with you. You look like you just saw the sun for the first time." I just laughed. Because that's exactly how I felt.