If This Was A Movie - A Joshifer Fanfiction

Chapter 1

Jen's POV

Cold, brisk New York air sweeps across my face as I push open the door of my hotel, determined to get out of it. It's 5:30 in the morning, the sun is just beginning to rise as I get out the door. I'm headed to a Mockingjay Part 2 press conference to talk about the movie and working on set. I walk down the pathway to the black Escalade car that awaits me at the end of the walkway, careful to avoid the snow that's been falling to the ground since last night.
As I sit down in the car, I slip off my sunglasses cautiously, making sure there isn't any paparazzi around. Just my luck, there they are standing all around my hotel. Stalking me.
Ugh. Paparazzi. They follow me everywhere, and it's not only them, but there's also the authors who write the trashy tabloids. The villain-like people who write lies about me and my life, and I despise it. Sometimes only thing that keeps me going is my family and friends, and of course my love of acting. My parents usually help me the most, and of course Josh and Liam. I don't know what I'd do without them; my very best friends. They know me inside and out, and always knew what to say to make me feel better. I've always been playful with them, so I don't feel like there could possibly be anything romantic between me and Liam or me and Josh... Even that being true, my thoughts wander to my feelings for Josh. I've always had a bit of a crush on him, but brushed it away, since Josh has a girlfriend and I have a boyfriend.
The more I think about my boyfriend, Nick, the more I second guess myself for staying with him. I was in love with him, and he was in love with me, but now... Things don't feel the same. He seems to be more distant when he's around me, and he always seems to have a second and more important priority; his family. Which, naturally, I understand, but it almost feels like I'm hanging on to love that doesn't exist anymore... Or maybe it never did, I don't know.
I continue to ponder this topic, but as soon as I feel like I'm starting to sort out my feelings, the car has pulled up to the conference hall where the press conference is. I get out of the car and am immediately directed by an employee of the event to a backstage area, where I'm greeted by my hair and makeup team. My makeup artist today, Jillian, greets me and starts her work, putting all sorts of makeup onto my face. This, I thought to myself, is what I call confusing. Makeup has always been a topic of confusion for me, so I try not to think about it. After a long wait with my eyes closed for the artist, my makeup is finally finished.
Next, my hairstylist comes in and does all she can with my short hair. I made an impulse decision to chop it off while I was filming Catching Fire, and lately I've been trying to grow my hair back out. At this point my hair, in length, is roughly to my jawline.
My hairstylist just simply decides to brush my hair out and leave it as it is.
The final touch of my outfit is a set of diamond dangle earrings and a matching necklace. The rest of my outfit is simply a sleeveless white blouse and a pencil skirt.
After I finish changing, I'm rushed out to the stage to begin the press conference. I'm placed between Josh and Liam, thank god, and the conference begins.
Lots of questions are asked and answered. Many laughs and inside jokes between our cast family are exchanged. It's just like a normal press season, until the fan questions begin. For the first few questions, everything is alright... Until one question. The girl asking it is smiling hugely, and to start off she says "I love you guys so much" which truly, honestly makes everything so much easier for me. It is so comforting to know that even if I, as an actor, have to go through loads of press and pestering news reporters, at least I have fans who still love me at the end of the day. That girl now states her question: "even though these movies are coming to an end and there probably won't be any more--" this phrase gets the crowd exited, and the cast nervous. She continues: "how will you guys stay connected and in contact with each other? Will you still be friends?" She finishes, beaming at all of us. It's my turn to answer. My palms get sweaty as I position my microphone so that the crowd and cameras can hear me. I start slowly by saying "As I've said so many times before, the best thing I have gotten out of this experience is my two best friends, who know me better than anyone ever has... Well, except maybe my mother." This gets the audience laughing, which I'm a bit confused about. But as I look at the panel with my fellow castmates, everyone seems to be smiling. That gives me the reassurance to continue. "I love these guys. They have been through one of the craziest experiences in my life with me, and they've helped get me through it. I could never thank them enough for that." I'm now gaining more confidence, but I'm sensing a happy mood in the room. Suddenly, without warning, Josh leans over and kisses me on the cheek. I'm so surprised that I accidentally turn my head... And we are now kissing on the lips. He pulls away, embarrassed, and I do too. But, for a second, his eyes met mine... And I felt something. And I recognize it. It was a spark. A spark that I'd never felt with Nick or any other boyfriend I'd had before.
I think I'm in love.

Authors note: hi! I'm Zoe 💕 Thank you for deciding to read my fanfiction! This is my first time writing fanfic so I'm really excited to start. Feedback is highly appreciated ❤️❤️