As you opened the door, the smells of the theater hit you. The smells of worn sheet music and scripts, of the costume fabrics and cough drops. You took in everything as the smile spread across your face. You'd already earned the role of the leading lady but now it was time for the auditions for your leading man. "Hello, Y/N!" Jaime Lannister greeted when you rounded the corner. "Hello, Jaime!" You smiled up at the blond man.
"Have you met my new friend Oberyn?" It was then that you finally noticed the tanned man next to your friend. "I haven't. Nice to meet you, Oberyn. I'm Y/N Stark. Are you here to audition or just watch Jaime make a fool of himself?" you asked with a giggle. Jaime gave an over exaggerated gasp, placing his prosthetic hand over his heart. "Me? A fool?" You nudged him and turned your attention back to Oberyn who said, "If you are playing the lead, I am most definitely here to audition." You knew right then that he was a flirt.
"A man sees he has competition," came another familiar voice behind you. You looked over your shoulder to see the red and white hair of Jaqen H'ghar "Good to see you Jaqen," you greeted with another smile. Jaqen had played the lead in the last play you were in. "A man is pleased to see a woman as well," he responded before walking away. "Does he always talk that way?" Oberyn asked. You shook your head.
"Only when he's about to audition. He talks normally in between shows, but he's something of method actor. He literally becomes his character but before the cast list comes out, he calls himself a 'Faceless Man' and speaks in third person," you explained. Oberyn nodded in understanding. "So, who's directing this one?" Jaime asked you. You gave him a cheeky grin. "Who do you think?"
Jaime's answer was automatic, "Varys." Varys loved you and almost always cast you as the lead when he directed. No one could say he didn't have his favorites, but there were some that he despised, like Jaime's twin. Cersei never even bothered to audition if Varys was directing. "Did someone call me?" Speak of the devil. The three of you saw Varys approaching your little group. "Miss Stark! Glad you could come and assist me. I will need you to perform the kiss scene with all of these gentlemen." You fought a smile. You had kissed Jaime and Jaqen before for the same reason, but their kisses were always different.
You followed Varys up on stage and faced the group of men that were waiting to audition. Jaime and Oberyn silently slipped into seats as Varys began his usual pre-audition speech. As he explained his procedure, you watched Jaime making his usual "oh my gods I'm bored" face and had to stifle a giggle. Varys cleared his throat, looking pointedly between you and Jaime. "Now, I've asked Miss Y/N Stark to assist us as she is playing the lead. First, I'd like to see Bronn."
For the next hour, you were on stage acting out a scene with several different men. Finally. it was Jaime's turn. He sauntered up to the stage and said, "Watch and learn." For all his talk, Jaime was always nervous for kissing scenes and it was obvious to you. When he pressed his lips to yours, it was tentative and slow. You almost gave a little chuckle. When the kiss was over, you gave him a reassuring smile. "Good job, Jaime." Jaqen was next.
Jaqen immediately got into character and when he kissed you, he knew exactly what to do. He knew just how far and long he could take the kiss before you grew uncomfortable. His kiss was strong, but still somewhat hesitant. Jaqen's kisses always left you bewildered because you never really knew what kind of kiss you would get. When you parted, Jaqen opened his eyes and said, "A man thanks a woman." You shook your head and laughed at him. Finally, it was Oberyn's turn.
You'd never even met the man before that day and you had no idea what to expect of the kiss. To say it was intense would be an understatement. Oberyn immediately took control of the kiss and you knew who was in charge in that moment. His kiss was slightly demanding, but still soft enough that you didn't feel overwhelmed and you found yourself wishing you'd met him years earlier. Oberyn kept the kiss up until you heard Varys clear his throat. "Thank you, Mr. Martell." You felt your face flush as Jaime stared at you, jaw on the floor.
"Did a woman enjoy her day?" Jaqen asked with an amused smile when you were back down in the house. "Very much," you replied with a giggle. Oberyn gave you a sly smile before turning to Jaime. "Would you care to share in the experience?" Jaime's eyes went wide and he shook his head frantically. You and Oberyn let out a laugh. "So, do you think I'll be the lead?" Jaime asked you. He always trusted your opinions. "I suppose that's up to Varys now. Although, if he's judging the chemistry of that kiss...it will probably be Oberyn."
Jaime began to pout and Jaqen said, "A man is not certain. A man has kissed a woman before and earned the lead." You were already praying Varys would hurry with the cast list. You hated when Jaqen talked like that. As if in answer to your prayers, Varys stepped back up on stage. "I have chosen the roles." Thank the gods. You listened as he went down his list until he finally got down to the last role. The leading man. "Mr. Martell."
Jaime's face fell for a moment before offering Oberyn his hand. "Congrats." Jaqen gave a little bow. "Good for you," he said, "You obviously earned it." He turned and left with Jaime close behind. Oberyn turned to you. You beamed up at him. "Shall we rehearse?" he asked, grabbing you around the waist and pulling you close. "So that's how you work, is it?" you asked with a chuckle. "Yes it is, Miss Stark." He pulled you in for a kiss just as the theater doors opened. "Y/N Stark! Step away from the boy now!" your mother's voice cut through the silence in the theater.
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