Ancient History/Future Hearts

The Shooting

"and what is it? couldn't you wait till tomorrow?"

i heard Maxx's voice in the background "dude just make it quick she was probably sleeping"

"we have Sherlock Holmes right there" i mumbled trying to sound as annoyed as possible. but i wasn't. i couldn't be mad at him if Maxx was involved.

"you know that tomorrow we have the shooting right?"

"then why aren't you two in bed?"

"we are kinda actually in bed right now" Cody said. they weren't taking the thing seriously. nothing to worry about then.

"oh cool so you two are now in bed together. so you're dating. that's the news! cool. i'll go to bed now. see you tomorrow" i tried to sound ironic and annoyed at the same time.

"we're not in the same bed dude! i know you get jealous if i hook up with somebody else. but we're having a sleepover here! you should totally come next time" Maxx almost shouted.

Cody cleared his throat. "well." he remarked that word trying his best to take the conversation on the serious side again. "the girl who was supposed to be in the video has just ditched us, and we're in a looot of troubles. we will not be able to find another girl now cause it's obviously too late and we might not be able to shoot the video until we come back from tour. " he sounded annoyed and also a bit desperate at that point. i felt pity for him. for them.

"so you want me to be her substitute" i cut it short, hoping to get back to sleep soon.

"um... yeah? would you?"

"sure why not. unless they require extraordinary acting skills or stuff like that cause you know i'm not that good"

"you are perfect. you're saving us, man."

"it's okay. you know i'd do anything for you guys". it was true. and the idea didn't bother me anyway. it would be fun.

"that's awesome thank you thank you thank you. i didn't think you would agree to this"

"why not?" i asked.

"no it's... i mean... maybe you i don't know..." he sounded embarassed and that was something that kind of disturbed me. what was he on about?

"Cody i can't do this, just tell her" Maxx's voice in the background again.

"tell me what? guys what's happening?" i was in pure confusion at this point.

i heard Cody sigh. "ok well there's something you should probably know about this" Pause. Tension. i could perceive it.

"what is it?" i asked again.

"there's... a kiss involved. with... with me".

no one said anything. silence fell. what would that mean? i would need to make out with one of my best friends? that sounded weird and wrong.

Maxx was the one to break the silence "look Kiki i know we are asking a lot and we don't want to force you. but we wouldn't ask if we weren't desperate. you can think about it tonight and i don't know-"

"i'll do it" i interrupted him.

"you sure? because you can still think-"

"i will do it Maxx. it's okay". i wasn't even thinking straight at that point. was it because i was feeling exhausted? was it because i really wanted to help them out? i still hadn't properly realized what it would involve. but it was okay for me.

"kay" Cody sounded relieved. "we'll send you the script straightaway. you can check it out and i don't know just see what it'll all be about. we'll meet at 9 o'clock in Rosemary St, 165, me and Maxx can come and pick you up around 8"

"mmh-mmh" i mumbled. i wasn'treally listening anymore. when he was done i said goodbye and set my alarm. as soon as my head touched the pillow i fell asleep. a troubled sleep.

the alarm went off at 7.30. i yawned and turned around to face the blue wall with little pink flowers. i opened my eyes and the news from the night before started to sink in. what was i expected to do that day? oh yes, making out with Cody. wait what? was it for real? i felt my stomach all weird. i didn't want to do that after all. i wasn't ready and my head hadn't really got the situation until then. crap. why did i even agree to that? ok, i needed to calm down. Cody said it was just a kiss. just one. it'd be alright. it'd be a simple kiss, like the ones i gave my friends on the cheeks, just on the lips this time. no big deal. c'mon Nicky you're a big girl you can deal with these things.

i finally got up - time was passing by pretty quickly. i knew i would be given new clothes on set so i didn't really bother to pick a perfect outfit. jeans. converse. tank top. ok. i went downstairs to grab some food but my stomach wasn't eager to collaborate. no wonder. i shoved an apple into my bag for later and left the house, sitting down on the front steps. waiting for my friends. waiting for Cody. i was about to get up and get inside my little comfy home, my safe haven, and pretend nothing had happened. but before i could make my plan a reality i saw a car approach. it was them.

during our trip there wasn't much talking. it was more a Cody-Maxx conversation, which i sporadically joined. "and here we are. get out ladies" Maxx said, pulling out in front of a pretty nice house. i saw Cody glancing at me but i kept my eyes low and got out of the car.

Dan was already there and he hugged me tight, thanking me for "saving their lives".

i was all smiles but inside i was feeling a sense of sickness. i was then grabbed by some guy who took me into a small room i'd use as changing room. i was given some clothes, had my make up done, was told some more info on what we were about to do. i was then given 10 minutes to "relax" - as if it was even possible. i took the chance to study the script.

i started reading the first part and i tried to calm myself. it was fine. it was just acting. just one kiss. i felt a little better and decided to keep on reading but someone knocked on the door and i felt sick again. "yes?" i whispered, not sure if they heard me. the door was thrown open.

"NIKCYNICKYNICKYNICKYNICKY"

"BRIEEE" i shouted running towards her and wrapping my arms around my friend. i noticed Maxx was there too and he winked. "I haven't seen you in ages! where have you been?" i asked

"i was on holiday with my family. but i made it to the shooting"

"aww, Maxx invited you here to support him uh? how cute! relationship goals right there!" i grinned.

"i am actually in the video" she smiles. she must have seen my confusion because she quickly explained "oh, it's really just a split-second thing really. but i'm an extra and that's cool. i'm so happy you're here too. Maxx told me everything"

i couldn't help but smile. i was happy to have my friends around.

a guy from outside the door called us and we got ready to go. before i could walk through the door Maxx grabbed my wrist. "hey you okay there babe?"

"yeah!" i tried to make it sound as obvious as possible but inside the weird feeling of sickness and panic had come back.

"you sure?"

i didn't answer, just nodded and followed Brie who was already on her way.

hi guys! sorry this one's not too long but i'll post another chapter tomorrow. get ready cause the next one's a gud one *smirk face*