I Love You No Matter What

Chapter 6: Faith

My legs can't stop shaking. I'm going to be a lead in a film. Scott is so nice to have gotten me this part. I can't mess this up. Ben takes my hand. I turn to him in the car. "You'll be fine," he promises.

"So will you," I tell him.

The car stops. Ben and I get out. We both breath in the sight of the set. We walk into Studio 1A. Groups of people are walking around. Some are carrying things and others are talking on their different devices. Ben and I make our way to the white screen with cameras facing it. Scott is talking with some people in that area. He smiles when he sees us.

"Ben! Faith! You're here early," Scott notices.

"I guess we're just excited," Ben says.

"I am too. Nicholas is ready if you are Faith."

"Which scene?" I ask.

"The first time Laurel and Tyson meet," Scott says. "Just walk in front of the screen. Nicholas!"

I go stand in front of the white screen. Lights shine on my face. I can't even see the camera. A guy comes out of the light. Shadows cover him until he towers over me. I can finally see his face.

He is handsome. His eyes are startling blue against his tan skin. I could get lost in his eyes all day. I want to comb my hands through his short, black hair. He seems intrigued by me too.

I clear my throat and hold out my hand. "I'm Faith," I greet.

"Nicholas, but you can call me Nick," he says. I love his accent. I am not sure where it's from.

"When you two are ready" Scott asks.

We nodded. "You must be Laurel. I'm Amy's younger brother," Nick starts with an American accent.

I fake going into a hug that fails and shake his hand instead. "Tyson, right? I'm so sorry that Amy forced you into this blind date. I'd get it if you wanted to quit now and-"

"Of course not. Since we're here we might as well get to know each kother," Nick purposely interrupts.

I smile uncertainly. "Okay. I know a good restaurant we can go to," I say.

"Nice you two," Scott says. "Let's skip to the fair scene. When you're ready."

"This is fun," I start sheepishly.

"Yeah. Maybe I should take you to clown invested places more often," Nick jokes.

I give a small laugh. "Very romantic," I agree.

We both laugh. "You know, we've been seeing each other for awhile. I think things are getting a little serious," Nick says.

"It has been five months," I say in a matter of fact.

He takes my hands. "I need to know how you feel about me," he says.

"How do you feel about me?" I ask curiously.

Nick pauses for effect. "I love you Laurel."

I smile and hold his face. "I love you too Tyson."

Nick leans in. I wrap my arms around his neck. Our lips connect. This is suppose to be a long, deep kiss. I'm enjoying the kiss. Nick begins to use his tongue. We continue for a few more seconds and pull away. We stare at each other for a minute before untangling ourselves.

"That was great. Let's get some other scenes with the rest of the cast," Scott says.

The rest of the day is filled with screen tests. I get to meet the rest of the cast. They are all welcoming to me. Ben is more than excited to be behind the camera.