SHEO: Moons My Witness (Chapter 1)

Before you read just know that this is my first take at writing in a long time. I used to write but I stopped so I might be a bit rusty. Of course, this is a work of fiction so somethings may be different. I mean no harm to any of the actors. This was just for pure fun at 12:40AM on a Wednesday morning because I was super bored. Enjoy, I suppose.

SHAILENE:

You’re dumb. You’re not the right person for the job. You look nothing like her. You’re awful. You don’t deserve the part. “Calm down, I can do this. I’m overreacting.” The faucet dripped silently in the background, usually the noise wouldn't bother me so much but today it was eating away at the sane brain cells in my head. The more and more closer we get to the actual date of the premiere of the movie the more edgy and neurotic I get. I'm starting to believe all the erroneous things people are saying about me. I need to get out of this silence and try and distract myself.

I knock on his door. There’s a chance he might be asleep but it’s worth a shot. I hear grumbling and something falling over. The footsteps get closer. I'm starting to regret even thinking about coming to him. He probably thinks I'm vexatious for waking him up from his slumber. Maybe I can walk away now and pretend I was never here..

Honestly, why am I here?

The door opens with a grate. I see him without a shirt on. He has a confused face but then he realizes it's me and smiles. "Shailene? Can I help you?" He asked as he sauntered towards me.

What do I say? 'I'm nervous and need a distraction?' Fuck. I regret coming here. "Sorry. I'm just nervous and needed someone to talk to as a distraction, I suppose." I stammered. 

A smile crept up on his face. "I suppose I could try and distract you, Shai." He chuckled, as he started opening the door more so I could step in. "Come on in to my humble abode. Sorry if it's a bit messy, I haven't bothered to keep my suitcases intact."

 I look around his room. Obviously, the hotel is almost identical to mine but he still has managed to add his own to the room. "It's fine." I practically almost whispered.

"Is me being shirtless making you nervous, Shai? Am I a site for sore eyes?" He laughed. Of course he would try and make me blush. I hope he's joking. He really is attractive, I could never deny that. Tall, brown short curly hair, young-faced, even when he dressed casually he was attractive. 

I cover my face with my hands because by now my face is all red.

"Shai, I'm only joking. Everyone knows you have a huge crush on me." More laughter. "I'm kidding. I'm just doing what you wanted, trying to distract you. What's up, Shai? What's wrong?" He walks over to his bed. As he sits, he pats the space next to him.

Where do I start? I'm nervous that everone will hate me as Tris? That everyone will think I did awful in the movie? That I'm not good enough to play Tris? A warm phlegm gathered inside the pit of my throat. Theo and I had grown pretty close, I can trust him with this. "I'm just...nervous. What if I'm not good enough Tris?" I murmured. 

Theo's laughter started to sound all over the room. Then he said, "Shailene Woodley, you have nothing to worry about. You're going to be perfect, I promise you. Everyone's going to love you. You're an amazing, beautiful, and gorgeous actress. You're so talented, how could someone not like you? You are an amazing Tris. I would never imagine anyone else being my Tris."

Theo started to pull me in for a hug. "I promise you, you're amazing, love. You're perfect, I love you." he beamed. His chin was resting on my head. 

A butterfly type of feeling had started settling into my stomach. Any worries I had were gone at the moment. Theo made me feel right. I looked up at him, "Thank you, I love you too." The way that the light was hitting Theo had at the moment made him look, almost.. angelic. I never noticed how much of a great guy Theo was.

"Wanna stay here for the night? I'd like the company, I'm sure you would too." He chuckled as he starting pulling away. As soon as he did I already missed his warmth. "Actually, I'd love to. You'll have to set up a nice bed on the couch for me though."

"Couch? I just assumed you'd sleep with me, here on the bed." He inquired. "I don't have cooties, I swear." He smiled. 

"I suppose so. I'm a bit tired, I might knock out right away." A yawn escaped my lips as soon as I stated that. "It's fine, Shai. Go to sleep."

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"Shailene, I like you, a lot."

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That's it for now! Sorry, it's not the best. A bit of a filler, I suppose? The story will be more interesting later, I promise. But for now, I hope you enjoyed it. Excuse any mistakes.