The Good Life (Collab)

Chapter 2

A/N: Hey ya'll! It's Kuro-chan and Capricorn here with the next chappie for the Good Life. Hehes, we're both pretty much addicted to this story. No pun intended of course, but oh welp. We hope ya'll enjoyed what happened last time as well as within this chappie too. Please R&R!

The next day, things were about to change within Domino; especially for certain individuals. Getting up around five or five-thirty in the morning, Atem left, leaving a note for his little brother to let him know that he'd be out on his new job during the day and wouldn't be back until sometime at night. What Atem hoped would be to eventually have some personal time with Akefia if the opportunity presented itself.

After getting to the offices, he was led into a room with a large table. Place cards were set with names on them. Atem's was about half way down the table. A script was at each seat, along with highlighters, pencils, and ink pens. A craft table sat behind them with all kinds of food.

Atem went to his assigned seat, sitting down. He looked at his script, wondering what to expect out of this. He made his own notes while skimming through the contents of what he had been given.

Eventually the room filled up, some people grabbing food, all sitting down. The last in was Akefia. Sitting at the head of the table, he nodded at everyone. "Welcome, let's get started. We have a tight budget and even tighter timeline,"

Atem nodded, glancing over at the director. He tried not to get distracted of course even though it's easier said than done considering its Akefia.

At the read through, Akefia explained he wouldn't interfere, just listen. After the first read through, he made some suggestions. It was a spy thriller with Atem playing a double agent

Atem thought the part he's playing seemed ironic to him. He didn't show it, but definitely found it amusing. He thought it wouldn't be too hard considering the training he's undergone before prepared him for any scenario he may be in.

There was a love scene between him and the female lead. She seemed very excited about it, her brown, shoulder length hair bouncing as she read through the lines, batting her blue eyes at him.

Atem remained indifferent. He gave a small smirk at her attempt of flirting. He guessed she did look appealing, but definitely not his type. He read through his lines again before he felt ready. Stepping a little closer to the brunette, he waited for her to start it off.

Pleased that he had stood up with her to do the scene, Anzu started again. She was a very well-known up and coming actress. Akefia watched the scene with a keen and knowing eye. He especially watched the kissing and foreplay part, before he yelled cut, as there was no nudity in this film.

"That's a wrap for read throughs, today. See you all tomorrow." People headed out, taking their scripts.

Atem grabbed his script and bag after exiting the set, jogging after Anzu when he spotted her, "Hey, um I think maybe I could use some extra practice with you on the scene we're working on. Do you want to leave here, go out for a bit?"

Anzu smiled brightly. "Sure! Let me get my purse." Akefia looked up as Anzu left the room.

"I might warn you, the casting couch isn't the only thing to worry about in the movies. Be wary of affairs with coworkers. There is nothing prohibiting it, but it can prove...difficult." His face impassive.

Akefia pushed off from the wall he had been leaning against, after hearing Atem talk and Anzu's obvious intentions. He had no claim on this man, but this man was so... pure, so untainted by the movies, he felt the need to warn him.

"Thanks, sounds like you're talking from experience," muttered Atem, waiting for when the woman would return. "Besides, it's nothing serious with her if you're so concerned."