Mixed Feelings | Timothée Chalamet

6. Kisses & Butterflies

2 months later

It's been two months since Alyssa and the rest of the cast had started filming. The cast have grown very close to each other. They were practically a family. Keara was basically Alyssa's sister and Aaron was her brother from another mother. The actress that plays Keara's mother, Amanda Spencer, was amazing at giving advice. The young actors would go to her first whenever they were having trouble with a particular scene. However, Alyssa didn't only go to her for acting advice. Amanda was the only person that she had confided to about Timothée, about their hatred. Things between the two hadn't gotten any better. There was almost no direct contact between them. Their attitude towards each other had gotten worse. The stolen doughnut was the least of their problems these days. Pranks, tripping, pinching and insults were only the tip of the iceberg. Of course, they had kept their rivalry behind closed doors, wanting to stay professional on set. The crew seemed to be oblivious to the fact that they despised each other. Except for Amanda, and Keara, who still seemed suspicious, but had stopped asking Alyssa about it. As for the show, it couldn't be going better. They were almost done filming the first season.

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It was the last day of filming. The cast were dejected that their time together was almost over. Timothée and Alyssa were getting into character to film the final scene. Aaron and Keara had finished their final scene the day before. Alyssa has been nervous about this scene for quite some time. Throughout the whole season, John has been hinting a potential romance between Timothée's and Alyssa's characters. The crew has been teasing them for the past few months that there would be a kiss between the two at the end, but she had always assumed it was a joke. Yet here they were, moments away from it. Timothée had managed to keep a straight face and look cool, calm and collected. He wanted people to think he was experienced in this matter, when in fact, he was a nervous wreck. His hands were clammy, and as time passed by, his heartbeat quickened. The two looked around nervously, secretly wishing a storm would suddenly appear. But since when has the weather ever been in our favour. "Okay guys, get to your places!" John said aloud. This was it thought Alyssa. The majority of the crew gathered around the set, Aaron and Keara stood at the front, excited for the kiss. "And...action!" said John. And so the two actors started reciting their lines.

"This is all my fault, Grant. I should've never come back. I should have stayed where I belong: a cage." Alyssa says.

"Hey, none of this was your fault. We would all be dead if it weren't for you" Timothée responds kind-heartedly.

"I'm a monster. You guys would be better off without me..." she says, tears threatening to spill from her eyes.

"No, Skylar. We'll be here for you every step of the way. Don't ever say you're worthless. Ever." He looks her straight in the eyes while holding her hand. He brings his right hand up to cup her cheek whilst his other hand goes to hold her waist. And slowly, he leans in and their lips connect. Butterflies erupts in her stomach. Damn, he has nice lips Alyssa couldn't help thinking. He pulls away after a few seconds and stares at her longingly. "Because you mean everything to me." A teardrop rolls down Alyssa's cheek.

"And...cut! Amazing guys! Fantastic! Perfect!" Yelled John, clapping his hands together. The rest of the cast and crew applaud, a few whistles adding themselves to the claps. Timothée and Alyssa break their stare, which they realize they've been holding this whole time. Keara comes running over to Alyssa, wide-eyed. "That was a-ma-zing! Are you sure you guys aren't dating in real life?" We're far from dating, Keara Alyssa thought to herself. The two laugh awkwardly, avoiding her question.

A few more crew members come to congratulate them, including John. "That was astonishing! We won't need to do that scene again, so you guys are done for the day." he says to Timothée and Alyssa. Then, he turns around and reaches for a stool that was near him. He steps onto it before addressing himself to everyone on set. "Well everyone, it's the end for this season. A second season may be an option, depending on the success of this show. This is our time to part ways, before we reunite for the press conference. But don't say goodbye just yet, because we're hosting a party tonight!" Everyone cheers and hugs before leaving. Alyssa rushed over to her trailer to gather a few personal items that she had left in there. She came back out with a small backpack and her phone in hand. Alyssa bumped into Amanda on her way out. She have her a tight hug, thanking her for all her advice and help. As she pulled out of the hug, Amanda whispered something into her ear. Something that would stick to her like glue. "Give him a try. I know it could turn into something beautiful." Alyssa gave her a questioning look. "Just trust me. I know it when I see it." Without another word, Amanda walks off. Alyssa was confused and repeated those words in her head again. She joined Keara, Aaron and Timothée in the taxi and they took off. This was the end of the first season, but it was the start of blooming acting career for all four actors.