Similar Differences (Fassavoy)

~5~

When they arrived at the set, everybody was ready to begin filming and they were glaring at them angrily. Except for Jennifer, she was the only one who was happy that they were there at least.

"Why the hell were you in hospital?" Bryan questioned, pointing his finger at Michael. He sighed, "I got into a drunken fight last night and I was obviously taken to hospital. James was there too but obviously he was better than me. I'm fine and I'm here now."

Bryan rolled his eyes and pointed towards a trailer, "That's hair and makeup. You need to get it sorted soon because we need to get started in like 30 minutes."

James went to the trailer first and gave Michael his stuff to move into the trailers. When he walked in, he saw Sam stood in the corner doing her own makeup, Troy messing with his hair and Sophie sorting out costumes.

"McAttack, nice to know you could make it. We need to get started right now. And we need to shave this off your head but we'll check with Bryan before we go for it. Now sit." Sam commanded, pointing at the chair.

As she started doing his makeup to cover the bruises, he began to confide in them, "Have you ever crushed on a close friend of yours?" Troy immediately stood up and sat beside him, "Yes I have but who is your mystery person."

James froze. He was so lucky that Sophie said, "It's obvious. He has a crush on Jennifer." He exhaled, feeling a bit calmer but still scared as now people think he likes this girl who is so much younger than him.

"Firstly, shes waaaaay out of your league, secondly, she's like 11 years younger than you and thirdly, there are better people than her out there! Aim for something else."

The advice from his flamboyant artist didn't help at all because it wasn't Jennifer he liked. It was Michael fucking Fassbender, co-star and drinking buddy. For fuck sake, Troy. You're supposed to be the smart one.

He ignored the advice properly and just mumbled, "Thanks." He left soon after and headed towards the sets. When Michael went in, he felt pitiful. He had heard what James was thinking and felt sorry for Troy. He didn't deserve abuse like that.

He sat down before hearing Troy thinking, I bet James was lying. His face told me that he didn't like Jennifer. Maybe it's Michael, but James doesn't seem gay enough.

I'm gay enough, Michael found himself thinking subconsciously. He realised immediately what he thought and felt so glad nobody could hear his thoughts. Wow, James though... how haven't I seen him this way before.

A shout from outside snapped him away, "Everyone on set in 5! Especially the main characters! Don't be late!" He knew it was directed at him. The three artists began to hurriedly sort him out and quickly shave his beard off.

When he left, everyone was there, including a still hairy James. He obviously couldn't be bothered shaving any part of him. He needs to be bald.

"Right, we need to get filming soon but first, who wants to shave James? We did this with any cast member who needed to shave any part of their head."
Michael immediately shouted, "I'll do it!"

Everyone looked at him and made a strange, judgemental face. He began to stutter, "I-I just find it s-s-satisfying!" They roll their eyes collectively and turn back.

James whispered to Michael, "Thanks, I need to talk to you as well. I want to work on my mutation with you, it's so complex."

Great, what did I sign up for?