Someone Else

Chapter 11

I wake the next day with an unfamiliar feeling. It's brighter and sunnier outside. The clouds; fluffy and milky as if they were painted onto the blue sky. The birds are singing their sweet melodies.

There's a lighter bounce in my strides today, more pep to my step. I don't even notice the smile my face is permanently wearing as I scan the buffet line for today's breakfast.

"You're chipper this morning." A voice I know all too well sounds from behind me and my smile widens as I meet the gaze of Oscar.

"Good morning!" I say and hug him, my smile widening. "I guess I just got a good night of sleep." I shrug my shoulders.

It wasn't a lie. Just not the full truth. My mind replays the distant-yet no so long ago memories of my date with Adam last night. My heart flutters as I recall the effort he put into make something so simple feel so special. My tastebuds water at the remembrance of the pasta and wine we ate, and then my lips ache for the feeling of his on mine again.

"Want to hangout after work?" Oscar asks me as I reach for a muffin. His hand reaches past me and grabs a breakfast wrap.

"Sounds fun!" I nod as we both grab a coffee to-go and head back into the lobby of the hotel.

Upon arriving to my trailer, I greet Ollie who's already blasting music throughout the small camper. He's light on his feet as he bounces around, setting up his station.

"Looks like everyone's in a good mood today." I giggle, setting my coffee and muffin down on one of the small tables.

"Dance with me, honey!" Ollie claps his hands, extending one toward me. I laugh as I take his hand and he pulls me into him. The tune of Mariah Carey's Fantasy plays in my ears as Ollie and I begin dancing around.

"When you walk by every night,
talking sweet and looking fine
I get kind of hectic inside
Baby, I'm so into you
Darling, if you only knew
All the things that flow through my mind"

We snap our fingers, bouncing our hips into one another's to the rhythm. I'm laughing loudly, enjoying myself when the door creaks open. Oscar and John file inside. A look of amusement and confusion fill their faces when they see us. I'm sure we look like two goons rocking around the tiny trailer.

"Come on!" Oliver exclaims, motioning them to join us before the song ends. A wide grins fills Oscar's face as he grabs my hand, joining in the chaos. He twirls me around and laughter escapes my throat. John stands to the side, doing god knows what, but I wouldn't call it dancing. When the song ends, we're all panting to catch our breaths. I straighten my hair in the mirror and motion for Oscar to sit down while Oliver takes John into his chair.

I ruffle my fingers through Oscar's hair playfully, admiring how soft and wavy it is as he watches me through the mirror. I offer a friendly smile before I begin working on his makeup for today's scenes. The four of us are making conversation as Ollie and I work. After we've finished with their makeup, they say their goodbyes and exit the trailer.

I glance at the list on the door to see who's next, my heart fluttering at the sight of his name. I anxiously fix myself in the mirror, attempting to not seem so obvious to Oliver, and right one cue - the door opens with a squeal. In walks the tall, dark haired man who doesn't have to do anything to make my heart flutter and my hands immediate feel clammy.

"Morning." He smiles as he catches sight of me and there's no fighting the smile that sketches onto my face in return. He takes one last swing of the coffee in the styrofoam cup he's holding and then tosses it in the nearest trash bin.

"Oh, that reminds me! I brought my camera, I want to fill this wall up with photos." I motion to the blank space behind our trailer's couch. "Care to be my first one?" I ask Adam, digging into my bag for my camera and twisting it in my hand as if it would make it more appealing to him. I thought filling the wall with photos of everyone would be a great way to capture memories over the course of this movie, and to add my own touch to our workspace.