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jemamore · 1 year
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its my birthday 🎂🥳✨
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voidselfshipp · 4 years
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Murder In Paris
Summary:two spies who are opposite to eachother in every sense are sent to an undercover mission,but form hate to love theres only one step.
(Sorry for the long post but the read more wont work)
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Of all the people he could have been assigned with,it had to be her.
Jerico leans on her motorcycle, waiting for her frenchman companion.
Spy was bitching at something,at this point she couldnt care less,the plane trip was already very tiring,she just wanted to crash into a bed.
--Hurry the fuck up!-She screams at him.
The Man turns around Rolling his eyes grabbing his suitcase,full of their spy Gear.
He sits behind jeri, then holds on the motorcycle for dear life, and his legs caging the suitcase.
--Would you mind go a bit slower?!--he shouted as her, they turn around the corner,making Him hold onto her waist.
--No!--She answered back-- im tired!
This was going to be one hell of a day.
They arrived at the hotel in ten minutes, thanks to Jers reckless Driving, its a miracle they were still in one piece.
Once at the reception, spy leaned on the desk to the receptionist.
The Ladys demeanor changed as she saw him, deep down it made jericos blood boil.
--avez-vous une réservation?
--Oui
- sous quel nom?
--jacques kateb
- voici les clés bon monsieur
- Merci, nous avons commandé deux chambres.
--Désolé, nous n'avions qu'un seul gratuit
Jer looked at his companion as he sighed,taking the keys.
--merci
And with that he left, jerico chased after him.
--oi!spy!--She called as both got into the elevator-- werent we supposed to have two rooms?!
The Man sighed in desesperation-- it seems like we had a problem with the hotel rooms, so we Will have to share
She was dumbfoded.
Are you serious right now?
They arrived at the last floor.
--Lets hope the sights make up to this...--she muttered under her breath.
The Man nodded in agreement.
They went down the corridor to the last room, spy opened it, letting jer go first, at least hes a gentleman.
Jerico Gasped when she saw the huge windowpane across the room, she cant help but walk a few steps closer to it.
She could see the whole city from here.
She smiled, Doing a small jump.
The Man noticed this,chuckling softly under his breath, she could be rather cute at a times.
Though the moment was Killed when they both saw it.
--Zheres only one bed....
Both looked at eachother like all hell was about to break loose.
Then jerico calmed down and scratched the back of her neck--ill take the sofá--she says--just let me take one good nap on the bed,im exhausted
Theres no way In hell.
--Ill zake zhe sofá, you should take the bed
Jer snorted,looking at spy-- dont come at me with that gentleman act, if you want to take the bed, take it
--its simple courtesy, you should sleep on zhe bed
--Spy...
--Jerico I insist, If not--
--the only option is sharing--i know
The frenchman was taking back, its been a while since he shared a bed with someone,that didnt involve any other thing than sleep.
--zheres no need to go to such extremes--
He heard her start to laugh shaking her head, then sitting on the bed, taking off her jacket and shoes.
--whatever your choice is, im okay with it,just keep it down Will ya?
He nodded, and hid the suitcase with their equipment, sitting on the old sofá, reading the newspaper that was placed on the coffee table.
A soft smile crossed his lips when he heard the faint noise of snoring.
He stood up,closing the newspaper,and closing the courtains,he had taken off his suits jacket,and he uses it to cover his companion.
He couldnt help himself and kept his gaze on her for a bit longer.
He shook his head and chuckled.
Jerico woke up at noon, she sits looking at the jacket, she smiled when she recognized it.
Shes about to speak when she catches spy, with the newspaper on his face,sleeping by the couch.
If she could,shed take a picture to show it to scout.
She then slowly and carefully moved the Man to fully rest on the sofá,unaware that the Man was awake.
She then grabbed the newspaper and covered him with his jacket.
Her hand brushe against his balaclava, some loose strands of hair had broken loose from the mask covering his face.
She then grabs her jacket and puts on her shoes, then she takes her backpack and closes the door behind her.
Surely spy would know how to unlock it without the keys.
She went downstairs into the restaurant the hotel had, she looked at the menú,knowing that spy was very picky with what he ate.
There was nothing that could really meet the frenchmans standards,but she preffered to hear him whine than him not eating,so she ordered in the most broken french youve ever heard.
She then sat to wait, good thing she ordered take away.
She sat on some of the sofa in the now empty waiting line,looking out the Window.
She started to take notes of the place, drawing her surroundings.
Its truly beautiful.
Eventually, she was called to Grab her food, and as soon as she entered the room, she peeked at spy, he was still awake.
She chuckled leaving the food on the coffee table with the wine and grabbing the glasses in the cupboard.
She sat besides spy and softly shook him--Spy, spy wake up, I got lunch
Yet he didnt wake up, she then shooked him a few more times.
The Man opened his eyes with a playful smirk.
--oh fuck you-- jerico pushed him back into the sofá and sat to eat.
The Man tried to contain his laughter, as he grabbed his food, only for his smile to convernt into a scowl.
-y--
--before you complain, that is as good as it gets, I dont want to hear it
The Man stays in silence for a bit-- very well...
The afternoon wasnt as interesting,they spent it organizing their things once the rest of the luggage arrived.
And well, thats when the small fights started.
Jerico was messy, leaving her clothes in piles,not even organizing them by color--
Well...actually she was pretty tidy....in her own way once he looked it upclose.
Maybe she wasnt that bad after all right?
And finally at night.
--jerico is already late we sh--
He stopped mid sentence as he saw jerico lost in the city lights.
He chuckled and sat Next to her on the floor the night Sky was clear and they could see the stars shining brightly as ever.
--its beautiful--she says softly.
--oui--his gaze turns to her,getting lost in her eyes for a couple of seconds, she was so concentrated,her eyes half lidded.
Spy snaps back to reality as he hears her yawn, he chuckles standing up and offering his hand to her.
--i zhink is zime for Us to sleep
Jer looks at him and then his hand,sleepily nodding, and taking his hand,standing up with his help, he chuckles again walking to the bed.
They both lay on the bed giving their back to the other.
Spy would have changed into his fancy robe,but with jerico present he felt somehow embarassed to wear it around her.
And jerico,well, she had no shame, she almost changes infront of him if he didnt reminded her there was a bathroom.
He always found it funny,how she managed to live in her own little world while also being the most down to earth of all his coworkers.
Well,he always found her interesting,since the day they met, she was his opposite but not...in an annoying way like scout.
His breath hitches when he feels jericos back against his, she thrashed around the bed.
She seemed to be having a nightmare.
He turns around and grabs her hands so she didnt hurt herself.
He then pulled her closer to him, and felt when she melted into his arms, finally calming down.
He smiled and let a chuckle under his breath--bonne nuit...jerico
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shhh-no-ones-home · 4 years
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sapphires are a girls worst enemy ryan sitkowski x reader
+++++++++ Request from @ryansitkowskiswifey : "Can I request a Ryan Imagine? Maybe being jealous over him being around women?"
this was kind of vague and i just did the chris one like this so i changed a little bit but i hope its still good. i also wanted it to be the opposite of "diamonds are a girls best friends" by marilyn monroe because thats sort of what this idea sparked. hopefully its not too far off and i hope you enjoy!
Song: death is a party, invite all your friends by palaye royale
tag list: @cynic-spirit @alilpunkrock @svintsandghosts @theoneandonlykymberlee @thisplace-ishaunted @musicsexandpizza69
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"damn, where you going dressed like that?"
i said gawking at ryan in his pressed suit. he looked at me confused as he pushed his cuff links into the sleeves.
"why arent you ready?"
he asked and i raised a brow.
"ready for what?"
"what do you mean ready for what? get up, come on or we'll be late."
he pulled me off the couch and pushed me down the hall to our bedroom, there laying on the bed was a deep blue cocktail dress.
"wait, ryan, seriously, what is this for?"
he looked confused again.
"didnt i tell you the party was tonight?"
i raised a brow and shook my head no.
"absolutely not, im pretty sure i wouldve remembered a party invite."
he thought for a second, one hand on his hip and the other scratching at his beard.
"i could have swore i told you. but whatever, you need to hurry up and get dressed or we're gonna be late."
he handed me the dress before leaving the room so i could get ready. i looked over it before quickly going to the bathroom and doing my makeup. when it was done i slipped on the dress and curled my hair, pinning it back and spraying it with hairspray. i sneezed, making myself laugh a little bit before waving my hand in the air to get rid of the fumes.
"bless you!"
i heard ryan call from our room. i opened the bathroom door and stepped out, taking a new pair of heels from him and slipping them on.
"where did you get all this stuff anyways?"
i said standing up straight and taking his hand.
"from a friend. he said we had better look nice for this party or dont come at all, so he came in clutch."
i nodded as we walked out to the car.
"right."
i said as he started it, taking my hand in his again and pulling out of the driveway.
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when we got the party i was a bit surprised. id never been to something like this before, a valet helped me out of the car, offering me over to ryan as he handed him the keys. he pulled me to the door, flashing his invitation to the man at the door and granting us access to the large hotel lobby. we walked in slowly, being immediately met with lots of people standing around, drinking alcohol out of crystal glasses and swaying lightly to the overhead music as they chatted amongst themselves.
"ryan what the hell is this?"
i asked, him tightening his grip on my hand.
"its a party y/n, look we just need to be seen by the host and then we can go."
i shook my head, drawing my brows together.
"we just got here and you wanna leave already?"
he looked at me confused.
"you wanna stay?"
i shrugged as we walked across the room to the bar.
"how often do we get to go out like this? im wearing designer for fucks sake."
i got a few nasty looks from people we walked past at my choice of language.
"fine we can stay for a bit but you gotta be cool."
i raised a brow at him as he asked the bar tender for two drinks.
"me, not be cool? unheard of."
he laughed a little at me as he handed me one of the glasses.
"right."
i shook my head and took a drink.
"im cool. sometimes."
"sure."
he touched my arm lightly.
"hey, im gonna go find the bathroom, dont go anywhere."
i nodded, watching him walk away from me quickly. i sat at the bar, sipping my cocktail and people watching.
"and whats a beautiful young thing like yourself doing here all alone?"
i heard as a tall, serious looking man walking up to me, ordering a drink for himself.
"oh uh, im not alone, my boyfriend just went to do something."
he nodded.
"boyfriend, he must be the one i invited cause im sure i wouldve remembered a creature such as yourself on the guest list."
i laughed a little but to myself, feeling a little guilty at the blush creeping to my face.
"yeah, his name is ryan-"
he snapped and pointed at me.
"sitkowksi's plus one! of course! he did say you were an eye-full."
i smiled at the thought of him complimenting me as such to someone else.
"thats sweet of you to say."
he gently touched my hand, leaning further into the bar.
"well it is true, he also said you look best in sapphire, and looking at the dress i sent him id say he chose well."
i slid my hand slowly away from him, taking a sip of my own drink.
"thank you kindly, i was a bit surprised at his choice of outfit but am thankful for it nonetheless. it really is beautiful."
he reached forward to push my chin up, making me pull away form him, my gaze darting across the room. i saw ryan, talking to a small group of girls.
"just as beautiful as you sweetheart."
i was starting to get uncomfortable. and watching ryan from across the room made me uneasy, not only was he not with me to stop this mans relentless flirting he was starting to get touched by the girls talking to him. i watched as they giggled to themselves, the three women touching his arms and chest as they flirted with him. i was a bit frustrated to be honest. i tapped the bar lightly, looking back to the host.
"right, um, if youll excuse me."
he grabbed my arm as i stood off my bar stool.
"going so soon princess?"
i looked down at his hand before looking up at him sternly.
"wouldnt want to ruin this pretty dress."
i said harshly, pulling my arm away from his. he looked a little disgusted at what i was insinuating.
"of course."
i nodded before walking off in ryans direction. i was fuming now, how dare he try to take advantage of me like that, even knowing i had a boyfriend. and not only that but those women were still flirting with ryan. i walked up to the them and ryan looked down at me with pleading eyes.
"hes taken."
i said rather aggressively, grabbing his hand and pulling him away from them.
"and we're leaving."
i started pulling him towards the front door.
"wait, babe? i thought you said you wanted to stay. i didnt even get to talk to-"
"i did, hes a gem, lets go."
he stopped, spinning me around to face him.
"wait, is this cause of those girls? they were just asking about the band."
i scoffed at him.
"yes, the girls, of course."
i rolled my eyes at him.
"then what?"
"your generous host was trying to get in my pants,"
i poked his chest.
"knowing i was taken!"
he drew his brows together.
"really?"
i crossed my arms over my chest.
"the girls were just the tipping point. i was trapped at the bar alone with creeper-mcgee and you were over there flirting with the gaggle of idiots."
i looked down at the ground trying to not let my anger turn to tears. he ran his hand gently down my arm.
"im sorry y/n, i didnt mean to make you feel that way. if you really are uncomfortable we can leave."
i nodded, stepping into him and wrapping him in a hug.
"going so soon?"
i heard his voice again, the host. i tensed my body before looking up, not letting ryan go.
"uh yeah Gio, sorry, we would love to stay longer but y/n's sick."
he lied, looking down at me and rubbing my back reassuringly.  the man reached forward, moving to touch me face but ryan caught his hand.
"ill have the dress dry cleaned and sent back to your office."
he said, looking deeply at Gio. the man just looked over me.
"dont worry about it. A creature like this deserves to own nice things, she should keep it. after all, she does look stunning in sapphire."
i wanted to vomit.
"how kind."
ryan said annoyed, letting go of his hand.
"hopefully ill be seeing you again young thing. and i hope you feel better, if theres anything i can do dont hesitate to ask."
i nodded.
"thanks but at the moment id just like to lie down."
he bowed forward.
"then i wish you both a safe trip home."
i watched in horror as the three women who had been flirting with ryan flocked to Gio, hugging to him like leeches. maybe he was trying to break us up but who knows.
"thanks."
ryan said, unwrapping my arms from his torso and taking my hand in his.
"ill be in touch."
gio said as we turned to leave, walking out the door that was being held and going straight to the valet.
"i never wanna go back."
i said quietly to ryan and he nodded, kissing my forehead.
"and we never have to."
he said taking the keys from the valet as they pulled up. he held the door for me.
"id also like to get out of this designer death trap."
i said, desperate. he looked down at me, disappointment written on his face from the events of the night.
"Walmart and McDonald it is."
i smiled up at him.
"thanks baby."
he closed the door and i watched him intently as he jogged around the car, sliding into the driver side and taking my hand.
"comfort here we come."
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angrylizardjacket · 5 years
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when i said it i thought it was true [1] {Ben Hardy}
Anon asked: could you do an imagine where ben is the reader’s ex and they are somehow working together on the set of bo rhap and they fall in love all over again ☺️ could you make it angst-y and then end with fluff? i love your writing so much!!
Anon asked: could you do an imagine where the reader is in bo rhap, maybe playing as one of roger’s gfs or something and she kind of falls in love with ben while filming the scenes with him as roger 💖 very fluffy pls :D
A/N: 3124 words. Super AU version of BoRhap being filmed in the fic. There’s gonna be another part, that will fill the prompts better. This might end up being a series. I hope you enjoy. Feedback would be nice.
When your manager rings you, telling you that you’d landed a part in the Queen Biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, you were elated. Freddie Mercury was a bit of a personal hero of yours, and to be a part of his story on the big screen, it was sort of a dream come true. 
In your first meeting, you sign a nondisclosure agreement, and you’re given the latest draft of the script to start learning, as well as a character brief. The script calls your character ‘Amanda’, the girlfriend of Roger Taylor who he eventually realises he wants to settle down with. You’d seen pictures of young Roger Taylor, you wouldn’t lie, you were excited for the role. Honestly, even today he was still quite a fox.
The point is, you were excited to have a fun time on set with a pretty blonde, make some new connections, and earn some good money. Some really good money.
The other shoe drops when you’re flicking through Instagram, and one of the stan accounts you follow has posted a leaked screenshot of the proposed cast list, and there’s your name, right beside the name of the last person you wanted to pretend to be in love with. Ben Hardy; pretty blonde extraordinaire, and your ex-boyfriend.
The table read is... awkward. 
The two of you are sat next to each other, and barely spoke two words to each other. You feel unprofessional the whole time, but you’d rather be anywhere else in the world, and the delivery of some of your lines falls a little flat. The director casts a concerned look between yourself and Ben as you rattle of what’s meant to be banter like you’re reading the news paper.
“They’ve got no damn chemistry; it’s like watching a celebrity divorce hearing.” When the Director vents to one of the producers in the hall outside after the reading, you manage to catch it where you’re just about to come out of the bathroom.
“They’ll be better on set, I promise, it’s just jitters.” She tries to soothe his nerves, and they’re off soon after, and you’re left with a cold, sinking sensation in your stomach.
“You’re Y/N, aren’t you? How are you finding the set?” The guy who greets you on your first day on the Eastenders set smiles with such casual ease it feels like you’ve known him for a while, instead of having just met him.
“Yeah, that’s me.” You agree with a quick nod, rocking back on your heels as you gaze around the space, trying not to look at him for too long. “It’s a bit overwhelming.” Actually, what’s overwhelming is that he’s talking to you. He’s Ben fucking Hardy, pretty-boy on the soap-opera scene, and he’s talking to you on your first day.
“Yeah, you’ll be right though; if you need any help or anything, just give us a yell, yeah?” And you realise he probably doesn’t know who you’re playing, or how you’re involved in that Season’s arc, but you certainly did.
“I didn’t know you could play drums.” You’re trying to be casual when you say it, but you see Ben tense where he’s sitting on a sofa in the rehearsal room, script and pencil in hand.
“I can now, that’s all that really matters.” He’s giving off such strong ‘please leave me alone’ vibes that it almost hurts, and you have to push through the knot in your stomach and sit down next to him.
“Ben, we need to at least be civil.” You say quietly, and he looks at you, expression a little forlorn.
“Y/N, we are civil, and we’ve done this before. Let’s just keep it professional, okay?” His tone leaves little room for argument, and you nod in agreement with a small smile, and pull out your phone, waiting for the rehearsal director.
“Hey there, baby, I don’t think I’ve seen you around here; I know I’d recognise your face.” You purr, running your hand delicately over the collar of Ben’s shirt, as his eyes widened and he spluttered to form a sentence, just as the script had told him to. 
Your character was more a plot device than anything, when Ben’s character is at a low point, his main romance is on a break, and he meets you, a temptress in all black. Your job is to give his character a realisation, he starts as your cocaine dealer when his supplier can’t make the drop, and he falls for you. Depending on the audience reaction, you knew the producers were waiting to see if they kill you off or have you recover from your addiction. The point is, your fate’s uncertain at the end of the Season, and Ben’s character realises he has to get out of the drug trade.
“I’ve got something for you, from Oskar. Can we go somewhere more private?” When he speaks, it’s with surprising confidence, and he steps up from the bar stool and into your space, smiling as your face lights up. The director calls cut after a moment, and you step back, smile sliding to something genuine as an assistant comes in and straightens your loose, black silk shirt, and they reset the shot for a new take.
“Ben, could you try less flustered? You’re here to deliver drugs, you’re not a schoolboy.” The director’s voice was kind as she came up to the two of you, and Ben agreed easily before she turned to you. “Great job, Y/N, don’t be afraid to be more even more forward, if you feel it.” As soon as you nod in understanding, she absconds, and you half laugh.
“If I was any more forward I’d be in your lap.” You snickered, voice quiet as you dipped your head to hide how you were faintly flustered. Ben was quiet, just watching you for a moment, but before you noticed, the director called for everyone to standby.
“I’m after Maggie, do you know where I could find her?” Ben starts as soon as the cameras start rolling, brow furrowed as he leans across the bar to speak to the bartender, and that’s your cue to enter the scene.
“Hey there, baby, I don’t think I’ve seen you around here; I know I’d recognise your face.” And when you say it this time, he smirks back at you, a little cocky, and you can feel the way it makes your heart flutter and you know it’s not as fake as it should be.
Before filming even starts, the producers have essentially forced you and Ben into bonding sessions which, if this were several years ago, would have just been dates. Now they’re awkward and tense, and you tend to bring heavily highlighted scripts.
“I saw you in that Wes Anderson movie last year. It was a really good performance, one of your best.” He offers over coffee. The idea that he’d kept up with enough of your work to label one ‘your best’ has you a little shocked, and something in your heart warms as you thank him softly.
It’s gotten easier to hang around with him, and it’s even easier to pretend to be in love with him in rehearsals. It’s like riding a bike, how easy it is to let yourself smile and lean into him, to let the banter flow easily between the two of you, fond jabs that edge on insulting coming as easily as breathing.
Joe mentions that he thought the two of you worked together before, and when you reply that you’d dated for almost a year, he goes very quiet, eyes going wide. After a beat, he admits it explains a lot.
“X-Men did you real dirty.” You’re half paying attention to an interview with Roger Taylor that the two of you had been instructed to watch together. You’re both in his trailer, sitting on opposite ends of the sofa as you watch in almost complete silence.
“What?” He asks, after a beat, your words having taken a moment to process.
“Killing you off like that; they could have gotten so much mileage out of your character.” The way you say it is far too well thought out to be an idle thought. Ben smirked.
“You just liked the leather pants.” He muttered, but you’re silence is answer enough. You know he sees your embarrassed smile, but you can’t bring yourself to deny it.
“Hey, do you wanna grab a drink after and go through notes and blocking and stuff?” You’re shooting your third episode, and you’re far more comfortable on set by now. Agreeing easily, you let Ben drive the two of you to what he claims is the best pub in town, and you sit in one of the more secluded booths to talk.
It turns out he’s just as much a fan of you as you are of him; you’re known more for your bit-parts in long-running series, it seems like the only show you hadn’t been a part of so far had been Eastenders, it was only a matter of time. It’s an innocent night, true to his word, all you do is talk, and discuss the script. There is one part of the upcoming script that has you a bit nervous. 
“Listen, honestly just go for it; it’s not meant to be sweet or anything, I’m literally taking coke from you.” You tell him, fidgeting, and he’s hums thoughtfully.
“You sure? We can talk to the director, I’m sure-” He offers, but you laugh to hide your nervousness.
“Nah, let’s knock it out of the park, the script says go for it so just go for it.” You assured him, heart rate already quickening at the mere thought of it. 
The next day, before the scene, the director comes over to talk you through it, making sure that if anything becomes uncomfortable, that you can talk to her. Both you and Ben assure her that it’s fine.
“You’re far too cute for this line of work.” You say as you hold a baggie of “cocaine” up to the light, smile playing on your lips.
“Cute? Ouch, you really know how to wound a man, you know.” He says, leaning back against the sofa in the hallway of the grubby hotel your character was staying in. He’s watching you with interest, small smile playing on his lips.
“Cute’s not a bad thing, baby, but you look like you should be making coffees or playing football in the sun, not here, not with me.” And you tap out a little of the powder onto your hand, pretending to snort it before you turn to him, his expression dark and hungry, and he kisses you, aggressive, almost desperate, and you lean into it, almost forget you’re playing a role with his hand on the back of your neck. When he lets go, when he pulls away, your eyes are still closed and you chase his lips for a moment. Eyes flickering open, you see him smirking down at you where he’s standing, and you both know it wasn’t entirely acting.
“You don’t know anything about me.” He growls, and you know you have to smile like you’re into it, like it’s a challenge, but instead, you duck your gaze, giving a small laugh and wiping at the nostril you’d just “snorted cocaine” through, before looking up at him through your eyelashes.
They call cut, and the director announces, almost a little awed, that she’s pretty sure they got the the take, actually says she’s not sure if she could getting a better take if they tried again. Ben seems far too pleased with himself. 
“They want us to tell the public we’re together.” You’re resting your head on Ben’s chest laying at the back of the tour-bus set, and his hand is resting on your waist, which is bare for the crop top and booty shorts they’ve put you in.
“Yeah, I heard.” He replies, voice equally quiet. “I think we’ve got a meeting about it tomorrow morning.” Gwil and Rami are actually playing scrabble at the front of the bus, and Joe is talking to Singer, the director.
“It’s a bad idea.” You’re so frank that you feel Ben freeze, and you heave a sigh. “It’s good for the movie, but Ben...” You trail off, and you feel it when he forces himself to relax. “It wouldn’t be real, it would just be weird.”
“Y/N, we’re actors.” He says very pointedly, and when you turn, resting your chin on his chest, he looks tired, a little exasperated. “It’s just a business deal.” He assured, and you let out a low, thoughtful grumble. 
“We’ll discuss it tomorrow.” You allow, and he nods once, shifting to a more comfortable position, and you go back to resting your head on his chest, eyes fluttering closed as Singer called for the shot to be reset and a bunch of people came and straightened your clothes, and touched up your makeup, all without you having to move much.
You agree to the terms set forth in the meeting easily, the story being that your relationship rekindled on set, and that you were now madly in love, mirroring the relationship you were portraying on screen.
“Wait, does that mean-?” Ben leans forward in his chair, with his heart in his throat as he followed their logic, thinking through the plot of the movie. “Like engaged?” He asked.
“Seems a bit fast.” You agreed, voice level enough that someone might mistake you for calm rather than internally freaking out, and your managers shared a look.
“There will be a public proposal during or after the world premiere, that’s up to you both, and after the movie is out on DVD, you can go your separate ways.” They assured, but your mouth fell open.
“You know he left me for X-Men, right?” You splutter, and Ben’s eyes widen as he turns to you with a scoff.
“You’re the one who said the distance was too much for us while I was in Cairo.” He snapped, and you threw your hands in the air.
“I was offering to come and stay with you instead, but you said you were too busy!” That was enough to shut him up, his mouth snapping closed as he turned away sharply, huffing out a resigned sigh.
“We have a few brands and restaurants who are interested in sponsoring, and the producers are willing to increase both your salaries if you go through with it for the full duration.” Your manager informed you both carefully, and you and Ben shared a resigned look.
“Fake intend to marry me for like three months?” He asked, voice low and bitter, and after heaving a long sigh, you look to your managers,
“Fine.”
“I think I love you.” Ben’s character shows up at your character’s door, and you open it in a silk robe. 
“Hello to you too.” You laughed, but he’s so serious, so sincere, and when he doesn’t flinch, doesn’t offer anything else, you step up to him, pressing your lips to his, and he wraps his arms around you, hands sliding against the silk over your hips, and you pull back.
“You’re too sweet for me, baby,” voice so low it’s barely a whisper, he’s the one who chases your lips this time, but your catch his chin, and his eyes open. 
“You’re high.” He says softly, voice raw and a little desperate.
“And you’re my dealer.” You push him back gently, going to close the door and his expression turns angry.
“That doesn’t mean anything; I love you, Maggie.” His words hang heavily in the air, but before you can respond, they call for cut. You’re told to play it more like it hurts to try and turn him down, and you agree, smiling and nodding all the while. Everyone sets up for another take and you close the door.
When you kiss him this time, his hands are holding your face, and you’ve got your arms around his neck, and it’s like the world falls away from around you. It’s not acting now, hasn’t been for weeks, almost months now, not since he’d asked you out officially. Every time you kiss him you’re desperate to drown in his embrace, and he kisses you like it’s just the two of you, no cameras, no scripts.
“You’re-” and he cuts you off with another quick kiss, which has you laughing a little sadly, “Peter you’re too sweet for me.” He rests his forehead against yours, heaving a sigh.
“I know you’re high.” He says gently, and you don’t push him away this time, just lean back, your finger lifting his chin.
“And you’re my dealer.” You tell him, expression falling.
“That doesn’t mean anything, that doesn’t matter; I love you.” And you know that in that moment, the words mean so much more than the script, than these characters, than the show; he loves you. Ben loves you.
You avoid him, outside of filming, until you actually get a call from your manager telling you you’re contractually obligated to be seen in public together at least once a week. Even while filming you’re short with him, and he’s quick to get away from you the moment he doesn’t need to be around you, which was getting to be pretty bad, seeing as how you had been blocking a sex scene.
After the call, you and Ben get a drink. It’s awkward at first, though that’s unsurprising. After a long sip of his beer, he pats his thighs where he’s sitting in the armchair across from you. You make a face at him, shaking your head. 
“It’ll look less suspicious than if we’re shouting at each other across the table.” He hissed, and you groaned, obliging and crossing to sit yourself in his lap. He’s warm and secure, and he wraps his arm around you like it’s second nature. “Let’s not make this weird.” He said gently, and you nod.
“As for tomorrow’s shoot,” you said softly, leaning in to make sure no-one else heard, and he nodded, humming softly, “we’re professionals, and,” after a beat you cleared your throat pointedly, “it’s not like we haven’t done it before.”
“Not in front of a camera crew we haven’t.” Ben says with a smirk, and you snicker in agreement. “It’s gonna go fine; this is all gonna go fine, I promise.” And when you raise your eyebrows at him in surprised question, he just laughs softly, and brings you in for a chaste kiss. “It’s only until the DVD’s released.” He assures you, and you let your expression fall, already weary.
“Ben, that’s over a year away.”
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Whatta Day.
Yesterday on the morning of my final day of riding my big loop of Western Ecuador I recall wondering to myself "How do I always have something to write about after each day when im doing nothing but riding my motorbike?" I thought it was a funny question but knew deep down theres always something to say. The landscapes I pass, the times I get lost, what I ate, etc. Well what I didnt realise as I thought this early yesterday morning was that this day in particular would be one that I would have much to write about. I didnt write this yesterday night so that may be an indicator on the day I had. I began my day in Babahoyo at around 845-9ish am. I had eaten my normal breakfast of 2 yogurts with tiny packs of cornflakes, and apples. I wheeled my motorbike out from storage beside the hotel and just like that I was on the road again. I had planned my route perfectly I was going to take a secondary road North which would arch and connect with Latacunga where I am now so then when I leave I would take the primary road south which connects to my next destination Banos. Everything was perfectly set and so total I believe I was going the right way for a total of three minutes. My phone wanted me to cross a bridge and I didnt know where that was so I mustve reconnected the route and then it changed my course for that primary road. I never did realise I was going that way until I was practically at my destination. Now thats not so bad but that was just the beginning of what was to come. When I as driving into Babahoyo the day before and also the morning as I was driving out., just beautiful, hot, humid weather. As I wrote the day before I got two fairly impressive sun burns on my neck and arms which have now since healed. Yesterday could not be more opposite. If we in Vancouver think our weather is f#cked than Ecuador is on an entire new level. Its the only place I have ever been to where I see the darkest, black, most miserable looking clouds ahead of me that only stir fear in my heart then ill look in my rear view mirrors and its beautiful blue skys. Its a trip. So I was finally glad to get away from the humidity yet I knew I would be sacrificing the beautiful weather with it. As time went on the clouds built up more and more as I was going higher into the mountains. Which was very welcome but it was getting colder. I pulled over and got on my fleece which did the trick some what. I then pulled into the gas station and thats when things got squirlly. Apparently I have been putting the wrong gas in my motorbike for who knows how long. I cannot be blamed though as theres no way of knowing which gas to put in in Ecuador. Theres only two options "Extra" and "Super", Uuh ok. Extra was the cheapest so obviously thats what I went with. Then out of no where with no reason at all Extra gets replaced with this "Ecopais" at the Gas Stations. Ya no idea. My bike had been acting weird for a while making these jerky motions while at top gear I just thought there might have been water in the gas tank. I get the gas at around eleven and so suddenly my bike isnt liking this one bit. I have used the same gas all throughout Ecuador and its weird that my bike started acting weird now all of a sudden. The jerking motions increased heavily and now my bike wouldnt accelerate more than 50 or 60km. I knew right away it was the gas. Worst of all I was climbing higher up the mountain entering dense fog cover. Absolutley the worst time for this to happen. What could I do? I just rode on with my jerky slow moving bike as far to the side of the road as possible allowing everyone to pass me. It got really cold and the rain decided to show. It was actually kind of funny I thought as I was riding because when I ascented as high as possible I entered this beautiful landscape it was like a valley on top of a mountain with wild Elpacas roaming around, first time seeing them too, I saw a bit of snow , and worst of all I knew this road would have made for superb riding. Yet here I was crawling along. My kilometer gage was nearing 1000 so I knew I had to get an oil change soon and I thought lets have the mechanic check it out while im there, yet I knew what was wrong. Got the oil change but had to go to another guy for the tune up in another village. He was great. He took something off the buke and cleaned it out and then tightened my breaks and applied oil to my chain which has been forever. All for $3.00. I then rode to Lacagunga where my bike was still making those jerky motions but as soon as I put the Super gas in the tank it was all smooth. I was tired so I got in the first hotel saw. I asked the price of a room to the lady I heard "diaz" ten. I asked again and I heard "seis Six. Alright! I thought great deal. I unpacked all my gear, parked my bike in the hotel parking and then I find out she said "diaz y seis" Sixteen. Completely my fault I knew that number but I guess I was tired and heard only what I wanted to hear. I reluctantly accepted but when I was laying on my bed it just didnt feel right. So I get all my stuff and get back on my bike because I am a total cheapscape. I then proceed to spend an hour and a half circling through the city looking for a room for $10. Nothing, all $15 or so and they werent even as nice as the first hotel and most importantly have no parking for my bike. After all that time I limp back into the first hotel and ask for another room. I think I was just exhausted because I swear they were messing with me. I had a ground floor room the first time now I was put 3 levels above with no wifi but then I found out people took the room after me. At this time it was around 6:10pm at night I had been on the go since 845am and I was starving and tired. Two things that arent pleasurable together. I immediatley went and get some dinner of Chicken, beans, rice, tomatoes, and avocado. The perfect dinner in my view. Then I went to the neighbouring supermarket got myself a huge CRUNCH bar, some snacks, and breakfast for today. Then I went back to my room and relaxed, watched some shows on my phone, and that was the cap to my day. It really wasnt that bad cause I think I handled it all perfectly, stayed calm throughout and now im taking it easy today in Lacagunga, sitting in a cafe on my second cappucino writing this. I am preparing a three to five day trek around the Quilota crater a couple kilometers from town. Its my solution on whether to spend the big bucks to climb Cotopaxi Volcano so I found this trek you can do by yourself for a few days and its incredibly inexpensive. So ill either do that tomorrow or the next day. After this I am going to try to find some base layers or just another warm layer for myself. Its absolutley insane how there is no store in town that sells good quality climbing gear. I found a cafe where im at now that also organizes tours so I asked the guy where I can buy good gear and he gave me a place. So if you dont hear from me in the next three to five days im out trekking.
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