The Lonely Thorn
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters. Just the Story plot is mine.
Chapter 1: Experiences Are Experiences
"Thank you for coming!"
"Of course, it was fun." Replied Killian. The audience applauded as he went backstage again. The small microphone that was on his shirt was taken off and two meters away was his manager with a bottle of water in his hands. "Well done, Killian."
He thrust the bottle into Killian's hand and pulled him into the small wardrobe. "Our schedule is very tight, we exactly half an hour until you need to be at the airport. In one hour, you have to be on the plane and land in ´Chicago in exactly 3 hours and 45 minutes. "
Killian took a big gulp from the bottle of water.
"Once you have landed, somebody will drive you to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Chicago. The ride to the hotel will take about 40 minutes.
Then there is a small meeting with the actors, directors, producers and so on. Then you'll probably go to your suite and tomorrow the shooting will start. "
He nodded. Sometimes he hated all the stress, which contradicts itself because he loved his job. He put on comfortable clothes and got into the car that would take him to the airport. He checked his social media sites, but precaution tweeted not,that he was on his way to the airport.
He loved his fans, but he was under time pressure and only had little time for them. During the drive, he looked out the window and listened to music.
After he arrived at the airport, he took his bags, went to the check-in and booked his luggage. The woman who sat behind the airport desk smiled friendly.
"Be careful with that!" He said as his guitar was received. He went nowhere without his guitar. Unfortunately, he barely had time to play it, because most of the time, he was shooting movies, gave interviews or did photo shoots.
Some fans asked him for autographs or photos, which he did not refuse. With others, he just talked briefly. The last minutes before the flight, he spent writing with his wife.
He had met Milah during his youth. He was nineteen when the two became a couple and now they are almost ten Years Together. The two were married after four years of relationship. He was 23 and in the opinion of his parents, he was too young to marry. But he wanted it that way, and as anyone can see it has worked.
Nothing could have stopped him from marrying her. And he was happy. Everyone he knew loved her. His friends, his family and even his fans.
For him, there was nothing better than to spend his life with her. A few months ago, they had decided to start trying for a baby. It was not as if they didn't think about that before, but they were not ready. Now they are. They tried again and again, but unfortunately without success.
He desperately wanted children, maybe two or three. He was in the prime of life for it. Killian has always been a family man. He had a relatively large family. He had many relatives and many friends, that he could also count on his family.
He loved his family. His parents are a couple for 41 years, 36 of them, married. They were his role model. He, too, wanted such a life as they have it.
His brother Liam was six years older than he. He had met Killian's sister in law and his wife Claire in college. Now they were expecting their first child. In less than four months he would be an uncle.
For the next few months, he would probably have to put the baby planning aside. With an "I love you" he ended the chat with his wife.
The plane was ready and he could finally enter. The stewardesses greeted him and he sat down on his seat in business class.
While the plane took off, he looked out of the small window and watched as everything was getting smaller. When it was too boring, he searched his script in his hand luggage. He read a few lines again or took notes in the margin.
Shortly thereafter, he was interrupted by one of the stewardesses who asked him if he would like anything to drink something. Killian chose a coffee and then continued to read his script and other notes, that came from his management.
Emma Swan would play the female lead in the movie . He didn't have heard much from her, from time to time he had read her name, but that interested him rather less.
The stewardess brought his coffee and he thanked her politely.
This Emma was young and wanted to get to the top, like most. He caught up a little bit about her. He looked at pictures and one or two interviews. Killian didn't know anyone who doesn't do that, eventually, he had to know with whom he'd have to work the next few weeks.
She was sweet. Long blonde hair, beautiful green eyes, she was tall and slender. A pretty girl. Killian was sure that many boys out there admired her.
Even in her interviews was nothing to complain. She was not rude, but a bit aloof, she smiled and laughed a lot and answered every question that was asked her adequately.
But she was a little doll, always well styled, she looked perfect in each picture he saw. Not a single scandal he could find about her.
In her filmography was not much. She had appeared in one or two television series and had a small role in a movie. If she was like everyone says really talented and she would be passionate about her job, then their joint film, would be Emma's breakthrough.
But even if she was talented. He was looking forward to working with someone who was still new to the business. Maybe he could help her.
Killian prayed that she would not be a stupid cow, but simply a nice, young girl that wants to be an actress.
He would be surprised and be unbiased. Just because she looked like a doll, did not mean that she was one. About Miss Swan's private life was not much known.
When he landed in Chicago, a lot of fans and a lot of paparazzi were at the airport. He tried to give as many autographs and to make as many photos with his fans before it was too much to him. He had his bag and his hand luggage in one hand and his bag with the guitar in the other hand.
The paparazzi took pictures until he got into the black car that would take him to the hotel.
Arrived at the hotel, his bags were received and he was greeted by the producers and the director, who were waiting for him.
"Mr. Jones, I hope you had a pleasant journey?"
"It was a little stressful, but otherwise everything was great, Mr. Clarke."
"We would now like to make a preliminary meeting with you before Mrs. Swan arrives. Is that okay ? "
"Yeah sure." He said, smiling. The truth is, that he was tired and exhausted. He wanted nothing more than to sleep. But that was not going to happen at this moment.
They talked about the character he was playing. They had already done it at the casting, but now new opinions were there. How Killian would play his character in a given situation, how he would feel about it and how he can implement these scenes.
Killian would have no problems, he was able to empathize with other situations and reflect the feelings.
After they had discussed it, Emma came in.
They introduced each other briefly and then spoke again about the ideas of the producer and the director. Just like with Killian, they discussed different situations of her character with Emma.
As she spoke, she sometimes waved her hands around or brushed a strand of her hair behind her ear.
She often smiled, but then he saw how concentrated she really was.
After The meeting (That felt like hours) was over, their rooms were shown them. Or rather suites.
Killian did not know whether Emma's Suite was exactly like his because she got hers earlier than he.
The suite both got was the Ambassador suite overlooking Lake Michigan. From the 30th floor, he had a pretty good view.
His bags were already in the living room of the suite. The woman who had accompanied him, told him, that he just needs to call in the hotel lobby if he needs anything.
He nodded and thanked her, then he fell onto the sofa. He stretched out his legs and yawned.
So this would be his home for the next two and a half months.
When he found the remote control, of the flat screen TV. he changed the channel and stopped when a film, which looked somewhat interesting.
He was so engrossed in the movie that he did not notice the first knock on the door of his suite. Only the second time, this time, louder, he was pulled out of the world of the action movie.
With difficulty, he stood up from the sofa "Bloody Hell." He sighed.
He looked through the small peephole and opened the door. As he had already found out five seconds before, it was Emma Swan.
"Excuse me, I did not want to bother, but I thought maybe we should practice our Text together so we get to know each other. Only if this is okay for you, Mr. Jones. "A bit embarrassed, she looked at the floor or her feet. Killian could not tell.
He did not know why, but he thought it was kinda cute. "Call me Killian, please." He said and she looked back to his face. He took a step aside so she could enter his suite without problems. "Come in."
With her script and her phone in hand, she walked into his suite. "Please. Make yourself comfortable. "Said Killian afterward as he closed the door. With a gesture, he pointed to the sofa, where he had just sat. The TV was on, and across the screen flickered the film he watched.
"I really don't want to disturb, Mr. Jones..Ehm I mean Killian. This idea just came into my mind and I thought since we start shooting tomorrow. "
"You don't disturb. It is a good idea, so we get to know each other. "
Together they went through their texts, they asked each other questions and told a little about themselves. He was able to work well with Emma, Despite her young age, she was very adult. She doesn't behave like a teenager, but like an adult and professional, but not strict or rigid. She was casual and sweet, very charming. The two hit it off right away well.
Emma's POV
Killian was very charming and funny. A little dork, who made everyone on set laugh. He always had new ideas how he could prank the employees.
There was no day on which he pranked nobody. It was fun to work with him.
The first day of shooting was a bit strange, unfamiliar. The atmosphere was a little tense, but that faded after the first few hours.
In general, the Movie had a great cast and a great crew. They got along very well, the people on the set were friendly and helpful and Emma thought it was nice to see that so many stuck in their whole energy.
Today they would shoot the first kissing scene. It would be just one of many. She had so far only one kiss in a Movie and that was a short kiss and no making out.
The scene was shot outdoors on a bridge. Right now she was sitting in the trailer for makeup. After the makeup was finished, she went on to the trailer with the costumes. She would wear a casual summer dress with a denim jacket and Chucks.
Her hair had been smoothed out and her makeup was discreet.
On the way to set, she was still reading through her text. Surely she would have a dropout and forget her lines.
Everything was constructed, all the cameras, the light, the location was closed to the public mostly.
The producers were on location and also the director, August Booth. August was still relatively young but as a director unbelievable in demand.
Killian stood beside Andy (one of the producers) who gave him some instructions.
Everything went quickly then. They went on position, her hair and makeup were checked one more time, then one of the sound men came with the microphone, that would be over their heads all the time.
She smiled and he smiled back at Killian "Are you okay?" He asked.
Emma nodded "Yes, I'm good."
"Don't be nervous."
"I'm not."
He gave her a knowing look and she felt the heat rose in her cheeks
"All set?" Andy yelled.
The Clapperboard was used and everyone on set was quiet. Everyone was waiting for a sign that August would give.
"And action!" August said behind his small monitor on which he could watch everything.
Killian was immediately in his role. He began with his text, now she was ready too and Emma spoke her lines. Their roles were in the discussion. She turned and walked two steps away before Killian grabbed her left forearm and pulled her against his chest. Her hands lay on his chest, her body was pressed against his. They stared into each other's eyes "We can't do that." She whispered like it was specified in her script. But at one time, Emma was no longer sure, if they were acting, or whether it was real.
Killian cocked his head to the left and kissed her. Both her role, as well as Emma herself were totally overwhelmed. It took her a few seconds until she could react.
The kiss was passionate and fiery and somehow she forgot everything around them.
He pulled her even closer and Emma's hands slid from his chest to his neck where she buried themselves in his dark hair.
His hands rested on her hips until he played with her long, blond hair. It felt like an eternity and she was slightly confused when August shouted "Cutting!".
Killian broke away from her, he took a step back and looked at her. "Was I too rough when I pulled you back?"
What? Oh, he talked about the scene, "No, you weren't."
"OK good. I thought so because you seemed so surprised. "
Somewhat embarrassed she laughed "Really?"
Gina from the makeup team came and straightened her hair and fixed her makeup.
"Again!" August said "Killian, pull her even closer to you. Otherwise, it was pretty good. "
The whole situation went all over again. They went on position and Killian began his text, then she spoke hers, turned and tried to run away. Like before, Killian grabbed her arm and pulled her back against him.
This time, she was prepared for the kiss. And if she was honest, she enjoyed it. She was lucky to kiss such a handsome man.
"Cut!" August shouted again and Killian stepped away "The kiss could be a little more passionate."
They had to repeat the scene at least 10 times until August finally was satisfied.
The same evening, the actors were going out together. Seven of them were sitting in a restaurant in town and ate dinner together. They laughed and had fun, everyone told stories of things he had already experienced.
From time to time fans came and wanted to take pictures. It was a relaxed evening, an evening with friends and colleagues.
They didn't stay too long, just a few hours. A few hours away from the hotel, away from the set, away from the script, away from work. Just relax and enjoy.
Over the next few days, and Emma Killian grew closer. They were friends, they understood very well and Emma enjoyed Killian's presence. From time to time he was very thoughtful and very secluded. He was more and more often in thoughts.
Something seemed to depress him. His cell phone rang often and he had long conversations.
Emma then tried to distract him. By talking to him about stuff he liked, for example, about his passion for sailing or music. Mostly seemed to distract him and sometimes he even smiled.
More and more often, they spent the shooting breaks together. They discovered the places where they were shooting or just played basketball on a basketball court nearby with the other actors.
Killian was really athletic. Apparently, he liked to play basketball with the others or to prank one another.
He particularly liked that. He was a real Prankster on set. No one was safe from his pranks. He made everyone laugh.
"Do you want to go out tonight?" Asked Mary Margaret, who played her best friend in the movie.
"No, I can't. I have to prepare for tomorrow. " A few days after the first kiss scene, Emma had to face a new challenge now.
A sex scene. Tomorrow it would be shot. With the kiss scenes, she was now somewhat familiar, but she had never done a sex scene.
She tried for days, to mentally prepare for it and actually she had no idea what she was afraid of. It was just a scene, a scene like any other scene.
Except for the small aspect, that she and Killian might would be almost naked and at least 10 people are standing around them while they are kissing passionately, touching each other and making weird noises. And it would not be over fast. It would take all day to shoot this scene.
Why couldn't they start with a making out scene?
Emma shook her head and gave Mary Margaret a smile.
"You are not worried about tomorrow right?" She asked.
"Maybe a little," Emma confessed.
Her fellow actress came up to her and hugged her "You don't need to worry. I mean, I also was afraid of my first sex scene, but hey, it's not as bad as you might think now. Of course, the atmosphere is a little embarrassing, but just make the best out of it. "
"I'll try."
"You can always talk with me. Or with Andy or August and for God's sake even with Killian. "
Emma blushed "Okay."
"And now you should reading a good book or you watch a good movie and stop thinking about it."
Mary Margaret stroked over Emma's hair "And then you go to bed early because tomorrow is going to be exhausting. Both, physically and mentally. "She said with a wink.
"Yes, Mom," Emma answered, smiling.
And Emma did what Mary Margaret had said. She watched television, then changed into her pajamas and read a nice book.
At 9:30 Emma put the book aside and snuggled under the blanket. It would go according to plan tomorrow. Everything would be all right.
After she had tried to convince herself, that everything would be fine, she gave up. Tomorrow would probably be a disaster, she would embarrass herself terribly, but even if experiences are experiences.
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