I - unexpected connections
He is sitting in front of the mirror expecting the girl's makeup come and fix everything for him. The scripts are crammed into his lap. He already reviewed twice just to be sure not to forget anything at the time of shooting. A cup of coffee is half fully, cooling on the table and spreading his scent around the small dressing room. Suddenly, the smell of coffee is replaced by her perfume. He knows it's her. From the first time they met he knew her scent would be on his mind.
As she enters the small location he turns to look at her. She is carrying a small bag with basics things that she usually brings when she will be a long time away from her home.
He smiles. "Hello."
She smiled back. "Hi. Looks like I came early. "
"You are just in time."
She sits on a loveseat on the opposite side from where he is sitting. He can see her in the mirror. And he watches as she opens the bag and pulls out her scripts and a bottle with tea. He knows that is tea because he saw her drinking it before.
They have had some conversations before. Some very interesting ones. Always talking in the backstage while they wait to shoot. But this time, for some reason, she is reserved. Concerned, maybe.
"Are you okay?".
She seems surprised with the question. Or perhaps distracted.
"No. I mean, yes. Concerned about some things at home. "
"The kids are all right?".
"Yes. It's nothing. I should not be worrying ... it is nothing. Thanks for asking. "
He lowers his head. Feels he should not insist. And then muttering to himself. "I really wanted a beer today." The murmur was a little louder than he had wanted and she listen to.
"Me too. Want some company? ".
He smiled, looking at her through the mirror. Their eyes met in the reflection. "Love to" He did not think to say 'no'.
"After shooting then."
"After shooting." He confirms.
She keeps her gaze on him.
He dares not move away.
Then the makeup artist enters the room breaking the strange connection that was beginning to form.
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