"Aaaand, CUT! Thanks guys! That's it for you two today! See you bright and early tomorrow!"
As the production crew retreats to another part of the studio, Sonny and Will both sigh at another day completed. They are exhausted from a full day of shooting, and, for a moment, continue lying there on the set bed, eyes closed, still in their final shot's position: Will on his back, Sonny tilted on his side, his head on Will's bare chest, Will's fingers grazing Sonny's ear. The top of the sheet draped lazily over their hips. Slowly, Will begins to fidget, his fingers pulling at Sonny's ear.
"Why do you always DO that?!" Sonny says, startling Will, who had been half asleep.
"Do what?" Will asks innocently.
"Pulling on my ear like that! You know I hate that," Sonny says, slightly chuckling, but still bothered by it. Pulling free of Will, Sonny stretches out, his back now flat on the bed.
"Why?" Will chuckles back.
Sonny, grateful for his current position, staring at the ceiling, unable to really look Will in the eyes, smiles, but sighs, "I don't know, I just do."
"Well," Will says, sitting up on the edge of the bed, "I think Chad and I are grilling out with a bunch of friends tonight. You coming?"
Sonny sits up as well, facing away from Will, "Sorry, I promised Bethany I would be home tonight for her specialty dinner and a movie at home."
"Specialty dinner?" Will asked, furrowing his brow. He stands and begins to get dressed. "What is it?"
"Oh, you know, China Express, number 8 with fried rice," Sonny smiles broadly, trying not to laugh at his girlfriend's expense.
Will laughs, "Oookay, well, if you change your mind, you know where we are!" He sits back down on the bed and pulls on his boots.
"Thanks, I appreciate the offer."
Will raises an eyebrow. He looks over at Sonny, but can only talk to his dark locks and bare back. "Even though you never take us up on it anymore."
"Yeah, sorry—"
"No, it's okay! I understand! Someday, maybe I'll find someone willing to turn down a night with friends for takeout Chinese food and Redbox." Will says thoughtfully, giving a slight smile. He grabs his keys, "See you in the morning!"
Sonny absentmindedly murmers, "Goodnight." He sits for a few more minutes, clearing his head, and, sure that Will is gone, pulls the sheet off and quickly reaches for his jeans that are lying nearby.
"Whoa, um, are you happy to see me, or…" Sonny, startled, one leg in-one leg out, looks up to see Bethany, glancing down at his boxers.
"Well, yes, of course I'm happy to see you! I was just thinking about you actually!" Still reeling from the surprise visit, he fumbles through buttoning his pants and throws on his t-shirt.
"Ah, yes, I can tell," Bethany says, as she pulls Sonny closer, her hand on his lower back, pressing him against her. She gives him a couple of teasing kisses, then takes his hand, eager to go.
"Um, …just a sec, okay? I just need to get the rest of my stuff, and I will be right there…Meet you outside, okay?"
Bethany tilts her head and gives him a sideways smile, but agrees. "Okay, see you in a sec," and with another quick peck on the lips, heads outside.
Sonny puts on his shoes and begins to walk out of the studio. With a fleeting thought in his head, he turns, looks at the rumpled sheets on the other side of the bed, gives a slight smile, then slowly turns and exits the studio.