Hey fantabulous darlings! I hope you enjoy this chapter! I think I'm going to start posting at night, because I start school in two days, and it's better spending an hour at night, then spending an hour when I wake up. Hope you guys don't mind! :) But eww, school is starting. Ugh. I have to wake up at like six in the morning...not my thing.
The-Final-Hope: No need to worry about a short review! I'm so glad you think it's adorable! Hopefully you like this next chapter! :)
Ink2parchment: Yay! So happy you love it! Hey, and the reviews thing is fixed! :)
Hylla: Yep! There will be more Jessa in the futute, darling. I find that this chapter doesn't have as many funny moments, but i hope you lIke it! :)
TheMusicalDevil: Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! There will be more Will in the next chapter after this one. I promise. I have it all planned out. Well, actually, Will's relationship is a little bitersweet, but it gets better! :) Oh. And here's my OC character in this one! Thank you! I am so glad you think it is beautifully written!
Ocean Of My Existence: Super happy you like it! Hopefully you like this chapter, too!
ASilverShadowhunter: Oh, you are so sweet! Thank you so much! I'm going to try and speed up the time line a little, because I'm only on the...third day since they've met each other? And I need to get through Tessa's last year of high school. Before filming. But yep. I can't wait for the filming, either!
SaneLilies: Yup! :) It wouldn't be right, if they didn't gang up against him at least once. Right now, Tessa is in her last days of her junior year of high school, and filming starts after she graduates from high school. So maybe, a year more? But don't worry, it won't take me a year to get to the filming. Jessamine, she's going to start out being the antagonist, but you will find that she has a reason. Sophie's scar...hmm. I haven't though about that yet. :)
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IluvMagnus101: No problem! Your story is awesome! It was a pleasure to read it! :) Thank you so much! I am honored that you think those things of my writing! I was worried that I might have made Will a bit too nice, but he doesn't have any curse in real life, only in the movie, so why make him mean? You will find that he gets a bit sarcastic, though. And, yes, killing me would mean I can't update so don't you dare try! :)
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Dutch? Awesome. I don't think I've known anyone Dutch. As for Will's relationship with Jessamine, not exactly gross, but more...awkward? Idk. I promise it's in the next chapter. Haha i try to update every other day, but that might change when I have to go back to school in two days...ughh. not looking foreward to that.
About my story, thank you, thank you so much! You are too nice. Honestly. I'm trying to develop those friendships, while also throwing in some complications, to keep it interesting. Actually, I sort of feel like the story is going to slow, because I'm on the fourth chapter, but it's only the third day since they've met. Well. My other story is even slower. The eighth chapter is still the first day...I need to speed that up. No, I am not a celebrity, sadly. :)
I absolutely love your reasoning! Genius! :) You have so much logic. :) Anyway, here's the update! Hah! You can't feed me to Church yet! :)
mezzogal: I liked that part too! :) It's like, Will's just being nice...right? And yes, Jem is going to be a little more clueless, being the he's from London, and might not know American terms as well.
So, in this chapter, we will meet my OC character. I hope you like him!
Anthony and The Habit
"So Mom, that's the idea," I finish telling her about everything from my audition, "They want to set up a meeting to sort out everything."
"Tessa, come here," she says softly, and I go over to where she is sitting across the table from me. She pulls me into a tight hug, "My baby is going to be an actress. I can't believe it."
"So the plan that they mentioned, after finishing high school, taking a few years off and filming?" I make sure, but I'm confident I know the answer.
"Of course. You are almost eighteen. I want you to make the big descisions for yourself, but don't be afraid to come to me for motherly advice. Like on those two boys that dropped you off today. Tell me all about them," she replies giddily, as if she is my best friend that I tell all about a date.
I sigh, but tell her because I trust her with all my heart, "The one driving was Jem. He's eighteen, and he's from London. The other in the backseat was Will, and he's, well, I forgot to ask what age he was, but I suppose eighteen, because he just graduated this year, too. He's from New York, but he's Welsh. He's the one who gave me his shirt because he spilled spaghetti on me, but i forgot to give it back. They're good friends, which is important because they play best friends in the movie."
"Do I sense you getting a boyfriend soon?" she exclaims, developing a huge smile on her face.
"Mom, remember. I don't need a boyfriend. As long as I have Anthony, I'm totally fine," I reply, rolling my eyes.
"Don't be such a downer. They both seem like such lovely boys, like Anthony is," she laughs, "I'm still keeping up hope for you."
I give up, and retreat to my room to text Anthony. Anthony is my best guy friend, and we've lived in the same building since forever, but we only became friends in eighth grade. We tried dating in sophomore year, but it was too awkward, so we went back to being best friends.
Me: You'll never guess what!
Anthony: You got the part?
Me: You know me too well. Come over. Need to talk to you in person.
Anthony: Be right there in five.
I let him in when he knocks, and he gives me a big hug.
"Congratulations!" he exclaims, and I pull him into my room.
"It was so awesome. Everyone was so nice," I gush, and he listens to me talk about the audition, how I met Will, and why I'm still wearing his shirt. I suppose I should take it off, and Anthony looks suprised when he sees the spaghetti stain.
"That looks like it was a lot of spaghetti," he muses, as I get a new shirt and go into the bathroom to change.
I mention Jem, and how he reminds me of him. They are both on the quiet side, and they are both super tall and slender. The difference, is that Anthony is dark haired and light skinned, whereas Jem is silver, yet tan. Dang it, I forgot to ask him why. I was really curious about it.
"You've got to meet them someday," I laugh, "I think you'd like them."
"Yeah. So what are you going to do for college?" he asks. He's that honor roll kind of student, so naturally that's the first question he asks, portaining to the movie, since I mentioned that we are going to film after I graduate.
"I'm going to take some time off from school. Before, I thought I was going to study literature. Now, I'm not so sure. When I started doing the cold run with Will, it felt so natural, I couldn't help but wish it was what I did for a living." I tell him, and he nods understandingly, "Plus, I'll have a lot more time, not having to do all the college applications. "
"That makes sense. You'll be the only one not all stressed out," he adds.
"Oh, that'll be great. I can go out, while all you guys are busy. But then there's no one to hang out with," I laugh.
"That's true," he checks his phone, then says, "I've gotta go. It's almost eleven."
"Oh, gosh. Is it really?" I ask, and he nods, then gets up, ready to leave, "I'll see you soon."
"You too. Good luck choosing between Will and Jem."
I almost fall off my bed, "What?!"
"Good luck choosing between them. I know you like both. I can see it in your eyes," he smiles, before letting himself out.
"I don't know if they have girlfriends already..." I say, but he is gone.
Will: Hey are you and your parents busy today?
Me: No don't think so. Why?
Will: Mark wants a meeting with you and them, at 1.
Me: We'll be there.
As we walk into Mark's office, I see Jem and Will sitting at the table, as well as Marissa. We take the three empty seats, and I end up next to Jem, and across from Will.
Everyone is introduced to each other, and Mark begins informing my parents off all the movie details that he told me yesterday.
I basically tune everything out, since I've heard it before, until I feel someone kick me under the table. My head snaps up, and I see Will staring at me.
"Pay attention," he mouths, and I listen to what Mark is saying.
"-basically, after she graduates high school, she will come to London and film the movies, one after another, and there are three. It will take probably four years in all, and after that, she is free to do whatever she wants," he says, holding a paper out to my parents, "We will do our best for what is good for her, as well as our other main characters, Will and Jem here.'
My parents sign the paper, and shake hands with Mark.
As we are leaving, Will announces, "C'mon Jem. Let's go get something to eat. Hey Tessa, do you want to come with us?
"Sure," I reply, after notifying my parents, "I could go for something to eat."
We end up going to The Habit, which is famous for its burgers and fries.
As we sit down at a booth, Will and Jem slide into one side and I into the other. When the waiter hands us the menus, Will is already ordering appetizers and drinks for all of us.
"What are you going to get?" Jem asks me, perusing the menu.
"I'm going to get a bacon ranch burger. It's my favorite," I reply.
"What about you, Will?" Jem asks, and Will raises an eyebrow.
"You mean, what aren't you going to get?" Will laughs, "But in all seriousness, I'm getting the jalapeƱo cheddar burger. How about you?"
"I haven't decided. What is good here?" Jem says, as the waiter begins to load up the table with all of the appetizers Will ordered, "Wow. Why did you order so much food?"
"I figure that it's a special occasion," Will replies, "Tessa here, has just gotten her first acting role!"
"Well, you aren't wrong about that. But if you wanted to celebrate it, you should have taken her shopping, don't you think?" Jem teases, "I'm sure she could use an opinion on clothes, or someone to carry her bags."
I laugh, and clap my hands together, "Will, that sounds spectacular. We should go to the mall together sometime!"
Will begins to turn a deep shade of red, "What makes you think I would want to do that?!" he sputters, "I hate the mall!"
"Yes, but they have a food court," Jem reminds Will, and his eyes light up.
"Fine," Will says, "I'll go to the mall with you if, and only if, we go to the food court for lunch."
I glance at Jem, and we both crack up, laughing with childish glee. Will just looks at us for a bit, rolls his eyes, and says, "The food is getting cold."
When the waiter comes back to take our main orders, Will and I order what we were thinking of earlier, and Jem orders a roast beef sandwich.
"Jem, I never asked you, but why do you have silver hair and eyes," I ask, while we are waiting for the food to arrive.
"I don't really know. It's a weird trait that sometimes shows up in my family. It's not dangerous, though, or anything. It's just strange sometimes," he replies.
"It suits you well," I say, and I catch a hint of blush on his cheeks.
"Thank you," he mumbles, and stuffs a piece of chicken nugget dipped in barbewue sauce into his mouth.
"What about you, Will? I've never net anyone with black hair and blue eyes." I mention, and he grins.
"So I'm your first, huh?" he asks, and I nod, "I think it's a Welsh thing. The girl that they got to play my sister in the movie has it also, and she's Welsh."
"Wait," I pause, then continue, "Marissa said we were going to be using our real names in the film. What is the name of your sister?"
"That's where it gets confusing," Jem informs me, "Since Will doesn't have a sister in real life, they got another actress who looks like him, and combined her first name with Will's last name, for the movie. I've heard they did the same with your brother."
"That's a bit confusing," I say, as our food arrives, "What are their names?"
"Will's on screen sister is named Cecily Herondale, and your brother, supposedly will be named Nathaniel Gray, since his real first name is Nathanial, and he'll take your last name for the movie," Jem replies, before taking a bite of his sandwich, "Hey, this is really good!"
"I told you," Will reminds Jem, while taking a bite of his own burger, "They've got the best food here."
"Huh. I need to listen to you more often," Jem laughs, "You were right this time."
"Aren't I always?" Will asks, and Jem raises an eyebrow, "What?! Don't look at me like that!"
"What about the time you convinced me that it was a good idea to use black wash out dye on my hair?" Jem asks, and I can't help but giggle a little.
"When did that happen?" I ask, and Will looks at me from the he side.
"The third day I met him..." he replies sheepishly, "That dye stuff he gave me may be washable on hair, but it is not washable on skin."
"My face and neck and hands were black for a week," Jem complains, "If you look by my ear, you can still see a little of it."
"People thought he had been playing in the newly paved road," Will adds, grinning, "But that doesn't explain the weird places he had it, like his face and neck."
"Those people are morons."
I hope you enjoyed this chapter! It's my first time writing an OC character, that will show up fairly often, but for short times, so I hope you liked Anthony! Tell me what you think of him in a review!
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