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Chapter 4: rehearsals and Snacks

~Chad's POV~

"James Leave….you broke my heart when you broke into that bank" Sonny said dramatically as she read one of the parts from our scripts during our 2nd day of rehearsals "and you broke my mine as soon as your lips touched that foul bottled water" James then pulled her arm and pulled her close to him "Let Cassidy go!" my turn to speak up though when I did Sonny and James burst out into laughter "what?" I asked a flash of irritation apparent on my face. I didn't like being disturbed in the middle of my acting. "Sorry…I uhm…nevermind please continue" Sonny squeaked and after one last laugh she bit her lip to keep herself from laughing, James followed shortly afterwards, these was what mostly happened during rehearsals…Sonny found something funny in the script, James agreed and I found myself getting irritated…at James of course, I'd never get irritated at Sonny.

"okay, take a break everyone!" the director called out and like bubbles…everyone disappeared one after the other "what do you say to lunch Sonny?" James asked her as soon as she released his hold on her….No sonny…say no like you have for the past 18 hours…."well…" she was faltering -- uh-oh -- "sure James…I mean you have been asking quite a lot" she shrugged, James smiled at her "but Sonny!" I resorted to whining flashing a glare to James who bit his lip "Chad Come on!" I heard Devon or whatever his real name was (I called my cast mates how I called them on the show…remembering their real names was too work and I didn't like too much work). He was my TV evil half-brother though was a nice guy away from the cameras. "I'll see you later Chad" Sonny looked at me before James led her towards the exit. I watched as the two of them neared the door and against every being in my body I yelled a "Wait up!" making the two of them stop and turn to me.

"Chad?" Chloe called to me "I'm having lunch with our guests you guys go on ahead" I told them before turning back to Sonny and James who both shared a confused expression "what are you doing Chad?" Sonny asked me and I cleared my throat nervously "what does it look like Munroe? I'm having lunch with you guys" I regained my composure when I replied. I could easily tell James was pissed that I had interrupted his little play on Sonny by the way he sighed when I walked towards them…Like I was ever going to leave my Sonny with a bad boy like him, I was the only bad boy I allowed near Sonny.

James had cleverly won the hearts of the Randoms and even my castmates from the falls…bringing Tawni her Cocoa Moco Cocoa lipstick, Sonny with flowers and Cookie Dough Ice cream, Nico and Grady tickets to the Killers Concert, Zora with an ant farm and my castmates with homemade chocolate chip cookies….he might've won their heart with his new found kindness but James Conroy wasn't going to win my trust anytime soon…you wanna know why? Because it's obvious that he has his eye on Sonny.

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"So?" I muttered 15 silent minutes later glancing at James who was glaring at his hands then at Sonny who was letting the awkward time fly by reading the menu in front of her "So…" Sonny looked at me, then shook her head "listen how about I just head to the counter and grab us some burritos?" James offered as he rose to his feet Sonny nodded while I shook my head "make mine a taco…" I told him sending him off towards the counter. "alright lay it on me Chad…what are you doing here?" Sonny turned to me as soon as James was out of sight "I don't trust James" I mumbled making Sonny smirk "Wow, I'm impressed Chad you do look out for me" she patted my arm and heat instantly went up to my face "I look out for my show" I covered, I couldn't get caught caring now "if he messes up I'm screwed" I scoffed "admit it Chad…you're beginning to act like a friend" she teased.

"I am not your friend Sonny" I gave her a look which she deflected with that smile that only Sonny could pull off "course you are…you've got my back right?" she asked. Always. I shook my head "only if I get something in return" I dead-panned "whatever Chad! I know deep deep down inside you've got a heart" she rolled her eyes at me and I just smiled "think what you want Munroe" I replied monotonously. "well thanks Chad…for NOT looking out for me" she said sarcastically and I just shrugged "anytime…" I told her. "I'm just so bummed I didn't get a chance to go to Disneyland with the Nico, Grady, Zora and Tawni" she pouted deciding to change the subject "oh yeah…what is up with that trip anyway?" I looked around the Commissary then back at Sonny "a live show…" she told me and I tried my best not to roll my eyes since we are technically having a moment here.

"hey guys what did I miss?" James set our food on the table completely ruining the moment "nothing much…just discussing how much of a great actor I am" I told him making Sonny gag "please…your acting is as bad as the script" Sonny grimaced at me. "compared to your show I have to say that at least my show has class" I couldn't help but taunt her "you know…if you guys keep on acting like you hate each other's guts in public places no one would buy that kiss in the season finale" James told us as he wiped some left over crumbs in the corner of his lips with a napkin. My Eyes almost popped out of my eye sockets and I could tell so did Sonny's

"Kiss? What Kiss? I never heard about that!" Sonny was the first to break the awkward silence, James chuckled "you guys haven't gotten the scripts for the finale?" he asked us "No they said Mr. Condor was still going to approve it" I replied using a tone that still hinted my shock though at the same time trying to be casual "well he approved two and decided to make another poll for the 3nd episode but if I know better I think the one that'll surely win is that script that has you two kissing…" James looked at us both and I heard Sonny gasp.