A/N: Yay! Time for another chapter! Sorry, for the delay! I'm having a blast writing this story and I really appreciate all of the reviews and support! Thanks!
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Chapter 10: Tween Weekly
Sonny's POV:
"Break's over everyone! Back to work!" the director called out, "Chad! Sonny! This is not the time to be making out!" Christopher joked.
"Sorry," I said breaking the embrace between me and Chad.
"C'mon, let's shoot our dinner scene!" Chad grabbed my hand and we walked to the set. We both got onto our marks along with Kate and Sandra.
"ACTION!" I could barely focus on the scene after Chad and I confessed our love for each other. "Sonny!" Christopher noticed that I was distracted.
"Sorry!" I quickly pushed the thought of Chad and me in love out of my mind and focused on being Alice.
"Let's take it from the beginning!" he sighed, "ACTION!"
This time, I got the scene right. It was easy to get lost in Chad's eyes, which Alice had to do, but in Steve's eyes.
"CUT! Nice work guys! Let's move to Steve's bedroom!" Christopher announced.
Josie ran across the set to where me and Chad were standing. She couldn't stand still.
"Why are you so excited?" I asked her.
"You two are in love!" she shouted, causing everyone to turn their heads in our direction.
"No need to shout it to the world!" I said, "And how did you know? Were you listening in on us?" I asked.
"No, Chad told me right before he told you." I faced my boyfriend.
"I wanted some advice before I told you, so I asked Josie," Chad explained.
"Besides, who care if the world knows? You guys are the cutest couple ever!" Josie exclaimed and skipped off.
"She's right, the paparazzi are gonna find out sooner or later," Chad said.
"Yeah, but I really don't want to deal with them following us wherever we go," I sighed.
"Don't worry, it's not like we'll have to go out and promote our new movie by having paparazzi follow us everywhere!" Chad laughed. I grinned nervously because that's what celebrity couples typically do when they shoot a movie together.
"Chad. Sonny. Come here," Christopher whispered to us, "I noticed that you're a couple now," we both nodded, "Well, we need some more publicity for this movie, do you mind going out for lunch with an interviewer from Tween Weekly?"
"Um, see Christopher, we don't feel comfortable having our personal lives exploited," Chad explained. I clung to his arm, everything I was afraid of happening was going to happen!
"Well, I really need you to do this!" he started begging us, "It would mean a lot to me and the entire cast and crew!" I'm not the type of person to say no to a friend that needed a favor.
"Fine, we'll do it," I gave in.
"What? Sonny, I thought you were completely against this!" Chad exclaimed.
"Yeah, but we have to take one for the team."
"That's my girl," Christopher said, "I'll get my assistant to set up an interview."
"Great, another interview with Tween Weekly," I sighed as we walked towards the set.
"It'll be alright Sonshine! You've got me with you!" Chad smiled and hugged me. I laughed.
"Yeah, I guess it won't be so bad."
Chad's POV:
Today was yet another amazing day with Sonny. To be honest, I wanted to have an interview with Tween Weekly, to show off my new girlfriend. I was ready to tell the whole world!
Christopher's assistant told Sonny and me after work that the interview would be Friday at 1:00 at this nice little café called, Café Parfait. It was only a few days away! This time I will definitely be careful not to say anything that will make me or Sonny look bad. I don't want another "dog shoving" incident!
FRIDAY- Interview Day
"Chad!" I heard Sonny's voice and knocking at the door. I quickly got out of bed and pulled on pants and a t-shirt; I sleep in my underwear. "Chad!"
"I'm coming!" I opened the door for Sonny, who was wearing a beautiful sundress. "What's the occasion?" I asked as she walked into my room. I looked over at Logan's bed; he wasn't in it.
"Today's Friday! Our interview remember? It's at 1 and it's noon right now!" she tapped a finger on her watch, "Why were you sleeping in so late anyway?" I ran to the bathroom to brush my teeth and get dressed.
"I completely forgot! I was up late last night talking to Portlyn. I really hate this time difference between New York and L.A.!"
"Why were you talking to her?" she asked quietly.
"Jealous?" I grinned, putting on a sports jacket over my t-shirt.
"No! I was just asking."
"She just wanted to see how everything was and tell me how So Random is going."
"Oh, how is So Random?"
"Fine, she's actually doing a lot better! Here, she sent my a video of her latest sketch!" I clicked on the link and a video opened for Sonny to see. It was really funny, Portlyn and Tawni were the Check It Out Girls. After the video was over, I saw a tear come down Sonny's face.
"What's wrong Sonshine!" I knelt down beside her chair and held her hands.
"I really miss them! And I miss doing sketches with them, especially the Check It Out Girls!" I guess I shouldn't have shown her the video…
"It's okay Sonny! It's not like you're never going to do it again! We'll be back on our shows soon!" I hugged her. "Besides, Portlyn is nowhere near as funny as you are!" She sniffled.
"Really? I thought you didn't watch So Random."
"I started watching it when you joined," I blushed.
"Aww, that's so sweet! Well, at least I have you here with me while I'm away from my home," she managed a smile. I wiped away her tears, but smeared her make up by accident.
"Uh, I think I ruined her make up," I showed her my fingers with black smudges. She chuckled.
"It's alright, I'll go wash it off," she went to the bathroom.
"But, we gotta hurry! Don't want to make us look bad by arriving late for an interview." I yelled after her.
Sonny's POV:
I fixed my make up and me and Chad went to the café for the interview. We barely made it before 1:00. Luckily, the interviewer from Tween Weekly hadn't arrived yet. The café was small and had tables outdoors. Several people were outside, enjoying the weather. We took a table farthest from the other customers and a waiter came by. I ordered a latte and Chad ordered a cappuccino. The waiter left then returned with our drinks.
"Hello Sonny! Chad." It was a very familiar voice, coming from behind me.
"Santiago! My man!" Chad exclaimed. I turned around to see Santiago Geraldo and the same camera man from my very first interview.
"Nice to see you guys!" Santiago pulled up a chair and so did the camera guy.
"Nice to see you too Santiago!" I smiled.
"So, you guys are a couple now?" Santiago said seriously.
"Yes, we are!" Chad quickly put an arm around me.
"Really? Or is this just a hoax to promote your new movie, The First Step?" he stared at us, making me feel uncomfortable.
"No, it's not a hoax! We really are dating!" I put my head on Chad's shoulder like I did on our fake date.
"And we're in love!" Chad added.
"Huh, so how long have you been dating?"
"For about a week." Chad answered and looked down at me.
"A week? And you're already in love?" Santiago leaned closer to us.
"Yeah, well, we have known each other for almost 2 years! I knew Sonny was the girl for me from the very beginning!" Chad said, a bit too loud, turning some heads.
"So you're saying that you have been in love with Sonny for years and you decide now, to ask her out?" I looked up at Chad, wondering the same thing myself.
"Well," Chad hesitated, "I didn't realize it then, how I felt, but now I do. I'm in love with Sonny Munroe." he looked me in the eyes and kissed me softly on the lips.
"Very touching," Santiago said then faced the camera, "but will Chad's bad boy, player act cause a stir in this relationship like the previous ones? I'm Santiago Gerlado" he winked at the camera.
"What do you mean my "bad boy, player" act?" Chad asked.
"Well, you know how your other relationships ended. It's most likely gonna happen to you and Sonny."
"Don't you dare say that!" Chad immediately stood up.
"Chad, calm down," I pulled his arm to get him to sit back down. I noticed the camera still had the red light on. "He's an interviewer, he's suppose to do things like this," I whispered.
"Chad, you do like to mingle. You never do stay with one girl for very long." Santiago shrugged his shoulders. Chad slowly sat down in defeat. I started to feel my eyes sting with tears about to fall. Chad wouldn't do something like that to me.
"Santiago, how about we discuss our movie, The First Step?" I asked, ignoring what just happened and fighting the tears.
"Sure, tell us about it Sonny."
"Well, it's about a girl named Alice Chancy and her struggles with family, friends, and love. She meets a boy, Steve Weasley, who helps her get through life's obstacles." I smiled at Santiago.
"Interesting. Now this movie sounds similar to many other movies: girl with troubles, a guy comes in, changes her life."
"It does, but I think that it's very heartwarming. Especially with Christopher Matthews directing it; he's incredible." I glanced at Chad, he was impassive. I nudged him.
"Yeah, he's a fun-loving guy and as Sonny said, he is an excellent director." Chad added.
"So what does the title, The First Step, mean?" Santiago asked.
"It refers to life in general. Everyone has to take the first step to get anywhere in life. All of the steps you take make up the path you choose," I answered.
"It sounds preachy, but it is an important theme for everyone," Chad said.
"Will The First Step be another chick flick or an Oscar winning movie? See for yourself this summer when it hits theaters. I'm Santiago Geraldo." he winked at the camera again and stood up. "Thank you guys for taking the time out of your busy schedules to do this interview. I wish you all the best!" Santiago shook our hands and left.
Chad's POV:
"I can't believe he said that our relationship won't last!" I was fuming. We were on our way back to the hotel.
"It's alright Chad. Who knows how this relationship will end, or last," Sonny's eyes were watery.
"Are you ok?" I asked her reaching for her hand.
"I'm fine." she was lying.
"Sonny, I know that I have been a jerk in the past, but I would never want to hurt you. I may be crazy for saying 'I love you' so soon, but it's true." I parked the car outside the hotel and faced Sonny. "I love you." She was smiling.
"I love you too." I kissed him on the lips. "But it just doesn't seem real! Chad, you could have any girl, why me?"
"Really Sonny, really? Why wouldn't I choose you?" he stroked my hair.
"Seriously Chad."
"It's because you are talented, funny, beautiful, amazing-- and the list goes on. Sonny, don't say that you're not worthy of me because I'm," I looked into the distance, "Chad Dylan Cooper, star of the number 1 tween drama show," I looked back into Sonny's dark brown eyes, "I'm not worthy of you." I kissed her.
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