A/N: There is a more mature moment in this chapter. I know some people may not want to read it so I have its start and stop designated by bolded words. So look out for that moment towards the end and skip it if you're uncomfortable with stuff like that.
The trailer was quiet and empty as Maya sat there by herself. Taking in these final moments of peace were important to her before filming started the next morning. Smiling to herself, Maya thought about the contract Josh had made for the two of them. His doubts were valid but Maya didn't like that fact that she knew he was anticipating her running away. Not wanting to let her thoughts take over her mind Maya brushed them off and began to organize some of the stuff she left there. There was gum, lip balm, even a lighter which Maya wasn't exactly sure how it go there but she wasn't going to argue with herself on it.
Not hearing her trailer door open behind her, Maya heard a cough come from behind her. Turning around, she saw a slender brunette standing there. "Um, hello. Can I help you?" Maya asked, confused and a bit startled.
A large smile graced the woman's face as she held up an iPad and introduced herself. "I'm Alexis. The studio hired me as your personal assistant on set. Pleased to meet you Ms. Hart."
An assistant? Maya wasn't expecting to get one of those. Ultimately deciding to just go with it Maya smiled. "Nice to meet you Alexis. What are you doing here so early though? I thought my call time wasn't until six."
Opening up her iPad, Alexis tapped the screen furiously before showing its screen to Maya. "You're correct Ms. Hart. You're not needed in hair and makeup until six. I always come early and make sure everything is set up and ready for you when you get here. Can I get you any water? Coffee? Tea?"
Not wanting the woman to run around at her expense, Maya stuttered before relenting and asking for some water. Happily, Alexis began to march out of the trailer, but not before Maya stopped her. "Oh and Alexis?"
"Yes, Ms. Hart?"
"Please just call me Maya. Ms. Hart is too formal for me."
Nodding, Alexis scribbled the note down on her iPad and smiled. "Of course Maya. I'll be back with your water shortly and then we can go over your schedule for today."
Watching her leave the room, Maya sighed and picked up her phone and FaceTimed Josh. Seeing his face grace her phone screen, Maya couldn't help but grin. "Hey there," she whispered while she sat down on the couch in the room.
Josh rustled round on his end before settling on his own couch. "Hey," he greeted. "How are you feeling about today?"
"Good. Turns out I have an assistant named Alexis so maybe her knowing where I need to be will help me focus on my lines for today. One less thing for me to worry about you know?"
"I'm telling you, you'll be fine I promise. Besides today we're shooting a few scenes together remember? We get to-"
Josh was cut off by the sound of someone walking into his trailer. Maya frowned and stared at the screen as a female voice came across from the other end. Seeing the person walk into the screen Maya immediately scowled as she saw Cassie walk into the frame. Her red hair was pulled up into a pony tail as she walked behind Josh. Seeing Maya on the phone Cassie plastered on one of her fake smiles and took note of her presence. "Hi Maya! Are you ready for today? I know I am! Me and Josh are just getting ready to run some lines before our scene together this morning. I hope you don't mind. I just want to make sure we're really plausible as best friends here."
Maya bit her own tongue, fighting the words she really wanted to say in that moment. Sure Cassie, I don't mind that you're in my boyfriends trailer alone with him and that you completely don't know what the term boundaries is. "I don't mind at all," Maya said as she plastered another one of her signature, reserved for Cassie only, smiled on her face. "I'll see you later Josh."
"I love you."
"I love you too bye."
Hearing the beep that signified the end of the call, Maya groaned and let her head hit the back of the couch. At that same time, Alexis came back into the room with two bottles of water in hand. "I wasn't sure if you'd want sparkling or flat so I got you one of each-" Noticing the displeasure on Maya's face she stopped talking. "Are you alright Ms. Hart-" She caught herself before continuing. "I mean Maya. Do you need something?"
Maya's eyes were closed shut as she let out an audible groan. "Alexis? How long have you been working on sets like this? As an assistant I mean."
"A few years now, why?"
"I may need your help with something. Do you think you'd be willing to assist?"
Alexis laughed and set the bottles down. "Assist is literally in my job title. What is it?"
Maya sat up and a wicked grin crossed her face. "I'm sure you've worked with difficult people in this business before right?"
"Oh you have no idea. They always say don't meet your heroes for a very good reason."
"Well," Maya said as she stood up. "You and I are going to get very close. I'm having one tiny issue and I think you're the best person to help me deal with it. But first we should probably go over my filming schedule today and in between all of that I'll get you up to speed."
Alexis looked at Maya and smiled, quickly coming to realize that this job was going to be unlike her others.
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Meanwhile, Josh looked down at his watch and took note of the time. Five thirty-two. "Joshua? It's your line now."
Turning his attention away from his watch Josh looked up at Cassie. "Sorry," he apologized. "Where were we?"
Cassie's green eyes stared deeply at Josh before reciting her script. "I told you I wouldn't let anything come between us and the next mob and now you're going to let some girl you just met ruin that for everyone? Does that seem fair to you? Cause I don't think so."
Cassie watched intently as Josh recited his line from the script with ease. He played off her emotions well in this scene. The combative yet sensual nature between the two of their characters was evident on the paper so it was their job to make it come to life. He got into character so easily, tapping into a part of himself that he didn't realize could do all of this. "Why does this have to be about everyone else? For once I just want to do something that makes me happy. She makes me happy. And I thought you out of all people would understand that."
Cassie's eyes traced the outline of Josh's body. All the way down to his exposed arms. The green t-shirt he wore moved upwards slightly as he spoke, exposing his toned stomach. With her eyes glued there she couldn't help but imagine what he looked like with a little bit less clothing. She did see him shirtless the other day during their shoot but that just wasn't enough for her. He was what? Twenty-two years old now. His girlfriend was only nineteen. Cassandra was a full fledged twenty-three year old woman. At least she could legally drink. Maya couldn't do the same.
Cassandra was a bombshell to say the least. Her breasts were full and sat on her body well. Evening out with the rest of her curvy figure. Her long red hair was natural of course, her Irish lineage was strong and played a large role in her looks. She'd been working in this business since she was sixteen. Dancing and singing her way into the best roles out there. Her disappointment to find out that she was not only being passed over for the lead role in this film but being offered a supporting role nonetheless, she needed to stay relevant and work. The way the internet ate up the romance between Josh and Maya was something she noticed going into this movie. What she didn't expect was how attractive she'd find the brunette. "You're a natural at this. You should consider acting full time. There's more money in it if you play your cards right."
Josh, who quickly became aware of Cassie's less than pure intensions with him, smiled. "Thanks but dance is where my heart lies. So I'll stick with that for now. Besides, I don't even know where I'd start with that." He turned his attention back to the script and flipped through it.
Cassie could sense his hesitation and placed her well manicured hand over his script. "I'm serious. I know the right people. I'll give you a few contacts alright? I was a dancer too when I started out. Trust me there's more for you out there." Cassie's crisp manicure picked up Josh's phone and placed her number in it. "For when you change your mind. I'd be happy to help."
Setting his phone back down Cassie let a hand run up his arm before giving him a hug. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she dug her face into his shoulder and kissed his cheek, leaving a red lipstick mark on his cheek. "I'll see you on set Joshua."
Joshua. She certainly had a thing for calling him by his full name.
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A fourteen hour day was the last thing Maya thought she'd experience when she first signed on to do this film. The level of tired that she was at was astronomical. Maya sat up in bed and looked at her poor feet. Sure she was used to being on her feel all day but at least then she was moving. Today she was just standing there. That was the hardest part. Just being there and not being needed until certain times. Her and Josh were on mixed schedules, really seeing each other in past moments. So she greatly looked forward to seeing him when he got home.
The door to their apartment opened and closed as Josh appeared in the doorway of the room. "Hey," Maya said as heart warmed at the sight of him. "I'm so ready to tell you about my day today. Massage my feet while I do?"
Josh couldn't help but laugh as he looked at her. Her blonde hair was slightly damp as it was air drying from her shower. Dressed in one of his t-shirts made him excited to say the least. He set his bag down at the end of the bed and sat down on its edge, taking one of Maya's tiny feet into his hands. He started to massage it as he listened to Maya talk about her day. He was happy to hear her excitement. She had been so nervous about today, it was nice to hear that she was doing better than she expected. He wanted to tell her about his own, but his encounter with Cassie from earlier was still sitting with him. "Maya," he interrupted while looking down at her feet.
Maya stopped talking and saw the concern on his face. Pulling her feet away from him, she crawled to the end of the bed and sat in front of him. "What is it? Is everything okay?" Josh sighed and face palmed his hands. "Josh you're scaring me. Can you please just tell me what's going on."
Josh could tell that Maya was already suspicious of Cassie and he was positive that this would make things worse. "Cassie was coming on to me today. In my trailer this morning before we ran lines. She gave me a really long hug and kissed my cheek."
Maya sat up straighter and locked her jaw and brushed a hair behind her ear. "And what did you do?"
Josh looked over at her, ready to defend himself. "Nothing! I swear. I didn't even give her the impression that would be okay. I'm loyal to you Maya, always."
Maya nodded her head placed her hand at the nape of his neck. "I know. I just really don't like that girl." Josh pressed his forehead against Maya's and took in her heavenly scent. She smelled of vanilla beans, a soothing and comforting scent. "Me and you baby, always."
Josh and Maya stared deep into each others eyes before Josh moved in and kissed her- hard. Maya's hands made their way up Josh's neck and into his hair as he pressed their bodies together, pushing Maya down onto the bed with his. They hungrily looked into each others eyes and Maya nodded, signifying what she wanted. Josh toyed around with the hem of her t-shirt, pulling it up to see Maya's bare body exposed in front of him. Looking further down her body he took note of her lack of underwear and smirked. "No underwear tonight?"
Maya laughed and shook her head. "I read somewhere online it's good to let it breathe at night sometimes."
"Well you chose the right night." Josh turned his attention towards her body again, this time focusing him self on her breasts. Round and perky, he placed his mouth atop one of her pink nipples and swirled his tongue around it. Feeling her body start to move in pleasure, Josh smiled to himself. Kissing his way back up Maya's body he placed his mouth right next to her ear. "I'm going to make you come so hard tonight."
Maya's eyes rolled into the back of her head as she melted into the bed. Despite Josh being her first, she'd grown quite comfortable and loved it when he was like this in bed. Sure he was sweet any other time, but during this time? She was all his. Josh kissed her pink pouty lips tenderly and kissed his way down her legs. Her skin was so soft and so- tender. Lifting each of her legs carefully, Josh kissed around the area Maya wanted him to go towards. Teasing her endlessly, Maya groaned. "Josh please," she begged.
Taking that as his cue Josh took a finger and slowly pushed it inside of her. Maya gasped from the pleasure and started to moan as he added more fingers and getting a steady pace. Josh watched on from his position below her. He enjoyed watching her face contort to what she was feeling in that moment, using it as his guide to making her feel good. Moving his face in closer, Josh used his tongue and licked directly on her clit and felt her muscles tighten around his fingers. Not wasting anytime, Josh worked and worked until Maya's moans filled up the space. "Come for me baby. Right on my fingers."
Maya finished quickly as Josh knew just what to do. That was a plus of only being with one person. They got to know what your body liked very well. Josh removed his fingers from Maya and kissed her lips as he felt her tug on his pants. Removing his pants and shirt, Josh was left naked, hovering over his girl. Looking into her eyes for permission, he waited until she determined she was ready. Maya nodded and smiled as Josh bent down to kiss her and enter her in one swift movement. Maya moaned directly into his mouth as he pumped in and out of her. Gaining steady momentum and feeling her constrict around him, Josh moved a hand down and played with her clit, ensuring that he wasn't the only one that would feel good in that moment.
Maya came again around him and Josh groaned as he felt her walls tighten around him. "Fuck Maya," he groaned into her ear. Pulling out, he flipped Maya over onto her stomach and admired her smooth skin. He entered her again and they both moaned in pleasure. He picked up his pace again going harder and harder with every stroke. "Are you going to come with me baby?" Maya nodded breathlessly, unable to make any coherent sound. "Good."
Josh moved harder and harder in and out of her body and kissed her cheek and ear as he whispered sweet loving compliments into her ear. Josh picked up his pace as he neared his end. Just before he did he felt Maya finish one last time and switched positions so that he faced her again. Capturing her lips in a kiss as he finished, Josh collapsed at her side. Maya smiled and snuggled into his arms as she felt him kiss the side of her head. "You're a man of your word."
"You already knew that."
Maya twisted a blonde hair around her finger and felt sleep rush over her. "I love you but I'm going to need you to lay some ground rules with Cassie. I don't need anything else trying to get in our way."
As Maya fell asleep Josh laid down next to her and sighed. He wanted to make sure Maya was respected and cared for in this relationship but he also didn't want to create any tension on set. Anymore anyways. He was sure Maya had something up her sleeve now that he told her about Cassie. One more month. They just had to make it through one more month of filming.
A/N: I hope you guys enjoyed that chapter! I wanted to try my hand at more mature writing so I decided to give it a stab in this chapter. That won't be making another appearance in this story so don't worry that will be its only time showing up but I think I'm gonna try my hand at incorporating it if necessary in any new Joshaya stories I may write. I hope the bolded words made it clear where it started and stopped. Let me know what you think! Happy reading!
