A/N: Hey guys! Sorry it took all week to update, we will try to be more frequent as the story continues! This one is much longer, and starts in Darren's Perspective. REMEMBER: Bold= Darren's Perspective, Regular = Chris's Perspective. Please let us know what you think. Disclaimer- We don't own glee, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, or anything but the story line!
As I stroll on the set, about to film my first scene in an amazing TV show, that I may have a future on, I can't help but be very excited! Ryan had some quick notes for me and Chris, mainly just reminding us how our characters are supposed to interact and all that. I tried to focus, no matter how hard it was, but I didn't want to screw up on the first day.
"Places" I hear, over a large speaker. I go to my mark and wait, like an excited puppy, until they call "Action!"
I watch as Chris walks down the white, grand staircase, looking in awe and a little bit intimidated, I try to get into character. Chris has already transformed from the awkward yet sweet guy I met a few minutes ago into Kurt Hummel, a young adult filled with hope and wonder. This is why he is a lead on a successful TV show, at only 19. I try and imagine I am Blaine, and think about what I know about him. He's talented, very self-confident, charming, and yes, gay. I try to become him and focus all my energy on being this character
" Darren? Darren that was your cue," Ryan's voice says, and I realize that while trying to get into character I forgot to pay attention.
"S-sorry, just getting in character," I sputter out.
"Alright, lets just get back to it. Take 2!"
Going on our eighth take, I think we have finally worked out all the errors. Learning the ropes has been a challenge, but in the past hour or so I've gotten everything sorted.
"Alright, should we try and make this our last take? Good job boys, keep up the great work," Ryan says, and I get into place. "Take 8, action!"
I watch Chris, no, I mean, Kurt, descend down the stairs, and remove his sunglasses. He looks around innocently and I can't help but think that he looks quite adorable. Whoa. Where'd that come from? Oh right, I'm Blaine.
I walk to the base of the staircase as Kurt reaches it, and he says, "Can I ask you a question? I'm new here."
"My name's Blaine," I reply, and offer my hand to shake, being the gentleman I am.
Looking a little startled, he responds "Kurt," After taking a look around, he questions me again, "So what exactly's going on?"
"The Warblers! Every now and then they throw an impromptu performance in the senior commons. Tends to shut the school down for a while," I finish with a slight wink, letting Blaine's flirty side out.
"So wait, the glee club here is kinda cool?"
I smile, amused at the question. "The Warblers are like rockstars."
He then raises his eyebrows at me, my cue to grab his hand and say "C'mon, I know a shortcut"
I nervously grab Chris's- I mean Kurt's hand and take him down the hallway. I pull him with me, all the time connected by our intertwined hands. This was so surreal; I am holding the hand of one of my idols. I try to make eye contact, looking back a few times to see his adorably shocked face. When we reach the entrance to the room with the other Warblers, Oh my god what is he thinking? I was supposed to let go of Kurt' s hand halfway through the hallway. Oh well it's been done. It just felt so right and natural, and there was no reason for me to stop it. Sadly, I had to let go of his hand when we got to the Warblers choir room to sing the number, Teenage Dream. This is the first time I will be singing on the set and of course it is directed towards Kurt. God I'm so nervous. Breaking the tension his character says "Woow I stick out like a sore thumb"
"Well next time don't forget you jacket new kid," I say fixing his coat. "You'll fit right in" I finish with a wink.
Chris has a shocked face, and I can't tell whether it is his or Kurt's reaction.
Blaine is supposed to reply in a voice to impress Kurt and really it's my opportunity to impress Chris.
As I'm singing this with the Warblers crew I can see his light up doing this shocked and surprised face. I try to interact as much as I can while still being Darren by pointing and smiling and making eye contact with him. Halfway through, I really start to relax and get into the song. With the other "Warblers" around me, doo-wopping and harmonizing, I really couldn't have asked for a better fist song.
As the song ends I grin and pat the boys around me on the back. We did great! I'm so proud of us! I look over, and see Chris clapping furiously, still in the character of Kurt Hummel. Oh right, I remember to be Blaine and give Kurt my largest smile.
"Cut! That looked great guys, your done for today. We will film Blaine's other scenes tomorrow," I hear from a producer.
I look at the time on a wall clock and see that it is already 5 o'clock., and I realize we've been on set a little over two hours. I guess it's to expect on your first day but still! "Hey, nice job, you did great, especially since it was your first day."
I look over and there is Chris, congratulating me with a warm smile and pat on the back. "Thanks! It was a lot of fun, but really tiring. I don't know how you do it everyday. And the way you are always in character, you almost never falter. It's amazing, I hope to be like that someday with my acting, " I gush, meaning every word. There is a reason he has such a prestigious role at only nineteen.
"Oh, thanks," he responds, blushing. "Well, I'm gunna head to my trailer and get changed, although this outfit is toned down for Kurt, it's really not something I'd usually wear."
I chuckle at his response, and walk with him towards the row of trailers, making small chat. He seems less nervous than earlier and I really enjoy his company. We are just getting to the topic of musical genres, when a rather loud grumbling interrupts us.
Chris is blushing again, but this time it's not because of something I said. "Sorry, that's my stomach! I had lunch at like noon and haven't ate since. I'm really hungry."
"It's okay, I'm pretty hungry too actually, and I didn't expect filming a TV show to be so hard."
" Yeah… Would you like to go out for dinner tonight? To, um, you know, get to know each other better."
" Yeah that would be great! I don't know what restaurants are around here, but I'm sure I'll like whatever you choose…" I lead off, not sure what to say. Chris now looks like he regrets asking me so I quickly add on "How about we both change and meet here in 20? Because, believe it or not, this blazer isn't what I usually wear either."
He looks relieved and agrees to meet me in twenty minutes, then we can head to a restaurant.
I rush into my trailer and give a long sigh. I can't believe I just asked him to go have dinner with me! It's just as friends, but still. What possessed me to do that? I'm always the professional one, who others have to befriend first, not the one making the effort.
I quickly change into my regular clothes and mull over all that has happened today. It was definitely exciting, to say the least. I check my phone and see I have ten minutes to meet Darren. I decide to make a list of restaurants that we could go to, but a certain pair of hazel eyes keeps distracting my chain of thought, and I give in and start thinking about Darren. What is it that I like about him? And why can't I get him out of my head?
A/N: They actually had dinner together Darren's first day on set! AS we promised, sticking to almost all real events :) Please review & let us know how we can improve or what you like! Thank you!
