A/N: Hey guys! So fair warning, we might not have as many update these next 2 weeks b/c I have an exchange student so it will be hard for us to get together & write, but we will try our best! Please let us know what you think of the story & if there are any specific season 2 performances or scenes you want us to include, comment to let us know! Thanks :)
I'm on my way to our on-location shoot for a Warblers number when my phone rings. I see it's from Ryan, so I pick it up immediately.
"Hey Ryan, I'm on my way over right now, is something wrong?"
"Hello Chris. No, nothings wrong. I just wanted to make sure you saw the changes we made last night, because there's a new scene between you, Amber, and Lea. It's being shot right after this and I wanted to make sure you're aware? If not, we can always move it…"
"Yes, I saw it! Thanks for checking in though. I think it will be a good one."
"Oh thanks Chris. You are too sweet. Well, I'll see you soon. And we need to do lunch again soon, I miss talking with you, but you've been so busy lately."
"Yes, sounds good. Bye Ryan!"
"Bye"
I laugh now that I'm off the phone, because of course I wouldn't laugh at him, not professional at all! It's just that everyone always says I'm Ryan's favorite, "his little Chris," is what they say, and they are right. I think being the people pleaser I am and since I'm the youngest in the cast, Ryan treats me most like his favorite child. We usually have lunch together on set every couple weeks but with winter break and hanging out with Darren lately, I haven't been to a lunch in… almost two months?
As I pull up on to set I see Ryan and right away go over to him. "I just realized we haven't done lunch in almost two months! How about Wednesday we get a pizza?"
"Hello Chris, sure sounds great. I have some story line ideas I'd liked to run by you, so that will work great." That's another special treatment I get. Ryan often asks us what we think about a storyline for our characters, but doesn't give us final word. I don't get final word on Kurt, but I get to give input on all the other characters too. Which is always fun.
"Okay, sounds great!" I say, waving good-bye as I head to hair and make-up. Just then Darren comes over, already in his blazer and hair-gelled.
"Morning Chris! How are you? Ready for the GAP-attack?"
I laugh at the ridiculous name but nod my head, "Calling it GAP-Attack now? You goon. Yeah, I'm ready."
"Well, that's what they call it in the script…" He gives me his lost puppy dog face, pretending to be hurt.
"Oh come on Dare, it's just a joke! Are you ready?"
"Yes, definitely! Can't wait!"
"Good, you better be. If I have to swoon over you, you better be at least not totally annoying." I laugh to show it was a joke, but Darren has a strange look on his face. Like he took it personally. But then he's smiling again so I must be wrong.
"You think I'm annoying? You should listen to yourself!" He pushes me lightly and skips away. I give him a fake glare, but I really don't mind, it's nice to have him on set.
"That's him, the one folding sweaters." Darren says, in character as Blaine. The scene just started, and I am supposed to be playing a secretly jealous Kurt.
I tilt my head to try and get a view of the guy that has caught "Blaine's" eye.
"Mm, I can see the appeal. Quite a head of hair." I say in an annoyed tone.
"His name's Jeremiah. If he and I got married, the GAP would give me 50% discount." He says, with a far off, dreamy look. "This is insane, I don't know what I'm doing, we haven't even really gone out on a date, we shouldn't do this-"
"Okay, come on." I say as I pull Darren back. "Man up, you're amazing. They're gunna love you." I really mean what I say, so playing this "supportive yet heart broken" friend isn't very hard.
I hurry into place for the number and get ready to sing. The song started and I was ready to play a jealous Kurt, this should be fun! When I pop out at my cue I make an envious face, and I hate to admit, but I kind of was. His voice sounded great on the song, if only it could have been live. I could feel my cheeks begin to get hot and red, oh no what am I starting… This isn't even a Kurt and Blaine scene.
I get a feeling in my stomach, like butterflies, and thank goodness this is an appropriate reaction for Kurt, because I'm not keeping it professional at all. I lip-sync along and watch Darren from my spot across the store. He goes to the sunglass rack and I notice that the ones he chooses are pink. Hmm, I wonder if that's just because he's being gay or if it's a common thing or… I'm over thinking this.
For the second verse, I know they are going to be zooming in on my face, so I'm ready to act very envious. As Darren puts a finger to his lip and makes the most attractive noise ever, I am genuinely shocked, and don't have to pretend.
His voice sounds so sexy in the song I can't help but break character for almost the whole song. It wasn't just Kurt that wanted this, I cant totally relate to Kurt.
I know the camera is going to make yet another close up to my face and I lean on the shoulder of another Warbler, still in complete shock at how amazing Darren did on the song and how great he is doing with his body motions towards Blaine's little crush. My face probably reads as though he was singing to me, I wish he was, but I try to break out of it for my next close up scene. I have to keep reminding myself not to show so much emotion towards this.
I break out this finally and change Kurt's attitude into annoyed one so my feelings won't show. It's hard but I have to endure it because I'm gay and he… well that is undetermined, an we work together so I have to tone it down on set and leave these thoughts of, well what ever they are at home!
As I finish my scene with Lea and Amber, the three of us walk of the set together, appearing as tight as Rachel, Mercedes, and Rachel are during their "girl talks." Which is true, because the three of us are very close. "Well, I'm starving, anyone want to get lunch?" Lea asks the two of us.
"I can't today, I already told Jenna I would eat with her, but thanks for asking. How about tomorrow?" Amber responds.
Lea nods and turns to me. "Sure, our usual place?"
"Yes! Meet me out here in ten?"
Lea and I our enjoying lunch, in the back room I took Darren too his first day on set. We've discussed our thoughts on the current storylines and now are talking about everyday stuff.
"I've started looking for some dresses, I know award season is still a little away, but the dresses are so gorgeous!"
I nod and agree, they are. "Well, I haven't seen any amazing suits yet, but you know I will send you pictures when I do."
"Yes, as always! So… Are you going to have some arm candy by chance this year at the red carpet?"
I sigh, "No Lea. I'm single, as you know."
"And still in love with Darren?"
I frown at her, but nod "Yes, I'm afraid so. Is it obvious?"
"Besides the fact that you spend as much time with him as possible, no actually. You do a pretty good job keeping it hidden. Any more advancements on whether he plays for your team? Or at least likes you back?"
"Not really, unless you have anything. We are just best friends, but I really like his company so it's okay.
"Well, I watched the Christmas episode, and I see what you mean with Baby It's Cold Outside. He was really into it, and if Ryan said don't be touchy, he was practically the exact opposite!"
I laugh, remembering that day. "Yeah, not his best moment. I don't want to get my hopes up, because he's most likely just very friendly and a really good actor."
"Yeah, I guess. But it doesn't hurt to have a good-looking guy giving you his attention!"
"That's for sure," I say with a smile.
I stand on the stage behind Chris, who as Kurt is announcing the Warblers. We are about to sing Silly Love Songs by Paul McCartney & The Wings, and I'm very excited! It's live which is fun too!
As Chris comes back into place I turn around and smile at him. Things have been a little awkward this week due to our characters, but I know neither of us really took it to heart.
I start going behind the booth and as I'm singing I stare right at Chris, and then he starts to do the same. We both are smiling at each other then I break away for my next lines, sadly I have to …
I finally get to go back to Warblers and I go straight to Chris, I couldn't help it. I'm sure I showed the pride on face but I can't help it. I kept looking over at him so I see him, but he wouldn't look over. That didn't stop me though, he was so cute the little Warblers suit too! Finally when the "I love you" line comes up I look again he I was over joyed he looked at me! I know why I looked at him but is that why he looked at me? And the cute little smirk he made! I almost lost it!
We then turned to make a bit of loop as a group and I can't help but check out Chris's ass. Whoa. Okay, first of all, I can't believe I haven't noticed this before, but it is really nice. Second, I should not be thinking these things! This is my job, and I need to not act on my feelings. As if… My thoughts really need to quit arguing with me, because they are quite convincing, and usually right.
I walk away and head over to "Santana," changing the mood. I use the lyrics to my advantage and poke fun at her, which I can see makes Chord laugh. Then I head back to the Warblers, and back down the line, looking for Chris. Once I find him I stop, and we make eye contact. I realize as I look at his adorable smiling face, that I am really singing this song to him. I'm screwed.
We all brake away and do our own thing, but as we get back together I see that Chris almost falls trying to come back. I watch him, laughing at his clumsiness and notice that he acts out the lyrics while he walks backward. AS I sing the lyrics, I decide to do the same as Chris, because it was very cute.
The song ends and as everyone applauds I look over to Chris, as on cue, and give him a smile. But as always, the smile on both of our faces is genuine.
