Thanks so much for the reviews for this story, I so appreciate it, they will be older the next time they meet up, so things will begin to become more adult, just giving you a heads up. :)

chapter three

The kiss they shared on that incredible night was something that they both knew had to stay secret, at least for the remainder of filming.

The actors were a close knit group, gossip like this would spread like wildfire, for him it wouldn't have mattered, but for Camilla her career was everything to her.

She had worked since she was child, building up an acting and dancing career, she needed for people in the industry to know that she took her work seriously, he just knew it was something she wouldn't feel comfortable with until they had finished making the movie.

While all of this was true there was one thing he couldn't deny, he was falling for her, or maybe he was already there.

She was all he thought about, and as the last day of filming grew closer, so did the gnawing, sick feeling in his stomach that he wouldn't be seeing her everyday, or if ever.

Sparks on both sides were tangible whenever they were near each other, whether anything physical had occurred between them was up for debate for the other actors and crew, but it was obvious they both shared a chemistry that was far from boundaries of friendship.

But the timing was all wrong, during the following months the shoot struggled to stay on schedule, which meant they were all working grueling hours that left no time for them socially.

They were both exhausted, especially Moose who had the added pressure of getting down the complicated choreography for the big dance finale.

The fact also remained that Camille and Moose were, above all, consummate professionals who put their work above everything.

It was only when, at a last minute script change, that the lines of reality began to blur into the characters life, when they both read that Moose was to kiss her in the last scene of the movie.

Maybe it was brought on by how well their dance number turned out, or maybe even the writers and director could see the clear attraction between them and wanted to capitalize on a moment that would definitely come across on screen, in the end it was there, one new page of rewrites that would put their feelings front and center for everyone to see.

With problems such as running over budget, equipment failure, and challenging choreography that changed like the weather, the hours on set became longer and longer leaving little time for anything else,

Although this was true, her affection for him had never wavered, she had suddenly began to see him in an entirely different light, unlike any of the boys she had dated before, he was special, unlike anyone she had ever met before. One smile from him and the world turned on its side. She was falling, for the first time experiencing feelings that she never imagined. To Camille she thought no one knew, but when she was near him it was impossible to hide.

Moose had attempted everything he could to get away from the set so that they could spend time together, but their schedules hardly ever permitted it, so he did the next best thing, he'd watch her on set perform, whenever he could.

All this was made easier because of a friendship he had had with the editor of Step Up, that had developed during the last movie.

Late into the night this editor was busy going over dallies of the previous scenes giving Moose the perfect opportunity to be close to her without compromising their jobs.

Eddie, was not new to the business and was kind enough to take Moose under his wing, teaching him the technical side of the industry, which Moose was eager to learn. At the same time he became someone he could trust, giving him advice both personally and professionally.

It was out of character for the reserved engineer to befriend an actor, but Eddie noticed how young and sometimes lost Moose seemed while shooting the second movie and wanted to help by showing him how it all worked, cutting the film together, moving the story along. He also became someone he could go to for advice on life, which really helped while being so far away from his family.

At any rate they had become friends, which is why the night before the last day of filming, which included the 'kissing' scene Eddie had a piece of advice for his young friend.

"What do you think I should do Eddie? I really like this girl, but tomorrow is our last scene together, and we live so far from each other, plus she's still under contract with Disney, she told me she had three projects in a row coming up, in fact she's leaving for California the day after the wrap party to start filming a musical. Even if she agreed to go out with me, how would we even see each other?"

Smiling down at Moose as the images of them performing together to the 'I won't dance' number, Eddie sighed remembering what it was like to have those feelings for the first time.

"Do you see what I see?"

Shrugging Moose slumped down into his chair pulling the hood from his sweatshirt over his head past his eyes in frustration.

"I know... she's beautiful."

Laughing to himself Eddie nodded in agreement. "Well yes, but that's not what I meant. Moose, son, you and her, dancing together, the way you look at each other, it's magic."

Lifting the hoodie up Moose's big brown eyes became wider as his innocent heart thumped hard inside his chest.

"That's how I feel when I'm with her, but she's leaving soon, there's nothing I can do."

Shutting the computer off, Eddie turned his chair to face the long, sad, face now looking back at him.

"Moose, you're both so young, just because the timing is not right now doesn't mean this won't happen between you two. If I were you, I'd stay in touch with her, not obsessively, no girl wants that, but enough to keep the lines of communication open between you two. You never know, you could end up working together again, or running into each other somewhere. At any rate, she's definitely worth the effort. If I were you, I'd make the most of the time you still have, if anyone can leave a lasting impression it's you Moose. Give her a memory to hold onto, something that will make it impossible for her to forget you.

cMc

Pacing back and forth in one of the storage rooms that was used for props, Moose wrung his hands together nervously thinking of the after party that was occurring that night.

In just a few minutes he would be shooting the last scene of the movie with her and it was making him more than anxious knowing that time was running out for them.

The director was clear, the passionate kiss was reserved for the main characters, Luke and Natalie, while they were supposed to share a sweet, romantic, innocent embrace.

It was clear that Camille was handling it better than him, showing no signs of nerves as she stood on her mark mouthing her lines, practicing, as she waited for the director to call action.

Moose however was fidgety, stumbling over his lines, unable to concentrate, as he rehearsed, not the scene, but what he would say to her at the party. He was well aware that after tonight he wouldn't be seeing her for a long time, he needed to make sure he stayed in her mind.

Finally the time had come, the other actors ran through their kissing scene only twice before nailing it, it was up to Moose and Camille to finish up with their romantic ending and the entire movie would be a wrap.

Eighteen takes later Moose wanted to crawl in hole and die after screwing up again and again.

With not only an entire crew looking on, many of the cast members were close to them in the scene making it all that much more uncomfortable.

Moose was determined to get through this, trying so hard not to let anyone down.

But it was no use, every time he moved closer to her all he could think about was that kiss, their kiss, that amazing kiss that was burned into his memory forever, the one he had fallen asleep to every night.

It was truly a disaster of embarrassing heights, as each time he went to lean into her something went wrong.

The first take he moved too fast after realizing he had come in late on his cue and slipped causing him to bump into her, it only got worse from there causing everyone to become irritated and impatient, everyone that was except for her.

Each time she gave him a sweet, reassuring smile that spoke volumes letting him know that she felt for him, it was as if in her eyes, he really could do no harm.

But then it happened, during take nineteen, Moose was able to time everything perfectly, staying on his mark to romantically cradle her face and lean in close to give her the exact romantic, sweet kiss that the director was looking for before bringing her close and holding her in the nook of his neck for probably longer than he should have, but at this point no one was going to say a word.

"Cut! That's a wrap everyone! Thank you for your talent and professionalism during this very special movie, don't forget to come and join us at the hotel tonight in the grand ball-room for the wrap party!"

Between all the celebratory hugs Moose got completely lost in the crowd as they all ran towards each other yelling and jumping up and down to the music playing in the background.

By the time he finally saw her again she was waving to him over a huge crowd of people as someone from wardrobe and her agent was pulling her into one of the trailers on set.

A warm smile exchanged between them as he held her gaze for as long as possible.

Between talking back and forth trying to pacify both people that were vying for her attention, Camille pulled in her bottom lip as he grinned widely at her knowing now exactly what he would say to her at the party later that night.

But there was one thing he just couldn't wait for.

Impatiently pushing past everyone to get to her just as they were pulling her into the trailer, Moose grabbed her by the arm gently leading her into a private corner where few could see them.

"Moose? What are you doing? Oh my god, you are so crazy I - "

The sound of her voice was, as ever, music to him, flowing straight to his heart, but there was no time, as his courage began to drain and a small crowd began to gather to see what the commotion was about.

Pinning her intensely against the trailer he raised the back of his hand to her flushed cheek smoothing over her skin before lacing his fingers within her chocolate silky hair effectively lifting her chin upwards.

Letting his eyes drift shut, he pressed his forehead to hers whispering in a raspy breathless tone that sent a shiver down into her so hard and fast she trembled against him.

"I've fallen for you... you're all I think about Cam... I just really wanted you to know that."

Without giving her a chance to speak, he took her mouth with a passionate force, leaving her briefly shocked before melting into him.

Wrapped up in their own little world blissfully happy, he blocked everything and everyone out as he parted her lips to caress her tongue with his leaving them both in an almost dizzying state.

Sinking into him she raised her hands up along his chest and around his back until they were flushed against each other.

It only took one cast member to spot them before a thundering noise was heard throughout the sound stage.

Just like the scene they had just played out, the cast began whooping and hollering their names and other suggestive actions for them to enjoy, but neither of them could hear anything but the sound of each other's heart beating in sync with each other.

It was only when he felt her being pulled away from him that he snapped out of his dreamy haze.

She was being carefully ushered into the trailer while he was being pulled in the other direction by his friends who were starting the party early.

Yelling over the crowd that had gathered Moose was trying to tell her that he needed to talk to her at the wrap party, that he had something really important to ask her, but she could barely hear him.

Appearing in the window of the trailer she mouthed a string of words that he couldn't understand before she disappeared from sight completely.

cMc

After showering and repeating the speech he was going to give her about being together no matter how far apart they ended up, and so much more, Moose pushed open the double doors of the ball room.

Looking everywhere for her he was yanked aside by the actor who played Luke in the movie. "Hey Moose we've been waiting for you, were gonna have a dance off - "

Unable to wait Moose cut him off grabbing him by the shoulders. "Rick, have you seen Camille?"

Watching his face drop, Rick pulled him aside away from the crowd. "Moose didn't you hear? Camille caught a flight right after we wrapped, she had to be on set across the country for some movie."

Leaning back against the wall, as if the wind had been knocked out of him, he thought about what she was trying to say to him in the window from her trailer. Now thinking back he could see her mouth the words that at the time made no sense.

'Goodbye Moose, I'm sorry.'

Visibly upset Moose skipped the party deciding to walk back to his hotel instead only to hear a plane above him, flying high over the lights of the city.

Looking up he knew she couldn't be on that plane, but it didn't make it hurt any less, it had only been a few hours since he had seen her, but he felt the loss of her immediately.

Too bad he had no way of knowing that fate wasn't done with them yet.

Soon Moose and Camille would cross paths again…

TBC

luakinaga, thank you so much for you review, don't worry I didn't forget the scene you wanted at the wrap party for step up all In, I just have a few more chpts to get through before that happens. :)