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Take 4.
(a.k.a)
Reading between the lines with everyone.
"ACTION" Michael shouted a week later.
Sonny closed her eyes, and she recounted her lines mentally, then she opened them and became her character, Halyn.
"What's wrong?" Joe asked, leaning in concerned.
"What's wrong? What's wrong? I'll tell you what's wrong- everything's wrong! Life is screwed up"
"Why?"
"Because, I got fired, my mom is sick, my dad's dead so no one can pay for the bills, my sister is becoming Brooklyn's most renowned rebel and… hooker, my dog has cancer, I am a college drop out, basically everything is messed up, oh and along the way I managed to buy into some strangers lie about his being a prince, I mean how twisted is that?" Sonny half screamed at Joe.
"None of it matters"
"How in the name of PEANUT BUTTER can you say it doesn't matter. That's my whole life. Are you saying my life doesn't matter?"
"No, that's not what-"
"Because my life matters. It may not matter to 'King Ryan' of Neverland or wherever it is you're from, but it matters to me because its what has made me, me and-" Halyn never got to finish her sentence because Ryan leaned in and kissed her. The script said for Joe's character, Ryan, to stop Halyn talking by giving her a quick kiss. He did.
Halyn pulled away. She stared into Ryan's brown eyes and then instead of continuing with the script, they both leaned in again. They kissed more passionately this time, with a lot more feeling. Somewhere during the kiss Halyn became Sonny, and Ryan became Joe again, but the kiss continued. They broke apart, and both opened their eyes. Brown met brown when their eyes connected. Thankfully, Sonny had memorised her script, so said,
"Whoa" And then she became Halyn, "Next time you need me to shut up just say so, Ryan"
Ryan laughed, "Sorry, I actually blocked out what you were saying ages ago, all I saw were your annoying lips moving, so I had to make them stop" He mocked.
"Oh really?"
"Yes, really"
Their characters following the script, turned and walked down the street.
"You talk way too much to be normal" Ryan teased.
"Hey, I have a feeling you know"
"A feeling? As in singular? Oh I'm so sorry to have offended your one feeling"
"Apology accepted" Halyn said smugly, while Ryan nudged her on the arm and they turned a corner on the street laughing.
"And, CUT" Michael yelled.
Sonny and Joe immediately felt tension form between them. Michael wandered over to them,
"What was that? The script says the kiss must last five seconds max. Is this your way of sticking it to the man? Am I the man? Am I being stuck to?"
Joe recovered first, "Michael, seriously man- chill! That was just us improvising. It just didn't feel like that quick kiss was how we interpreted Ryan and Halyn and how they feel about each other"
Michael looked at them both appraisingly, "Well then, good work, I like it, keep it up. This is why you two are the leads, you both have intuition, and I appreciate it. Now in five minutes, we'll go and redo it over again from a side angle. As it's your only kiss in the film. See you then" And then he walked away.
Sonny glanced up at Joe just as he glanced at her. They both looked away.
"So… good improvisation there" Sonny said slyly after a silence.
Joe laughed and swung his arm around her shoulders, "Yeah, I know, I'm greatest actor of our generation, stop reminding me, I'll blush!" She laughed at him and together they went back to their marks to reshoot the scene. Apparently, we're going to ignore the kiss, and that's perfect for me as I need to sort out my mess of feelings anyway… Sonny thought to herself.
After kissing Joe for the next hour Sonny really needed some head space, so she wandered over to the break room trailer, and poured herself a cup of coffee. She sat down, and seconds later could feel her phone vibrating. It only vibrates once which meant it was a message while on silent. Sonny fished it out of her pocket, and looked at the screen of her cow phone, it read, One New Message : Chad D Cooper. Smiling and intrigued, Sonny opened the text message to find out what it said.
Hey, Sonshine!
Has your humour been killed by the seriousness of NY yet?
I never did get that call from u…
But then I remembered you'd said I must text first, so, ha!-
Chad Dylan Cooper now awaits your call! -CDC
She laughed quietly. She'd been gone a week, and after getting the text from Chad, she realised how much she missed him… and everybody else, of course. She was nearly finished her break when she decided to text back. Her mind was trying to plan the perfect text, but she didn't have time to think it through, so in the end just replied with:
Sonshine? Really Chad, really?!
Props for remembering to text! I would call…
But my break's nearly over! So a text is all u get!
NY hasn't killed my humour, thanks for being concerned…;)
I hope the Falls is still… dramatic?!? -SM
Sonny drained the end of her coffee and made her way to hair and make up. When she reached the set, half an hour later, she was still smiling from the text.
"Whoa, what's up with you?" Nick asked when he saw her.
"Hmm, nothing, why do you ask?"
"You practically skipped over here!"
"Did I? Sorry"
She started humming then.
"Now you're humming!"
"Am I? Sorry again"
"Wait, those are the things Kevin does when he's been texting his fiancée. Who is it?"
"Who is who Nick?"
"The guy you're texting"
"I'm not texting anyone" At that moment a text came through to Sonny's phone, her screen read: One New Message: Joe J. Nick peered over her shoulder and gasped.
"It's Joe??"
Sonny ignored him and his wrong interpretation and opened the message, she laughed as she read it, it said:
HELP! I'm lost! Seriously…
How do I get to the set from wardrobe? -Joe
"It's not what you think, Nick, I'm not texting him, he just said he's lost and can't find the set" Sonny tried to explain.
But Nick wouldn't believe her, he smirked and walked over to Kevin leaving Sonny to direct Joe, via text, how to get to the set before the director shouted ''ACTION''.
-
Just before Sonny went to return her wardrobe at the end of the day Michael pulled her aside, "Sonny, my dear?"
"Yes Michael?"
"I ask this on every film so don't feel targeted, okay?"
Sonny felt apprehensive but said , "Okay"
"Is there any romance happening off-screen?"
Sonny burst out laughing, "Michael! What would make you think that?"
"Because you're a pretty girl, and you're surrounded by actors aged between 16 and 22"
"I see your point, but don't worry. I don't like any of the guys. And they don't like me"
"Riiight. I do hope your hearing my sarcasm"
"No need for sarcasm. Trust me, no one likes anyone on this set. It's all… purely platonic"
"If you say so" He said as he walked away. Puzzled and confused, Sonny entered her trailer.
"Sonya?"
"Yeah?"
"Do I have much school to do today?" Sonny asked her make- artist tiredly. She was more like a friend to Sonny. They had bonded quickly. Sonya was only about 22, and she was born and bred in New York, her accent was thick and original, but most of all, Sonny loved her positive attitude and outlook on life.
"Actually, you got two weeks off"
"I - what?"
"Uh huh, it's school half term, so you is free, just like every other kid on the block. And every teacher"
"Seriously?"
"Seriously. Now run along, find the boy you been crushin' on, and tell me if he's a good kisser next time I see you"
"Sure thing, Sonya" Sonny said sarcastically.
"One last thing" Sonya called after Sonny as she made to leave her trailer.
"What?"
"You smell worse than the cheese shop that my momma worked in when I was twelve. So if you take one thing away from this conversation, let it be this; get your skinny white ass into a shower, dress your butt up, let your hair down, and wow that Mr. Joe Jonas"
"I'm sorry?"
"I'm not repeating myself. You heard me. Stop foolin' yourself, and get real with the JoBro. Bye sweetie!"
Sonny blinked repeatedly as she left her trailer. Why did everyone think something was going on? Nothing was going on.
-
Two hours later, Sonny had showered, let her hair down, done her make-up and decided to call Tawni. She picked up after the fourth ring.
"Tawni, here"
"Hi Tawni, it's Sonny-"
"I'm busy being way too pretty, acting on my amazing show, and making fun of Nico, Grady and Zora, so, leave a message, after the beep. Bye!"
Sonny waited for the beep. There was none.
"Tawni?"
All she could hear was her friends laughter, "Awww, you thought I was voicemail"
"That's because you pretended to be"
"Details, details… you still believed. I so wish Chad were here so I could brag about my acting!… or voice acting"
"What do you mean, you wish he were there? Is he not… there?" Sonny asked, getting sidetracked my a stray thread on the sofa.
"Has no one told you anything in New York?"
"Well, I kinda expected my friends to tell me-"
"Well, I'm telling you now"
"Ok, shoot"
"Ok, well, Chad's missing"
There was something else that Tawni said, but Sonny didn't listen to, her mind was buzzing with those two powerful words and their strange affect on her.
"He's missing? What do you mean he's missing? He's Chad Dylan Cooper, he's never missing!"
"Well, these past three day's he's been missing. No turning up for the Falls. Just disappeared. I think Zora did it"
"Three days? And no one told me?"
"Sonny… it's just Chad. What would be the point? He's still alive. Just mysteriously, not around"
"How do you know he's alive?"
"Because he called sweetie. Wouldn't say where he was, what he was doing, but he spent SO much time bragging. I didn't get a word in, I mean-"
"So Chad is like… M.I.A?"
"Whatever that is, yeah, I'm sure he is"
"It means missing in action"
"Well, no he's not. Because if he was in action he'd be at the Falls, silly!"
"Right,ok. So how's everyone?"
With that Tawni launched into a half hour story of how everyone was doing. It made Sonny feel fantastic finding out about her friends. But she had to go or her phone bill would be crazy.
"Tawni, I gotta go"
"Okay, bye"
Sonny had wanted to say more but Tawni hung up so she was left speechless for a few minutes. Soon after she decided to call up to Hunters room. She text him to find out what number it was.
Hey Hunter!
So I am really bored… care to tell me your room number?
I was thinking we could watch bad tv?
I have popcorn… Hershey's… and marshmallows!… -SM
He replied less than a minute later.
Wow, Sonny, that sounds amazing!!!
It's room 505.
Bring the food!
I'll find the worst tv shows ever!
See you in a few… -HP
Grinning, Sonny gathered her supplies and stuffed them in a messenger bag. She stuffed her feet into her slippers, and left her room with food under one arm, and her phone and room key in her other hand. She pressed the button to call the lift with her elbow. The doors opened to reveal Kevin Jonas inside.
"Hey Kevin"
"Hey Sonny. What floor you going to with all that food?"
"The fifth. You?"
"Fourth"
The doors closed and Sonny hummed one of her favourite songs.
"What's that you're singing?" Kevin asked suddenly.
"Not singing, humming! I can't sing… but it's She by Elvis Costello"
"Oh my gosh" His eyes widened and he accidentally nearly choked himself with his purple scarf.
"What Kevin?"
"That is one of my all time favourite songs!"
"No way! It's one of mine too!"
"Wow, great taste, Miss Monroe"
As the lift dinged and the doors opened on the fifth floor, Sonny said,
"I was about to say the same thing to you Mister Jonas"
"Bye, Sonny"
"G'night Kevin"
The doors shut and Sonny wandered over to Hunters room. She managed to knock with her foot. He opened the door with a flourish.
"Hi" She said brightly.
"Hi. Food. Yum" He said hungrily as he pulled her inside and took the food from her. He sat on his sofa, opened the bag of marshmallows and nodded at the remote.
"I figured we could swap… I eat the food… you choose the bad tv"
"Oh you figured, did you?"
"Yeah, I did"
"Ok, how about we don't watch bad tv, and instead watch the best kind"
"Continue..." Hunter pondered as he chewed a marshmallow.
"We watch Golden Girls!"
"You are my hero"
"Ok, now pass the food"
They switched on the show and just before the ads finished, Hunter sent a text to his girlfriend.
"You love her, don't you?" Sonny asked as she watched his entire face light up when she replied.
"Yeah, I guess I do" He said absent mindedly as he wrote back.
"Have you told her?"
"No, it'd freak her out"
Sonny glanced at Hunter, "No it won't. Trust me. Tell her when you're next together"
"You really think she won't-"
"She will not freak out. What's her name anyway?"
"Amanda" He said looking happily at Sonny.
"Oh, I love that name"
"Me too. People who don't know her call her AJ. Her sister Alyson told me straight out if wanted Amanda to like me, I shouldn't call her AJ"
Sonny sputtered on her water, "Wait. AJ and Alyson, as in… Aly and AJ? The Michalka sisters?"
"Yep. I'm in love with Amanda"
Sonny smiled at him, "I'm happy for you Hunter"
"Me too"
The show started then so they turned their attention to the television.
"So… Golden girls?" Hunter asked with a raised eyebrow as the opening credits rolled.
"Duh! It's the best of the best on tv"
"I couldn't agree more Monroe"
authors note: wow, so here I am… chapter four! I don't know what to make of this chapter myself, so if you hate it I wouldn't blame you. I've been in a One Tree Hill obsession lately, and so I don't really feel the passion between Sonny and anybody. But that's why she is now friends with Hunter. Chad isn't missing.. He is just not at the studio, Hmm…! Golden Girls is a thing I've carried on from my obsession with The OC; Summer loves it, and I just wanted to include that amazing old woman from the Proposal in one way, somehow! This is a really long A/N but one more thing- if you are not in love with Hunter Parrish, shame on you! And yes, he really is dating AJ from Aly and AJ! Interesting, eh?
Oh, and a bit of advice, in my head Sonya has a really thick… Latin/New Yorker accent… sort of like the girl Hilary Duff is friends with in the Perfect Man…? Hope that helps!
Major thanks to the reviewers:
SterlingIsMyKnight (I love that name, by the way!);
TA-SWAC-CONVERSELOVER; ok so there was no 'I love you' text, but I did return to the studio, does that count?! Also, that IS pretty freaky about the ad… you should have that looked at, heh!
………; another update! Shocking!
sonny central; thank you! I hope to stick to these characters, no more new people!!
and DannySamLover20; I'm planning on continuing it, yes!!
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