Chapitre 109: Flirty scene

In the cramped apartment, Lucas, playing the role of Jacob, entered alongside Felicity, who was portraying Anna.

"Let's keep our voices down. I don't want to wake my roommate; she's already sleeping," Anna whispered to Jacob, her breath warm against his ear.

This whispered intimacy drew a soft laugh from Jacob, who leaned in to whisper in her ear, "Then we'll have to be extra quiet, so we don't disturb her..."

The camera captured the moment, zooming in on Felicity, as Anna, her cheeks blushing a deep red.

From his vantage point, Drake observed the scene unfold, noting the undeniable chemistry between Jacob and Anna. Their flirtation, both convincing and seemingly authentic, added depth to the scene, surpassing Drake's original expectations.

Then, Jacob and Anna shared a drink, their glasses chiming softly in a toast.

Their gaze remained locked on each other as they sipped their drinks.

"It's strong!" Lucas, in character as Jacob, exclaimed, a genuine reaction that didn't go unnoticed by Felicity, Drake, and the rest of the crew. It was clear from Lucas's expression that he wasn't accustomed to drinking.

"Do you not drink much?" Anna asked, her smile teasing.

Jacob returned the smile and admitted, "You're right."

"How can that be, considering you work as a performer at a bar? Don't patrons often offer you drinks?" Anna asked, her expression a mix of genuine confusion and curiosity.

"Haha, just because I work in a bar and love motorbikes doesn't mean I need to drink all the time," Jacob replied with a light-hearted smile.

Then, Jacob's gaze drifted to a desk nearby. "Is this where you do your writing?" He had come to know Anna's passion for writing during their time together.

"Yeah," Anna nodded.

"Could I take a look at your work? You enjoy writing, don't you?" Jacob inquired.

At this, Anna seemed a bit shy. "I'm a little... well... embarrassed to have someone read my work."

Jacob laughed gently, encouraging her, "Come on, let me see. It might even inspire the next song I'm writing."

At the mention of a new song, Anna's interest was visibly piqued. "You're writing another original song?"

Jacob nodded with a chuckle, "Yeah, for you."

After Jacob's declaration, a moment of awkward silence fell over the room, with Anna blushing deeply as she sat on the bed.

Jacob's gaze locked onto Anna's, capturing a moment charged with unspoken emotions. Drake, caught up in the excitement, directed the cameramen to zoom in, aiming for a shot that was both intimate and distant enough to let the audience feel the romantic tension between Jacob and Anna.

"Uhm... I... I feel really inspired to write a song when I'm with you. It's a strange and surreal feeling that I've only felt today, while spending time with you," Jacob said. Despite a bit of stuttering towards the start, he conveyed his feelings clearly.

Touched by his words, Anna replied, "Alright, I'll let you see what I've recently written."

"Oh? Let's hear it," Jacob said with an encouraging smile.

"You're not allowed to laugh, okay?" Anna cautioned as she retrieved her work.

Jacob chuckled softly as he settled onto the bed, nodding in agreement. "Alright, I won't laugh."

"I've never read it out loud before," Anna admitted, looking at Jacob. "So, you'll be the first one to hear it."

Jacob responded with a supportive smile, nodding in anticipation.

"Really, you want to hear it?" Anna asked, her voice tinged with a mixture of anticipation and nervousness.

Jacob responded with a decisive nod, prompting a gentle laugh from Anna before she began to read. "I thought I understood it," she shared, her voice soft yet clear.

"That I couldn't grasp it, but I didn't," she continued, delving deeper into her reflections. "Not really. Just the 'smudgeness' of it. The pink-slippered, all-encompassing, semi-precious eagerness of it. I didn't realize it could sometimes be more than whole. That the idea of wholeness was actually quite luxurious."

Jacob, fully engrossed, listened as Anna revealed, "Because it's the halves that halve you in half." She went on, "Didn't know. Don't know about the in-between bits." With a hint of discovery in her voice, she added, "The gory bits of you and gory bits of me. I like 'the halves that halve you in half.'"

When she finished, Jacob's face was a picture of amused restraint, as if he was on the verge of laughter. "Like the halves that halve you in half," he echoed, his smile breaking through despite his efforts.

Anna, catching his reaction, couldn't help but let out a soft laugh. "It's a bit childish, isn't it?"

"No," Jacob quickly countered, his voice firm and reassuring. "No."

Drake thought the scene was wrapping up, but it unexpectedly veered off script. Felicity, in character as Anna, started writing in her notebook before passing it to Lucas, who was playing Jacob. Lucas took the notebook and pen, noticing the words "I thank you" adorned with a heart at the end.

He then wrote his own message, "No problem, princess. But I'd prefer a kiss as a thank you." After jotting this down, he handed the notebook back to Anna.

Felicity, upon reading Lucas's playful written response, couldn't suppress a soft laugh.

Drake and the cameramen were puzzled by her laughter, especially since the camera hadn't caught Lucas's written response, only Felicity's. Additionally, Felicity cleverly shielded the notebook's contents from the camera as she chuckled, with Lucas simply smiling alongside.

"Cut!" Drake called out, marking the end of the scene. Curious, he approached the actors, "What did Lucas write that got you laughing?" he inquired.

Felicity chuckled, downplaying the exchange. "It was nothing much. Just playing along with the scene. He didn't write anything," she said, choosing to keep their little exchange private.

Drake glanced between Lucas and Felicity. Though his curiosity was piqued, he didn't press further. The day's filming was nearly complete, and it was time to wrap up.

The scene closed with Anna and Jacob saying their goodbyes for the night. At the glass door, their lingering glances spoke volumes, hinting at a deeper connection they wished to explore. Despite the pull between them, they knew it wasn't possible to act on it. With a final "bye" from Jacob and a wave from Anna, Jacob left, leaving Anna watching his back and departure.

With that, the day's filming came to a close.

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Chapitre 110: Creative improvisation

The filming of "Like Crazy" proceeded without a hitch, building on the momentum from yesterday's successful shoot.

With Lucas stepping into the shoes of Jacob and Felicity embodying Anna, the production pressed on, capturing moments of the pair reveling in each other's company. Their journey unfolded across a variety of picturesque settings: a serene park, a lively amusement park, the tranquil beach. Together, they ran, laughed, and gradually peeled back the layers of their characters' budding relationship.

Their connection deepened to such an extent that during a scene on the beach, with their faces inches apart, they could sense the warmth of each other's breath.

Off-camera, Jennifer watched the growing bond between Lucas and Felicity with a mix of emotions, feeling a pang in her heart as she observed their chemistry.

By the afternoon, even as they took a break, Lucas and Felicity remained in character, sitting close and playfully touching each other's feet, lost in their own world.

The day's filming eventually moved to a tender moment where Jacob and Anna shared a heartfelt hug, encapsulating the depth of their newfound intimacy.

The next scene captured Jacob and Anna dancing whimsically through the streets, completely engrossed in their joy, oblivious to the world around them. Pedestrians in Los Angeles stole brief glances at the carefree couple before going about their day, a testament to the city's ever-moving pulse.

Later, Jacob and Anna picked out souvenirs, a memento for Anna's eventual return to the UK, imbuing their time together with tangible memories.

As the scenes unfolded, Jennifer watched from the sidelines, a silent observer amidst the day's activities.

With the night's shoot wrapped up, Lucas turned to Felicity, saying, "See you tomorrow for more filming."

"Yeah, see you tomorrow," Felicity responded with a nod, her voice carrying a mix of fatigue and anticipation.

Lucas then made his way to Jennifer, who had been a constant presence on set, involved yet somewhat detached. "See you again tomorrow, Jennifer," he greeted her.

Jennifer offered a nod, her response non-verbal but acknowledging, before she continued on her way.

Watching Jennifer walk away, Lucas couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss. Her demeanor towards him had subtly shifted, leaving him to ponder the unspoken tension between them.

Lucas brushed aside the nagging thoughts; what he needed was rest. After a long day of shooting with the crew and Felicity, he had earned his downtime.

Once back in his hotel room, he fell into a deep sleep, peaceful and uninterrupted, waking up refreshed early the next morning. As daylight broke, the filming picked back up, focusing on Felicity's portrayal of Anna, whose storyline took a new turn with her parents visiting from the UK to see her in Los Angeles.

Lucas, embodying Jacob, found himself meeting Anna's parents, who were naturally curious about their daughter's recent beau. Anna's mother was particularly inquisitive, probing Jacob about his opinions of her daughter. Jacob responded with generous praise for Anna, yet couldn't resist playfully teasing her, hinting at their intimate relationship in a way that made Anna gently nudge him in mock frustration.

The warmth and jest between Jacob and Anna were clear indicators of their close bond, leaving Anna's parents visibly relieved and wearing smiles that spoke volumes of their approval.

Amidst the scene, Anna's father delved into Jacob's career choices, prompting Jacob to reveal his profession as a bar singer. This revelation elicited a brief frown from Anna's father, a reaction that was not scripted.

Observing this, Drake immediately called out, "Cut!" He turned to Oliver Muirhead, the seasoned actor behind Bernard, Anna's father, puzzled. "Mr. Oliver, that frown wasn't in the script. Was it improvised?"

Oliver responded with a knowing nod, "Indeed, it wasn't planned. But let's be honest, any parent would have a moment of concern if their daughter was involved with someone whose future seems uncertain, right?"

This comment gave Drake pause for thought. Before he could respond, Lucas chimed in, surprising everyone. "He's right, Drake. I fully support Mr. Oliver's perspective. Having Anna's father show a hint of disapproval adds a layer of realism to Jacob and Anna's relationship. It makes it more relatable. We can fine-tune the scene to avoid clichés, ensuring it doesn't come off as overly judgmental."

Drake, along with Ben, the co-writer, and other key crew members, found themselves nodding in agreement, seeing the value in Lucas's suggestion.

In the meantime, Jennifer and Charlie, who had been closely watching the day's shoot, were drawn into the conversation. As part of the film's team, their input was welcomed, especially now as the script began to evolve with these spontaneous moments of improvisation.

Jennifer, in particular, felt a surge of excitement. Her role in the film, already significant, seemed poised to expand further with each day's creative adjustments. The prospect of more screen time, especially alongside Lucas, added an exhilarating edge to her anticipation for the upcoming scenes.

Jennifer had been quietly harboring feelings of jealousy as she watched Felicity and Lucas grow closer, a sentiment that became increasingly hard to ignore. Resolved to turn her silent envy into motivation, she decided that her upcoming scenes with Lucas were the perfect opportunity to shine. Determined to deliver her best performance yet, Jennifer aimed not only to captivate the audience but also to leave a lasting impression on Lucas's heart through the sheer force of her acting prowess.

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