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Lexa took a deep breath, she was in the casting office of a new project she was auditioning for. Today she was doing the chemistry test with none other than with America’s sweetheart - Clarke Griffin - after nailing the lines with the director and casting director the day before. Lexa knew about Clarke Griffin through the magazines and entertainment news, but she had never interacted with her, this was going to be the first time they met personally and Lexa knew how popular Clarke was and her movies had all been blockbusters, so she felt a pressure to deliver her lines and do a good job with her today.
This movie, according to her agent Anya, was exactly what she needed to show versatility since Lexa Woods was not just a wannabe actress. Under her belt she had several movies and an Oscar nod and a Golden Globe for best dramatic actress for her movie ‘Grounders’, which was what launched her to stardom at the tender age of 21, now that she was 31 she wanted to prove that she could do more beyond drama. She was type cast as a dramatic actress after her huge success with ‘Grounders’ and she got a bunch of other successful movie roles, all dramas, but with this new project which was a rom-com Anya hoped she could show her acting spectrum.
Lexa had to admit that she was nervous, she had never done a romantic comedy before, she was a complete noob in this area. Her comfort zone was drama but she had to try her best and show the world that there was more of Lexa Woods.
“Miss Woods please come in, we would like to begin.” A girl with long blonde hair and hazel eyes came to the waiting room and greeted Lexa. Lexa nodded and followed the girl to another room, where there were several chairs. “The director will be here soon.” The girl smiled and left Lexa alone.
Lexa inhaled and exhaled softly. “You can do this. Just concentrate.” Lexa tried to calm her nerves a bit; she paced around the white room looking at the empty place knowing that soon all the people in charge of casting was going to be here. Trying to remember the scenes and her lines just as she practiced the day before she kept walking around the room, the nerves were getting to her since this was not her usual movie choice.
The door opened suddenly, and Lexa stopped in her tracks. The blonde was gorgeous, more than how she looked in the magazines.
“Hey, you must be Lexa.” The blonde walked to meet the brunette offering her hand. Lexa took it and shook it firmly. “I’m Clarke and let me tell you it’s a big honor to finally meet you. I’m a big fan.”
“Thank you, Clarke. Your reputation precedes you as well.” Lexa stated. Her eyes scanned the blue eyes that were as clear as the sky. The blonde hair was tamed in a messy bun and she was not even wearing makeup but she looked so damn pretty.
Clarke grinned. “So we’re going to have three scenes today.” The blonde explained. “As you already know this movie is about two best friends, Jane and Tom. Tom is in love with Jane but Jane is now going to marry another dude. Tom is sad but he won’t give up yet and will recruit the help of another of his best friends, Alexis, to sabotage Jane’s marriage and let her see how much Tom loves her.” Clarke invited Lexa to take a seat beside her, the brunette followed. “I mean, this is your classic rom-com movie, right? Except that this is where the plot twist comes in: Alexis while trying to help her friend Tom to get back the girl of his dreams falls in love with Jane as well. Boom! That is the reason why I took the part of Jane. When have you seen that the girl steals the bride huh?”
Clarke was a ray of sunshine, Lexa was so enthralled, wondering who wouldn’t fall in love with this girl, except that she was already in a relationship with a lovely girl.
“Yes, that is really an interesting storyline and I hope it can give more representation in the media to all the girls who want to see a love story about them.” Lexa glanced at Clarke, she was pretty laid back, and Lexa felt pretty comfortable with her, it was pretty easy to feel relaxed with Clarke.
“Dam right! I’m glad you and I are on the same wavelength Lexa.” Clarke smiled again.
The two girls reviewed the script as soon as the director and casting director arrived for the test.
“We’re going to begin with Alexis realizing she has fell in love with Jane.” The director, Marcus Kane instructed.
Lexa nodded and stood up. Clarke followed Lexa and took her position in front of the casting team.
“Okay ladies, whenever you want.” Marcus said.
“Just breath okay?” Clarke whispered to Lexa right before the brunette began.
Lexa stood up in position and focused in the lines she already had memorized, now she had to convey the feelings that were required of the scene, which was easy for her, she could nail the drama with ease.
“What do you want me to say Jane?” Lexa looked beaten, surrendering to the feelings that Alexis felt for Jane.
“The truth?” Clarke looked heartbroken, giving Lexa her energy to accommodate her character response.
Lexa walked like if she was confused, afraid to say the next words. Alexis was in turmoil, she betrayed her friend Tom for Jane. “I love you.” Lexa bowed her head, at that, Clarke cupped her cheek forcing her to look at her. “But Tom, he…”
“He’s our friend and I care for him and always will, but you’re the one who makes my heart go crazy. ” Clarke replied with her lines.
“Alright! Cut!” Marcus took some notes. “Let’s do the next scene: Alexis and Jane are at the amusement park. Action!”
Lexa changed her body language, she was more relaxed, her hands inside her pockets while she strolled around. Clarke joined her, entangling her hands on her arm laughing like she was having the time of her life. “Tom is a dumbass, why would he try to ride the roller coaster with Ben if he’s afraid of heights?”
“Well, he just wants to show off.” Lexa then stared at Clarke, Alexis was supposed to start developing feelings for Jane during this part of the movie. “You know him, he can be a fool sometimes.”
Clarke leaned on her shoulder. “Yeah, though Ben is too serious most of the time, wished he made me laugh more you know?”
“Well you can always rely on Tom for that.” Lexa had to support Alexis’ friend in this scene.
“Yeah, but you’re not bad yourself.” Clarke giggled looking at Lexa with so much care and happiness it was no wonder she was known as ‘America’s Sweetheart.’
“True.” Lexa smiled.
“Cut!” Marcus took more notes and discussed a couple of things with the other people watching the audition. “Very good, let’s go with Jane/Alexis rehearsal dinner for the last scene. Action!”
Lexa took a deep breath it was supposed to be at the rehearsal party, two days before the wedding. Jane and Alexis had become closer, too close for a girl who was going supposedly to marry the love of her life. Tom was heartbroken and knew that nothing would ever happen between him and Jane, but Alexis was right in the middle of it all. She had fallen in love with a girl she was believed to help get back with her friend Tom.
“Why aren’t you inside?” Lexa touched Clarke’s shoulder from behind, at the contact Clarke turned around to face Lexa.
“Tom, he’s my friend. Why would he tell me he loves me today!? I never thought he would feel like this. He had always been there for me and well...”
“Hey, you did nothing wrong. Tom feelings changed and he didn’t want to lose you. But he’s an ass if he’s not going to come to your special day because his ego is broken. If he truly is your friend he will come to terms with your decision.” Lexa moved closer, looking at Clarke with so much care. She cupped her face softly and with her thumb wiped a tear rolling on her cheek.
“Would you be okay if I marry Ben?” Clarke asked.
Lexa arched her brows; this was NOT on the script. Improv. Sonofabitch.
“Sure.” Lexa hesitated, she had a clear understanding of Alexis’ character, she would never make anything to ruin Jane’s happiness and if that meant marrying Ben even when she evidently developed feelings for her so be it. “You deserve to be happy and, if he...” Clarke started to lean in. “If Ben is the one you love, then yes…” Clarke was inches from her now, Lexa gulped down. “I’ll be…” Lexa closed her eyes ready to kiss her, well to kiss Jane in this case. “Happy.” She could feel Clarke’s warm breath on her face and right when she was going in Marcus shouted “CUT!”
Clarke took a step back, smile on her face. “That was pretty good Lexa.”
Lexa was still a bit caught from the improv sesh but she regained her composure quickly. “Thank you, you gave me a lot to work with Clarke.”
“Great job Lexa, we will let you know after we have finished the auditions.” Marcus stood up and went to shake her hand.
“Thank you for the opportunity.” Lexa gave them a polite smile and walked out of the room. She was still trying to clear her head having Alexis thoughts still inside her head making her feel a fuzzy feeling in the pit of her stomach, she needed to clear her mind and hope for the best. However she felt she did really good, Clarke had been really easy going and she felt connected with her right away.
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Lexa went back to her apartment in the heart of Los Angeles and left her bag on the kitchen counter and made a call to her agent.
“Hey Anya, yes I went there and did as best as I could. Yes I feel confident but you never know if the other actresses can bring a more joyful side to the character.” Lexa removed her boots then her jeans, sitting on the bed. “Mhmm.” She unbuttoned her shirt and tossed it in the laundry bag. “Right, me too. Yes please do.” She put her phone over the night table and right on cue the front door opened, the sound of keys fumbling draw a smile on Lexa’s face.
She put on a t-shirt and then went to meet her girlfriend.
“Hey babe, how was your day?” Costia left some grocery bags over the table, while Lexa came from behind and snaked her arms around her girlfriend’s waist
“Hey.” Lexa dropped a kiss on the smaller woman’s shoulder, then she moved to the neck. “Audition was good. Think I might have it.”
Costia turned around to meet Lexa’s eager mouth. A soft kiss between them as a proper greeting. “Glad to hear it. So did you meet the lead?”
“Yup, Clarke Griffin is the leading actress and she’s really good if I must say.” Lexa pulled Costia closer until she was hugging her, Lexa leaned her head in the crook of Costia’s neck to keep kissing her.
“What? Oh God I love her movies!” Costia was pretty excited. “Clarke is pretty isn’t she?”
“Yeah, she is. But not as pretty as you.”
Costia chuckled. “You’re a terrible liar Lex but I’ll take that.”
They kissed softly, and right before Lexa pulled apart she left another kiss on Costia’s cheek. “Anya is expecting answers today, tomorrow tops, so if I get the part I hear we’re shooting on DC.”
Lexa walked to the living room and turned on the TV. Costia claimed the free spot on the couch and sat besides Lexa.
“For how long?”
“Maybe six months, not sure though.”
“Hmmm, I’m going to miss you tons baby. You just came back from London from the premiere of ‘Betrayal’ and now there is the chance that you go again?”
“I know this upsets you Costia. I wish I could stay right here with you but my career demands this.” Lexa pulled Costia in an embrace while zapping channels and stopped when she found the entertainment news and saw Clarke’s image. She turned on the volume.
“So Clarke it has been success after success in your career but last time we heard you broke up with the football player Wells Jaha. Is it true that it was because of jealousy since you make more money than him?”
The interviewer questioned, Clarke was still sporting a smile on her face. It seems the blonde had it easier to talk about her private life. Lexa never ever discussed about her relationships on national TV, the tabloids and paparazzi might have gotten some candids from her and Costia but she refused to give declarations and shut down every interviewer that tried to out smart her in the public relations game.
“That’s bull, Wells and I remain friends after our brief relationship and that had nothing to do with that crap you hear on the media. I know that the fans were excited and as usual I thank them for the support but right now I’m focused in my career.”
“There are rumors that you’re dating your co-star in your new upcoming movie Finn Collins?” The journalist insisted.
“Jesus you guys are desperate to see me with someone, aren’t you? No, Finn is my co-star and a good friend of mine.” Clarke remained classy during the whole interview, Lexa had to give her kudos for that.
“And what about this new movie, the fans are already raving about it.”
“Well it’s a love story underneath all the funny situations that you’re going to see. A love that was totally unexpected and caught the characters by surprise. We’re going to start shooting next month so I’m really excited for this.”
“Alright you heard it here first, thanks a lot Clarke and see you—”
Lexa turned off the TV. “It’s just a possibility Costia, I might not get the part.” Lexa was trying to cheer up her girlfriend. Lexa met Costia on the set of one of her movies, she was the makeup artist and Costia was the one who invited Lexa out first. Things moved on from there and they’ve been together for a year now, however it doesn’t feel like it since Lexa has so much auditions, photoshoots and interviews. They barely spend time together and Lexa knows that their relationship is like thin ice at the moment.
“You’ll get it babe, you’re the best out there and that production team would be stupid if they didn’t have on the same screen you and Clarke Griffin together.” Costia laced her fingers with Lexa. Lexa brushed her knuckles with her lips softly.
“I’ll make it up to you.” Lexa always said that but so far she felt that she hadn’t fulfilled that promise.
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“Holy shit she’s amazing!” Clarke took a sit in the main table with Marcus and the team of the movie.
“She did blew our hats off, no wonder she’s good with drama but she needs to relax more if we want to make a light-hearted film. It’s clear that Lexa struggles with comedy.” Marcus commented looking at his notes.
“Marcus trust me, Lexa’s the one. Yes, she’s pretty uptight, but you know she has never done any type of rom-com before. I’ve seen all her films and gosh, she demands the eyes of the audience.” Clarke was more than excited for this opportunity, she had loved Lexa Woods since she watched ‘Grounders’ and admired her other works with the same intensity and passion. Clarke Griffin was Lexa Woods number one fan. “I can work with her those parts and that is precisely what the film needs, that awkwardness from Alexis instead of making it easier for her to be likeable to Jane.” Clarke had felt it in her bones, Lexa was perfect for the role. The chemistry had been insane in that room, she felt trapped by her gorgeous green eyes and her attitude was so professional and made her feel the lines so natural. “Make the call, Marcus.” Clarke pleaded one more time.
Marcus spoke again with the producers and all agreed. He picked his phone. “Hi Anya, yes, this is Marcus Kane and I have wonderful news. The producers loved her audition so tell Lexa that we’re happy to have her in this movie. I’ll send the script and information to you as soon as possible. We’re filming next month.”
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Clarke went back home to found her pet Princess who was a small Australian Terrier laying down in her small bed. “Hey baby!”
Princess quickly ran to her mistress and started to wiggle its tail with enthusiasm. Princess was a medium sized dog with a beautiful blue and tan coat that loved to please Clarke.
The blonde sat on the couch and only when she ordered Princess, the dog jumped and sat on her lap.
Clarke turned on the TV and texted her manager Raven Reyes who was working on the contract’s final arrangements.
Griffindor: done with the auditions. Lexa Woods was casted as Alexis!!!
ZeroGReyes: dafuq?? You lucky bitch ;)
Griffindor: she did an incredible audition Raven, not because I push for her or anything.
ZeroGReyes: yeah whatevs, pls tell me you weren’t fangirling over her.
Griffindor: Nope, I was very professional. Can’t deny that I was screaming internally tho.
ZeroGReyes: HA! Knew it. You’ve been drooling to meet that woman for almost ten years now Clarke. I’m glad that you have this chance to work with her.
Griffindor: Yassss, Lexa is beyond amazing, seriously she was robbed at the Oscars. I’m so happy to work with her.
ZeroGReyes: Gimme 1 hr and I’ll bring dinner to talk ok?
Griffindor: k
Clarke threw her phone to the side and caressed Princess while she zapped channels when she found a rerun of ‘Grounders,’ one of her fave Lexa movies.
“Look at her Princess. She’s incredibly talented.” Clarke watched as the Commander of the Grounders walked and started to give a speech to her troops. Lexa was so young when she did this movie and Clarke was in awe of her talent. This was what motivated her to push harder to make her dreams come true. A month later she got a call from Raven that she got the role on her first length feature, a Sci-Fi movie called ‘The Ark’ which was the movie with the biggest box office the summer of its release 9 years ago when she was 19.
BARK BARK
“Yup, look at her profile daaaamn and that jawline, she has a nice jawline Princess.” Clarke watched the next scene with attention. When the commander’s best friend died was such a good scene. Lexa took the hand of the person who had been the mentor of her character and she spoke such meaningful words, the way her voice cracked, the quiver of her lips without breaking down completely was a master class of acting. Clarke admired the woman for sure.
And right on the hour the bell rang and Princess jumped off Clarke to bark on the door. Clarke followed and walked through her apartment until she reached the door, she peeked through the hole to make sure it was Raven and then she opened for her manager and friend.
“Hey Clarke, oh look at this cutie!” Raven kneeled to talk to Princess before moving to the kitchen counter with the food boxes. “I got chicken kung pao for you. Here ya go.” Raven passed the box with chopsticks to the blonde and then took another box and set it on the table.
Clarke brought two beer bottles and handed one to Raven.
“So once the filming starts you’ll be deep promoting the movie. The production team will use all the resources to attract as many fans as possible considering that you and Miss Woods already have a huge fanbase.” Raven explained and took a swig of her cold beer.
“Great, I assume interviews and photoshoots, right?”
“Social media too. The production team wants you to interact more on Twitter and Instagram without spoiling the movie. They want the fans in the movie theatre not downloading poor cheap copies of it.”
“Yeah got it.” Clarke chewed her food slowly, trying to organize her thoughts and ideas. “I’ll be spending the next six months filming and promoting this movie with Lexa Woods.”
Raven smirked. “Yup, I met her agent Anya today. Nice chick by the way, and she agreed to the terms as well. Who could have thought that you were going to make a movie with one of your fave actresses huh?”
Clarke smiled and lowered her face to hide the flush of her cheeks. “I’m happy, but it's no big deal. It’s just another movie.”
“Yeah, a movie where you will be making out with her a lot. No big deal at all.” Raven finished her meal, grabbed another beer from the fridge. “You know that the press will get pretty annoying now more than ever since you two are like the biggest names in that movie.”
“I don’t mind the press, I can handle them.” Clarke was sure she could do it.
“Okay then. Be ready to go to Washington where they are going to shoot the movie. I already spoke with Octavia and she will handle Princess in your absence.”
Clarke narrowed her eyes. “Nah, I’m taking Princess with me. Last time was a pain in the ass so I’m bringing her. She’s a good girl, isn’t she?” Clarke leaned to ruffle Princess’ coat, then she sat straighter again and finished her beer in one swig. “Just make sure that they have in my trailer food for her.”
“Okey dokey.”
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And so the filming of the upcoming movie ‘Steal the Bride’ began. Today Lexa was filming a scene with Finn Collins who was Tom, the so-called love interest of Clarke Griffin according to the media and newspapers.
“Are you insane? Tom, you just can’t stop her wedding.” Lexa was sitting in a couch reposing, she wore blue jeans torn on the edges and a t-shirt. She had her legs extended and her Converse resting on the armrest of the couch. She looked at the man who was supposed to be Alexis’ friend.
“I can’t lose her Lex. She’s my friend but…”
“You like her, I get it. Tell her then, that will save you the embarrassment if you wait till the wedding.”
Finn was pacing in the apartment, he pushed his long chestnut hair away from his face, concern in his features. “I don’t want to ruin our friendship. Jane has been my friend since kindergarten Lex.” Finn took the empty spot on the couch; he looked at Lexa and took her hand. “I need your help Lex. Jane wants me to stay with her and get to know better big stud Benjamin Black.”
Lexa sat and scooted closer to Finn. “What do you need me to do Tom?”
“Alright cut! That was great guys. Let’s move to the next scene with Jane and Ben in their apartment. The team immediately started to move to the room next door that was supposed to be Jane’s place.
Lexa walked back to her chair and sat to read her lines. Clarke came from behind her and took the chair next to hers. “Hey there.”
Lexa lifted her gaze from the script and faced the blonde. “Hi Clarke.”
“We film tomorrow our first scene huh? Exciting don't you think?” The blonde smiled, showing off her teeth, accentuating that chin dimple of hers.
“Yes, of course. It’s a very important scene. It’s the first time that Alexis meets Jane and the connection has to be felt right there.”
“We’ll do fine Lexa. Try to relax, don’t take this movie too seriously okay? It’s a comedy so have fun and go for it when you feel it. Don’t hesitate to improvise with me.”
“We’re ready. Clarke and Bellamy get in positions. Cameras rolling!” Marcus shouted.
Clarke stood up from her chair and waved goodbye to her co-star.
Lexa knew that this was a great opportunity to learn from fellow actors. Clarke was a huge star; she had done action films and romantic comedies, some dramas too. She had a range that was simply outstanding and that’s the reason why Clarke had done so many different movies, not like Lexa that was stuck in drama after drama. She had to stop being so stubborn, observe and learn from the best was what she had to do.
“I invited Tom to spend with us this week before the wedding. I want you to be best buddies Ben.” Clarke leaned on Bellamy who was the actor who played Ben. Bellamy surrounded Clarke with his arms.
“Whatever you want love. I know that Tom is your best friend and a fashion designer. What could go wrong.” Bellamy stated in a mocking tone.
Clarke pulled apart from Bellamy and furrowed her brows. “What are you insinuating? That Tom is gay? Ben that is very shitty of you to say if you don’t even know him.”
Bellamy looked sorry. “I didn’t mean it like that sweetie. I guess Tom is a cool guy. But is weird he’s just a friend.”
“Hey! Boys can be friends with girls, why do men have to think on this damn friendzone huh? It’s stupid.” Clarke ignored Bellamy and walked to her desk where she took the picture framed above it. It was of Jane and Tom with funny faces and Clarke smiled like if the picture brought great memories to her.
“CUT!”
Immediately the crew started to change the lightning and move on to the next scene. It was going to be a long day.
By the time Lexa was done with her scenes she walked back to her trailer, on the way back she found a small dog running in circles barking. Lexa approached the dog and immediately the dog jumped on her and licked her face.
“Hey calm down a bit tiny furry ball.” Lexa grabbed the dog lifting the pet from her lap and putting it back on the concrete.
“Oh god, Princess!” The dog barked and went away and into the arms of none other than Clarke Griffin. “Sorry about that Lexa. This is my dog Princess. I had to answer an important call and left her here but it seems she got bored.”
Lexa shook the dirt from her pants. “No it’s okay, she’s a very cute dog.”
“Thanks.”
Princess barked in unison like answering as well.
Clarke chuckled. “ She seems to like you already.”
“I have to go, it was good meeting you, Princess.”
BARK BARK!
“Why don’t you stay for a bit. Maybe we can review some scenes together if you want?” Clarke offered eyeing Lexa with those big blue eyes of hers.
“Sorry I have to talk to my girl— er, someone.” Lexa excused herself apologetically and headed back to her trailer. She pulled her phone out and made the call to Costia who was back in L.A.
“Hey Costia. I’m good, missing you already.” Lexa removed her clothes little by little and changed into something more comfortable. “Yeah, it was good. I have to memorize some lines yet but it’s been great.”
Lexa pulled the blinds a bit to look outside her trailer, there was Clarke playing with Princess and it made Lexa smile. “The cast is pretty fun to be with. Yes, I know. I’ll try to call earlier but it’s a tough schedule babe, yes. Okay then. Love you, bye.” Lexa tossed the phone on her night table and took the script from her drawer. She sat to study the lines for the upcoming scenes and concentrated on the feelings that she was supposed to convey.
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The last weeks had been incredibly busy for Lexa. Obviously now that Alexis was staying with Tom at the bride’s house to prepare to her wedding Lexa was in almost every scene. Alexis had gotten close to Jane. They were at the point where Jane and Alexis started to hang out more and enjoy each other's company. There scenes were funny which for Lexa was a first, the hilarious situations that Alexis went with Tom for the sake of stopping Jane’s wedding were ridiculous but so ludicrous, all the cast enjoyed filming those scenes as much as Lexa did.
Today they were at the cake factory where Jane was with Tom and Alexis to select the flavor of the cake. The crew was ready and as soon as Marcus shouted action everybody got in character.
“Oh come on Tom, try this one, chocolate mint is one of Ben’s faves, what do you think?” Clarke passed the piece of cake to Finn.
“Uh let’s see.” Finn took a bite from the piece of cake. “Jane, your boyfriend has terrible taste, this tastes like shit.”
Lexa chuckled, and took a bite as well. “Sorry Jane, but Tom is right. This reminds me of my grandma’s blueberry pie. Awful times.”
“Blueberry pie?” Clarke leaned on the table. “I would love to hear that story Lex.”
“Not worth it, trust me on that Jane. Hey, this one looks yummy.” Finn took a bite of the frosted cake with cream on top.
“Wait!” Clarke screamed.
“What?” Finn was chewing the piece of cake like a glutton, his mouth filled with cream.
“It has peanuts you dumbass.”
“Oh god, OH GOD!” Finn rose from the chair screaming like he was on fire. “HEEELP I’m gonna die, I’m gonna diiiiieeee!!!”
The scene ends with Finn at the hospital with his face very very swollen and the makeup team did an amazing job at making it look so nasty and funny at the same time.
“Well, there goes the cake testing with Tom.” Clarke was leaning on her kitchen table with a small box of cake samples with Lexa sitting in front of her, resting her face in the palms of her hands while looking at Clarke. Clarke took a bite of the lemon pie and got a bit of cream left on the corner of her mouth.
Lexa was supposed to simply point out to Jane that she had her mouth dirty and laugh about it but she simply followed Clarke’s advice of going with her feelings, so she let go of her apprehension of being so perfect during scenes and going on with the flow. Lexa cupped Clarke’s face and with her thumb she wiped the cream left on her face softly surprising Clarke and obtaining a very real reaction from Jane. Her hand remained more than she was supposed to and pulled it right away when she noticed that she lingered, then Lexa licked the cream off her finger.
“Lemon! My favorite. This might be a good wedding option.” And smiled at Clarke.
Clarke returned the smile “Lemon cake it is then.”
“CUT! That was beautiful ladies. It felt very natural. I liked it.” Marcus commented on the performances and checked his watch. “Alright let’s take a break and be right back in an hour.”
The crew immediately dispersed and Clarke moved to join Lexa. “Great job on that scene. I loved what you did there.”
“Thanks, I just followed your advice and relaxed a bit more and not be so strict with the script.”
Clarke was beaming with happiness. “Great. Glad I was of help, um, so you wanna go and eat with me? I know a good place if you have no plans of course.”
Lexa thought about it for a second. She had nothing else to do and things with Costia had been very complicated lately, so why not go and have fun with Clarke who was really nice. “I’d love to.”
The two actresses were having lunch at a local restaurant on DC where they discussed movies, and laughed about silly things, it was a comfortable moment between them. Two girls who were getting to know each other the more time they spent in this film.
Clarke took a selfie in the middle of her meal. And posted it right on Instagram.
Lexa quirked her brow.
“What? Don’t you like to post things for your fans?” Clarke asked sipping her wine.
“Not a big fan of posting much, but Anya my agent, tells me that I have to keep it going to keep the producers happy.” Lexa took a bite of her steak, glancing at the cameras shooting them while they had lunch from outside the restaurant.
“Don’t mind them.” Clarke took a look at the photographers, then fixed her attention on Lexa. “I get that you’re very private but one tweet to a fan might make their day. They also make amazing fanart and I love to know what they think.” Clarke continued her explanation of why social media was a very important tool nowadays.
“Yes I get it. It’s just that I’m not used to that kind of thing.” Lexa finished and wiped her mouth with the napkin resting on her lap, she then took a sip of her wine.
“Lend me your phone.” Clarke moved from the chair in front to stand right behind Lexa.
“Wait what?” Lexa was surprised by the sudden location of the other actress.
Clarke took the phone and extended her arm, holding the phone as far as she could to fit the two of them in the picture frame. “Smile dummy, we’re posting a selfie in your account.”
CLICK
Clarke took the shot and uploaded it to Lexa’s Instagram adding a message and tagging herself as well.
“With my amazing friend Clarke taking a break from shooting.” Clarke said out loud and then passed the phone back to Lexa so she could take a look at the picture.
“And you added a smiley? I don’t add smileys.”
Clarke laughed. “I noticed, you’re posts are always kind of somber.”
“And since when you follow me?” Lexa had not realized that the blonde was now following in her social media accounts.
“Since we began working together. I noted that you don’t do much social media but I can help you if you want.” Clarke sat again in her chair.
“Okay, yes that would be helpful.”
The two girls finished their meals and while strolling back to the car many photographers approached them.
“Hey Clarke and Lexa how are you doing?”
“Oh my if is none other than Jasper. Where is your shadow Monty?”
Lexa was surprised that Clarke knew the journalists she could care less who they were.
“Monty is chasing another story.” Jasper, the guy with weird goggles over his head replied.
“We’re doing just fine thanks for asking and send Monty my regards.” Clarke said to the camera guy.
Lexa walked without saying a word, also surprised that Clarke kept smiling while the press basically harassed them.
“So how’s the movie going?” Jasper asked the blonde.
“Pretty great, this cast is beyond amazing. See ya later guys, thanks for stopping by.” Lexa opened the door for Clarke, then she followed. The driver turned on the engine and got back to the location to keep shooting the film.
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Clarke opened the door of her trailer to meet her agent Raven Reyes. She greeted the black haired beauty with a grin on her face.
“Hey you, how’s it going?” Raven entered the trailer and shut the door.
“We’re halfway done with the film, five more weeks and then the promo begins.” Clarke sat down in the loveseat and lowered the volume of the TV.
“Look at this.” Raven passed the magazine to Clarke who read the article and by her expression it was clear this was not serious at all, which Raven already had assumed.
“Are they serious? Gal pals with Lexa?” Clarke returned the mag to Raven.
Raven nodded. “Yup, look at this pics though, you two look pretty comfy.”
“Well yeah, we’re friends Raven. Lexa and I are very good friends who happen to make a film together, that is all.” Clarke was in disbelief of the latest gossip news.
Raven chuckled and took out her iPad to read some more articles. “Listen to this: ‘Clarke has been getting very cozy with her gal pal Lexa Woods, the Academy Award nominee has been working with America’s Sweetheart for the past two months on DC for their new romantic comedy.’” Raven pushed another button to scroll the screen. “It gets better: ‘The two hottest actresses of the moment have been caught several times hanging out together on DC due to their new film. Reports from the set says that the sparks fly between them.’”
“What? That is utter garbage Raven, Lexa is simply a friend. Besides, Lexa has a girlfriend.” Clarke was utterly embarrassed by the amount of news that assumed they were a couple.
Raven faced Clarke, her eyes wide. “How do you know that? No one knows shit about Lexa’s personal life.”
“Because duh! We’re friends. Lexa doesn’t talk much about her though. She’s very private and it has taken me a lot to make her post more twits and pics on her social media accounts. But I love to help her with that, it’s damn cute when she gets all flustered.” Clarke giggled to herself remembering when she posted Lexa’s face filled with cake after a food battle they filmed in the movie.
“Wow, lucky you then who has the trust of Miss Woods. Oh and look at this madness. The fans have a shipping name for you two.” Raven opened her twitter app to read to Clarke the latest info of her fanbase.
“Listen to this. This is from @griffindefensesquad ‘Clarke is so cute with Lexa OMG I want them to make out already’ and this one is from @commandersbitch ‘Lexa must be banging Griffin a lot cos I have never ever seen her so happy.’”
Clarke burst in laughter, “hell no, what the fuck is wrong with this fanbase?”
“They call you two Clexa, how cool is that?” Raven was teasing now Clarke.
“Oh stop that! That freaks me out! I mean we are two real people and fans are shipping us? That’s bizarre.” Clarke didn’t mind at all though, even when it was a bit weird that people wanted them to make-out and have sex.
“So you deny the rumors?” Raven asked. “I might release an official statement to clear that out right away.”
“Yeah! There is nothing but a huge appreciation and respect for Lexa Woods. I admire her and she’s nothing but a great friend.”
“Gotcha!” Raven stood up from the couch to go back to work and try to clear this huge misunderstanding. “But, I do think you two might make a cute couple.” Raven giggled and winked at Clarke before leaving the trailer.
Clarke sat a while with her laptop to do a quick Q&A on twitter with her fans and she was pretty amazed by how much love and marriage proposals she got on a daily basis. She chuckled by the absurdity of this, and she noticed that there was even some very graphic fanart of her and Lexa which made her blush. She closed the lid of her laptop and took it with her, she was going to share this situation with Lexa. She walked out of her trailer and went to meet her co-star. It was already late so she hoped she wasn’t going to disturb the actress.
She was going to knock on the door when she heard the agitated conversation.
“What? No not at all, Costia please listen to me!” Lexa was upset by the looks of her slumped shoulders. “Baby that is stupid, I have nothing with—Geez, listen to what you’re saying, I don’t know where are they getting that but it’s not true!” Lexa sighed and with her free hand pressed her temple. “Look, I have to finish this shooting, don’t make decisions without letting me talk first. Costia? Costia! Hey Cos— Shit!” Lexa threw the phone over her bed and opened the door of her trailer and she almost bumps Clarke on her way out.
“Sorry, I uh, I didn’t mean to eavesdrop Lexa.” Clarke apologized immediately, taking a step back to give the brunette some space.
“It doesn’t matter.” Lexa was so damn sad it hurt Clarke to see her friend like that.
“Hey wanna talk about it? I mean, if you want to or watch a movie or something.” Clarke offered, trying to make Lexa feel better.
“It’s okay Clarke. It’s really dumb but she won’t listen to me. I’ve been telling for weeks already that there’s nothing going on, we’re just friends, right?”
“Of course, friends.” Clarke affirmed. She rested her hand over Lexa’s shoulder offering her support. “I already spoke with my agent to clear those rumors. Your girlfriend will come to her senses sooner rather than later.”
“I don’t know, it’s not just that. It’s so many things. I mean, I spend more time with Anya than with her. I wish I could do more but she doesn’t get it. She doesn’t get me.”
“Don’t worry.” Clarke took a tentative step towards Lexa and pulled her in an embrace. “I’m here if you need anything Lexa. I get you, okay? I do.”
Lexa leaned in into Clarke, pressing their bodies firmer, closer until all she could feel was the breathing of the other girl on her neck.
“Thank you Clarke.”
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After two awful days feeling like the worst person in the world she was finally feeling so much better thanks to Clarke’s company. The young woman had been so supportive and a good friend. She always made her laugh and it was so easy to be with her, she was caring and kind. No wonder Alexis and Jane developed such an amazing friendship, Lexa felt exactly the same towards Clarke. It was like their characters were just a reflection of what they felt on the inside.
“Action!” Marcus shouted and Lexa pushed Clarke into the river.
“Ow you dumbass!” Clarke was keeping herself afloat in the river while Lexa rolled on the floor cackling like a maniac.
“That was fun though, can’t deny that Jane.” Lexa walked to the edge of the rock and offered her hand to Clarke who was swimming back to the river’s shore.
“Yeah yeah so fun Lex.” Clarke reached the rock where Lexa pushed her and then pulled from her arm and Lexa fell into the river with a big splash. Clarke dragged her body out of the mass of water laughing, then she turned around but Lexa was nowhere to be seen.
“Alexis?” Clarke started to worry. “Alexis? This is not funny. Come out now!” Clarke looked left and right trying to locate her friend. Then, she saw a body floating near a trunk and Clarke jumped into the water. “Alexis!” The blonde swam as hard as she could and pulled the floating body of the girl with her. “Come on, come on Alexis please be alright.” Clarke walked to the riverbank and dropped the body softly, she touched Lexa’s wrist to feel her pulse. “Wake up please, wake up!” Clarke touched the cheek of the unconscious girl trying to make her come back. “Alexis!” She swiped the chestnut curls away from the girl’s face.
“PFFFFT!” Lexa opened her eyes and started to laugh, “oh gosh you had to see your face Jane.”
“Ugh! You asshole!” Clarke hit the shoulder of the brunette lying on the soil. “I was worried you idiot!”
Lexa sat laughing, “oh come on Jane, don’t be mad. I’m sorry okay, I thought that was going to be fun. I had no idea you’d get so mad.” Lexa apologized as best as she could to the blonde kneeling in front of her with a scowl on her face.
“I thought I lost you, you moron!” Clarke pouted and she looked so damn cute it made Lexa’s heart skip a beat.
Lexa scooted closer and pushed a blonde lock behind Clarke’s ear. “Hey, you’re not losing me.” Lexa cupped with both her hands Clarke’s face. “I’m right here Jane, you’ll never lose me.”
At that Clarke looked at Lexa, and the brunette gulped down, Clarke was beautiful, her eyes were so bright today and her blonde locks since they were all wet looked a shade darker. Lexa shifted her sight on her lips, then back up to her eyes. Clarke caressed Lexa’s face holding her gaze. At that Lexa started to lean in, she closed her eyes and her body did the rest.
The contact was soft, the first kiss of Alexis and Jane was happening right at this instant, it was supposed to be brief, but there she was still kissing Clarke. Clarke cupped the nape of her neck pulling Lexa closer, their lips were still opening and closing over one another, a slow movement like if they were dancing a ballad, and then, Lexa felt the tongue and she opened up, welcoming the wetness.
“Cut!”
Lexa thought she heard Marcus but she couldn’t pull apart, not yet. Clarke kept kissing her too, deepening the kiss.
“Okay that’s enough you two! CUT!”
This time Lexa pulled away a bit startled, she looked at Clarke and her cheeks were a deep pink which of course made her own cheeks flush in return. The dark pits in Clarke’s eyes were engulfing the blue of her iris, she parted her lips slightly like processing what the hell just happened and Lexa’s eyes were wide in shock.
“Ah, I uh. Excuse me.” Lexa was the first to stand up and went to take the towel offered by the assistant in the set and returned to her trailer in a rush. She was gasping for air and as soon as she closed the door she leaned on it and touched her lips briefly. Like they were still burning by the touch of Clarke’s lips.
“Oh shit.”
Lexa was in deep trouble and now she knew it.