(Celebrity one shots) Austin Butler & Elvis Presley (for now)

You think you know me? - Austin Butler (part 1)

Hope you're enjoying reading! Requests would be lovely. They don't just have to be Austin or Elvis. Also sorry for writing so many Austin ones I just love him so much he's my favourite actor and I have so many ideas for him!!

The air crackled with tension as Austin Butler stepped onto the set of Dune 2, his presence casting a shadow of unease over the cast and crew gathered there. For months, rumors had swirled about his troubled past, whispers of controversy and scandal following in his wake like a dark cloud.

The truth behind Austin's tarnished reputation lay buried beneath layers of speculation and hearsay, but the whispers spoke of a tumultuous history riddled with missteps and regret. At the center of it all was a single incident, a moment of recklessness that had sent shockwaves through the industry and tarnished Austin's once-promising career.

Two years ago, during the filming of a high-profile project, Austin had found himself caught in the throes of addiction, his life spiraling out of control as he struggled to cope with the pressures of fame and fortune. It was a dark time, a period marked by erratic behavior and public meltdowns, culminating in many events that had threatened to derail his career for good.

The details were murky, shrouded in secrecy and speculation, but the damage had been done. Austin's reputation lay in tatters, his name synonymous with controversy and disgrace in the eyes of the public. And though he had since emerged from the shadows of his past, the stigma of his past misdeeds continued to haunt him, casting a long shadow over his future endeavors.

As he made his way through the throng of cast members, Austin couldn't help but feel the weight of their judgmental stares bearing down on him. They had heard the stories, seen the headlines plastered across tabloid magazines, and they weren't about to let him forget it.

With a forced smile plastered on his face, Austin greeted his new colleagues, his words falling flat in the face of their icy reception. Timothée, Zendaya, Florence, Josh, Lea, Rebecca, Christopher—they exchanged polite pleasantries, but beneath the surface, the tension simmered, threatening to boil over at any moment.

Throughout the day, Austin's attempts to bond with his fellow cast members were met with stony silence and pointed glares. They kept their distance, unwilling to let him into their inner circle, their mistrust palpable in every interaction.

But Austin refused to be intimidated. He had faced adversity before, and he would do so again. With each snarky remark and cutting remark thrown his way, he pushed back, determined to prove himself worthy of their respect.

However, tensions reached a boiling point when Denis Villeneuve, the director of Dune 2, caught Austin smoking on set. His face contorted with anger, Denis unleashed a tirade of expletives, his voice echoing through the deserted soundstage as he berated Austin for his reckless behavior.

"I thought you had quit," Denis seethed, his eyes burning with fury. "I made it clear from the start: no smoking on my set. Do you think you're above the rules?"

Austin bristled at Denis's words, his pride wounded by the director's harsh reprimand. But before he could respond, the rest of the cast chimed in, their voices raised in condemnation as they echoed Denis's sentiments.

Frustration bubbled up inside Austin as he struggled to contain his anger. He had come to Dune 2 hoping for a fresh start, a chance to leave his troubled past behind him. But it seemed that no matter where he went, the whispers of his past followed him like a relentless shadow.

And then, during a particularly grueling round of interviews, the dam finally burst. The interviewer's questions grew increasingly personal, delving into Austin's past and dredging up painful memories he had long tried to bury.