Define love. || Young Leonardo Dicaprio

Chapter 25

"Were you....Never mind come on better make an appearance otherwise he'll freak" he said laughing.

"Thanks Leo" I mumbled as I walked past Paul. Him and Leo trailing behind.

"Better pucker up Leo" I faintly heard Paul say to Leo as he messed up his hair

"Shut up" he mumbled

oh no. How did I forget we were doing the lift scene now. I started getting really nervous. We haven't kissed in weeks. We never addressed the elephant in the room. This kiss was more intimate too.

"McKenna where were you?" My dad questioned as I rocked up to the set. Leo stopping besides me.

"Leo was missing too?" I spat back. I didn't mean to, I think it was just the nerves. Dad just brushed over it. Not seeming to care that Leo was missing and I was. Leo always has been the favourite between us both. Which meant he got away with a lot more. I just rolled my eyes

"Ok... we have changed the elevator scene. Leo and Kenna can you two hop into position?" Both Leo and I looked at each other. Both giving small awkward smiles. I couldn't move though. If I got into my position it'd mean we'd have to do the scene even sooner. I heard my dad cleared his throat causing me to shoot my focus onto him. I looked startled. He gestured to my spot with his hands

"this way please" as he slightly pushed my body towards the right direction. I almost stumbled as I took a step but Leo grabbed onto my hand. Sending butterflies to my tummy

"You ok?" He whispered. I barely couldn't look at him. Something I've craved for weeks has fallen into my lap and I'm such a mess. I gave Leo a weak nod. He lifted my chin and met with his eyes. His smiled became infectious and I melted.

"It's just you and me ok, no one else. there isn't anything to be nervous about ok?" He whispered loud enough for me to just hear.

"Ok..." I said as I was mesmerised by his expression. It's a Leo I've never seen before. He seemed so vulnerable.

"Alright guys, so we've made it so each panel of the elevator can be pulled up as we come around with the camera. Meaning you'll have more space. I want you two to just focus on the scene and forget what's happening around you" we both nodded. I had my lines going over and over again in my head. Just to make sure I wouldn't stuff up. My dad cued action and we were rolling.

Leo's POV

Baz finally yelled action. Which meant I finally got to kiss Kenna again. I leaned in as I watched her brown eyes start to close. We paused for a second feeling her breath grazing my lips. I couldn't wait much longer. I locked lips with her, deepening the kiss while managing to keep it soft and passionate. Usually I'd be the type to get a make out session as heated as fast as I could but with Kenna it felt different. I supposed it was purposely for the film but I can definitely see us wishing it wasn't just that. I pulled away and smiled at her. Watching Kenna's face turn with awe.

"Thus from my lips, by thine, my sin is purged" I said reciting my lines. Kenna taking a second to say her line

"Th-then have my uh sin-my lips" she said stammering. I think she was nervous

"Cut!" Baz yelled out

"Then have my lips the sin that they have took" I whispered to help her out.

"Ok.. thanks" she mumbled.

"Do you need the line McKenna?"

"No she's good" I said with a thumbs up. Why was she so quiet and nervous all of a sudden.

After 5 takes we were now onto our 6th. Each time Kenna would forget her lines, make eye contact with the camera, or stutter. I'm not complaining because it gave me the chance to kiss her more. Each time we kissed it was just as electrifying as the last.

I pulled away from her lips, and smiled, this time raising an eyebrow towards her. I hope she gets it right because her dad was starting to look unpleased

"Thus from my lips, by thine, my sin is purged" i said for the 6th time

"Then have my lips the sin that they have took?" I shoot her a sneaky look. Finally she's got it

"Sin from my lips? O trespass sweetly urged! Give me my sin again" I say and placed a kiss on her lips again. This time she grazed her tongue along my bottom lip causing me to open. I didn't know how we kept it slow and passionate but it happened.

"You kiss by the book" she let out almost like she was trying to catch her breath. Luckily this take was perfect enough to use.

When we finished I couldn't help but see Kenna walk out quietly, without saying a word to anyone. I walked after her

"Kenna!" I called out as she halt to a stop. But she didn't turn to face me

"Hey" I said reaching for her shoulder as she froze to the touch

"Are you ok?" She turned around, her eyes met with mine showing a loving but scared gaze. A look I haven't seen before

"Yeah I'm fine" she chuckled nervously. We started walking towards the location of the trailers. Us not really uttering a word. The tension creeping back up as every second passed

"So the kiss?" She said awkwardly my eyes widened. I didn't really expect to talk about this.

"The kiss?" I questioned trying to brush it off

"Ummm so does that mean anything?" She asked. I almost choked on my own air. Should I tell her that kiss meant everything? That I have feelings for her?

"Oh that... uh it's for the film... don't you think?" I scratched the back of my neck, trying to think of a response that was casual enough to say. I guess that's what I managed to let out. I guess my heart decided it wasn't ready for rejection

"Oh totally, we're best friends, best friends don't kiss"

"Exactly..." i replied. Trying to mask the hurt. Did she only think of us as best friends?

"Oh and best friends get surprises for each other all the time" yes that's true but I gave her that surprise solely to see her happy and I want her to go after her own dreams. Not one that her dad had made up for her

"Of course" I let our despite my thoughts

"And best friends watch movies and cuddle some times right?" Come on that one has to be a bit obvious. Does she really think I'd be willing to spoon her if I saw her as my best friend? No that's just weird

"Right..." I said trailing off

"O-ok cool, thats cool. I'm glad we're best friends Leo" I looked at her, seeing her plant a fake smile on her face. I can't help but think she doesn't want to be close again after our past. I kinda felt hurt that she'd question if we were best friends when I thought we were a little more than that. I just can't believe it was all one sided.

"Well better get changed out of all of this" I faked a chuckle. I couldn't help but see her eyes glimmer disappear and watch as her expression turned empty.

I gave her a slight nod and walked towards my trailer. I couldn't help but turn back to see her trudge towards her trailer with her head hung low. Does she really not want to be close again? I could've sworn there was something there. Or am I just going in over my head?