CHAPTER TWENTY

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Veronica and Sebastian were on a high they both hadn't felt for nearly ten years. Their friendship had only grown since they arrived in Atlanta. And despite the fact that the taboo subject of their past was never brought up, they found themselves becoming the close friends they once were.

"You know, you should keep the long hair," Veronica stated through the video chat. She was sprawled out across her bed, dressed in pajamas, her hair in two messy braids. "It's kind of working for you." Sebastian sarcastically rolled his eyes in response.

"I'm glad you think so," Sebastian sighed. His long day of shooting was over, and he has changed into a more comfortable outfit, specifically a gray t-shirt and black sweatpants. Veronica had the luxury of another day off, which she had clearly enjoyed.

As Veronica opened her mouth to say something, presumably a snarky remark, a loud knock was heard coming from the outside of Sebastian's trailer door.

"You expecting someone?" Veronica questioned. Sebastian shook his head, equally confused at the sound. The person knocked once more. "You should see who it is. Might be important."

"Yeah," Sebastian trailed off for a moment. "I'll see you tomorrow?"

"Don't remind me," Veronica groaned. "I've been enjoying my days off." Sebastian chuckled as they said goodbye and ended the video call. Sebastian raised an eyebrow as he cautiously moved towards the door. He opened it, just a crack, but that was just enough space for Rosemary to barge into his room.

"Rose? How did you get in here?" Sebastian hissed in a whispered tone. He shut the door and turned to her, his face growing red. "You aren't supposed to be on set."

"Well," Rosemary began, her words rolling out slowly and softly. "Shooting is over for the day. I was allowed in." She tossed a curl of her blonde hair behind her, as she began walking to Sebastian. He began backing away from her, but became stuck when he crashed into the dresser. It wasn't until they were a mere centimeters apart that Rosemary stopped in her tracks.

"Why?" Rosemary asked, her hands reaching up to Sebastian's collarbone.

"Huh?" Sebastian stammered, visibly nervous, uncomfortable, and confused about why his ex felt the need to storm into his trailer.

"Why would you choose her? After all I did for you," Rosemary began walking her fingers across Sebastian's collarbone. "You still. Choose. Her." She moved her hands to his biceps. Rosemary bit her lip and looked deeply into Sebastian's eyes as she cocked her head slightly to the side. "Why?"

"Okay I think we're done here," Sebastian asserted, pushing himself away from Rosemary. "Please leave."

Rosemary stayed firmly planted where she was, and although Sebastian's back was turned to her, he could hear light and delicate sniffles coming from her direction. He looked back at her, saw her green eyes now red-rimmed.

"Come on Rosemary," Sebastian angrily said, as he turned to face her again. "We're over, and we have been for months now. Why can't you let us go?"

Suddenly, Rosemary's face contorted into a mixture of sadness, anger, and a hint of fear. She threw herself at Sebastian.

"You're the only person in the entire world that truly cared about me," Rosemary sobbed as she fell into Sebastian's arms. Sebastian awkwardly held her as she clutched his shirt and weeped into it. "I'm not ready to loose you. Please come back to me Sebastian."

Sebastian began peeling her off of his chest gently. "Hold on a minute. It seems like you're playing the victim card here. That's not happening," Sebastian cautioned. "Our relationship went to complete shit because of you."

Rosemary tried to say something, but Sebastian cut her off straightaway. "Do you know how mentally draining it was to be with someone so-" Sebastian stopped for a moment, looking for the right word. "Manipulative?"

Rosemary's face went pale as her jaw dropped. "I-I-I didn't, I wasn't-" Rosemary tried her best to get words out, but they were caught in her throat. She was truly tongue tied.

"Oh yeah? What about all of the times you were breathing down my neck while I was texting my mother?" Sebastian was growing more and more angry with every word he spoke. "And while you were constantly accusing me of cheating, you were going off to who-knows-where to fuck some other guy."

Sebastian's knuckles grew white as he clutched his fists together at his sides. He marched to the dresser, where he put his hands forcefully on the table and hung his head down. Silence began filling the room.

"She's no good for you either," Rosemary muttered softly, hoping Sebastian wouldn't hear her. Unfortunately for Rosemary, he did.

Sebastian forcefully whipped around, his face red with anger. Rosemary could see veins popping out of his face. She took a step back, slightly alarmed, as she had never seen him so angry before. Not even when he found out she was sleeping around behind his back. "I'm sorry, did I ask?" Sebastian hissed through gritted teeth. "Now leave. Please."

Rosemary stayed planted where she was, crossing her arms and stomping her foot like a five year old.

Just as Sebastian was about to begin screaming a stream of some not-so-nice words at Rosemary, his trailer door opened slightly. Anthony peeked his head in before fully opening the door.

"Hey Rosemary!" Anthony happily greeted the blonde. She shyly smiled at him in response. "We still on for dinner Sea Bass?"

Sebastian nodded. "Yeah." Anthony could hear Sebastian let out what sounded like a breath of relief. "Yeah we are."

"Well, I'm starving so, if I wasn't interrupting anything, could we go?" Anthony headed to the door, opened it, and turned his head around to face Sebastian.

"No for sure, we can go," Sebastian stated as he met up with Anthony. "I think you should go Rosemary." Rosemary nodded shyly as she walked past the boys and left the trailer. Sebastian turned off the lights before closing the door behind him.

"Everything alright?" Anthony questioned, an eyebrow raised. Sebastian nodded and forced a smile as they walked away from set.

So I've been showing my grandparents the Marvel movies, and I have discovered that my grandma is a Bucky Barnes stan and I honestly couldn't be a happier child.

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