my favorite part • chris evans (bwwm)

• twenty two •

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"Where is little man at?" Sebastian asked as he and Mackie leaned against Tom's trailer.

"He's coming." Phoenix answered surely while hugging Chris from behind. Her arms remained around his torso as her head rested on his back.

"How's parenthood treating you?" Lizzie grinned.

Phoenix leaned over so she could see Elizabeth, all the while still holding Chris tightly. "It's fantastic. Chris?"

"Oh yeah, what we love the most is the fact that we don't have to feed, provide, or care for our sea children." Chris laughed. "You know, because they're somewhere in a random ocean."

"Where is half pint?" Mackie questioned. "I don't have all day."

"He's coming." Phoenix repeated. "You've been standing there for like two minutes... are your old man legs giving out? Need a wheelchair?"

"A wheelchair?" He scoffed as Sebastian laughed quietly. "Get your girl, Chris."

Phoenix walked around Chris's body so she was standing right beside him as he slung his arm around her shoulders. "I'll drag Chris too. I don't care."

"She would." Chris confirmed with a chuckle. "I'm scared of her."

"So am I." Sebastian added.

"Wow Sebastian." Phoenix shook her head. "You were on my list of people I would NEVER drag. Now I have to cross your name off."

"Who else is on this list?" Mackie questioned.

"Paul Rudd." Elizabeth answered for her.

"Paul Rudd." Phoenix confirmed. "I STAN."

"You stan Paul Rudd?" Chris asked, surprised. "I didn't know that."

"I got it!" Mark approached the group with a box in his hand. Inside the box was Tom's birthday cake. Although there wasn't time to throw him an actual party, Phoenix was sure he'd love getting a cake with his name on it. "Is he still not here yet?"

"He's coming with Downey." Chris told him. "Downey likes to be... fashionably late."

"That's an understatement." Phoenix mumbled under her breath while checking her phone to see if there were any updates from Tom. She had no new messages from him but she did have a text from Benoit, her friend from UCLA that was to play her love interest in her short film project.

Benoit 📹
Bad news Phee
Tore my MCL when I was surfing and unless you want me on crutches, I can't be in your movie 🥺
I'm sorry

Phoenix
You're a shit surfer Benoit 🙄
Hope your healing goes well

Phoenix let out a frustrated grunt after sending her response. Benoit had starred in at least 4 of her previous short films and based on his history, he had proven himself to be an amazing actor and a very reliable friend.

Because they were set to start filming in 9 days, Phoenix now had to scramble to find someone to fill the now vacant role, which was nearly impossible considering the fact that she was in Atlanta.

Thinking quick on her feet, she reluctantly composed a message to the only other person she could trust with her baby, her short film... Luka.

Phoenix
I need a favor

Luka 🗑
Oh so you're talking to me now 🤔

Phoenix
I need your helppp
It's important
It's critical
I'll give you a dollar 🥺

Luka 🗑
What do you need Phoenix 🙄

Phoenix
Pls be in my short film.
Benoit fucked up his knee when he was surfing

Luka 🗑
Bro Benoit fucking sucks at surfing 😂
I gotchu bby

Looking down at Phoenix, Chris wondered why she had gotten so quiet all of a sudden. "What's up?"

"My idiot friend who is TRASH at surfing decided to surf anyways and tore his MCL." Phoenix began. "He was also the star in my short film and now he can't do it."

"I'm so sorry Phoenix." Chris apologized while exhibiting real concern. "I know some great actors in L.A., I can get one of them to-"

"You are sweet." Phoenix cut him off. "But that's okay, Luka is gonna step in and take over."

"Luka? Your ex?"

"Not technically my ex..."

"Oh, okay. Well, I'm glad you found someone else on such short notice and I hope Luka does a great job for you." Chris replied genuinely. He wasn't much of a jealous guy so he didn't mind Phoenix and Luka continuing to hangout or, in this case, work together. "I'm sure your film will be just as great, if not better."

Before Phoenix had the chance to process his reply, she spotted Tom approaching the group with a huge smile. He exchanged hello's and thank you's with everyone who was wishing him a happy birthday while RDJ took the cake from Mark's hands.

"Happy birthday, Tom!" Phoenix finally told him while giving him a warm hug. It wasn't until she pulled away that she noticed Chris, Mackie, Seb, Mark, and Elizabeth following Robert to his villa. "I got you the BEST gift."

"I told you, you didn't have to get me anything." Tom reminded.

"I know I didn't HAVE to but I WANTED to." She emphasized. "Your friendship is so important to me and I don't think I would've survived this long in Atlanta without you. You're genuinely one of a kind and I'm lucky to know you."

Rather than responding, Tom pulled her into hug. Because their friendship was built off of jokes and playfulness, it was rare that Phoenix actually expressed how much she cared about him. He always knew deep inside but it was also nice to hear every now and then.

"Go look inside your trailer!" Phoenix urged.

He obliged and went inside, making sure to keep the door open. Not even 10 seconds later, he came back out with his new lightsaber and the biggest grin she had ever seen. The look on his face gave Phoenix the greatest satisfaction knowing he approved of her creation.

"I-" He opened his mouth to speak as he examined it but no other words came out. Not knowing what else to do, he hugged her once again. This time he rested his head on her shoulder and pulled her in tighter than ever. "This is incredible, Phoenix. I can't even begin to thank you for doing this! I am lucky to have someone like you in my life."

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