McKennas POV
Leo and I were now in my dads room sitting on the couch, watching as my dad paced back and forth. He decided it give us more freedom to talk on the matter.
"We need someone to fill in and take Romeos role, he's the star of the film for crying out loud" I watched my father tap his chin
"To be fair, I think Paul didn't quite fit the part..." Leo blankly said
"Nows not the time dicaprio" I frowned at him
"We need someone young someone..." my dad said thoughtfully
"Jesse! You know Jesse Bradford" I suggested in hope that my dad would agree. It would be ideal, we were a ball of chemistry, especially the last few days.
"No... I think he's better off being Balthasar" my dad softly said in thought. Only Leo and I didn't hear
"Pfft please" Leo scoffed talking over my dad. Him making a disgusted face
"Why the hell not, Jesse has the charms of Romeo I think he'll do great thankyou very much" I spat. My dad stopped all of a sudden
"Yeah just because he's your little boyfriend" he retaliated frowning. I turned to face him
"He's not my boyfriend" I said through gritted teeth.
"Wait" my dad sighed as if he had an idea but of course Leo and I were to busy in a heated conversation to realise
"Why do you even care Leo? Are you jealous? Is that what it is your jealous of Jesse?" I said
"Maybe I ducking am" Leo mumbled softly as he plopped his chin down on his hand and glared at the blank tv
I blinked. Did I hear that correctly? I don't believe it. Thinking back at what Jesse said a couple of days ago at the beach. He did wonder if we were together.
"Is that the reason you kept cutting me and Paul off in our scene the other day? Because you couldn't stand watching us kiss" I questioned forcefully. He rested his tongue against his cheek and let out a long shakey sigh. He turned his head to look at me. His face showed frustration but his eyes were saying something else. It looked hurt
"I was just doing my fucking job" I nodded slowly as I was lost in his eyes. Both of our focus on each other then breaking as my dad came up close. Holding his thumbs and pointer fingers to create a frame and looking at us through the opening
"What are you doing dad?" I said in curiosity
"I just found my Romeo" my eyes widened and looked at Leo. No way is this happening. He dropped his hands to his sides and grinned
"You're dreaming if you think I'm gonna be his Juliet and besides he's co directing you can't possible think he can direct himself?"
"Kenna you two have great chemistry I've witnessed it before when you were practising for the scene a couple of weeks ago...what do you say Leo?" I shook my head at my dad and then looked at Leo, scratching the back of his head thoughtfully.
"Wow you can't be considering this right?" I questioned in disbelief
"Why fucking can't I?" And with he got up and stormed out slamming the door behind him
"Is there something going on between yous" my dad dumbly asked, gesturing to the now shut door and me
I screamed "I can't believe this is happening" and with that I stormed out
Leo's POV
I rushed off out of the room. I just couldn't think. I did want to take up Baz on the offer as I missed the feel of acting and let's be real me co directing a film that McKenna is starring in isn't going to work out.
I opened my door and fell onto my bed chewing my lips as I thought
Kenna was right with one thing. I was jealous, I am jealous. I couldn't stand watching Paul kiss her in the elevator scene. Another thing I couldn't stand her and Jesse together. I actually saw them sitting on the beach the other evening, watching the sunset. It angered me. It sent a pang straight through my body. To think we did that just last week made me jealous. Jealous of the feeling
Jealous of if her comfort
Jealous of him
Jealous of the fact it wasn't me..
I was in very much denial about the feeling but hearing her say it has made it in fact a reality
I let out a sigh, hearing a slam right next door. Kenna must've just got in. I picked up my phone and dialled in Kates number.
It's ringing it's ringing. I don't think she's going to answer. On to the next
"Hey man" I heard tobey call out as he answered the phone
"Tobey, how's things"
"Aaaah it's alright, nothing new, I'm just waiting for a phone call in the matter of fact. It's for this movie I auditioned for"
"Oh I'll just leave you to it then, might miss the call if you're talking to me" I said with a soft chuckle
"You ok Leo?" I gulped and went silent
"Leo? Hey you still there?"
"Yeah I'm here, I just got offered to do Romeo"
"That's great man! Although I thought you were helping with directing?"
"Paul got offered a role in a film called clueless he couldn't refuse the role so Baz asked me to take his spot" I sighed "besides I don't think directing is my thing" the phonecall went silent
"Was it because you were directing a scene with McKenna in it?"
"Well" I didn't know where to start. How am I supposed to explain?
"I'm going to cut straight to the chase, I know what happened Kate told me"
"Oh?"
"McKenna told her, they've been talking a lot lately, you know how girls are" I laughed
"Ofcourse she has, look Paul was all in her space, it was too much"
"And that'd bother you because? I dunno what'd you expect it's Romeo and Juliet, there's bound to be these type of scenes" he paused for a moment. "Unless...are you jealous Leo?" His words rung out through my ears.
"Well..." I couldn't find the words to continue but after a slight pause I managed to slowly talk "yeh I guess. But come on bro it's McKenna"
"Yes the same McKenna you've loved all those years"
"Loves a very strong word"
"You didn't deny it"
"I don't love her I loved Kristen but not McKenna"
"Hmmm I know you Leo you felt lust for Kris but McKenna I can almost guarantee you love" I froze. That can't be true can it? You don't bully the people you love
"I hear you're still on the whole treat em mean keep 'em keen motto" I palmed my forehead as I accidentally let my thoughts slip
"It's not that, we actually have times where we get along well, earlier we played basketball with the guys, it was good you know, just like old times"
"Right we-"
"But there's times where we just wanna choke each other to death. It's like a roller coaster man or a lucky dip even...just don't know how we're feeling towards each other" I cut tobey off.
"Ok well in my opi-"
"Like today we were good...real good and then next minute we're talking out of spite over a stupid role. It shouldn't be like this"
"Will you let me talk now?" Tobey chuckled "I was going to say in my opinion you should take the role. You two look good together, who knows maybe you guys will sort things out considering you'll be with each other all day everyday...and you get smooches out of it" my face heated up to the sound of smooches. I'm just happy he wasn't able to witness it
"I don't want to kiss her..." i wasn't even sure myself. I could've sworn earlier when I picked her up and spun her around in victory that we could've kissed. There's been many times actually.
"Your voice says otherwise....I've gotta go man I'll talk soon. Take the role!"
I laughed nervously "ok bye"
I laid in my bed resting my phone on my stomach. I'd be lying if I said I never liked McKenna in that way in the past. Maybe seeing her again and how she's changed have brought up old feelings. Definitely not love though but I think I can finally admit that I do indeed like McKenna Rae Roberts.
It can go 2 ways. Things could run a lot smoother now that I actually have a reason behind all of these crazy emotions or things could go completely downhill due to the unwanted awkwardness, my unwanted awkwardness. Who knows? I think I'm going to take the role regardless.
A knock sounded at the door. Not the my main door the interconnecting door. I sat up
"Kenna" the door opened up, now feeling nerves due to my current thoughts
"Can I just ask why you even considered taking the role?" I didn't utter a word as I didn't want to say something I'd regret
"How about I start with this... I uh...I just wanted to apologise" she said softly her eyes piercing through me. I nodded as I just didn't know what to say. It was a first for Kenna to be the one to apologise
"Can I come in?" Her soft voice rang my ears. I feel like I'm being put on the spot after only just realising my feelings for her. Nerves rattling through my body I got up and walked out of my room and into the small main area.
"Soooo... can I ask why you had a problem with the kissing scenes with Paul?"
I scratched my nose trying to think of an excuse.
"I uh" she sat there blankly as she waited for my reply, but I couldn't think of anything to be honest. My palms started to get sweaty.
"It doesn't matter....I don't agree with how you've been acting lately but for what it's worth I think you should take the role" I perked my head up. In disbelief, she was able to come around to the idea so quickly. Usually it'd take a while.
"You think so?" I questioned, finally able to speak
"Well...yeah you're great" she said keeping it short and sweet. I saw her face tint to red but her eyes were someplace else
"Kenna look at me" she looked up softly smiled
"Look I'll only do the part if you're ok with it.." not like it'd change my thoughts of accepting the role anyway
"Im going to be honest, I didn't want you to. Honestly, was just going to try convince dad to give the role to Jesse..." I rolled my eyes to the sound of Jesse's name. What does she see in this guy?
"Ok I'm gonna ignore you're eye roll" she gave me a frown
"I just thought if things didn't work out with Jesse then it'd just be plain awkward" she continued I clicked my tongue and scoffed
"So it's about Jesse then?" I mumbled
"Is that such an issue?"
"I just don't see why you like him" I said as I broke our eye contact
"I don't like him..." she said as she hit her nails. She only did that when she was anxious?
"Just look Leo, do the role. You'd make a perfect Romeo, just as my dad said, I don't know what else you what me to say"
"I'll do it" I slipped out as I looked back at her mesmerised as her light brown eyes shone
"You'll do it?" She questioned as she seemed like she wasn't expecting me to agree straight away
"Yup" I nodded
"Ok cool uh that's great Leo" she stuttered. We sat there for a while longer not saying another word. I couldn't help but steal quick glances at her.
"What?" She asked as she finally caught me looking
"Nothing... do you want to uh...watch a movie?"
"I suppose so? Yeah ok"
"Want to watch one of my movies?" I asked remembering back to that day where she told us she hasn't watched any of my films. She sat up straight and turned her attention to me in interest
"I suppose so, I've got nothing else to do...I actually decided to cancel plans with Jesse"
"Yeah? Why?"
"No reason" she said suspiciously. I slowly nodded. I don't think I wanted to get into a discussion about her and Jesse I think it'd bother me too much
"So what movie shall we watch?" She said smiling, i smiled back as I walked to my suitcase and brought out a vhs
"So I thought we'd watch the basketball diaries, I just thought it'd be good to watch with it being my recent movie" I said as I held up the vhs
"Sounds good" she warmly said. I smirked to shield the nervousness and butterflies that now overtook my body.
I popped the vhs into the player and sat down on the couch. Ensuring there were a big enough space between the two of us. Her full focus gazing at the screen as the movie began
I couldn't help but steal glances at her every now and then. Now, that i have finally admit to myself that I liked her I felt like i was starting to fall into a deep conscious. The tension still high and mighty. I wonder if she felt any kind of feeling towards me?