"Nice ring tone," he said with a smile.
"Thanks," I said. "Luna's choice."
"Oh, really? I thought you loved Katy Perry," he said, looking serious even though I knew he was joking.
"It's Sabrina Carpenter," I said, staring at him like he was crazy for not knowing. Both of us were joking, and we smiled.
"Is that who it was?" he asked.
"I actually don't know for sure. I was just joking. I think it might be. Luna did pick it. Anyway, it sounds like I have your number now."
"Yeah. I'll forward you some pictures, but like I said, you can just come early."
"Where did you park?" he asked, looking around. "Do you need a ride to your car?"
"No, I walked. Josie's place isn't far from here."
"You're Josie," he said. There was a smile in his tone, and I glanced at him.
"What?"
"You said you were going to Josie's place, and I said that you're Josie."
"Seriously? I said Josie's place?"
"Yes."
"Audrey's place, I meant. Her house isn't far from here, so I walked."
"Do you want a ride?"
"No, I'm good, thank you."
"I'm going to stand here and forward you this information," he said, looking down at his phone. "I'll be on the road for the next hour and then pulled in ten different directions after that."
He was quiet as he stared at his phone. I waited, and I tried not to stare at him, but it was difficult. He was a large, attractive masculine presence next to me, and my eyes were drawn to him. I didn't usually find myself next to men who made me feel like this, and I had to work to navigate the feelings of attraction.
"There. I sent you some things," he said. "But like I said, we've got costumes in wardrobe, so you should come early. The others are there today and tonight, but it's just a rehearsal. We're not shooting anything until tomorrow."
I put a hand to my chest. "Oh, you mean they're already there? Everybody's had a rehearsal?"
"Yes, but I didn't say that to scare you. I'm saying, they all have their wardrobe taken care of and will have extra stuff for you. Rehearsal doesn't matter. I'll make sure wardrobe's ready for you."
"Yes, please, and I'll feel better with my sister being there now that I know everyone else has had a rehearsal."
"You'll be fine, I promise."
He sounded so assured that I didn’t question it.
"Luna's welcome. There are a few younger kids who are scripted into the scene, so I'm good with her being in it. Just warn her it's going to be late."
"Yeah, no, thank you. I'll ask, but she's got friends who are waiting to see her and hang out."
"Okay, so I'll probably call or text you later tonight."
I smiled and nodded at him. I felt shy and speechless, and I bit my lip.
"It might be midnight."
