Lunar reaches out, grabs my hand, and squeezes. “Did you think it would be easier?” she asks, and I shrug.
“I dunno, yeah, I guess. I thought I’d be better prepared, but it seems like I’m worse off this time.”
“I know how you feel. I was prepared, but the chemistry they have now, and that… the way he was with her just then… goddammit! We shouldn’t have to watch this shit again, Nate. We’re fucking amazing partners if you ask me.”
“Quiet, please,” someone calls out, and I know this means we’re going again.
I exhale and take in a deep breath as Ria and Danger get into place.
“Action.”
I turn away, looking down at the floor as my heart pounds in my chest. I don’t even really know why I’m here.
I don’t need to watch this.
It’s only torturing Lunar and me.
Surely Danger and Ria would understand?
But instead of getting up and walking out as I should, I sit here through another day of watching my girl get licked, nipped, and her grinding down on Danger. Lunar isn’t faring well either, and I’m sure we’re both pretty much at breaking point.
“Okay, one last take, guys. Make this one count,” the director says, and I take a relieved sigh that this is the last time I’ll haveto witness this shit live and in neon color right before my eyes. I figure it’s my last one, so I’ll try to show my support while watching this take.
“Action,” the director calls.
Danger’s hands slide up Ria’s back as her fingers fist in his hair. They rock against each other, her chest pressed against his firmly as his mouth connects with her collarbone. He kisses her harder than the other times. It’s more primal, and I feel the sexual energy buzzing around the room. My heart rate spikes.He’s not just kissing her as a friend, he’s kissing her like he’s done it before.She moves in motion with him differently, like it’s turned from a performance into actual pleasure.
My teeth grind hard as he bites down on her neck, making her back arch and her tits press into his chest further. His tongue darts out, licking up her neck as his teeth grab hold of her ear. They rock back and forth together in time with the music.They’re really going for it this time.The music is about to reach its big crescendo when Danger pulls back, kissing across Ria’s jaw. Ria’s fingers tighten in Danger’s hair, and she pulls his mouth to hers.
They lock lips in a deeply passionate kiss, bodies rocking back and forth, teeth crashing, lips colliding…
… hearts shattering.
Lunar gasps beside me as I stand, even though my legs feel completely weak.
“And cut…” the director says. “That was perfect. Exactly what we needed, guys. Well done!”
I shake my head slightly as Ria jumps off Danger, and Lunar pushes past me, almost falling over in the process as she runs out of the viewing area, trying to hold back her tears. Immediately, I take off after her as she races in front of me down the hall.
“Lunar,” I call out as she stomps and turns around, tears streaming down her face. I reach her, and instantly, she pushes me hard.
I jolt back, shocked.
“You! This isyourfault.”
I take a step back to steady myself and shake my head in bewilderment. “What? Mine? Why?”
“Because you wanted an A-lister to do a video with Recoil. This is all on you, Nate. My marriage is over before it’s begun, and it’sallbecause ofyou.”
“Hey, your marriage isn’t over, Lunar. You’re still going to marry Danger.”
She laughs almost manically. “Oh, really? ’Cause from where I was watching, he’s got his cock firmly set on someone else. And don’t tell me it was part of the script because that sure as fuck wasn’t.”
I pull her to me. She pushes at my chest, trying to get me away from her, but I hold her tighter and stroke her hair. Lunar shoves me again, but I don’t budge, so she gives in, wrapping her arms around me tightly in a firm embrace.
“I’m sorry, Lunar. Watching that was… well, shit. Them kissing was…”
“Heartbreaking,” she murmurs, finishing my sentence.
