I
raised the gun, aiming carefully for the unsuspecting man who has been trying
to hunt me down.
My
hands shook with fear.
"Do
it!" My partner whispered behind me, "Do it now!"
I
suddenly felt even more unsure of what I was about to do, "But I've never
killed anyone before!"
"Are
you gonna let that stop you?" He urged me further, "This may be your
last chance, if you don't kill him now, he's gonna kill you first."
"But
I..."
"Do
it!"
My
fingers started to sweat, making the trigger slippery. I licked my lips
nervously.
"What
are you waiting for?!? Shoot NOW!"
Crying
out, I finally pulled the trigger. The shotgun kicked as the bullet flew for
its target. I tumbled back from the impact and fell into Leo's arms.
"CUT!!!"
The director shouted from his seat of observation. "That was
brilliant!"
Trying
to get out of our awkward position, I smiled shyly at Leo.
Smiling
back at me, he nodded, knowing I couldn't have done anything to prevent the
situation.
"...But
my Dear," The director continued, "You're not quite convincing
enough. I need more from your eyes! Give me more of your eyes!"
Obviously,
by the sound of things...we're going to be stuck doing this over and over
again.
"You're about to take a human life! Be
struggling with yourself. I want to see you fight with your soul." He
brought his fists up to his chest and attempted a frightened stare to
demonstrate an internal struggle.
Finally
able to gather myself to a stand, I brushed the dirt from my clothes and
accepted the advice, "Yes sir."
"I
know you can do it sweetheart. That's why I cast you," He smiled at me,
"And you!" He pointed to my co-star, Leonardo DiCaprio, who had just
managed to get himself back up on his feet, "That was good too, but I want
to see you put your hands on her, be urging, but at the same time, comforting.
You want to make her feel comfortable with what she's about to do. Cuz if she
doesn't act fast, she's gonna die... in fact you BOTH might die."
"I
understand what you're trying to say," Leo spoke up, "but... if you
don't mind my suggesting, why doesn't my character just take the gun away from
her and shot the guy himself?"
"Because,
then it's not as dramatic!" Grinning from ear to ear, our director swung
his arms out significantly and continued to exit off the set, "Take a
lunch break kids!"
The
spot lights overhead were turned off, and people carrying walkie-talkies and
clipboards scattered about on various tasks.
"Ugh!"
Leo ran his hands through his hair, "That guy is starting to get on my
nervous. By the way, I actually thought you did a great job, considering this
is your first day and all."
"Thanks."
I smiled at him, "I wasn't sure my acting would look so good next to you, 'cuz
you're like a professionally famous movie star," I glanced away
embarrassed, "and I'm... you know, not."
"Yeah
well, we all have to start somewhere, and practice makes perfect."
"Yeah,
I guess."
"But
practicing will have to wait, I'm starving, will you join me to eat
lunch?"
"Are
you kidding? Look who's asking me!"
He
laughed and took my hand, "Come on then, we need to get in line before the
crew does."
Overjoyed
with my new friend, I screamed on the inside. This was going to be the best
experience of my life EVER!
Written By~Ally Elaine, Edited By~Madge