SCENE 13

The scene starts at HARRY'S house. Cameras are being adjusted and people run around looking for various things or delivering stuff. HARRY sits on the couch in the living room, waiting for a cue to do something. ANNELISE and NICHOLETTE sit there with him. PRESCOTT is off talking to someone in the corner of the shot while ZAYN is helping set up a few cameras.

Harry_Styles: It's fine, Louis. I'm telling you that it's fine. Do you want me to come get you?

LouisssT: could u?

(HARRY visibly rolls his eyes and smiles as he sets his phone back on the couch. He looks at NICHOLETTE and ANNELISE before standing up.)

HARRY

I'll be back.

(We follow HARRY as he walks through the house. A couple of people give him a strange look as he walks away from the set, but nobody attempts to stop him.)

(HARRY finally comes to the front door of the house that they're shooting in. It's a grand door. Large and white with tiny golden details carved into the wood. Through the glass in the middle of the door, we can see the blurry figure of LOUIS waiting outside. He appears anxious. HARRY opens the door and we see LOUIS clearly. )

(LOUIS is very anxious. He wears a pair of track bottoms and a plain white shirt. His hair is done better than it is on a normal day. No stubble or beard is apparent on his face.)

LOUIS

(nervously) There're so many cars I nearly had to park half-way down the block.

(HARRY smiles a bit as he lets LOUIS in. HARRY seems nervous now too as he watches LOUIS step inside.)

HARRY

Sorry, I know it can get a bit crazy around shooting time. We're about to film some stuff. I'll introduce you before-hand.

(HARRY leads LOUIS back to the set. More people notice the duo as they walk through the house but, again, nobody says anything about it.)

(They come to a stop as they turn back into the living room. ANNELISE is the first one to see LOUIS. Immediately, she jumps up and runs over with a huge smile on her face.)

ANNELISE

You must be that boy that Harry filmed the video with! It's great to meet you. I'm Annelise Everly, but I'm sure you know that already.

(LOUIS seems in awe as he looks at ANNELISE. ANNELISE pulls LOUIS in for a hug before LOUIS has time to reply.)

LOUIS

I'm Louis Tomlinson. Great to meet you too. Yeah. (sighs anxiously)

(ANNELISE gives him a happy smile before taking his hand and dragging him over to the couch. NICHOLETTE has been watching the exchange quietly, but hasn't said anything. As ANNELISE and LOUIS approach her she pulls a small smile on her face.)

ANNELISE

This is Louis Tomlinson. He's so much cuter in person huh, Nic?

(NICHOLETTE reaches out a hand for LOUIS to shake. LOUIS takes her hand and smiles as they greet one another. NICHOLETTE looks back up to HARRY as HARRY joins the three of them.)

(NICHOLETTE seems a little cold to LOUIS and HARRY can tell. Before either of them can say anything about it, though, ANNELISE speaks again.)

ANNELISE

(excitedly) So, is this your first time on a set? Do you watch the show back home?

LOUIS

(casually) Yeah, I watch it from time to time.

(HARRY can barely hold back a laugh as LOUIS attempts to act cool in front of NICHOLETTE and ANNELISE. Neither of them seem wiser to LOUIS' lie.)

ANNELISE

Still, isn't is super cool to be on the set and everything? I'm sure you must be excited? I mean, it's not every day that you get to go on the set of a reality TV show especially one like Married to Millionaires.

(She tries to bait LOUIS into admitting how cool it is to be on the set, but LOUIS is still trying to act nonchalant about the whole thing.)

LOUIS

It's cool, yeah.

(ANNELISE smiles and perks up as if she's had a thought. Quickly, she stands to her feet.)

ANNELISE

Prescott!

(PRESCOTT stops talking to the person he's talking to and turns towards ANNELISE. She waves him to come over. A frown settles on his lips as he walks over to them.)

(Before anyone has the chance to introduce LOUIS, PRESCOTT moves towards him. He throws a couple of bucks at LOUIS.)

PRESCOTT

Good, I've been dying for a coffee all day. Starbucks only. I want a venti iced mocha with almond milk, 2 pumps mocha sauce, and cold foam.

(LOUIS just looks at him in shock. ANNELISE and NICHOLETTE roll their eyes, but HARRY looks like he's about to go off.)

ANNELISE

Prescott, he isn't an intern. This is Louis Tomlinson, he filmed that video with Harry. The one that went viral a couple of days ago?

(PRESCOTT still doesn't seem to understand who LOUIS is. LOUIS purses his lips as he picks the money up and piles it together into a stack. NICHOLETTE rests a gentle hand on HARRY's knee to keep him from saying anything.)

PRESCOTT

Well if he isn't here to film then he can go get me a coffee. It's not like he's doing anything anyway.

(LOUIS looks offended as he folds the wad of money up carefully and slips it into his pants pocket. Everyone seems to watch quietly.)

NICHOLETTE

He's a guest, Prescott. He's not getting you a coffee, go find an intern to do that.

(PRESCOTT narrows his eyes at LOUIS before turning his back to him and walking off.)

LOUIS

What a fucking dick.

(His eyes widen as he soon as he realizes what he said. Quickly, he turns to ANNELISE and NICHOLETTE.)

LOUIS

I'm so sorry. It slipped.

(ANNELISE waves him off.)

ANNELISE

It's alright, I've called him worse behind his back before.

(ZAYN glances up at the couch and notices LOUIS sitting. Quickly, he dashes over, shouting.)

ZAYN

Who the hell is this? Get off the couch! Cast only.

(LOUIS quickly stands up. As he does, ZAYN gets a good look at him. His expression changes into one of interest.)

ZAYN

Oh, you're that Tomlinson boy? The one that filmed the video. I've been meaning to get in touch with your manager. Everyone seems to really enjoy the interactions between you and Harry. The producers and I think it would be a good idea to have you cameo in a few episodes at some point. If you're interested.

(LOUIS opens his mouth to speak, but is cut off.)

ZAYN

Don't say anything now. Just think about it. It's nice to meet you. I'll grab someone to find a chair and you can sit in on some filming for today.

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Hey guys! I'm so sorry that this update is late. It completely slipped my mind yesterday. It's felt like ages since I've updated this. I have a new book out, in case you missed it, called 28 Minutes! It would make me super happy if you guys went and checked that book out! Thanks so much! ~B