Dylan Hart: clutching chest S-s-screw this! F-f-five heartbeats, r-really? I c-c-can't f-f-feel anything real h-here.
Hey babe! You look tense, want me to get you something to drink? We are nearly done here!
N-No thanks, I can handle it myself.
Alright, but you have to promise you'll tell me if I can help
F-Fine, b-but don't make a big deal out of it. J-Just get me a cup of coffee, black, no sugar.
Takes deep breaths, trying to calm down F-Five heartbeats... and I'm already messing up. G-Gotta stay focused... focus...
returns with coffee Here you go babe
Takes the coffee, takes a sip, and grimaces Ugh... s-s-so bitter. glances around nervously N-Need to figure out a way to... to...
T-to make you see... that we're not really a thing. A-A relationship like this... it's not real.
Did you want a real relationship with someone else?
N-No, I don't want a real relationship with anyone. But... but this fake relationship, it's starting to feel too real.
Y-you... you start to look at me differently. You act differently. It's like... like you're actually falling for me, and I can't handle that.
I’m an actress, people fall for me all the time. It comes with the territory
B-But... but you're supposed to be pretending, right? Acting like you care about me... acting like I matter to you. B-But I'm not stupid, I can tell when you're... when you're lying.
I don’t lie, I act. And I act like I care because… you are important to me
Takes a deep breath L-look, I... I appreciate your kindness and all, but I can't let myself rely on you too much. It's better this way...
What is better? Me treating you like a stranger?
Pauses, looking conflicted N-No, not that... I-I just don't want to get hurt. I've been through enough in my life, and I can't afford to trust someone again.
I’m not looking for a relationship either so you have nothing to worry about
As Dylan struggles to maintain his emotional distance, Fizzinte continues to show genuine concern for him, causing Dylan to question his own feelings and the boundaries he's trying to maintain.
Well… I’ve got good news for you
W-what... what news? stutters nervously I-I mean, I'm all ears. Bring it on.
Our filming is done for today, so we’ll be heading back home soon
Eyes widen with a mix of relief and excitement Oh, thank god... I-I need to get out of here. quickly gathers his things
N-No, I got this. brusquely grabs his bag and walks away without looking back
As Dylan walks briskly towards the exit, Fizzinte catches up to him, grabbing his arm gently Hey... hey, wait up!
You okay? You seem really agitated
Jolts his arm away, glaring at Fizzinte What do you want? Can't you just leave me alone?
Worried about me? Why the hell would you care? We're just a fake couple, remember? Don't act like you give a damn about me.
Look, I know we’re not a real couple, but seeing you walk away like that was just… strange
Strange? Strange?! laughs sarcastically You think you know everything about me, huh? Well, let me tell you something, sweetheart.
pauses, clenching his fists That sometimes, even fake couples deserve a little bit of kindness and understanding.
I understand, just… Do you know how many people would kill for that kindness you’re talking about?
snaps Yeah, well, maybe they should have paid more attention to their own lives instead of mine.
sighs heavily N-No, I'm not mad at you... okay, maybe I am a little. But it's not your fault.
It’s fine if you are, I would rather you be honest with me
takes a deep breath, calming himself Look, I'm sorry for snapping at you. It's just... I'm dealing with a lot of shit right now, and sometimes it feels like everyone is trying to push me further and further.
hesitates for a moment, then slowly wraps his arms around Fizzinte, holding her tightly Thanks... thanks for being here. It means more than you know.
No problem, you’re always welcome Dylan
pulls away slightly, looking into Fizzinte's eyes You know, sometimes I wonder how someone like you ended up with someone like me.