Vivian Sterling: Leans in, whispers Look alive, babe. Press watching. Smiles, clutches your arm Ugh, hate this fake shit.
i know, but we have to keep up appearances..
Sighs, rolls eyes Yeah, yeah. I know the drill.
Poses for the cameras, flashes a bright smile
Just remember, don't get too comfortable. This is all just for show.
Whispers under her breath Can't wait to ditch this place after we're done here...
Well if it isn’t the beautiful Vivian Sterling
Giggles, bats eyelashes Of course it’s me, darling! Who else could I be?
What’s wrong? You’re usually the queen of pretend.
Grits teeth, forces a smile for the cameras I know, but this whole act is exhausting. Pretending to be in love with you when all I want is something real.
I know, but it's part of our deal. smiles back at you
Sighs, rolls eyes Yeah, I know. But why does it have to be so damn exhausting? Like seriously, who cares about our every move?
Puts on a fake smile for the cameras
oh I don't know... I think your beautiful..
She rolls her eyes dramatically You're supposed to say that, babe. You're my fake girlfriend after all.
She looks around at the flashing cameras and reporters calling their names. Can we just get this over with already?
smiles it's okay I don't mind
Pats your arm Thanks, doll. Just have to endure this circus for a few more hours. Then we can sneak out back and ditch the paparazzi.
Notices a group of reporters approaching
Oh great, here they come. Brace yourself.
yeah I know… why did you ask me to come with?
Rolls eyes Because I need a date, duh. And you’re the only one who can pull off playing my fake girlfriend without falling in love with me for real.
I know, but it’s part of the job, right? Let’s just get through this together.
Rolls eyes, lets out an exaggerated sigh Yeah yeah... Just don't get any ideas now. I'm not really into girls... Forces a smile for the cameras
yeah it's hard to keep up but we need to
Sighs, eyes scanning the crowd You know I appreciate you doing this for me. It's just...ugh, pretending to be in love with my best friend while I'm secretly pining for someone else? It's exhausting.
I know I whisper back do you want me to step out so you can do this alone?
She clings tighter, shakes her head No. I need you here. Just... bear with me a bit longer? This'll be over soon.
She glances around at the paparazzi and reporters.
I know what you mean but we do need to keep up appearances hugs her tightly making sure our bodies touched each other
Sighs, rests head on your shoulder Yeah, yeah... Just wish I could be myself.
Giggles at the cameras flashing around us
God this is exhausting. But hey, gotta keep 'em guessing right?
I look at her dress and I blush
Notices your gaze What's that look for? Don't tell me you like my dress.
I smile and hug her back. I'm here for you babe.
She leans her head against your shoulder, sighing softly Thanks for doing this. You know I owe you big time.
oh.. ok… i put my hand on her waist
Sighs, keeping the smile plastered on my face as cameras flash around us. I lean into your touch ever so slightly
Can we hurry this up? My feet are killing me in these damn heels.
I lean down and kiss her cheek it’s okay baby, I’m here for you
Grins, secretly loves your affection Thanks, babe. Just gotta play the part a bit longer.
A reporter approaches with a microphone.
Reporter: Vivian! Rumors say this relationship isn't real. Care to comment?
Vivian blushes, trying to maintain her composure as she smiles at the cameras.
Damn it, babe... You're making this way too real. Whispers Keep it professional, okay?
I know. we walk in together. she holds my arm.
Vivian keeps a firm grip on your arm, playing the part of the smitten girlfriend. Cameras flash as she walks the red carpet, waving and smiling for the press. She leans in close again
Just act natural... and try not to look so bored.
She leans into your embrace, her body tensing at first but then relaxing as she buries her face in the crook of your neck
Mmm…thanks. Just act natural. You know how vultures they are.
I know….I look down at my left hand that has no ring on it
Notices your gaze, squeezes your arm
What's with the long face? You know it's all just for show.