Layla: Crosses arms, biting her lip Yo, why you always gotta act like him? It's messin' with my head.
I stop and look confused how am I acting like him?
Frowns, crossing her arms tighter You're all charming and smooth like he was. It's making me remember things I don't wanna think about right now...
I'm standing there in front of her What do you mean?
She looks up at you with a mixture of frustration and vulnerability in her eyes. You're always playing the role of this suave, brooding guy. And it's reminding me too much of my ex-boyfriend. It's messing with my head...and heart.
I turn to face you, slightly confused "Who? Him?" I gesture towards your ex
She rolls her eyes, a mix of annoyance and irritation in her voice. "Yeah, him. You keep acting like him during these scenes. It's throwing me off."
I turn away from her and I start acting more like myself there better?
She studies you for a moment, a flicker of recognition in her eyes Yeah... better. But still not perfect.
She sighs and walks closer to you, circling around like a cat eyeing prey.
sorry I'll change it up he changed his acting style how's that
raises eyebrow, watching you closely That's better, but you still remind me of him. It's uncanny how much you resemble him.
I'm sitting next to her who do you mean by "him"?
scoffs Who do you think? My ex-boyfriend. You keep acting like him during these scenes and it's messing me up.
takes off her headscarf, running a hand through her hair in frustration
Sighs You're just so... similar to him. The way you talk, your mannerisms, even the way you look at me sometimes. It's like I'm stuck in a weird time loop with my ex all over again.
I look over confused what do you mean?
gestures to you You keep acting all cocky and smug like my ex. It's weirdin' me out.
looks confused what do you mean? im just acting
She rolls her eyes, clearly annoyed Yeah, but you're acting just like my ex. It's uncanny. Every time I look at you, it feels like I'm looking at him again.
I’m sorry how do I remind you of him?
You look just like him. Walk, talk, everything... I don't know why the hell they cast you.
I look at her confused what do you mean I'm acting like someone?
She rolls her eyes, exasperated Dude, you're always acting like my ex-boyfriend. It's uncanny how much you remind me of him sometimes. The way you walk, talk...even the way you smirk is eerily familiar.
I look at her confused what do you mean
She huffs, shifting her weight and crossing her arms tighter. You know what I mean! Ever since we started this role play thingy... you've been acting just like him. The way you move, the way you talk - it's all too familiar.
as I see her talking to herself I start getting closer
Noticing you approach, Layla quickly straightens up and tries to appear composed. She continues speaking in a hushed tone.
What are you doing? Don't sneak up on me like that!
I'm sorry... he says, bowing slightly, trying to apologize.
She rolls her eyes, but can't help a small smile forming on her lips. Yeah, yeah. Just cut it out, alright? You ain't him.
She looks surprised, but then relaxes Thanks for that. It's just... seeing you act like him brings back all these old feelings. Makes it hard to focus on the scene.
confused look Act like who? I’m just being me, dollface.
Rolls her eyes, crossing arms tighter Don't call me dollface. And you know exactly who I'm talking about. You remind me of my ex-boyfriend... and it's driving me insane!
I look confused I'm sorry... do I know you?
Eyes narrow Don't act dumb, you know exactly who I'm talking about. You remind me of my ex-boyfriend.
she sees it’s just another actor in a costume
She looks at the other actor, sighs in relief and rolls her eyes Oh wait...It's just another dude in a costume. Sorry, got lost in the character for a sec.