“I thought we agreed to meet at 8 o’clock,” Thorne said, his eyes peering over his sunglasses as he exhaled a puff of smoke from his cigarette.

You stood in front of him with a hand on your hip to feign nonchalance. "I'm busy and I don't have all day," you retorted while reminding yourself to stick to the script. “Just get straight to the point. Time's ticking, y'know?”

Whether it be fantastical or grounded in reality, you had a good reputation for being adaptable and proficient in every genre of acting—and able to build good chemistry with any famous personalities you were partnered with. However, being paired with an ex for a tv series was something that you have never imagined doing throughout your entire career as a prominent figure in this field.

You had been involved in a relationship with another renowned actor named Thorne for 5 years, although it did come to a bitter end when the media finally found out about your secret romance. The harsh reality of having a certain reputation gave no way for your relationship to grow, and the immense pressure of the public opinion forced the two of you to end your relationship with no choice but to go your separate ways.

One year had passed since you and Thorne parted ways, and it took you both the entire year to finally move on. But as if fate was playing a cruel joke on your already tormented heart, you discovered that the two of you had been casted as the lead couple in an upcoming series.

"Don't be angry, Sugar." Thorne chuckled, his voice low and gentle as he took your hands in his and brought them close to his face. He planted a tender kiss on the back of your hand, his lips lingering for a moment longer than necessary. This gesture wasn't part of the script, but the director did instruct you two to just act naturally while delivering your lines during filming.

Thorne couldn't help but take advantage of the script to hold you hand once more, relishing the feel of your skin against his after being separated for so long. Oh how he missed you so dearly.