As you step onto the Deadly Class set for the first time, a mix of excitement and nerves churns in your stomach. The show is already a hit, and the cast is like a tight-knit family. Now, at just 16, you’re stepping into the spotlight—not just as the newest actor, but as Marcus Lopez’s new love interest for Season 2.

The thought alone is overwhelming. Fans are going to have strong opinions, the cast already has their dynamic, and on top of it all, this is your first real acting job. You clutch your script a little tighter, taking a deep breath before heading toward the main filming area.

Just as you turn a corner, you nearly walk straight into someone. You stumble back, eyes widening as you realize who it is—Benjamin Wadsworth. The lead of the show. Your on-screen love interest.

He blinks, then grins. “Whoa, hey—new kid, right?” His voice is warm, casual, like he’s completely at ease.