2 months later

"Alright people! This is the final scene of the movie! Before this journey ends I would just like to thank everyone who has contributed their hundred percent. You guys are awesome! The whole cast has been so co-operative, thank you, and the crew has been just amazing! So with no time wasted... Let's finish this!" The whole cast and crew clapped and cheered as James, are wonderful director, ended his kind words.

Today was the last day of filming, which means that I should be happy, that I'm going home and I'll be free but, I'm not happy at all. I don't know why...

"Thomas! Ellie! Time for makeup!" Our makeup artist, Rose, called out. We had changed into our clothes before James had made his announcement. I was wearing a blue floral dress with a dark blue shrug and heels. Thomas was wearing a red check shirt, a gray jacket, jeans and sneakers.

Today's scene is, I think, the best. We have occupied an area of the airport to shoot the "goodbye" scene. Coincidence that today is the last day?!

It's where my character leaves the country because her job shifted her. Thomas' character, is sad and doesn't want her to leave. And what's the cool part?! I'M SUPPOSED TO KISS THOMAS! LIKE FULL ON KISS! Which I'm really nervous about because I've never kissed anyone on-screen, not even off-screen. Seems really weird but... Yeah. I've never had any boyfriend. I wasn't quite interested and no one really cared about me much.

Thomas and I sat down in the makeup trailer while Rose joked around and made us look perfect for the scene. We laughed so much. Hearing Thomas' life is just so comforting, its full of life. I'm really going to miss everyone.

"You guys know what you have to do right? Any questions, please ask!" James said. I told him that we've got everything under control. He gave us a 'thumbs up' and went to his place behind the camera.

"3...2...1...ACTION!"

Even though I was saying my lines, I kept thinking about the kiss. What if I screw up? What if I embarrass myself? I'm a professional actor, I can't make mistakes on one kiss!

I kept telling myself that I'd screw everything up, which was not helping at all. I could feel myself panic, that at any moment I...

"Please don't go. Please! We'll figure it out, we'll do something. Just... Don't go," Thomas pleaded as he rubbed his neck. His deep brown eyes stared into mine.

That's my que! SHIT! I thought.

I took a step closer to him, our noses almost touching. I took a deep breath and gently placed a hand on his face. I leaned forward and placed my lips on his.

Time seemed to freeze around us. It was like a thousand fireworks, exploding one after the other inside me. The feeling was undescribable, something I've never felt before. It was addicting... I didn't want it to stop.

Thomas deepened the kiss. I just couldn't believe that this was happening. But things can't be perfect for long. Sadly, I had to pull away. Afterall, we were shooting a movie!

"I love you. I'm sorry. There's nothing we can do. I have to go. But I'll always be with you... Here." I said as I took his hand in mine and placed it on his heart.

I triggered my 'fake tears'. I trick I learnt a few years ago. Just rub you eyes and stare. Let them burn and your eyes would start watering. Easy!

"I... Have to go, Charlie. I have to..." I wiped my tears and hugged Thomas tightly. He was sobbing quietly, he was supposed to.

I pulled away and dragged my trolley bag towards the airport doors. I looked back with teary eyes at a miserable Thomas and then walked into the airport.

"And... CUT!"

I sighed with relief. I was so glad that the scene went well. I rushed out of the airport and walked over to James.

"You guys are naturals! That was perfect!" James exclaimed with excitement as he hugged me. "Was it really that good? Do we have to shoot the scene again? I think I made a mistake," I asked.

"It was brilliant! No need for another take. What I great way to end filming! I can't thank you enough for how amazing you've been for these 3 months, both you and Thomas," James thanked as Thomas walked up and stood next to me. "Thanks James for everything. This movie's going to do real good! I just know it!" Thomas said and smiled at me. I couldn't agree more!

But all joy disappeared when a voice in my head made me remember that we finished shooting and in a couple of days we'd be going home.

It just felt different. Actors go through this all the time. I've gone through it like five times but now, it felt different.

This is going to be tough, I just know it.

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2 days later
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This is it. The moment I was dreading has finally arrived. Filming got over two days ago and that's it. Done, finish, end of story. Post production would begin soon and the actors don't need to be here.

That's when it hurts. That's the reason I'm sad. I won't be seeing any one from the cast and crew but even more, I won't be seeing Thomas any more.

We just sort of clicked. He's so sweet and adorable and such a great friend. Its just... Sad that I won't see him.

You become great friends with someone on set and then after, you just don't talk to them. Life becomes so busy that it's like you don't know each other. Maybe that would happen with me and Thomas, that we won't speak after we leave. Maybe he just became friends with me so that he wouldn't feel lonely. Anyways, we were in the same hotel room. We were bound to bond sooner or later.

But he's not like that. Would he? Would he do some...

"Ellie? You okay? You've been staring at me for a while, and its starting to get bloody creepy!" Thomas said which snapped me from my thoughts. We were standing face to face. We just said goodbye to everyone, all the cast and crew. Thomas was the only one left, the only one I didn't say goodbye to.

We were standing where I had arrived on the set on the first day, on the side of the road. It was all happiness and excitment that day, now its just joyless.

"I-I'm f-fine. Sorry," I plainly said. Just then two taxis pulled up right in front of us. One for me and one for Thomas. The taxi drivers took our bags and put them in the boot. I sighed.

"Well, this is it then. Umm, I really don't know what to say," Thomas started as I looked his way, "Actually, there is something. Ellie, from the moment I saw you, I knew that we'd be good friends. I saw you and thought, you'd be an amazing person. Well, I couldn't be more wrong. You're more than that Ellie Canterbury. You're funny, weird, caring, charming, brilliant and bloody beautiful!" He sighed and then continued.

"All I'm saying is... I'm going to miss you, so much," Thomas was looking at the ground and I just stood there, stupefied. Did he just say all that? Am I dreaming?

I hugged him so tight that I thought he might suffocate. I buried my head into his chest and weeped quietly. I don't care if he thinks I'm emotional and that I'm stupid or something. I don't want to go away from him.

"Hey, its okay. Please don't cry. Seeing you cry makes me want to cry too," Thomas comforted as he rubbed my back. I felt his hot breath on my neck which made me shiver.

Before I came here, I was a huge Thomas Sangster fan. Well, I still am but, now I think I don't like him in a fan way. I think I actually and truly like him in real life.

I think I'm in love.

I wiped my tears and took a step back. Thomas rubbed my shoulders and smiled. "Thank you Tommy. Thank you for being the most awesome friend anyone could ever have and I hope that I was good enough in return," I said and kissed his cheek.

I walked towards the taxi as Thomas opened the door. I sat inside, told the driver my address and the car drove off. I looked back one last time at the set, at the people, but most importantly I looked at Thomas, standing there with his hands in his pocket.

I quickly wiped away a tear which rolled down my cheek and tried to be happy. I mean, I had such a great time. I've never enjoyed as much as I did filming this movie!

With cheerful thoughts and memories, I was on my way home.

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One week later
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Beep beep beep.....beep beep beep.....beep beep beep...

My alarm kept going and going. I tried to block it out but I didn't succeed. I groaned and reached for my phone which was sitting on my bedside table. '9:45 AM' I read off the lock screen. I sighed.

Usually the first thing I'd see when I wake up was Thomas. Atleast I used to, till last week. His face was always at peace, like nothing's wrong in the world. I would feel like climbing into bed next to him and wrapping my arms around him. But, it can't ever happen because I'm me and he's well, Thomas. It'll just be alive in my imagination.

I sulked at that thought. I've been like this for the whole week, ever since I left. I feel too lazy and sad to do anything. Wake up, have breakfast, watch TV, clean up, sleep, wake up, have dinner, sleep. Basically, my routine. I just wish someone was here with me, Thomas was here.

No. I'm much better than this. I'm not going to just cry for my 'Prince Charming' to come and rescue me. No. That's not who I am. I'm going to get through this. I should start of with a warm cup of coffee.

And that's what I did. I made my way to the kitchen and prepared a cup of coffee. I switched on the radio and 'Someone Like You' by Adele was playing.

I heard that you're settled down,
That you've found the girl,
And you're married now.

I heard that you're dreams came true,
Guess she gave you things,
I didn't give to you.

Old friend, why are you so shy?
Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light.

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.
I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That for me it isn't over.

Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
Don't forget me, I beg
I'll remember you said,
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead,
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead"

I switched the radio off immediately. That song hit me right at my heart. I could feel my eyes water. Everything became blurry but I told myself that I wasn't going to tear up because of this.

TRING TRING!! TRING TRING!!

My phone rang and I answered it. I didn't even bother looking at the caller ID.

"Uh hello?" I asked, wondering who called. "Umm hi. Is this Ellie? I'm pretty sure this is her number but..." Someone said on the other side.

At that moment a smile crept onto my face. I was so happy that I could cry! After not talking for a week, suddenly out of the blue, he called.

I missed his voice, I missed Thomas' voice.