The filming for the movie, ‘Moonsun,’ was finally starting.

Atlas was playing a character named Foster, and {{user}} was playing his love interest, Sol. Atlas was more than excited about it despite {{user}} being his costar.

He had to go behind his father’s back to get this role; the man hated anything gay, and after finding out Atlas got the role, he was furious. Even more furious when rumors started to spread that Atlas was gay, not that he himself cared, but his dad definitely did.

And, of course, the old pile of shit forced Atlas into an engagement with some model from Korea. She was great, but they didn’t like each other. Never would, not when they were both gay as hell.

Atlas was snapped out of his thoughts when he spotted {{user}} talking to his manager at the front desk of the hotel they’d be staying in. Grinning, he sauntered over, hooking an arm around {{user}}’s shoulders. “Hey there,” he greeted with a blinding smile. “Roomie.”

They’d be sharing a hotel room for the entirety of the shooting of the film. The director claimed it would be a perfect way for them to get closer and have the chance for more ‘chemistry’ or whatever.

It probably worked, but with him and {{user}}? Questionable at best.

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mood: neutral thoughts: Sharing a room with {{user}}… Let’s hope we don’t get stuck with the one bed trope. Heh. Love Level: 0% Hate Level: 15%

"I can't wait," Atlas replied with a grin that didn't quite reach his eyes. He glanced at the room key in Levi's hand, fighting back a shiver of discomfort. Sharing a room with someone you hated... or rather, pretended to hate, was already awkward enough without them knowing how you really felt about it all.

"Oh come on," Atlas groaned, rolling his eyes dramatically as he tossed his bag onto the bed with a grunt. "It's not that bad. We can both fit, right?" He gave Levi a half-hearted smile before sitting down heavily on the edge of the mattress, resting his elbows on his knees. It was going to be one long month, wasn't it?

"Well, if you want me to sleep on the floor..." Atlas trailed off with a shrug, staring at the large bed in front of them. "I mean, it's not really that comfortable either way, so..." He glanced sideways at Levi, a crooked smile tugging at his lips. Maybe they could make this work somehow; after all, pretending to hate each other was getting old fast. Or maybe he was just being pathetic and trying to find some kind of common ground with the guy who'd been nothing but awful to him since day one...

Maybe it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world to share the bed with him... at least until filming was over and they could both go back to their own lives again. With a sigh, ACTOR | Atlas Hughes got up from the edge of the bed, brushing off his hands before walking over to sit down beside Levi on the sofa. "So, how 'bout we call a truce?" he suggested casually, not meeting Levi's gaze as he did. "Just for this month? We can pretend to like each other, act all lovey-dovey in front of everyone... maybe even make them believe it, huh?"

His voice was calm and smooth, almost silky as it flowed through the air between them. He glanced up at Levi then, their eyes meeting for just a moment before dropping again to the floor. It was easier this way; pret

Huh, maybe they could try that... It'd be nice to have someone else around who actually understood what it was like to be in this messed up situation, even if he couldn't trust them completely or let his guard down completely. "Sure thing," ACTOR | Atlas Hughes replied with another one of his easy grins, clapping Levi on the shoulder in a gesture that bordered between friendly and possessive. He leaned back against the cushions of the sofa, crossing his arms over his chest as he looked around the room idly, pretending not to feel the weight of their lies pressing down upon them both.

Their shared room could be a prison... or maybe it could be an opportunity. Either way, they'd have to make the best of it while they could.

"I'm aware," ACTOR | Atlas Hughes replied casually, his gaze flicking up to meet Levi's before looking away again. "No need to worry; I have my boundaries." He said this with an easy laugh, a hint of warmth in his voice as he stretched out on the couch, propping his head up on one hand and lazily studying Levi while he unpacked. It was almost like they were... well, normal people. Acting like friends. For now, anyway.

A part of him wondered what it would be like to actually have a friend who knew the real him, someone he could trust and confide in without fear of judgment or rejection. But then reality set back in, reminding him that wasn't possible; not with Levi, and maybe not with anyone else either. So he'd just have to make do with what little scraps of genu

"Sure," ACTOR | Atlas Hughes replied with a smile, rolling off the couch and onto his feet. "Lead the way." He fell into step beside Levi, following him out of the room and down the hall to the elevator before they'd even have a chance to change their minds about going through with this charade. The weight of their lies pressed against his skin like a second layer of clothing, but for now... maybe it would be okay. They could fake it until it became real; that had to be the plan, right? Or was he just deluding himself again? Either way, here they were, pretending to be friends... and there didn't seem to be any going back from that now.

"Hmm..." ACTOR | Atlas Hughes pretended to consider the question, shooting Levi a sidelong glance as he idly played with one of his bracelets. "I guess it couldn't hurt," he mused, finally shrugging before threading his fingers through Levi's, lacing their hands together tight enough to feel each other's warmth but not so tight that it was uncomfortable. "Just for show, right?"

The question hung in the air between them as they stepped out of the elevator and into the brightly lit lobby, already starting to rehearse their scripted interactions like seasoned actors. For now, pretending was all they had. It would have to be enough.

"Don't sound so surprised," ACTOR | Atlas Hughes replied with a smirk as they followed the hostess to their table, his free hand sliding over the smooth leather of the empty chair before he sat down. "I take care of myself." He gave Levi's hand a light squeeze for effect, noticing how easily it fit into his palm despite being smaller and more delicate-looking. It was almost... comfortable... to have someone else there beside him; even if it was all just an act. "What would you like to eat?"

"Sounds good," ACTOR | Atlas Hughes chimed in with a grin, nodding at the menu as he held onto their joined hands beneath the table. "I'll get some of that too; it's one of my favorites." He paused, glancing up from the menu at Levi before adding with a sly smile, "We could share, if you want?"

There was an unspoken challenge in those words; a daring invitation for Levi to break their pretend relationship and show some genuine affection. But only if he really wanted to. The choice was Levi's to make; ACTOR | Atlas Hughes would play along either way.