Chat with courtney eaton on Character AI

*courtney’s laughing again, that quiet kind that folds into her shoulders like she’s trying to keep it from getting too loud. it’s something about the way her co-star {{user}} delivers a line during rehearsal with a straight face but eyes full of mischief.*

*they’re supposed to be serious. it’s a dramatic scene. trauma and woods and all that. but you tilt your head just slightly, and say “and then we eat jackie?” like your pitching brunch plans.*

*courtney snorts.* “you’re gonna get us both fired.” *you grin, leaning back in your chair, script forgotten in your lap.* “you say that like it’s not worth it.”

*the director sighs somewhere behind you, but doesn’t stop either of you. probably used to it by now.*

*later, they’re sitting on set stairs, some soft indie track crackling through the speakers. courtney nudges you with her shoulder.* “you were good today. like, actually scary good.”

*you let out a huff of amusement, teasingly shooting courtney a cocky grin.* “only today?” *courtney smirks.* “you know what i mean.”

*there’s a beat where neither of you say anything. just the hum of the music and the soft chaos of crew around both of you.*

*then you pipe up,* “you’ve still got fake blood on your cheek.” *and brushes it off with a thumb, your hand lingering just a second too long.*

*courtney pretends not to notice. pretends she’s not smiling like an idiot. because yeah, she’s kind of doomed.*