MERCEDES | SEBASTIAN STAN

FORTY THREE

JEALOUSY

043.
❝Did you feel sparks?❞

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Sebastian smiled over to Tom, who was waiting to film his next scene. He seemed pretty anxious about it, which made Sebastian feel bad for him. But he knew that Tom was a good actor and that he would be just fine.

His eyes flickered over to the scene that they were currently filming, wondering who was on. That's when he saw Dylan and Mercedes making out.

He saw the way they moulded perfectly together and clung onto one another as if they never wanted to let go. It hurt him to watch. It hurt him to see her with someone else, even if he knew that it was her job and that all she was doing was acting.

Astra noticed that Sebastian had walked in and instantly made her way over to him. She placed a comforting hand on his shoulder, smiling up to him as she did so.

The look on Sebastian's face seemed so pained and upset at what he was watching. He couldn't help but feel jealous at the fact that she was kissing him, despite knowing that he had no right to be and that she was just acting.

Although, Sebastian couldn't help but think of the worst. He wondered how he would cope if he had to watch Mercedes and Dylan fall in love on set right in front of him.

Astra wrapped her arms around Sebastian's torso, causing him to hug her back. He knew that she was only trying to comfort him, which he appreciated.

"Excuse me." Sebastian mutter, giving the girls bicep a light squeeze and pulling away from her. "I need a minute."

"Cut." Joe shouted, causing Mercedes and Dylan to pull away, with soft flustered smiles on their faces.

Sebastian took that as his queue to leave, he swung open the door and walked away. He hoped that she hadn't seen him get upset, he hoped that he managed to get away without her noticing that he had arrived early.

Mercedes saw Sebastian as he stormed out, making step further away from Dylan and mutter, "I'll be back in a minute." as she ran after Sebastian. He was leant against a wall, his head in his hands as his breathing was heavy. "Sebby?"

Sebastian stood up straight at the sound of her voice. She sounded so nervous and innocent. It made him just want to pull her into his arms and never let go.

"What's wrong?" Mercedes questioned, reaching her hand out for him, only for him to pull away. "Seb?"

"You know exactly what's wrong." Sebastian shouted, causing the brunette to jump back.

The small action didn't go unnoticed by Sebastian, but it also didn't make him stop. He stood up from his spot on the wall and stood in front of the girl.

"Did you enjoy it?" Sebastian questioned, now looking down at her.

Mercedes went to answer, tell him that it was all acting and that she had no romantic feelings for Dylan and that she was pretty sure she couldn't have any feelings for anyone other than Sebastian. But before she could, he cut in.

"Did you feel sparks?"

He just wanted her to tell him that he was mistaken. That every negative thought that was racing around in his head was wrong. That she loved him.

"Seb-"

"Did you feel something for him, Mercedes?" It felt strange to hear Sebastian use her name in such an angry tone.

Whenever the pair spoke they were always happy and enjoyed one another's presence. It was always lighthearted and fun. It wasn't ever like this, they never argued.

"Well?" Sebastian raised his voice once again, causing the girl to just clench herself jaw and look up at him. "Answer me, Mercedes."

Mercedes just remained silent, much like how she was taught to do when she was taken. She wasn't allowed to utter a single word no matter whether she was asked a question or hit.

"It's time to film now." Anthony spoke, breaking the silence between the pair. His eyes flickered between them, wondering what was going on. "Is everything okay?"

"Fine." Sebastian spoke back, his eyes never leaving Mercedes and his jaw tightening. "What scene are we filming?"

"The make out one." Anthony responded calmly, his eyes flickering towards Mercedes, who was anxiously chewing on her bottom lip.

Mercedes nodded and span on her heel, heading back towards the set without uttering a word.

Sebastian watched as she walked away. Frustratedly, he ran his hand over his face. He knew he should apologise for the way he was just behaving. For the questions he asked and the tone that he asked them in.

He just got so angry and jealous that it wasn't him that she was kissing. That it wasn't him that she was with.

"Are you ready Sebastian?" Anthony questioned as he headed back towards the set and swung open the door.

"Ready as I'll ever be." Muttered Sebastian as he made his way back into the set.