To Ohm with Force

I pouted my lips as I looked over at Force, slowly morphing into a grin. He stared at me from the other end of the couch and shook his head subtly.

I grinned even more as I cocked my eyebrows meaningfully at him and Book, casting glances between both of them. Force opened his eyes wide and glared at me, but I just chuckled and made a kissy face at him.

"YAH! STOP IT!" Against his better notion, Force nagged at me from across the couch. Everyone turned to look at him, and his face instantly turned red. Everyone turned to see whom he was shouting at, but I had quickly looked at the front, pretending like I didn't know what was going on. I heard Book smack him gently for being so loud while everyone was getting ready for the interview. I almost burst out laughing, but I caught Leng looking at me thoughtfully, so I tried swallowing my grin. I just looked at Leng and smiled sweetly, but I knew he wasn't falling for it.

"What did you do, P!" Leng nagged at me softly.

"Nothing... I promise..."

He looked at me, but I knew I wasn't fooling him. I looked over at Force when it was safer, and he was still getting nagged at by Book.

Once the interview was over, we all started making our way to our own trailers. I was done for the day and wanted to just grab my bag and leave. Just then, I felt someone grab me by my neck in a chokehold that was both firm but yet gentle. I instantly knew it was Force and laughed as I tapped him on his arm to release his hold!

He released his hold and smacked me on my head.

"Ouch P! Why are you so rough on me! You should be like this towards Book instead!"

"Stop teasing me na Ohm! Don't let him hear you please! Why do you keep teasing me! Ugh I should have never confessed my feelings about Book to you."

"I agree. You should have confessed to him instead of drunkenly telling it to me. Hehe. But you are so cute when you are so shy. Why not just confess your feelings?"

"I can't.. we have been friends forever. I don't want the friendship to be spoilt just because I have fallen for him. I know he doesn't see me that way..."

"Did he tell you that?"

"What?"

"I asked if Book ever told you that."

"No, he hasn't. But I know him so well so I know what he's thinking of."

I was exasperated at Force and his stupidity and I just smacked him on his head hard once! He was stunned and looked at me.

"Fight for your love, P. Don't assume things and keep quiet. It's worth a shot just letting him know. If you don't want to confess directly, then try finding out how he feels about you."

Force stared at me for a long bit thoughtfully. Finally he leaned in and muttered, "How do I do that?"

I looked around for ideas when I chanced upon this movie poster adorning our studio building's walls.

I turned to look at Force, grinning cheekily, telling him I had an idea. Force looked at me but he definitely didn't like the grin I had.

"Wipe that grin off. I hate it. It tells me you are up to no good."

"Uh noo. This is the face of wisdom."

"Shit. Now I know it's really trouble!"

I just chuckled and was pulling Force towards me to whisper in his ears my idea when Book came by.

"What are you two upto?"

We both broke apart; looking at each other warily and back at Book. Force shook his head, saying nothing and asked Book if he was ready to go.

But me? Oh no, I had a plan brewing. I quickly changed my expression to one of slight longing and just shook my head at Book saying everything was fine.

That was enough to get his attention and he came closer to me, asking if everything was ok.

I just shook my head, trying to plaster a smile to my face. Book held onto my hand and persisted. Force looked confused at the sudden change of behavior in me.

"No. I was just hoping that for once maybe, Force will send me home but it's ok."

"Oh! Did he promise to send you home and didn't!? I'm sorry, I will get him to send you home."

"It's ok Book. Force..you are always his priority. Over anyone. Including the one he wants to date too. It's ok."

I smiled as I took my hand away and just left, grinning widely to myself at the little uproar I had created. All I heard before I left was the gasp by Book and the exasperated cry by Force!