Note: A fanfic that's completely fictional that probably has never and will never happen? Why I never! Yes this is complete fantasy and never happened.
Hello, my name is Rene and I am 20 years old.
I've been working on the set of Wonder Woman working as part of the makeup department for the past 5 months going from Italy to France to London, places, I never thought I would visit. Sure, I've always wanted to work on a film but makeup? Not ideal at first but it's been incredibly rewarding and it's WONDER WOMAN, a massive DC tentpole film. We're currently filming in France as we're at the home stretch of principal photography.
I've just got done applying makeup on the lovely Connie Nielsen, who is playing Queen Hippolyta in the film. Her film schedule for the day is light so her makeup was relatively easy. Next was our lead actress and our Wonder Woman: Gal Gadot and to say she was an angel who came from heaven is a massive understatement.
"Hey Rene!" Gal exclaims giving me a peck on the cheek as she flashes that gorgeous smile that can end wars of course wearing that regal Wonder Woman costume. Also, her sexy accent.
"Hello Gal" I say somewhat timidly. "With all these different people you encounter on a daily basis on this set, I'm surprised you can remember a schmuck like me." "Aw c'mon, don't give yourself a low opinion like that." She says as she briefly holds my hand.
"Eh, I don't know that many people around here. Most are "hi, bye" types, which is totally fine as this a workplace. Chris (Pine) is a great guy tho."
"Right?!" She exclaims as I begin applying her makeup for her next 3 scenes today as she gushes over her male on-screen partner. "He recently got my daughter a jumping castle for her birthday."
"Aw that is so cool! Did she like it?" I asked
"Like you wouldn't believe it. Her and her friends were sad when I had to eventually take it back." she replies with a slight giggle.
"How is Alma if that's not a rude question?" I asked.
"Oh she is doing ok. Even after the divorce, she is still holding up well just like mommy." She replies matter of factly.
"I'm sorry about the divorce. How is Yaron?" I asked
"Oh we're still on speaking terms. It was a amicable divorce and we both live very close to one another. It's for Alma. Every girl needs a father." She replies with a slight hint of hurt in her voice on that last sentence.
"Oh, I'm.....Sorry for asking. I didn't mean to offend you." I retort awkwardly.
"Aw don't feel bad love." she says as she turns her head slightly towards me and flashes that smile. Oh that smile.
"Uh oh I think I messed up the makeup" Gal says as she laughs.
"Oh don't worry about it Gal." I reply as I reapply it on some of the other 'missed' spots.
"What scenes are you filming today Gal?"
"One dialogue scene with Chris, another with Connie, and an exterior shot so nothing too big."
"There! Done." As I finished applying the makeup.
"WE NEED GAL ON THE SET" we can hear director Patty Jenkins over the intercom.
"That's your cue." I said with a wink
"Way ahead of you." she winked back
"Glad we can have this talk Rene" She said sweetly as she gave me a light hug.
"Anytime" I replied. I didn't hug her back as I didn't want to ruin the makeup, hair, and/or costume.
I helped apply the makeup of some extras for almost the rest of the day. Like I said, it's not ideal for an aspiring filmmaker but hey it always helps to pay your dues.
After a 6-7 hour shooting day, we're all spent. All except Gal who is still as chipper as she was when the day started. She is waving goodbye to everyone who is leaving, still looking (pardon the pun) wonderful in that suit. I try not to make eye contact with her as I still have to stay for about an hour or so more. "Rene!" Gal shouts as she hugs me.
"Hey what's up Gal?" I said as I returned the hug.
"You know just another days' work" She laughs as we break the hug.
"Hey what are your plans this evening?" She asks.
"Oh nothing much. Guess I'll just head to my apartment, make a quick dinner, watch some TV, and call it a night." I said plainly.
"Cancel those plans wanna go on a 'date'?" Her response took me by surprise, especially her enunciation of DATE.
"Um....Date?" I had a slight conflict in my head "Don't be an idiot you're about to have dinner with WONDER WOMAN." One side said. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance don't fuck it up!" Other side said.
"It would be an honor to join you Gal." I said calmly.
"Awesome! Glad to hear that." She joyfully exclaims.
"So where do I pick you up? Or how will this work?"
"Oh I'll order us a cab. I know a great place here. It's called Palais des Amoureux." Hearing her say that with her accent kind of gave me butterflies in my stomach. It's like I never stopped being a teen.
"Lovers palace? Ok then." I said with a smile on my face. In hindsight, that should've been a hint for things to come.
"Oooohhh someone knows French." She says with a giggle.
"Oui m'dame" I winked.
"Ok then I will see you in 2 hours." She said.
"See you in 2 hours Gal."
The biggest 'date' of my life and I had nothing decent to wear. I've always been casual chic kinda guy and never was one to wear really "dressy" suits. Luckily, I had a pretty decent black dress shirt with black jeans and black dress shoes that I had for my high school graduation. After taking a (rather long) shower, applying cologne & deodorant , getting dressed, and taking a breath mint for good measure (all under 1 hour and 54 minutes), I heard a knock at the door. Not going to lie, my heart was racing. After taking one a deep breath, I opened the door and there she was.
"Hi Rene! Wow, you clean up pretty nicely! I'm impressed." She said to me but my eyes were fixated on her blue dress. My word she looked incredible. It was almost identical to the blue ball gown she wears in a scene from the Wonder Woman film but without straps. I was kinda speechless.
"Um Rene? Earth to Rene?" She asks jokingly.
"You look amazing Gal." I said bluntly.
"Thank y..."
"Shh." I cut her off. "Do you mind turning around for me please?"
She giggles as she complies.
"Good?" She asks.
"Wonderful." I replied. "Let's go." We now head out to the restaurant.
As we enter the taxi, we start chatting up.
"Rene how old are you? In the few times we talked, you come off as really mature but in other times, you have an almost childish innocence to you." She smiles at me waiting for my answer.
"I'm 20. turning 21 in September."
"Ahhh."
"Why is that a problem?" I questioned.
"NO absolutely not. I hope you don't take offense to that question." She said.
"None taken Gal. I'll be honest with you. Whatever you wanna know, I'll tell you." I assured her with a smile.
She just smiled back at me.
For the next few moments, I gazed at her beautiful long legs, especially in that dress. Geez, her is this gorgeous actress sitting right next to me can you blame me for having some dirty thoughts pop up in mind?
Before you know it, we approached the restaurant. I was gonna get ready to pay the cabbie but I remembered the cab fare was already paid. Just as we were ready to get out, Gal's foot was stuck in the cab thanks to her black high heels. I quickly got out of the cab and went over to her side and loosened her foot and helped her out.
"Thank you Rene." She expressed. I just nodded and smiled as we both thank the cabbie. All of a sudden, I gently put her arm around mine, a move I might've regretted as it was sudden and not without her consent but she didn't seem to mind at all.
"Who said chivalry was dead" She jokingly retorted to me.
"I was always told to respect women. I think every boy at a young age should learn to be chivalrous." I replied back with a smile.
We entered the restaurant and my it was a sight to behold. Brown with red decor but it just looked striking. Beautiful paintings and a beautiful outdoor area, which is were our table was located.
"Wow" Was all I can muster as I admired the scenery. I've never been to anyplace this fancy before (I'm a kid from Arizona and never came from a middle class family and whatnot). Gal sat across from me with her back against the sky and all I can do was just admire it. The lights dimming on the patio+the night sky (with clouds so possible chance of rain)+her blue gown and smile. It looked like something out of a painting or a photoshoot.