My Breakthrough Movie
An aspiring actress makes the most of a sexy role
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My friend Michelle was my confidant. "So, how's the filming of the new movie going?" she asked, her voice bubbling with cheer as it always does. She doesn't realize how annoying that can be, at least at times.
"It's fine," I said.
"What's wrong?" she asked.
"Nothing. I said it's fine," I reiterated.
"Jess, you were looking forward to making this movie since forever! It's your dream! Twenty years old and making a major motion picture with a big studio, and you're the star! And all you can say is, 'It's fine?' What's wrong? Speak to me. I'm Michelle, remember?"
"Okay, it's not totally fine," I said. "For one thing, it's an endurance contest. Every scene is shot at least three times, with three different cameras. It's been going on for over half a year, and I'm in most of the scenes. Do you know how many wardrobe changes I go through in one day?"
"Well, it's almost over, anyway. How many scenes are left?" Michelle asked.
"That's the problem. Only the nude scenes, and worse, the sex scenes are left. They're marketing it to appeal to horny men, and I'm the object of desire. Well, my body is," I said.
"I'm sure it's your character that you play, plus your ridiculously pretty face that really matters, not just a little skin," Michelle said. She always sees the bright side. It's just who she is, and why I love her.
"Yeah, maybe," I replied.
"How bad are the sex scenes? Do you have to show your tits?" Michelle nervously asked.
I couldn't help it. I laughed. "Michelle, there's full nudity in the scenes. We're talking full frontals. As if that isn't enough, we also give full backsides, naked profiles, breasts and nipples, even my pussy, although that's supposed to be fleeting. It's the whole shebang, and it gets worse."
"Worse? How can it get worse?" Michelle asked.
"I make love with the Ryan character, and we're to have simulated sex. Then I'm kind of raped by the Chris character, and again, more simulated sex. I'm nude throughout those scenes, with three cameras on me, camera crews, the directors, and for some reason all the wardrobe and make-up people, the grips, the whole kit and caboodle while I prance around nude, my girls jiggling as they're wont to do," I replied.
"Wow," was all Michelle said in reply.
"Plus, what the fuck is 'simulated sex?' I need a coach or something, but I'm too embarrassed to ask. The guy who plays Ryan and I are going to rehearse at my place tonight. I'm so embarrassed. So humiliated!"
"I'm sure it will be fine," Michelle said, without any conviction. "You've had sex before, right?"
"Remember Keith?" I replied.
"Oh, really? Keith? Really? Of all people, you let Keith..."
"Yeah, I did. He took my cherry. Next up were Steve, and Mike. There. Now you have my total sexual experience," I said. "Three men, and none of them that talented in the bedroom, truth be told."
"Three guys? Not bad for a twenty-year-old. Of course, with your movie star looks, I'm sure you could have had lots more..." Michelle said, clearly not knowing what to say.
"Keith was a premature guy, if you know what I mean. All Steve wanted was blowjobs. All Mike wanted to do was to play with my boobs. I've never had even a somewhat decent lover, and now I have to act as if I know what I'm doing," I said. Tears were welling in my eyes.
"Sex is natural. You'll do fine. I'm sure Ryan will be a big help," Michelle said.
"I'm not so sure. I really don't have a clue how to simulate sex. His name is Philip, by the way. Ryan is the name of the character he plays. I should call him Ryan though, so I don't slip up during filming. The director has a short fuse. By the way, what's your sexual experience? There's Rick, I guess," I said.
"Yeah, there's always Rick. He's nice, and I love him, but he's boring. Can you keep a secret?" Michelle asked, conspiratorially.
"Of course. Spill, girlfriend," I said.
Michelle told me all about her hot new lover. She was learning new positions, doggie, cowgirl, over the end of her overstuffed arm chair, even light bondage! She was in sexual heaven.
"What about Rick?" I asked.
"It was his idea! He likes to watch. Creepy, right?" Michelle replied.
"It takes all kinds. The world is a big place. Have fun, and remember, safe sex is the best sex," I said.
"Simulated sex sounds pretty safe," Michelle said.