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sexy, but the innocence came back—just a bit, but it was there.
    “Yeah, I will.” Jonathan shoved his hands deeper into his pockets. “Do you want the ‘burbs or downtown? There are some nicer downtown apartments. Two bedroom units a block from here. Newly renovated. I don’t know how easy it would be to get into one of them, but the phone numbers are plastered everywhere.”
    Jonathan drew in a long breath. He’d completely changed his life in an instant. When he’d gotten dressed that morning, he’d sworn he’d break things off with Sean. He’d expected Sean to brush him off, not beg him to come back. The relationship wasn’t going to happen—hell, they hadn’t really had a relationship in the first place. They’d played parts for a movie. Now, he was about to uproot his life for an experiment to prove he and the actor could get along.
    “Jonathan, you’re a genius.” Tony grinned. “You’re also needed for the crowd scene. I’ve got Denny setting everything up. Go, before you’re late. You can work out details with Sean after lunch. Hopefully, by then, I’ll have an apartment lined up for you two.” He winked then strolled away. “Don’t goof off for too long,” he called.
    Jonathan glanced over at Sean, who stood silent. Sean opened and closed his mouth, but no sound came out. Jonathan kind of like the stunned, quiet version of Sean. For a moment, he could’ve sworn he’d been given a glimpse of the real guy.
    “Are you coming?” Tony called.
    Jonathan blew out his breath. “Yeah.” He switched his attention to Sean. “You said to take a leap of faith. I’m leaping. Just don’t let me fall flat on my face.” He hurried after Tony then fell into step with the director.
    “I’ve never seen that before,” Tony said.
    “What?”
    “Stunned silence out of Sean. He’s always got something to say.”
    “It’s early in the morning.” Jonathan kept his head down. “Thank you. This is a great opportunity, and I’m glad you saw some potential in me. I won’t let you down.”
    “You’re a good kid and polite.” Tony stopped. “Normally, I’d tell you to cut the bull. I hate con artists and shit peddlers. I’ve had actresses throw themselves at me in order to get parts. I’ve even had a few actors do the same thing. You’ve still got the innocence Hollywood lacks. You see the good in people when there really isn’t any. Don’t lose that fire. The moment you get an attitude and think you’re better than everyone is the day you should pack your shit and leave town. Does that make sense?”
    “Yes. Thanks.”
    “Good. Get into the crowd. I can’t have Clayton’s boy get killed off because he’s hovering around the edges.” Tony grinned. “You’ll be fine. Oh, and come back to the trailers after shooting. I want you to meet Kade and discuss the other project. If you’ve got a lawyer or an agent, bring them along.”
    For the next four hours, Jonathan followed directions and stayed in the thick of the crowds. He ran on cue, stopped when told to and feigned fear at something in the sky. Throughout the filming, he thought about Sean. Jonathan didn’t know what to think. Just when he’d decided to pull away from the actor, the director had dragged him back in.
    Jonathan spotted Michael in the crowd. Damn it. Of all the people to run into, he didn’t want to talk to the guy who never shut up.
    “Jon-Jon.” Michael bounded over to him and grinned. “How’s my boy?”
    His boy? Jonathan bit back his surprise. They were barely friends. “Who’s your boy? Is he here?” Please God, let Michael have a boyfriend in the crowd.
    “I meant you.” Michael’s brown eyes glittered. He had nice eyes, but not as sexy as Sean’s. Geez. Jonathan needed to stop comparing people to Sean. Michael soft punched Jonathan on the arm. “I saw they pulled you from the group. Did you get more than the two lines?”
    “Kind of.” Jonathan shrugged. “They needed me as filler for a