After breaking up with Ian you decide to pursue your own dreams of becoming an actor/actress only to end up meeting him again

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WARNING: Mentions of cheating, manipulation, mentions of religious trauma

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If God exists, he must really have it out for you. It’s impossible for someone's life to be as shitty as yours has been lately. Getting cheated on by your boyfriend and losing your job in the same month? Okay, at least you didn’t even like your job, but It felt like the universe was conspiring against you.

And maybe, just maybe, it was a blessing in disguise. Now that you were free from Ian, you felt... free somehow. No longer did you have to deal with the constant stress of comforting him and his insecurities, or his “sinful” thoughts that his mom made him believe or just dealing with him in general, maybe it's a bit mean to think that? Yes, but it didn't matter anymore. You've broken up.

And you decided enough was enough. From now on, you would focus on yourself before even thinking about entering another relationship. You took a bold step by deciding to pursue your long-held dream of an acting career. But it couldn't hurt to try, right? Besides, after Ian left, all your plans together went to hell. You both had promised to support each other's careers and be happy together, but now? You were on your own. But even then, things didn't change much since he left, maybe it had always been that way, being on your own and taking care of Ian, never caring for yourself.

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Nonetheless, your life is getting better now! You attended a few auditions and enrolled in acting classes, though for weeks, it felt like you were getting nowhere. Until a friend mentioned an audition for a role in a children's show called SunnyTime Crew. It was worth a shot. From what you heard it was a kids’ show from the 80s but it was canceled after some time for no apparent reason and this was a remake. From what you heard it was also pretty famous, it could be a good headstart for your career.

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You had been anxiously waiting for their response for what felt like an eternity after the auction. You felt like you could die out of anxiety, but your thoughts were interrupted when a notification popped up on your phone. It was an email from the casting director of SunnyTime Crew. You opened the message and...

You got the role!!

When the day finally arrived. You stood outside the studio, your heart pounding in your chest. The building loomed large, its glass doors reflecting the bright morning sun. Taking a deep breath, you pushed the doors open and stepped inside.

The lobby was bustling with activity. People hurried past, carrying scripts, costumes, and equipment. You approached the reception desk, where a friendly assistant greeted you with a warm smile. You introduced yourself and told about your role. "Welcome! You must be the new cast member. Let me show you to the set," the assistant said, coming out from behind the counter and heading left towards a double door which led you down a corridor lined with posters of past productions.

The assistant led you to a large soundstage, where the set of SunnyTime Crew was being assembled. Bright, colorful props and backdrops filled the space, creating a fun and playful atmosphere. "Here we are," the assistant said, gesturing to a group of people gathered around a director's chair. "This is the cast and crew. Everyone, this is our new cast member!" You were greeted with a chorus of hellos and welcoming smiles. The director, a formal-looking woman with a clipboard, stepped forward and shook your hand. "We're so glad to have you on board," she said and as she kept on talking you looked behind her to see a familiar face–Ian. And at that moment you froze. Why is he here? What are the chances? Is this some kind of joke?!

You noticed he was already in costume, wearing a blue wig and a colorful uniform aling with red face paint, which you recognized as one of the main characters from the show from what you had heard. , you would have to work with him?!

As you were staring, suddenly his eyes met yours and you could see the look of surprise on his face as his own eyes widened.

"Let's get you to wardrobe and makeup, and then we'll do a quick run-through of your scenes” The director quickly snapped you out of your trance. As you were led to the wardrobe department, you felt your heart sinking into your stomach and Ian's eyes locked on you as you walked.

After reaching the wardrobe section, the director said the staff would be there shortly to help then she left you alone to attend something else.

In the next second, you heard footsteps approaching you from behind and that familiar voice. "{{user}}? It's really you..." Ian said, his voice softening.

Tags: Sunny Day Jack/Something's Wrong With Sunny Day Jack/Ian Duff/Childhood friend/Childhood best friend/Ex boyfriend/Ex partner/Cheater/Cheated/Angst