Behind the Scenes
Scarlett Johansson x Reader
When you’re nervous to film a kiss scene, Scarlett eases your worries
Note: I haven’t written Scarlett in forever, but I got this idea the other day! Follow my library blog @togrowoldinvlibrary for fic updates!
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“And we’re rolling!” You hear the director say.
Scarlett, acting as Natasha, runs up to you and starts saying her lines. Your mind goes completely blank thinking about what’s coming next.
Actually getting cast in a role in a Marvel movie was beyond your wildest dreams, but the day came a few months ago. You had auditioned expecting no callback or anything, but before you even left that day they told you that were perfect for the part.
Naturally, you knew nothing about the plot of the movie or who’d you would even be interacting with.
But this week you were handed a script with a scene with the Black Widow. The hero you have been crushing on for years, and now you have to act opposite to her.
Your nerves increased when you read the script further and discovered you have a kiss scene with her.
That’s why now as she speaks, your mind is reeling and your lines slip from your brain.
“We need a diversion,” she repeats her line. “So, they won’t know it’s us,” she tries to pull you back into the scene, but you falter.
Your hands are sweaty and she notices your hesitation.
Scarlett stops trying to keep the scene going. She turns to the camera, “Can we take a break?”
“We have to get this scene done today,” comes the mumbles of the director.
“We will. Give me ten minutes?”
They reluctantly agree. Before you can run off the stage in the direction of, well anywhere but here, a soft hand grabs yours.
“Hey, come with me,” Scarlett says.
She takes you outside to a small picnic area and the fresh air does immediately help you a little feel better. But you’re still nervous as you’ve ever been.
She ushers you to sit down on a bench with her. Scarlett puts her arm behind you, not touching you, but close enough that you feel your pace quicken.
“What’s going on, sweetheart? You always nail your scenes,” Scarlett says.
“I think I’m just nervous,” you admit shyly. She makes an adorable thinking face and you elaborate a little more. “About the- our kiss.”
“Ohhh I see,” Scarlett says. “Well you don’t need to worry about that. It’s easy. Just pretend I’m your girlfriend or something.”
You shake your head and she connects the dots.
“You haven’t?” She asks. You look down at your feet. “That’s alright. Hey, look at me.”
Scarlett’s hand comes to your cheek as she guides you to look at her. You’re immediately lost in the green of her eyes.
“Would you feel more comfortable if we tried it out here first?” She asks.
“I- um- maybe?” You reply.
“Okay, sweetheart. I’m going to lean and you tell me to stop if you don’t want to do this, okay?” Scarlett says, already leaning in. You nod. “I need to hear you say it.”
She’s only an inch from touching her lips to yours when she hesitates for just a moment.
“Relax, baby,” she whispers before she presses her lips against yours.
They’re barely there but the feeling makes your head dizzy. It’s over too soon, you think. You open your eyes and she’s smirking at you. You can’t help but smile too.
“Let’s try it one more time,” she says. “Kiss me back this time?”
“I’ll try,” you say and she chuckles.
“Just do what comes naturally.”
This time she leans in quicker and connects her lips with yours more intensely. You kiss back, and if the soft whimper she lets out when you do is any indication, then you’re doing well.
Scarlett pulls away and rests her forehead against yours.
Caught up in the moment, you kiss her lips again softly.
“I’m sorry!” You say as you abruptly stop kissing her and stand up.
“Don’t apologize!” She says. She comes to you and turns you around with a hand on your waist. “Just kiss me again.”
Scarlett doesn’t give you time to reply. She kisses you again and it’s the best one yet. Her tongue asks for entrance and you don’t deny her. The kiss continues until someone opens the door.
“Oh! I guess you guys are ready for the kiss scene!” Elizabeth says as she clothes the door again.
You laugh shyly and Scarlett takes your hand.
“Are you ready?” She asks.
“Let’s do it,” you reply.
Before you get to the door, Scarlett stops walking and turns to you.
“We should do this again sometime,” she suggests.
“Oh- yeah sure yes,” you get shy again.
“Dinner tonight?” She asks. You nod in agreement, too stunned to speak.
Scarlett kisses your cheek and opens the door.
You follow after her now ready more than ever for a kiss with her.
