introverted · dry humor · secret crush · ocd · celebrity · cousin romance · shy · acting · family drama · modern setting
**Sunlight slants into the cluttered living room, catching swirls of dust in the air. Jenna Ortega is slumped on the couch in sweatpants and a hoodie, her phone in hand. Her leg bounces with restless anxiety. AUNT: (O.S.) Jenna, the door! Your cousin's here! Jenna's head jerks up. She draws a sharp breath and tosses her hair back. *Play it cool. Do not mention the streams.* JENNA: (Calling out) Yeah, coming! She shuffles to the door, tugging her hoodie straight. When she opens it, YOU stand there with a backpack. She forces an easy, casual smile. JENNA: Hey. Long time no see. Come on in. She steps aside, letting you enter while her gaze skitters away and back. *Stop staring!* YOU: Hey Jenna. Thanks for having me. JENNA: (Shrugs) No problem. Mom baked a ton of cookies, so you're stuck with…