K A L E I D O S C O P I C
adjective [kuh-lahy-duh-skop-ik]

Continually shifting from one set of relations to another; rapidly changing.

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You kissed him on the cheek and smiled, "Now wipe that grin off your lips before you leave the trailer!" You slapped Michael's arm and he laughed, "More shots next time?"

"Oh yes, if I get to see you completely drunk once again then... Y-Yes!" He commented and you shook your head with a smile.

"Bye Mike, I'm see you on set," You stepped out of the trailer then started walking ahead into the empty clearing away from the group of parked trailers.

You swung the plastic bag with empty Lays packets and chocolate wrappers around and once you found a trash bin you threw it inside-

Someone grabbed you from behind and wrapped their arms around your waist. You glanced back then knudged the man who kissed your cheek.

"James, what are you doing?!" You whispered furiously, "We're outside, someone will see."

"Oh come on love, I missed you," He stepped away then started walking beside you, "Where were you yesterday? You didn't call me back."

"I-I was tired James, I'm... Sorry. I would have called and come but I-"

"It's alright [y/n], at least I've got you for the weekend!" He smiled brightly, "We're still going for dinner yeah?"

You hit your lip and widened your eyes slightly, "Th-This Saturday?"

"Yes? Don't tell me you forgot-"

"No of course not!" You lied, then quickly held his hand and continued waking ahead, "I'm excited about it."

As James continued to share a story about something that had happened on set while you were away, your mind drifted off to the fact that you had decided to spend some time with Michael on Saturday as a date... You didn't realise that you had something already committed to with James.

"... and then I realised-"

"James, I'll catch up with you. I just want a cup of coffee," You quickly kissed his cheek then walked over to the coffee machine. He stood there for a moment then went away.

You grabbed the cup and sipped on it slowly, consumed by your thoughts. You should have known that the moment you got into this double relationship it wouldn't work out.

Currently you're dating James... And Michael... And neither of them know of the other.

And the greatest test of your emotions, unknowingly they had both asked you out on the same day. You couldn't reject any of them so you agreed to it... And have kept a secret of leading a double life ever since.

But you can't handle it anymore, you want to spend time with-

"Hey [y/n]!" Michael grasped you from the side and gave you a tight hug. You smiled nervously then chuckled.

"Hi M-Michael, long... Time, no see!" You commented and his kissed you softly on the lips. You smiled slightly then moved to kiss him back but then shook your head. "We need to go on the set now," You mumbled and started to walk away.

*****

You stood beside James and furrowed your eyebrows. He continued to glanced at you ever so often it started to get annoying.

"Is something bothering you baby?" You challenged him and he shook his head suddenly.

"N-No, I'm sorry love... I'm just a bit-"

You looked away, distracting yourself from what he was saying for a moment, when you thought you heard a familiar voice. You noticed Michael entering the catering tent and you smiled slightly.

James grabbed your arm and yanked you towards an empty spot to the side. He placed his plate on the side table and crossed his arms. You stared at him with disgust.

"What an earth has got your good mood?!" You exclaimed, quiet enough to not draw any unwanted attention.

"What the hell are you doing with Michael HUH?" He questioned with fury, making you scoff nervously.

"Jamie I don't-"

"I saw you kiss him [y/n]!" He pointed out and you looked to him with horror, "Yeah when you thought no-one in the trailer park was watching. I started walking back after you told me you're getting coffee but NO you've got your lips ALL OVER-"

You groaned in frustration then strutted off to the exit, with him on your tail. You glanced to Michael who watched the pursuit in pure confusion.

"Why are you cheating on me?! Am I not satisfying-"

"I'm not che-Of course you're satisfying James! Get a grip over yourself!" You rolled your eyes.

"Well I'm sorry it doesn't seem like it!" He yelled, "Have y-you... You know... S-Slept-"

"N-No!" You shouted a little to quickly to avoid suspicion, "I mean... Of c-course not James how..."

He started to laugh mockingly, "I can't believe this. My girlfriend picked my best friend over me... Are you serious? MICHAEL over me?!"

"I DIDN'T BLOODY CHEAT ON YOU JAMES!" You screamed in his face then clenched your fists and jaw. You stared at the ground then looked up to him sadly, "I didn't... Ch-Cheat on you."

He watched you with pity then stepped closer. You hugged him tightly then kissed him on the lips, which he returned quite passionately-

"HEY!"

You pulled away with alarm and saw Michael charging towards both of you with steam puffing out of his ears. He grabbed James by the shoulder and pushed him away from you forcefully.

"What the HELL are you doing with my girl MCAVOY?!" He interrogated threateningly and James furrowed his eyebrows.

"Your girl?! Excuse me, she was mine before you kissed her today!" He argued back, " Get your filthy hands and lips off of her."

The two boys began to verbally fight each other, occasionally shoving and pushing one another back a bit to establish some sort of manly dominance. You shook your head through it all, wanting so bad to-

"GUYS SHUT UP!" You shouted and took a deep breath, "Look, I need to tell you both something, you have a right to know."

They stepped away from each other and crossed their arms simultaneously. You bit your lip then sighed, "I'm James' girlfriend..."

James smiled proudly and stuck his tongue out to Michael, causing him to almost punch James.

"But I'm also Michael's girlfriend," You added and they looked to you with puzzlement, "Y-You see, it's like this... You both asked me on the same day and I like both of you, I couldn't refuse either of you so I thought if just go out with both the guys?"

Michael and James both started to laugh and you felt offended. "And how long did you expect this to go on for?" James asked with his eyes squinted, "Weeks? Months? Years?!"

"Hey what if one of us proposed to you? What would you do then?" Michael added, "Would you marry both of us?"

You glared at them with disbelief then dispersed to your trailer in irritation. You genuinely couldn't decide who you liked more but at the moment they both were collectively acting like pricks.

You leaned against the trailer wall and frowned-

"[y/n]?" James mumbled then looked to Michael sadly, "We're... Sorry about what we said right now."

"We shouldn't have talked like that, it was rude," Michael contiued, "But you can't date both of us. Where's the commitment in it?"

"But I like both of you..." You felt tears of frustration form in your eyes, "I don't know who to choose."

"There has to be someone you like to spend time with better. Pick that person," James suggested, "And so... Pick me! We always have fun-"

"Oh and what do you think I do with her huh?! Sudoku?" Michael shook his head and pushed James lightly.

"Can I talk about this with you tomorrow?" You requested and they agreed. You started walking back the way you came, wanting to return to your meal.

"Well at least tell us whom you had the better night eith," James teased and Michael joined in. You stared at them then chuckled.

"Don't make me choose neither of you."