A/N: This is my first fan fic EVER! I hope you guys like it. I hope I do a good job. I'm scared. Alright here we go...
Disclaimer: As much as I hate to admit it I do not own Twilight or any of the songs in this story.
Chapter 1 : La La Land
EPOV
I woke up to my alarm clock blaring the song, "La La Land", by Demi Lavato. I groaned and rolled over. "Edward! Edward! We love you!", a shrill high pitched voice said from my window followed by a lot of screams. I sighed and got out of bed. Bang! I turned around to see Emmett fighting off a couple of girls trying to get in my bedroom. He turned around and embraced me in a hug. "Em-can't-breath", I said strained. "Well Eddie, today is your audition for that one movie", he said rubbing his hands together. I nodded and said,"Thats right. Now ,can I have some privacy", I said shooing him out the door. I turned around and walked into my bedroom. My name is Edward Cullen. A name that could make any girl scream, any guy glare, and any person admire. It was all just so tiring. I mean I didn't hate my life, I just didn't like all the fame and paparazzi that came with it. Acting and playing music was my passion, though, so I couldn't quit. I slumped onto my recliner and pinched the bridge of my nose.
"I am confident, but I still have my moments
Baby that's just me
I'm not a supermodel, I still eat Mcdonalds
Baby that's just me"
"Well some may say I need to be afraid
of losing everything because of where I
had my start and where I make my name
Well everything's the same in the la,la land machine
machine machine"
I sighed and ran a hand through my messy bronze locks. I put on a white muscle shirt, black pants, a plaid scarf, converse, and a leather jacket. I heard a knock and said,"Come in". My other best friend, besides Emmett,Jasper, came in and walked toward me and slapped my back. "Are you ready?" he asked in a brotherly tone. I sighed and said,"I think so. But I have no idea what the movie is even about". He chuckled and said,"You'll do fine", and walked out the room. I went to my garage and got in my black Aston martin Vanquish. I smiled as I got in the door. I loved my car. I turned on the radio and pulled out.
"Who said I can't wear my converse with my dress
Well baby that's just me
Who says I can't be single and got out and mingle
Baby that's not me, no no no"
"Well some may say I need to be afraid
of losing everything, because of where I
had my start and where I made my name
Well everything's the same in the la, la land"
"Tell me do you feel the way I feel
and nothing else in real in the la la land appeal"
I turned off the radio. Ughh! Probably the worst possible song to listen to when I'm like this. I pulled into the audition parking lot. I saw Mike Newton, another actor, look at my car longingly. I smirked. Mike Newton did a few movies, but wasn't even close to me when it came to fame. We had gotten on bad terms when I won best actor award and he tried to punch me. We never got back on good terms. I mean he tried to punch me! I sighed with a humorless laugh and got out of the car. I walked into the building and sat in the waiting room. The secretary was trying to discreetly check me out. She was failing me big time! "Edward Cullen", she said trying to sound seductive and beckoned me to come. I got up and walked to the desk. "Well, your up next", she said and handed me a piece of paper with her name and number,"if you need anything, anything at all just call". I tried to hold back the gag. Whats with women and trying to flirt with me? I banished the thought and walked into the auditioning room. As I was walking in, I saw a brunette walk out. She had brown doe-like eyes and pale skin. She was petite and looked fragile. I just stared as she went to the secretary and started whispering things. Her body was flawless. A definite dancer. She was beautiful. Even more so then Rosalie, Emmett's girlfriend, and my sister, Alice, combined. She walked out and I closed my mouth after realizing it was gaping at her. I turned around and walked into the office. A man with glasses and a bald head said,"Please come in". I did as he was told."Well, Mr. Cullen, this movie is about a dancer and an actor. The actor gets on a new movie that requires him dance. She teaches him. They fall in love. Any questions?" he said. I just stared at incredulously. I shook my head. It was a simple film. I could do this. It was just another role. He handed me a script and I began my audition. After I was done he shook my hand and said,"Congratulations. You got the part. Your co-star will be Lauren Johnson", my face fell," And your dance lessons will begin tomorrow at five. Here are the directions to there", he handed me a paper," Congratulations", he walked out of the room. Lauren Johnson. She was a witch. She was always picking on someone or flirting with every guy in the room. Total trash. It just acting, I thought to myself. I went outside and got into my car only to see Mike glaring daggers at me. I chuckled. I pulled out.
"I won't change anything in my life
(I won't change anything in my life)
I'm staying myself tonight
(I'm staying myself tonight"
I got to my penthouse and collapsed on my sofa. Jasper and Alice walked in holding hands. "Hey Alice", I mumbled. She sat down next to me and put her arm around my shoulder. "You got the part", she squealed and I nodded. "That's so great. I think we should all go shopping to celebrate", she said with a serious expression. Emmett, Jasper, and I all screamed,"No!". I didn't realize Emmett came. "Hey Rose", I said as she walked in behind Emmett. She gave a nod acknowledging my presence. "Well we're outta here", Emmett said dragging Rose out the door. "Jazzy we're going shopping?" Alice and got up. Jasper groaned but followed. Next thing I knew, I was alone. I sighed and went to bed, hoping it would all be alright tomorrow. I dreamt off into la la land...
* * *
I woke up and realized it was already 2:30 in the afternoon. I pulled the pillow over my head then got up. I walked into the kitchen, sleep still in my eyes. I rubbed them and dragged my feet to the fridge. There was a note from Alice and another one from Rosalie and Emmett.
The one from Alice said...
"Dear Edward,
I'm going shopping in San Francisco. Be back tomorrow. Oh yeah! Jazz is coming. So don't be worried when you don't see us. Love you.
Love,
your pixie of a sister Alice"
I giggled and picked up the one from Rose and Emmett. It said...
"Hey Dude,
Its our anniversary, so we're going to be gone for a few days. Don't mess anything up too badly. We love you!
Love,
Emmett and Rose"
I sighed and went to get change. Thats when I saw my memo pad. It said,"Dance lessons at five be there at four thirty". I gasped. I had totally forgotten. I looked at the clock and saw that it was 3:30. I gasped again and ran to my bedroom. I put on a pair of basketball shorts with a white muscle shirt. I put on a pair of DCs to compliment them. For added effect I put on a matching cap that you wore side ways. I looked decent. Alice rubbed off on everybody she talked to. I got into my car and drove stopping at Burger King to get a whopper. I was hungry. Then I drove to the dance studio. I was ten minutes earlier. I walked in and what I saw almost made my heart stop. It was the brunette from the auditions dancing to "Mumbo No. 5". The way she moved made it look like I was a giant elephant that was clumsy. The way her body curved made me catch my breath. I found myself staring at her curves and just admiring her period. She stopped the music and walked over to me with a friendly smile that sent flutters in my stomach. She stuck out her hand. I shook it and said,"I'm Edward. Edward Cullen", with a smile. "Well, I guess that makes me Bella. Bella Swan", she said with a small giggle. I smiled. It was like music to my ears. "Okay, so what are we doing today?" I asked doing a slight silly dance move during the process. She laughed and said,"We're going to go hang out". I'm sure my face showed my confusion. "Wha?" I said. She giggled again and I smiled. "I like to get to know my clients first", she said slightly sticking her head up. I saluted her and said,"Aye, Aye. Captain. Your ship or mine?" She laughed and said,"I walked so we are going to take your 'ship'". I walked her out to the car, but she tripped and I caught her. "And here I thought you were the most graceful person I had ever known", I said with a smirk. She stuck her tongue out at me and straightened up. My arms felt empty as soon as she stood up. "For your information, I am very clumsy when I'm not on the dance floor", she said matter-as-factly. I chuckled and opened her door for her. We sang along to different songs on the way here. To my delight we had the same taste in music. I made her laugh once by singing along to "Hero" by Enrique Iglesias. She laughed and I realized it almost instantly became my favorite sound in the whole world. We went to many places and talked a lot. I have never had so much fun a person EVER. It was amazing. It was like we were made to be best friends. But something was bothering me, I sorta wanted more then best friends. I just met her, I must be going crazy. Crazy...for her?