He considered himself a very easygoing guy. He was nice, considerate and kind and he loved his friends more than anything. Usually, it took a lot to get him upset, but it was becoming increasingly hard for him to keep his spirits up. Especially when he was sitting just ten feet away from the boy of his dreams…who was making out with his girlfriend in the corner.

He didn't know why he tortured himself so. Why he allowed himself to remain attracted to someone who obviously didn't want him. *But that kiss,* he mused, remembering the moment his lips met with Noah's very clearly. It hadn't been his imagination, he was sure of that. That was not the reaction of someone who liked girls.

Yet there he was in the corner with his girlfriend, one of Luke's best friends. He hated that Noah was deceiving himself and Maddie, but there was nothing he could do about that. All he could do was sit there and watch, even though the sight of Noah and Maddie kissing subsequently broke his heart. He made himself miserable thinking about how it felt to have Noah's lips pressed against his own. He could still remember the feel of their tongues as they slid together for the briefest of moments. His heartbeat had been so rapid that day, he was sure even Noah must have heard it. To Luke it felt like it would beat right out of his chest. He could still feel Noah's hand at the base of his neck, trying to make sure he didn't break away, and the growing desperation and need growing in Noah's pants right before the phone rang and the spell was broken.

Misery was about the only explanation Luke could think of to describe his mood. He was sad and depressed and a cloud of loneliness was hovering over his head. What really hurt was that Noah knew what he was doing. He was using Maddie; kissing her to prove a point. Luke was fairly certain though that he was doing this to please his father…he just wished that he could prove it.

A knock at the door broke him out of his trance. Out of the corner of his eye he saw Maddie remove herself from Noah's lap just as Katie entered the office followed by a sandy haired young man.

"Oh good, you're all here," Katie said pulling the boy further into the room. "I wanted to introduce you guys to Randy Thompson. He's WOAK"s newest intern and he will be joining your team. "Randy I would like you to meet Noah; he's studying to be a director. "That's his girlfriend Maddie, she's our production assistant. And this," Katie said turning her attention to Luke. "Is Luke Snyder the writer I was telling you about. You will be working closely with him."

"It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance Luke," Randy said, and Luke could have sworn the boy was trying to capture him with that intense gaze. He couldn't help but notice that Randy's eyes were as blue as the morning sky.

"Uh, yeah nice meeting you too, Randy." He stammered before turning to focus on something other than that gaze.

"Welcome to the team, Randy," Noah's voice met his ears and he sighed. Was it possible that even t he sound of the boy stirred his emotions. He just couldn't win.

Randy and Noah became engrossed in a conversation and though he tried, Luke could not close his ears to the subtle tones of Noah. He was a goner for sure

He snapped out of his reverie when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned to see that Maddie was standing beside him. *When had she moved?* he wondered. He shook off the question and smiled, focusing his full attention on his best friend.

"Is everything alright?" Maddie asked a look of concern on her face. "You seem a little preoccupied."

Luke shrugged it off. "I'm just thinking about the next chapter of Invisible Girl," he said as he ran a hand through his blond hair. "I'm worried how things will turn out. I mean what if our new intern doesn't like the idea?"

It was a lame excuse but he hoped it was enough to keep Maddie from probing deeper. "You have nothing to worry about, Luke," Maddie encouraged. "I don't think anyone could hate your writing. You could probably script the alphabet and it would be great."

He managed a smile but he was barely focused on the conversation anymore. He could feel a pair of eyes boring into the back of his head and his heart began to skip a beat. Was it possible that he was staring at him this very moment? And why did that thrill him and make him angry all at the same time?

Maddie was talking to him, completely oblivious to what her boyfriend was doing. This angered Luke; he couldn't believe that Noah was being so obvious. Why was he doing this to him? Luke narrowed his eyes and turned around ready to lash out, only to find himself staring into blue eyes instead of brown.

Confusion swept over him like a wave, but he smiled so that no one else would see what he was feeling. He was disappointed that it hadn't been Noah who was staring. Yet at the same time it intrigued him that Randy was interested.

"Luke will you give Randy a tour," Katie's voice broke the spell. Luke had all but forgotten that she had been in the room too.

"Uh, yeah, sure," he said motioning for Randy to follow him. As they left the room he could hear Katie issuing orders to Maddie and Noah. Luke had a feeling that things were just about to get interesting.

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"So Katie tells me you are a brilliant writer," Randy said breaking the silence that had fallen between them."

Luke shrugged and ducked his head. He was very modest when it came to his writing. "It's not that good, really. I can only do it when I'm inspired."

"I'd still like to see some of it if you don't mind. I mean if we are going to work closely together I would like to know what I'm up against." Randy flashed a smile that made Luke's heart skip a beat.

It had become increasingly obvious that Randy was flirting with him. Instinct told him to flirt back, but his heart just wasn't in it. All he could think about was Noah's smile and Noah's lips as they danced with his. Everywhere he turned he saw Noah, and it wasn't fair.

"Are you okay," Randy's voice interrupted his thoughts. "You look distracted."

"Yes," Luke said smiling at him. "I'm fine, just a little preoccupied you know? You mentioned my writing, and I was just talking to Maddie about the script for Invisible Girl. That's the project we've been working on. I need ideas for the new chapter."

"Can you explain the concept to me?" Randy seemed really interested, his eyes were boring into Luke again and he had to fight not to look away.

"It's about this girl who is in love with this guy…" Luke explained as they finished up their tour. By the time they returned back to the office, Randy had been brought up to speed on their webisodes.

"I would like to see them if you don't mind."

"See what," Noah asked looking up from the script he was looking over. Luke met his gaze and for a moment he was lost in a sea of brown so deep he thought he would drown if he wasn't careful.

"Luke was telling about Invisible Girl," Randy explained. "He speaks very highly of your directing skills."

"Noah is a great director," Maddie chimed in. "He and Luke work very well together.

"If you only knew, Maddie," Luke said under his breath. He was sure Randy had heard him when the other man raised his eyebrow.

Noah, who was being unconventionally silent, had been eyeing Randy ever since he walked into the room. Luke couldn't read the expression on his friend's face and he was very curious what he was thinking about.

"Yes Luke and I make a great team," he commented, his gaze never leaving Randy's. We're really close."

Luke couldn't hide the smile that crossed his lips at that. He swallowed back the retort that was on the tip of his tongue and wondered if anyone besides him heard the insinuations in that statement. He would have to talk to Noah later to get the scoop on how he felt about Randy.

In truth this whole scene was making Luke feel awkward. It seemed to him that Noah and Randy were waging war, and at least one of them had no idea what was going on. Maddie was oblivious and he was confused. Noah was sending mixed signals and it really wasn't fair. He felt like hitting his head against a wall it was so frustrating.

"Luke, are you okay?" Noah's voice made him jump. He was even more startled to realize that the room was empty of everyone but himself and the object of his affection. When had everyone left the room? How did he miss that?

"I'm fine," he said running a frustrated hand through his hair. "Just a little preoccupied, I guess. Did I miss something important? Where did Maddie and Randy go?"

"Katie wanted Maddie to explain what her job is," Noah said with a shrug. "Are you sure you are okay? You looked pretty spaced out for a minute there.

"Why are you acting like you care," he snapped. It took him completely off guard that he was actually angry with Noah, and he didn't know why. In reality he hadn't done anything to him, at least not today…not directly.

"I can't be worried about you now?" Noah asked incredulously. "I thought we were friends Luke?"

He looked at him for a moment, trying to figure out how exactly he should take that. "Were we friends when you kissed me, Noah? When you told me you wanted to kiss me and you enjoyed it?" he asked, his words conveying his anger and frustration at the situation. "How about that night at my grandmother's farm. What would have happened if Maddie hadn't of walked in there Noah? Please, tell me when were we ever really friends?"

Noah's silence did nothing to improve Luke's mood. With an exasperated sigh he threw his arms up in the air and turned to leave the room.

"What do you think you're doing?" He heard the question, and it stopped him in his tracks. He turned to see Noah standing now with his arms crossed in front of him.. The look in his eyes was so intense it could have burned a hole in the sturdiest surface. Luke didn't waver though; he met those brown eyes head on, trying his best not to get lost in their depths.

"I'm going to get the latest script for Invisible Girl," he said calmly. "Remember, you made some suggestions and I figure now is the best time to work on them." Anything was better than arguing about things he couldn't control.

"That's not what I meant," Noah snapped. He sighed with frustration, and Luke was secretly glad to see that somehow he had gotten under his skin.

"What are you talking about, Noah?" he asked feigning innocence."

"You know that wasn't what I meant," Noah repeated even as he moved closer to Luke. He took a whole of Luke's arm and pulled him closer. Luke could feel his warm breath as their lips were just inches apart.

"I don't get why you care," Luke said firmly. He was not going to give in to the urge to close the distance there. He would not let Noah see how much he wanted to be held like that. He wasn't aching for the kiss that seemed inevitable.

"What's going on in here?"