Young and Beautiful
PREVIOUSLY POSTED ON ANOTHER STORY BUT DECIDED TO SEPARATE THE PROLOGUE FROM THE STORY!
Writers Note: Hey guys, it's me again with the first official chapter of Young & Beautiful! Thank you so much for reading and i'm glad that people were so patient with me. I posted the teaser without even having the full-plot planned out. Now, I promised myself that I wouldn't do that anymore, but the first chapter didn't relate with the rest of the story so I went ahead and posted it anyways. Before diving into this story I really had to distance myself from this site (which only lasted for about three days) and in that time I un-favorited authors, stories and I did the same with the un-follows. August was a month in which I really found myself [as a writer] and now I just don't care as much as I did before. If I miss an update, I miss an update. If I say i'm going to start on a new story then i'm going to star on a new story, if I cancel the story, then I cancel the story. I just feel like there are times where I have to be that way, I hope you guys understand.
The story is set in a fictional town called: Waterbrooke which is in LA. Thanks you guys and I hope you enjoy.
For the first time in seven years a microphone stood just steps away from the twenty-three year old brunette. The rush of energy circulating her body as the song began to play brought back the inevitable memory of her first performance on live Tv. She sang a song about wanting someone despite their differences and how badly critiqued they would be for just being together, Wildfire will always be one of her favorite songs and from being so innocent and open hearted she went to singing a song she was so invested in. Just hours before now, Rowan had finished her vocal rehearsals with the backing track and re ran some of her notes. Two backup dancers stayed with her in their hotel just a few minutes away from the theatre rehearsing their solos until not one of them hesitated. Time led up to this moment and now; it had finally arrived. "Here goes nothing," she murmured, releasing a sigh.
[Rowan Blanchard - Young and Beautiful (shortened version)]
A dark white light dawned on the her as she made her way towards the mic, the jazz intrumental version of her song came so prominently noticeable that even her rhythmic steps stayed on point.
"I've seen the world, done it all
had my cake now.
Diamonds, brilliant and Bel Air now
Hot summer nights, mid July
When you and I were forever wild;
the crazy days, city lights
the way you'd play with me like a child."
The song cut short as the brunette smirked, her two backup dancers ripped off the added clothing to her outfit as more female dancers gathered around her. The song began as the dancers alongside Rowan swayed to the music. Putting the mic close to her lips Rowan sang: You know that i'm greedy for love.
[Rowan Blanchard - Greedy for Love]
"Boy you give me feelings never felt before..."
The song led up to the one moment when Rowan swayed against one of her two male backup dancers.
"I'm making it obvious by knocking at your door,
I know that i'm coming tonight. You know i'm coming tonight.
Don't want to deny it anymore."
Her crew gathered behind her as their hands roamed her curved body, they all danced their way around her as she sang the next notes.
{been in this state of mind} (2x)
been in this state of mind, oh yeah.
Baby you got lucky cause you're rocking with the best and i'm greedy
{cause i'm...} so greedy
{Cause i'm so...}
I ain't talking money, i'm just physically obsessed.
And i'm greedy.
{Cause i'm so greedy...}
{oohh}
{You know that i'm greedy for love} (2x)
{Cause i'm so...} greedy...ooh
{You know that i'm greedy for love} (2x)
('Cause i'm so...)
I don't need a phone call, i've got nothing to say
i'm a tell you when it's over
i've got nothing to say.
Ima tell you when it's over, got no games to play.
She turned to one of the male dancers and sang:
You know that i'm coming tonight.
I know i'm coming tonight.
I just need to get this out the way.
[oh baby!]
{been in this state of mind} (2x)
been in this state of mind, oh yeah.
Baby you got lucky cause you're rocking with the best
and i'm greedy.
'Cause i'm so greedy.
'Cause i'm so...
I ain't talking money i'm just physically obsessed.
And i'm greedy.
Cause i'm so greedy...ooh
{You know that i'm greedy for love} (2x)
{Cause i'm so} greedy...ooh
{You know that i'm greedy for love} (2x)
Cause i'm so...
Rowan retracted the mic from her lips and danced to the sound of music, each female dancer rested their elbows on the other's back as they butts stuck out.
[Greedy; i'm greedy, i'm greedy, i'm greedy]
[I'm greedy, i'm greedy, i'm greedy, i'm greedy for love]
{ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh}
[Greedy, i'm greedy, i'm greedy, i'm greedy]
[I'm greedy, i'm greedy, i'm greedy, i'm greedy for love]
{ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh}
Baby you got lucky, 'cause you're rocking with the best
and i'm greedy.
'Cause i'm so greedy.
'Cause i'm so...
I ain't talking money, i'm just physically obsessed
and i'm greedy. 'Cause i'm so greedy.
{'Cause i'm so...} greedy...ooh
{you know that i'm greedy for love} (2x)
'Cause i'm so greedy.
{You know that i'm greedy for love} (2x)
(You know i'm...)
'Cause i'm so greedy...ohh
{You know that i'm greedy for love.} (2x)
{ooh} (don't you know i'm greedy?)
Cause i'm so greedy...ooh
{You know that i'm greedy for love} (2x)
Cause i'm so...
When Rowan finished the song, her dancers and along her had all struck a pose. The brunette had her back against the camera with her head looking at the right side of the theatre. The audience clapped as a man with the monotone voice announced the end of her performance.
"The 2023 annual American Awards will return shortly after the break."
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The after party was filled with amazing and talented artists alongside people behind the scenes, such as the people who make their music. Set in one huge mansion that this year's host owned, Rowan danced with one particular celebrity who approached her with her favorite drink. They talked and realized they had more than one thing in common. Ryan Cooper plays Seth Bolin in a murder/mystery tv show called Samples. Hordes of people danced without a care in the world as the song Let Me Love You by Justin Bieber played. Ryan had his arm wrapped around her waist as Rowan rested her head on his broad shoulders for a split second. The man in front of her wore a white button up with its sleeves rolled up, letting her see the bulging vein that ran under his skin. His choice of wear came with grey joggers and black Timberlands. Half of Rowan liked the fact that he didn't have to try to look good, but the other half wanted to see him in a perfect fit tuxedo.
The brunette who smiled wore a white crop top with a white lace pencil skirt, her unbraided hair ran down her shoulders only making Ryan more interested.
Once the song ended Rowan walked back to her table with Ryan not trailing far behind. The thirty year old smiled at Rowan taking in her absolute perfectionate beauty.
"What?" she asked as she caught him staring once again.
"Nothing, just that-I haven't come across a girl that has captured my attention completely in a matter of seconds," his Australian accent only made it easier for Rowan to smile.
"How is it that you're still single?" she questioned staring into his captivating brown eyes.
"Maybe you can change that," he whispered.
"We'll see." Rowan found him attractive, there was no doubting that. But what experience has taught her was to not fall hard for a man. Just months ago had she found out her fiance-the man she loved-had cheated on her. The footage on their security cameras was their to prove that.
If both Rowan and Ryan agreed to take it slow; only then would she think of dating him.
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Peyton blankly stared into the bonfire just outside the party. There he sat alone. Drinking his thoughts away. For months he's had this feeling he couldn't quite come across of. It was as if something was missing, of course he already had the answer in mind but couldn't understand where they both went wrong. Rowan distanced herself from him after MJ cut her from their Disney Channel show, he tried to contact her in anyway-always asking if they could meet in private. Many times she wouldn't answer, but he'd tell her where he'd be either ways. He waited and for hours he had never felt so alone. He knew Rowan didn't say anything about showing up to meet him; but he looked at the bright side for her-that's something he hadn't done since then.
In those seven years, nothing hurt more than when Rowan said yes to another man-the one word he wanted for her to say when he would ask her that question, but another man had beaten him to it. A tear ran down his cheek and he only noticed it when it landed on his thumb, quickly wiping the tear away and sniffling; Peyton got up from his seat and walked back upstairs.
"There you are," his friend-Jake T. Austin-said. "You get lost or something?"
"No...I uh...just went out for a bit."
"Alright. Well you missed this..." Jake began as he placed both his hands on Peyton's shoulders and guided him forward, leading him through people who talked on either walls of the hallway. He waited until no one was in sight to show him a sandwich bag filled with cocaine.
"From who?" Peyton asked, surprised. He took the bag from his hands to examine it closer. "How'd you get this?"
"Can we trust you?"
"We?" he questioned. "Jake, what's going on?"
"The boys and I know a guy," he stated. "You in or not?"
Peyton's eyes adverted towards the bag in his hands. He has never came close to doing drugs in his life, but a feeling of excitement taunted his temptations. "No, yeah. Yeah, i'm in."
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The twenty four year old blonde turned to the man right beside her, his thumb soothingly reassuring her that they would be okay. Just minutes before were they remembering how good their bodies felt against each other. They savored each moment and let their bodies do the talking.
When Sabrina first met Dave Franco she hadn't known their relationship would last this long; she hadn't known that she'd completely fall in love with him. There were moments when she felt alone, moments she couldn't begin to describe but there were times when she'd feel like the sexiest woman alive. And that would all depend on the state of their relationship.
Looking into his breathtaking brown eyes, Sabrina asked. "What time do you leave tomorrow?"
He groaned at the question, not wanting to speak about it. Leaving his girlfriend was like leaving the only safe place on Earth and venturing through it alone. "One in the afternoon," he answered kissing her head. "It'll just be for four months. After that, i'm all yours..." he placed himself in between her legs while he uttered, "And you're all mine," his hand went down to his large in size member as he slowly aligned himself within her-reminding himself that he was in fact in love.
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Corey was overwhelmed from the amounts of papers placed on his desk, as EP it was up to him to maintain the production of his show, it was also up to him and his fellow co-workers to help maintain the budget for the show. His show Old Ways, was wrapping up their season two and five thousand dollars below budget threatened the success of it. This show was highly popular, rating at 3-5 million views per episode. His Emmy nominated show can come into a cancellation if budget goes down.
The pain in his head tested his anger, everything in him wanted to break down his office and rip papers apart. His hands went to his forehead rubbing each temple in a circular motion. His phone vibrated for a second, snapping him into reality. He turned his phone on and read the message who came from a private number.
Come outside. Alone.
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Rowan sauntered towards the bathroom just down the hall from where she previously talked to Ryan, just as she made a left she bumped into Jake T. Austin. "Sorry," he muttered not even acknowledging her presence. She ignored their encounter and continued her walk.
As the brunette walked out of the bathroom, curiosity took over as she made a left. Seconds later, Rowan found herself in a small room filled with books and a modern lamp placed next to a love seat. The house had an amazing view of the night sky and city lights down below, she smiled and walked down the hallway. By the time she reached the end of it, Rowan could hear a man groaning. She peeked through the half opened door and saw a woman on her knees as a guy sat on a chair-his pants down to his ankles.
His hand went to the back of the woman's head, encouraging her to go deeper. Rowan looked up to see the man and was surprised by who she saw. The brunette kept satisfying him as tears surfaced from Rowan's eyes. The man groaning was Peyton. His eyes were closed, but the pure enjoyment was marked in his expression. She quickly walked away wiping the tears running down her cheeks.
"Hey," Ryan said as Rowan walked passed him. He looked down the hallway and then followed her, "Rowan, are you okay?"
She ignored him and walked down the stairs.
"Rowan?"
"Just leave me alone."
"What's wrong?"
She walked passed the security men and made her way outside. "Rowan," Ryan called as he continued to follow.
"Just, stop! Okay!"
"Did I do something?"
"I just want to be alone."
"Talk to me," he said placing his hands on her shoulders. "Are you okay?"
"Of course not," Rowan answered. "I'm far from okay!"
"Was it something I said-?"
"You didn't do anything," she cut him short. "I want to go home."
"I'll drive you," he said as he reached into his pockets to take out his phone.
Rowan nodded as the fresh wind blew on her hair. "Take me home..."
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Writers Note: What do you think of the first official chapter? At first when I thought of this story, Corey and Sabrina weren't even going to have a part in this story. But ideas quickly came in and I just had to take them. So if you don't see it; now you know why.
In the last weeks of July I mentioned that I will be taking a hiatus to rethink some areas in my life. Writing for you guys dictated my life and I needed to put myself first. I'm announcing this ahead of time, but I will be taking another hiatus once this story and my Halloween special are over. And in 2017 I will return with a brand new story; hopefully. I will also like to confirm that I have been thinking about continuing The Truth Behind the Lies and bringing it a short sequel that really ties everything.
I hope you guys understand.
Reviews:
daghely: Thank you so much for the first review! I'm so glad you love it!
violet1429: I hope this story is addicting and leaves you wanting more. Thank you so much for reviewing!
Guest: So glad you enjoyed the first chapter (teaser). That is exactly what I aimed for it to sound. I wanted the drama to sound real and not like: Oh magurd Sabrina just made fun of Rowan. DRAMA! And thank you so much for listening to the songs, HINT for an upcoming chapter: One song is dedicated to Peyton. Can you guess which one?
Guest: So glad you acknowledged that it was a teaser. I didn't want to confuse people into thinking that my last update was a chapter. And I hope you DON'T change your own perspective of Sabrina in real life.
jaleftwich02: Thank you for reading my story and leaving a review. I love hearing positive feedback because-just like any other writer-it keeps me going. Hope to see more of you.
volleyballer82: My reasoning for putting Peyton and Sabrina as a couple will be explained later on in the story. That actually influenced most of the plot. And yes, I bumped up Rowan's, Sabrina's, Peyton's and Corey's age so it can be closer to other celebrities. Hope to see more of you.
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