Hello there! So I think that I can't really stop writing derena fics. It seems like everytime I finish one, I instantly start writing another one.

This fic is kind of different, it'll have lots of characters and I think it's going to be a long fic. I really really hope you like it :)

Checking herself in the mirror, she decided she should change the dress she was wearing. It's just not good enough, she thought to herself before taking it off and throwing it over the bed where dozens of other dresses were laid after being tried on by her. It has to be perfect, she kept telling herself going over little details in her head. This is the day she's been anticipating since forever. She can't ruin this, she will do anything to make it happen. Chances like these don't come around daily, heck sometimes they never come around but to her it did and she was sure as hell she's going to make the best out of it. Thinking of it now, she can't remember a day where she didn't want this. She could still remember her four year old self being asked by her mommy "What do you want to be when you're a grown up?" And her answer that never changed, her answer that went on with her and grew big with her dreams and studies. She wanted to be it when she was four years old, she loved it by eleven and worked for it at eighteen. She graduated at twenty one, and the twenty six Serena Van Der Woodsen still wants the same thing. She wants to be an actress.

Sure, she had acted before, but this time it was different. This was a chance she had been re-given. She couldn't believe how it happened and she wasn't even sure why it did but she was really happy about it.

Flashback:

"Don't" she said making sure some tears prickled from her eyes "Just don't say a single word, don't tell me you love me and don't try and explain what you did" she was shaking now and every single person in the room suddenly shifted their attention to her. "How could you do this to me? We went through hell together and we managed to make it, but this I don't think I can …No… I know I can't handle" Serena was so emotional it was as if she wasn't auditioning. The room fell silent as she thanked them and turned her heels happy to see she made them speechless.

She was proud of her audition, she had a pretty good feeling about it and she knew that they liked her by the way they were looking at her. Yet, her manager's phone call apologizing proved her wrong as she was told that another actress got the part.

Not a week went by, and Serena got yet another call from her manager, telling her that another director took over the movie, and they watched her audition tape and liked it. They asked for her to audition again so they could see her live. What are the chances of this happening? She thought to herself, but she wasn't one to question fate and she knew that she had to work twice as hard to get this role because she was lucky enough to get a second chance.

Looking at the mirror one last time, she went over every inch of herself from her blond hair that was pulled up tight in a ponytail, to the tad of makeup she wore. Her eyes traveled down to observe the light green dress she finally decided to wear, and her navy Jimmy Choo that always brought her luck. Serena could finally say that she was ready to go so she descended the stairs of her and her boyfriend's place, and she took a seat on the white couch waiting for Colin to arrive and take her to her audition.

As she waited, all kind of thought went through Serena's head. Serena is many things, but most of all she's a dreamer. She always aims high and works for what she likes and right now she was dreaming of being in this movie, achieving fame and having the greatest boyfriend. A smile crossed her face at the thought of it all. She was just so excited for her acting career to finally kick in, she knew once she's there, she had to kick with her feet and arms to swim. She just needed that little push, and after it she's willing to do whatever to make it work. And right now, that little push seemed to be so close and real.

"What are you smiling about?" said Colin as he entered the place. He was in his navy blue Armani suit, her favorite. And he cracked a smile showing his dimples, one of the many things she fell in love with.

"Were you thinking about how sexy and good looking you'll look on the red carpet? I know you were" he said teasing her. He knew her so well, it was as if he always knew what she was thinking about. He knew every little detail about her, and was pretty familiar with her dreams. Serena got up from the couch and headed towards him taking his tie and fixing it before moving her hand to his hair, fixing it a little. She smiled when she checked how handsome he looked and she gave him a quick peck on the lips.

"Come on we're going to be late" she said excitedly taking his hand and running to the car.

Xx

Going through her lines for just another time, Serena was starting to feel unbelievably nervous. This wasn't just like any other audition, this time they knew who she was and they were expecting something from her. It wasn't a blind meet-up anymore. She kept shaking her legs, making a sound every time her heels hit the floor, the yet-to-be a famous actress, didn't know if she wanted them to finally call her or if she needed more time to receive what could be the biggest news of her life. Usually, she would make herself busy by talking to some of the actors there, but this time it was just her and Colin who knew better than to talk to her when she's like this.

"Serena Van Der Woodsen" a deep voice called her and she stood up abruptly fixing her dress and started to walk towards the big brown door.

"Hey" a voice she's grown to love interrupted her. "Good luck" he said as she turned around to see what he wanted to say. She sent him a smile and thanked him, before she opened the door and entered the small room where auditions were being held.

Serena entered the room expecting at least three to four people sitting there like the last time, only to be surprised by a single man's back who was currently talking on the phone. As soon as she closed the door and he heard the click, he turned around looking at her and sent her an apologetic look throwing her a "just a second" sign with his finger.

"Alright Jake, I'll call you later I have a business meeting right now" and with that he closed the phone and headed towards Serena putting his hand out.

"Miss Serena, I'm glad you agreed with meeting us again" he said smiling at her. "Daniel Humphrey" he added introducing himself.

"Nice to meet you" answered Serena slightly blushing and followed him to the small table where they sat, because he actually had no intentions of hearing her rehearsal at the moment.

"Before we start this, I just need you to know that the reason you weren't chosen last time wasn't because your lack of talent, it was because the last director already had someone in mind, someone who could pleasure him." Serena was shocked by how honest this man was. She just nodded her head knowing that he wanted to continue.

"I am the writer of the movie, and I originally had no intentions of directing it until I found out about the last director's affair with the actress he hired. That's when I decided I should step in, and watching all the auditions' video tapes, I was captivated the way you said your lines. When I was writing this script, it was exactly what I had in mind, the emotions you showed are the one I need in my movie, and we would be really glad if you agree on working with us even if this started on the wrong foot" Was he actually apologizing to her? Serena tried so hard to hide the excitement she was feeling. The role was hers without even auditioning, and her long life dream was starting to come true.

"I would be happy to be a part of this movie, though I was called for an audition, am I not doing one?"

"Actually, when it comes to your acting, every single person in the crew was all in. I purposely invited you in before them arriving because I wanted to ask you a couple of questions about your acting. You see I'm going to be completely honest with you and tell you that though I've studied it in college, I never really directed and it was because I hated to meet the actors." He said slowly trying so hard not to sound mean.

"I don't mean to insult you, but I always like to keep my idea of their personality based on what I write them to be. That's why I didn't want to direct this one, I didn't want Amelia, my main character, to be in my head, anything other than this sweet, down to earth and amazing girl who's ambitious and wants to make it all without wasting time or losing the love of her life while accomplishing it. " Serena was impressed by how passionate this director was, to be honest she wasn't a tad insulted. She wanted this, she wanted to be hired for her talent and not for her looks.

"I'm not really one to talk about myself, but I can at least talk to you about my passion. You see the girl sitting in front of you, is a girl that spent most of her childhood in front of mirrors impersonating other actors and learning from them. I'm not going to lie to you and tell you that I don't care about being famous, because honestly who doesn't love some attention. But I'm in this for the acting. I'm in this for the love of the art of being someone else even if it's just for a little time. This, if I got it, will be my first lead and I'm just excited for how much I'm going to learn from my character. You see I learned a lot from my small roles and I'm looking forward of how much I'll get from this one."

Wow was the first thing that came across Dan's mind. He honestly thought that she was just a good actress but who only cared about which dress she should wear for the premiere and how she will catch the photographers' eyes. He tried so hard to keep his professional side without actually sounding impressed by what she said, and tried to ask her some more questions, making sure she would be the best choice for this role.

"I have another question, if you don't mind me asking." He said already regretting it, it was kind of personal and he knew he shouldn't have but this question could really show her real personality, if she's shallow or unrealistic. It could at least give him a first impression about her.

"Ask away" she replied crossing her legs in the most sophisticated way that she was learned to do.

"Amelia's boyfriend Vincent, cheated on her in the script and I know that you still don't know what's the end of this movie is going to be. But I was wondering, would you forgive someone who cheated on you? Or do you believe the saying 'once a cheater, always a cheater'?"

Serena took a second before answering, the idea never really crossed her mind and she wanted, no she needed her answer to be thought about.

"Fortunately and to my luck, I was never put in this position" Well I can see why Dan thought to himself "but I think that you can't really tell unless you're there. It differs on what kind of relationship you share with the person you're with, and the reason that drove the other half to do it. I think if a relationship is that strong, it wouldn't even happen but however if it did and the person is worth it, maybe he deserves another chance. Though, as I just told you, I was never there so maybe I'm just saying that"

"Well Ms. Van Der Woodsen, for my movie I need a lead character with talent, passion for work and someone who could just deliver what I had in mind to the viewers of the movie. I'd like to tell you that the whole crew and I, couldn't ask for anyone better to be a part in this movie"

"Thank you so much" replied Serena "I hope I'll be worthy of your selection" she added smiling.

"I'm sure you will. Now the rest will be here in half an hour and we'll be auditioning for the male lead and other characters. You're free to join us and help us pick"

Serena still couldn't believe what was happening. She got the job without re-auditioning, the director/writer of the movie seems to be really easy to talk to, and now he's actually asking her to take a part in the audition. She was glad he wasn't some stuck up boss who was difficult to work with. She told him she would gladly sit with them and get to meet them all better before leaving the room and heading towards Colin breaking the good news to him and telling him that she needed to stay some more so he could get back home alone.

So that's chapter 1 and i don't know what you might think about it.

Review and tell me what you think, even if it's a bad one. I would really like to know your opinion on this.

And I hardly think that the update will be soon because I have my finals in two weeks.

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