Title: Star Gazing
Author: Liz
Email: geekgirl33@hotmail.com
Spoilers: AU!!! None really. Buffy's a famous actress, most of her friends are famous in one way or another. Angel is also a famous actor, except him and Buffy don't get along too well. For only a while.
Rating: PG-13, maybe an NC-17 (if I can actually write it)
Pairings: B/A (eventually), X/A, C/D, W/O G/J Some couples might not be mentioned in the story but these are the way the pairings should be.
Distribution: Anyone I send it to is welcome, if you want it take it, just let me know first, it gives me a happy to see my work.
Disclaimer: Obviously, I don't own anything even relating to BTVS or ATS, please don't sue, like you even would after reading this crap.
Author's Notes: I realize now that the beginning of this story could resemble that of "Advantage" by Cat. I just wanted to say that I had begun this story at least a month before Cat began to post her story, it is just by coincidence that we are writing about the same thing. The only reason it has taken me so long to post this story is that I wanted to edit it and make sure that it wasn't a piece of crap first.
Author's Note 2: I'm posting this on FF.net first so I can get some feedback first and then I'll send it out to the lists.
Now, onto the story!
"Look! I don't care who he is! I've been working for three months straight, without so much as a weekend off! Plus, Mr. High and mighty James Cameron, who thinks he's God, keeps ordering me around! I don't care what anyone says, just because you win a couple Academy Awards doesn't give you the right to treat other people like lesser beings. Ok? I'm sick of it! Who does he think he is? Titanic wasn't even that great of a movie!"
"I'm sorry, I'll remember that next time. No more James Cameron movies. Got it! But, Mr. Calvin Klein has been calling non-stop, he just wants you to do perfume ad for his new spring line. Just one or two photo-shoots, that's all. What d'ya say? Please Buffy? You know how popular you are, he just wants two days of your time."
"Fine! But that's all! After the shoots I'm going on vacation!"
"Thank you so much, I'll call Mr. Klein right away! Oh! Before I forget, where do you want to take your vacation? I here Maui is nice this time of year, or Tahiti, anywhere you want, I'll just make the reservations."
"Mmm, I think I'll just stay home, I haven't been there in a while, and I might just visit my family anyways. If I feel like taking a trip I'll call you, ok?"
"Ok, one last thing. Your favorite guy in the whole world has been talking about you, this time to those trashy tabloids. Something about apes having more acting skills than you."
"Ahh! I hate Angel O'Connell! I don't understand why he keeps doing this. All I did was turn down a script that he had signed up to work on. I'm sorry that it had no plot and I didn't want to be shown naked! Screw him! I've never even fucking met him! Arghh! I can't get a break!" After Buffy had calmed down a bit, she continued. "Well, the Hell God himself is calling from the set so I have to run. I'm so glad the movie is about to wrap. If I have to stay here one more week, I swear I'll shoot myself! Thanks again Sophie for all of your help! And for telling me what Angel said."
"You're welcome Buffy, don't let him bug you. I'll talk to you soon. Bye!"
"Bye!" And with that Buffy Summers, one of the most famous actresses in the world hung up her cell phone.
Even though she was only 22, Buffy had appeared in over 20 movies and been the star in at least 10. By the age of 19, she had two Oscars, one Emmy, and five awards from various teen polls. She even had her own clothing line specializing in teen wear, and was the object of millions of guy's affections globally. But with all of the glitz and glamour that came from her job, Buffy never let it go to her head. Many of her most loyal fans had been surprised upon meeting her. They had expected a rich, stuck-up snob but instead they had gotten a kind a shy girl who tried to make them all feel welcome.
The only thing Buffy didn't like about her life was how lonely she was. Since she began acting at age nine, she never had the chance to date or even flirt, like most normal girls. Her one and only relationship had been with her old best friend Pike, when she was five.
Buffy had many close friends, she just lacked in the relationship area. Xander Harris, one of her best friends and current co-worker, was married to Anya, a quirky young girl who had nothing to do with the acting business. When they had first met and become close, Buffy and Xander had made a pact never to date another actor, producer, or director. They had agreed that these "pairings" never worked out well. So far both of them had kept to the agreement, even though Buffy had never dated anyone anyways. Over the years, Buffy had met a lot of attractive men but none of them had ever called if she had given them her phone number. Or, if they did, they were just interested in her "connections" to other famous actors.
A loud knock sounded from the door to her trailer, breaking Buffy out of her day-dreaming. "Miss! Miss! You're wanted on the set! Mr. Cameron is calling for you!"
"I'll be there in just a minute! Hold your horses!" Buff responded. 'Ahh, the life of an actress, so many things to do, and so very little time to do it in,' she thought as she took a quick look at the mirror. Seeing her make- up still firmly in place and perfect as usual, she opened the door and ran back to the set.
"Miss Summers, so good of you to join us. Our shooting schedule isn't in the way of your personal life is it?" The director to Buffy's new movie "Forever and Always" asked her.
"Oh, go blow it out your ass" she murmured. It was the final day of filming before the movie went into production, she didn't need to get on the director's bad side, again. 'I'm almost through!' She thought happily.
"Okay people! We'll start this from where Jessica comes in to meet Paul for the kiss scene? Any questions? Good, now Buffy, how about you stand behind that door and when I yell action just walk in. Then just go through your lines like you practiced." Seeing Buffy nod, James turned to Xander. "Ok, Xander, now you'll wait until Buffy says her lines, then, I want you to rush over to her and wrap your arms around her. Then you guys will kiss, yada yada yada, the movie will be over. Got it? Places everybody! Quiet on the set, and. Action!"
// "Paul, before you leave, I just wanted to say something. I. I love you." Jessica rushed over to Paul, "Don't go! I couldn't take it if you left me now! But if you don't love me, then fine leave. Damn you Paul!" With the last phrase, Jessica began to step backwards away from Paul. "Oh Jessica, how could you think I wouldn't love you!" Paul rushed over to Jessica and wrapped his arms around her, all the while crushing her lips with his. She immediately responded by curling her arms around his neck. A few seconds later, Paul pulled away and looking into Jessica's eyes, said, "I'll always love you, always and forever."//
"And. Cut! That's a wrap everybody! Let's give a huge round of applause to our stars, Buffy and Xander! Thank you guys, now it's off to production!" Everybody in the room groaned as he mentioned production, just wanting the movie to be done with. Nobody really liked James Cameron all that much, they just put on a nice façade whenever he was around.
After James had walked away, only Buffy and Xander were left on the set. "Hey Buff, great job. As always, it's been a pleasure working with you, you're comin over Friday night, right?" After the agreeing headshake from Buffy, he continued, "Anya's making lasagna and I think Jeremy made you a painting yesterday at school. You know how he loves his Auntie Buffy!"
"Aww, Jeremy is so sweet! I can't wait to see him, he's such a cute kid!"
"Yeah, he is." Xander replied. "So, what are your pans for tonight? How are you going to spend your first night of freedom?" He asked with a chuckle.
"Well, you know that hot new club just opened, I think its called The Bronze or The Gold, I don't know, some kind of metal. I think I might check it out tonight. Wanna come?"
"Nah, I think Anya's preparing a special date for us tonight. Thanks anyways. Well I need to go talk to my agent about my pay check. You know how Anya is about money. I'll see you later, Buff!"
"Ok Xand." Buffy said before giving her best friend a gigantic hug.
"Bye."
Author: Liz
Email: geekgirl33@hotmail.com
Spoilers: AU!!! None really. Buffy's a famous actress, most of her friends are famous in one way or another. Angel is also a famous actor, except him and Buffy don't get along too well. For only a while.
Rating: PG-13, maybe an NC-17 (if I can actually write it)
Pairings: B/A (eventually), X/A, C/D, W/O G/J Some couples might not be mentioned in the story but these are the way the pairings should be.
Distribution: Anyone I send it to is welcome, if you want it take it, just let me know first, it gives me a happy to see my work.
Disclaimer: Obviously, I don't own anything even relating to BTVS or ATS, please don't sue, like you even would after reading this crap.
Author's Notes: I realize now that the beginning of this story could resemble that of "Advantage" by Cat. I just wanted to say that I had begun this story at least a month before Cat began to post her story, it is just by coincidence that we are writing about the same thing. The only reason it has taken me so long to post this story is that I wanted to edit it and make sure that it wasn't a piece of crap first.
Author's Note 2: I'm posting this on FF.net first so I can get some feedback first and then I'll send it out to the lists.
Now, onto the story!
"Look! I don't care who he is! I've been working for three months straight, without so much as a weekend off! Plus, Mr. High and mighty James Cameron, who thinks he's God, keeps ordering me around! I don't care what anyone says, just because you win a couple Academy Awards doesn't give you the right to treat other people like lesser beings. Ok? I'm sick of it! Who does he think he is? Titanic wasn't even that great of a movie!"
"I'm sorry, I'll remember that next time. No more James Cameron movies. Got it! But, Mr. Calvin Klein has been calling non-stop, he just wants you to do perfume ad for his new spring line. Just one or two photo-shoots, that's all. What d'ya say? Please Buffy? You know how popular you are, he just wants two days of your time."
"Fine! But that's all! After the shoots I'm going on vacation!"
"Thank you so much, I'll call Mr. Klein right away! Oh! Before I forget, where do you want to take your vacation? I here Maui is nice this time of year, or Tahiti, anywhere you want, I'll just make the reservations."
"Mmm, I think I'll just stay home, I haven't been there in a while, and I might just visit my family anyways. If I feel like taking a trip I'll call you, ok?"
"Ok, one last thing. Your favorite guy in the whole world has been talking about you, this time to those trashy tabloids. Something about apes having more acting skills than you."
"Ahh! I hate Angel O'Connell! I don't understand why he keeps doing this. All I did was turn down a script that he had signed up to work on. I'm sorry that it had no plot and I didn't want to be shown naked! Screw him! I've never even fucking met him! Arghh! I can't get a break!" After Buffy had calmed down a bit, she continued. "Well, the Hell God himself is calling from the set so I have to run. I'm so glad the movie is about to wrap. If I have to stay here one more week, I swear I'll shoot myself! Thanks again Sophie for all of your help! And for telling me what Angel said."
"You're welcome Buffy, don't let him bug you. I'll talk to you soon. Bye!"
"Bye!" And with that Buffy Summers, one of the most famous actresses in the world hung up her cell phone.
Even though she was only 22, Buffy had appeared in over 20 movies and been the star in at least 10. By the age of 19, she had two Oscars, one Emmy, and five awards from various teen polls. She even had her own clothing line specializing in teen wear, and was the object of millions of guy's affections globally. But with all of the glitz and glamour that came from her job, Buffy never let it go to her head. Many of her most loyal fans had been surprised upon meeting her. They had expected a rich, stuck-up snob but instead they had gotten a kind a shy girl who tried to make them all feel welcome.
The only thing Buffy didn't like about her life was how lonely she was. Since she began acting at age nine, she never had the chance to date or even flirt, like most normal girls. Her one and only relationship had been with her old best friend Pike, when she was five.
Buffy had many close friends, she just lacked in the relationship area. Xander Harris, one of her best friends and current co-worker, was married to Anya, a quirky young girl who had nothing to do with the acting business. When they had first met and become close, Buffy and Xander had made a pact never to date another actor, producer, or director. They had agreed that these "pairings" never worked out well. So far both of them had kept to the agreement, even though Buffy had never dated anyone anyways. Over the years, Buffy had met a lot of attractive men but none of them had ever called if she had given them her phone number. Or, if they did, they were just interested in her "connections" to other famous actors.
A loud knock sounded from the door to her trailer, breaking Buffy out of her day-dreaming. "Miss! Miss! You're wanted on the set! Mr. Cameron is calling for you!"
"I'll be there in just a minute! Hold your horses!" Buff responded. 'Ahh, the life of an actress, so many things to do, and so very little time to do it in,' she thought as she took a quick look at the mirror. Seeing her make- up still firmly in place and perfect as usual, she opened the door and ran back to the set.
"Miss Summers, so good of you to join us. Our shooting schedule isn't in the way of your personal life is it?" The director to Buffy's new movie "Forever and Always" asked her.
"Oh, go blow it out your ass" she murmured. It was the final day of filming before the movie went into production, she didn't need to get on the director's bad side, again. 'I'm almost through!' She thought happily.
"Okay people! We'll start this from where Jessica comes in to meet Paul for the kiss scene? Any questions? Good, now Buffy, how about you stand behind that door and when I yell action just walk in. Then just go through your lines like you practiced." Seeing Buffy nod, James turned to Xander. "Ok, Xander, now you'll wait until Buffy says her lines, then, I want you to rush over to her and wrap your arms around her. Then you guys will kiss, yada yada yada, the movie will be over. Got it? Places everybody! Quiet on the set, and. Action!"
// "Paul, before you leave, I just wanted to say something. I. I love you." Jessica rushed over to Paul, "Don't go! I couldn't take it if you left me now! But if you don't love me, then fine leave. Damn you Paul!" With the last phrase, Jessica began to step backwards away from Paul. "Oh Jessica, how could you think I wouldn't love you!" Paul rushed over to Jessica and wrapped his arms around her, all the while crushing her lips with his. She immediately responded by curling her arms around his neck. A few seconds later, Paul pulled away and looking into Jessica's eyes, said, "I'll always love you, always and forever."//
"And. Cut! That's a wrap everybody! Let's give a huge round of applause to our stars, Buffy and Xander! Thank you guys, now it's off to production!" Everybody in the room groaned as he mentioned production, just wanting the movie to be done with. Nobody really liked James Cameron all that much, they just put on a nice façade whenever he was around.
After James had walked away, only Buffy and Xander were left on the set. "Hey Buff, great job. As always, it's been a pleasure working with you, you're comin over Friday night, right?" After the agreeing headshake from Buffy, he continued, "Anya's making lasagna and I think Jeremy made you a painting yesterday at school. You know how he loves his Auntie Buffy!"
"Aww, Jeremy is so sweet! I can't wait to see him, he's such a cute kid!"
"Yeah, he is." Xander replied. "So, what are your pans for tonight? How are you going to spend your first night of freedom?" He asked with a chuckle.
"Well, you know that hot new club just opened, I think its called The Bronze or The Gold, I don't know, some kind of metal. I think I might check it out tonight. Wanna come?"
"Nah, I think Anya's preparing a special date for us tonight. Thanks anyways. Well I need to go talk to my agent about my pay check. You know how Anya is about money. I'll see you later, Buff!"
"Ok Xand." Buffy said before giving her best friend a gigantic hug.
"Bye."
