AN: I want to say that this story is being co -written. Leigh,this is so much fun writing with you. I also want to thank my awesome Beta, Marie. Im sorry for all the future spelling mistakes and grammer errors that are coming your way. This is a work in progress and we are open to any suggestions on what you want to see. If you have any questions just ask and we will attempt to explain our insanity. Oh we dont own any of these characters except for Willow.
Chapter 1
How did I get to this point? Did I really want this? I loved the fact that I get to make a living off of something I'm so passionate about but I never thought it would go this far.
Was I prepared to take everything that was to come? Because I know along with the good things that were going to happen there was a lot of bad things that were going to happen as well. It worried me to think what that could be.
As I walked down the hall to leave I thought back over the interview I just had.
*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.Earlier that day. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*
"How are you Miss Lane? Have a seat and get comfortable. As soon as you feel ready we will get started with the questions."
I took a deep breath pushed the fear and worry about what was going to happen to me down deep and smiled.
"I'm ready whenever you are Mr Whitlock. Throw what questions you have at me, I'm not shy."
"That's good to know Miss Lane. Just remember you said that."
"Enough of the Miss Lane crap Mr Whitlock. Call me Willow; I can't stand that Miss Lane stuff. It makes me feel like I'm back in High School."
"I can do that. But only if you agree to call me Jasper."
"Well then Jasper let's get these questions started. I have things to do."
"Fabulous! A party? A date with the boyfriend?"
"No. Chinese food and the latest episode of Glee. I know, you don't need to say it. I'm sad, but I can admit it. Oh and there is no boyfriend"
"Well that's a shame Willow. I'm sure there are plenty of men that would be happy to date you. By the way I'm a Gleek so don't be ashamed to admit it."
Why did I start feeling comfortable? It almost feels like I could find a friend in Jasper. Maybe it was just wishful thinking; I didn't have that many friends.
"Ok Willow first I want to say that I'm not like most interviewers. While I will ask the normal questions I tend to just ask things that pop into my head. If at any time you feel uncomfortable please say so and we will stop."
"Oh don't worry I will. I've been told a few times that I don't have a filter between my brain and my mouth. Makes it harder to do interviews at times. That's one of the main reason I usually say no to being interviewed but you were so darn persistent I had to agree."
"Oh I understand the filter thing. I have the same problem. Ok let's get started."
"What made you get into acting?"
"I always felt like I could do anything growing up. Heck I still do now. As a child I could always get my parents to give me whatever I wanted by turning on my acting mode as they called it. My friends and I would make up little shows and put them on for anyone who was willing to watch."
"Who is it that inspires you the most?"
"There are so many that inspire me. If I had to pick anyone in particular, first I would say Kristen Stewart. She inspires me by dealing with the pressure of this business. At the same time she is able to speak her mind and won't change to be what people say she should be. I'm also inspired by Katharine Hepburn. She went through so much in her life and career but held her head up high and kept going."
"Where would you like to be in 5 years time?"
"I would love to have my own production company and have a family. Who knows really, I'm still young and have plenty of time to change my mind?"
"So you said before there is no boyfriend in your life Willow, how do you feel on the subject of being fixed up with someone?"
"I wouldn't be totally against it. I mean there has to be someone for everyone right? I just hate the idea of phonies. For once I would love to get away from the questions that go like this... So you have been linked to your co star in this movie or that new and upcoming actor from that movie can you tell us is it true? Those questions get on my nerves."
"So if I were to say right now that I had someone I would like to fix you up with you would say no?"
"I wouldn't say no but I would worry after all because this is in a sense a business meeting is it not? You are the interviewer and I the interviewee. Why do I get the feeling you are trying to hit on me Mr. Whitlock?"
I could already feel the blush starting to creep up on my face. I've had heaps of guys hit on me before but this was different. Why is that?
"Would you like me to be hitting on you?"
"Ha-ha seriously Jasper I have the feeling you are very happily married. Besides I'm really not the type to break up a happy family. I have had my heart broken too many times by guys that claimed they liked me for me but they just wanted in my pants or wanted a piece of my fame. I would love to meet someone that could be brutally honest with me"
"Well you are wrong there Willow. I'm not married. We have a similar problem. I'm having trouble finding Miss Right just like you're trying to find Mr Right. Also while I would love date you I realise that the limelight is not for me. Although I would not say no to just being your friend. I'm sorry if I have made you feel nervous. Would it make you feel better if we changed things around here for the moment? You ask me some questions instead?"
"Well I may know someone that would be perfect for you but let's see. What would you say is your proudest accomplishment Mr. Whitlock? Sorry I mean Jasper"
"Well Willow I would say that my proudest accomplishment would be my daughter Hayley. I was young when she was born. A drunken teenage moment if you will, I live every moment for her."
"That's precious and so unexpected. You don't strike me as that type. You really are a true gentleman Jasper. Do you have your eye on someone or is there a certain type? Believe me when I say I'm taking notes."
"Just remember every gentleman have a playful side. No seriously I don't really have my eye on anyone in particular. I like women who are playful, who are able to speak their mind and able to take care of themselves. She would have to get along Hayley above anything else."
Oh man this guy was turning out to be every woman's dream. I just wish I could find a man like him.
"Hmmmm I think I know someone who would fit perfectly with you. I worked with her on the set of my last movie. Now, I don't know her too well but I think you two would get along great. She was quite the trickster."
"Really? I like that. I'm willing if she is. Wow I'm going to have to go shopping and get something to wear. Oh um, now let's get back to you Willow, what is your type of guy?"
"Smart and funny but not a socialite like most of Hollywood. Someone who will like staying in just as much as being seen at the movie premieres with me. A man who can keep me on my toes with knowledge of what's going on around us in the world. Someone not worried about material things. I'd like a little wild side as well as calm and sweet. Plus it wouldn't hurt for him to be trendy either. Do I make sense? There's a lot that I want but it couldn't be possible for that all to exist in the one man could it?"
I know I was asking for so much, but after the guys id gone out within the past I didn't want one of them again. I felt a cold chill go down my spine thinking about that one I was glad that got away.
"I understand perfectly. I may have someone for you. Why don't we set up a double date for the weekend? You can name the time and place." Oh Jasper was buzzing with excitement; I had a feeling that this was his first date in a long time.
"Hmmm I'm not too familiar with the area. I just moved back to town recently, I've been away from here most of my life but it will always be home. How about you name the place and ill say about 6pm? That's early enough if we don't hit it off we can tuck tail and run and it would not ruin our day, and if we do then we still have all night to get to know each other. By the way what happened to our interview? Who knew you were the millionaire match maker?"
"I was just thinking the same thing. I don't have a deadline for this interview so why don't we just meet up every couple of days and do a few questions? That way as we relax and get to know each other the interview will flow easier"
"I think we may become great friends Jasper."
I decided then and there that I only wanted Jasper to interview me from now on. I leant towards him.
"I am going to tell my publicist that you will be the only one allowed to do interviews of me from here on out. Just like I won't do any other talk show except Jay Leno. Most of the interviewers are very rude to me and I don't like rude but then again who doesn't. So where should we meet this weekend and what day? We can do a few more questions than before we have dinner or over dinner if you would prefer."
"Saturday is good for me. I don't have Hayley until the weekend after that. Would you prefer to go out or stay in for our date?"
"Lets do a dinner party? I can give you my address and number. It would be safe with security and all. No one would be able to interrupt and if it's not working then we can just go our separate ways or we could go to the restaurant out in the French quarter? It's easy either way. I have an awesome cook and caterer that can fix anything our hearts desire."
I reached into my bag and grabbed my cell phone and started texting Jaspers potential date.
*Hey girl I was wondering if you would mind being set up on a blind date. Only thing is you would have to fly out here for Saturday. He is worth the effort I promise.
Why the hell not? I never pass up the chance to meet a great guy. I might even fly up earlier so we can catch up and get to know each other a little better. We didn't get long enough on the set did we? Man that movie sucked in the end.
*lol. It sure did. At least we got paid for it. I sent to my address last time we talked so just rock up and I'll see you then. Kisses.
Ok. C u then. Kisses back.
"Ok Jasper it's all set from my end. She agreed, she even said she hopes to get laid at the end of the night." Jasper choked on the water he was drinking and started gasping for air.
"What? Seriously?"
"No you goof. I was screwing with you. Wow you better prepare yourself before you meet her, she likes to screw with people's minds worse than I do."
"Oh, ok then. Wow you really had me going for a moment."
"So Saturday 6pm at my place. Just you me and our dates."
"Ok that sounds great Willow."
It was then that someone knocked on the door then strolled in.
"Dude you could of waited to be invited in. Anyway it's about time you got here. Willow what's wrong? Why are you so flushed all of a sudden? Seriously your face has gone really red."
Damn blush gets me every time. I could feel it spreading all over my body.
" Um... Who is this?"
"Oh how rude of me. Willow this is my brother Edward. Edward this beautiful creature here is the talented Willow Lane."
Now I was really blushing. Seriously? Beautiful? I didn't think so. I've always thought of myself as plain and ordinary. If there was one guy who I hoped thought I was beautiful it would be Edward. I couldn't let him know that I liked him though; I've been hurt to many times in the past. I decide it was time to turn on the acting mode.
"Well it's nice to meet you Edward. How about knocking next time? I could have been naked or something."
"It's nice to meet you to Willow and can I say if you were naked my brother the prude would have pissed himself."
"Fuck off Edward. I'm not a prude; I just won't sleep around anymore."
"Dude I'm not saying sleep around but just get laid from time to time."
"Jasper I have to agree. 'Getting some' is a great stress relief. I've been known to do that sometimes when everything gets too much."
I looked over and Edwards jaw was on the ground. Jasper just looked plain shocked.
"What a guy can go and have sex casually and a woman can't?"
"I never said that Willow. I'm just shocked to hear a woman admit that casual sex is ok."
"Well Jasper there is a lot you don't know about me. Like I love pole dancing, I've even got a pole in my house, but on the other side I love to paint and draw."
"Willow you have my heart, racing my brother is lucky to have spent the day interviewing you."
"Well thank you Edward. There's no need to kiss my ass unless that's what you're really into. Excuse me while I answer this call." I walked away to answer my phone, laughing at the expression on Edwards face. Jasper was laughing so hard I thought he was going to pee himself.
*JPOV*
"Edward prepare yourself we are going to Willow's on Saturday on a double date. You will be Willow's date and she has agreed to set me up with someone. Do you think you can handle her? She seems to be a handful and I know how you enjoy a challenge."
"Oh Jasper you know me to well. While I do enjoy a challenge I hope you know that I won't just use her."
"I hope so bro because she seems like a nice girl. I would hate to see you upset her and end up in a full body cast from the beating she gives you."
We were laughing as Willow came back over to us.
"Well guys here's my address and my number. What would you like to have prepared for dinner?" Willow handed me a card with her details on it.
"Anything is fine with us. We will bring the drinks you sort the dinner. Is that ok?"
"Sure is." She gathered her things and walked to the door.
"Well have your questions ready. And dress comfortably. Never know what the night will bring."
*WPOV*
I turned and left walking down the hall with my heart beating in my chest and Edwards's image stuck in my mind.
