Variance
Chapter One
-Conference-
A redhead, dressed in a crisp black suit, walked down the cobblestone path to one of the most luxurious houses in Hollywood. It was the famous director, Hatake Kakashi's, estate. There were exotic flowers in the small gardens, and the entire plot was surrounded by thick trees to shut the rest of the world out from the Spanish-colonial style mansion that lit up from beneath. He stopped at the two double doors to the place, ringing the doorbell and looking in, since the doors were made of glass, showing off the amazingly decorated interior.
A gray haired man came into view then, walking down the hall towards the door. He was dressed pretty casually, wearing a pair of dark jeans and a navy shirt. He gave the man a friendly smile through the glass, right as he opened the door. "Afternoon, Toshiro." He greeted, holding the door open wider so that the redhead could enter. "Come on in."
Toshiro did so and looked around the abode. "Hello Kakashi. You said you wanted to speak with me?"
"Yes, I did. Come into the living room where we can discuss this matter more thoroughly." He motioned for the younger man to follow him. They headed into the living room and Toshiro took an offered chair, pulling out his blackberry from his jacket pocket and glancing at the time before replacing it.
"So, I can only assume you have a new script."
"I do. And we want Natsumi to play the female lead." He said, picking up the script and handing it to Toshiro. "Her name is Andy, and she is the girlfriend of a drummer in a band. She begins to spend time with the band, and along the way, begins to fall for the lead singer, and he for her." He told him. "Do you think Natsumi would be interested?"
The redhead thought a bit on the matter and then leaned forward, taking out his phone. "Lemme call her. She can give you an answer now. She's on break for the next hour, so it should be quick." He hit the send button and waited a bit. "Hello Natsumi." He greeted. Kakashi could hear the bubbling woman begin to chatter, though he couldn't make out the words. "That's fantastic. Alright, well I'm here at Kakashi's and he's got a new script he wants you to star in…" he trailed off being interrupted. "Uh huh. No, no. That would be fine. You want to speak with him yourself?" he glanced over to the man and nodded. "Alright, here you go." He said into the phone, offering it to the director.
Kakashi took the phone and smiled, though the woman on the other line couldn't see it. "How's my favorite little princess doing?" he asked, pretty sure that he already knew the answer.
"Absolutely fantastic my love! Now what is it that you are wanting from little old me? You know I always have time for my favorite director."
"I have a new script, and you would be perfect for the female lead." He told her. "Would you be interested?"
"What's it about?"
"Well, you would be playing a girl who is dating a drummer in a band. As you begin to spend more time with your boyfriend and his band mates, you start to form a friendship with the lead singer and guitarist, and eventually, the two of you fall in love. It's like a romantic comedy drama." He said. "So what do you think? I gave Toshiro a copy of the script for you to look over if you wish."
"I love it! I would be honored to play the part. Just leave the piece with Toshiro and I will look over it later. But I think it sounds fun. Who's playing the male lead?"
"We haven't found anybody yet. You know how I like to be thorough and get the perfect people. But when I know something, you will be the first I contact." He promised.
"Fantastic. Make sure he's amazingly sexy, you know how I hate working with anything less than perfection."
"Don't worry, I get nothing but the best for my favorite girl." He chuckled.
"Great. Well I have to go. I'm doing another Victoria's Secret shoot. Those damn perverts." She giggled. "So anyways, stay in touch and give all the info to Toshi, that's what he's there for. Oh! And tell him to get me a strawberries and crème frappuccino on the way to picking me up. Mmk? Thanks! You're the greatest! Tah!" And then the line cut off.
Kakashi shook his head and handed the phone back over to Toshiro. "She's interested. And she wants you to get her a strawberries and crème frappuccino when you go to pick her up."
Toshiro nodded and placed his phone back in his pocket. "Good." He said, "So the male lead? Any thoughts?"
"We've been considering a few people, someone even suggested we just do open auditions and take someone off the streets, but I don't know." The elder man sighed. "He has to be able to play the misunderstood bad boy, and yet be able to be a good boy at the same time. You know?"
"Why don't you actually go for one of the musicians out there? They have face time. People will know them. Could get you more publicity with two known main stars."
"I've considered that, but you know how little I know about music. I'm more of a literature person." Kakashi said.
Toshiro laughed, smiling softly. "Well I do have an idea for someone you could cast. He's good looking, he's a guitarist and a singer, and he's in a band."
"Really?" the gray haired man asked, sitting forward on his chair. "And it's a full band? Because we haven't cast the other band members for the movie either, and if we could use the whole band, the chemistry of friendship and stuff would already be there."
"Yup. A full band." The redhead nodded.
"Who?"
The manager simply smirked, "Have you ever heard of Chaos Theory?"
"Okay, I'm gonna do it." a blonde man said, his hazel eyes filled with excitement. He grabbed a skateboard and began to walk over to a set of stairs, climbing them.
"Yes! Go Kyo!" a brunette cheered, smiling happily. Then he looked over at his other two friends, who were setting up a video camera. "This is gonna be awesome. I can't believe you convinced him to do this Akito."
"What can I say?" a handsome ebony haired man shrugged, turning on the piece of equipment. "I'm persuasive, and it was a totally ingenious idea that's gonna get us tons of hits on YouTube."
"Hey guys, he's in position." The fourth man, with auburn hair and aqua eyes announced, pointing up to the balcony. There was a wooden ramp set up next to the rail, and Kyo's head appeared over the edge.
"Is it all ready?" he called down.
"Yes!" the other three shouted, stepping back and pointing the camera up at him.
Kyo disappeared then, and the boys on the ground watched in anticipation. The sound of someone riding a skateboard could be heard, and then Kyo flew off the ramp and into the air, causing the men on the ground to let out shouts of encouragement. He spun in the air while on the board, and then quickly disappeared once more as he landed in the deep end of the swimming pool in the backyard they were in.
Akito, Haru, and Vincent all grew quiet as they waited for their friend to emerge from the water, signaling that he was okay. He popped up then, by the edge of the pool, and Akito, who was working the camera, zoomed in on the blonde's face, catching the ridiculous grin that was there. He placed his hands on the edge and lifted himself out of the water, his clothes completely soaked.
Vincent and Haru ran up to him and both clapped him on the back as Akito stopped the recording. "Dude! That was sick!" the auburn haired man said.
"I feel kinda sick." Kyo chuckled, wobbling a bit as they all walked over to where Akito was standing.
"Who cares, Kyo, you have to see this video of yourself." Akito said, turning and playing the whole thing for them again. This caused them all to start laughing, sounding like a bunch of teenage boys, despite the fact that they were all in their twenties.
"Well, well, well." Someone said from the back door of the enormous mansion. Toshiro stepped out onto the patio, still in his suit with one hand in his pocket. "Why am I not surprised to find you all doing something insanely stupid?" he asked with a devious smirk.
"It's not stupid, it's entertainment." Akito quipped, walking over to his friend. "See, look." He said, pressing the play button once more and showing it to Toshiro.
The redhead nodded. "Uh huh." He said, looking back up at the dark haired man. "Anyways, I've a proposition for you. For all of you actually."
"What's up?" Akito asked as the others walked over, their attention grabbed.
"Well Hatake Kakashi is in the process of casting his new film. And he asked me if I knew anyone for one of the leads. It's about a band and this girl is dating the drummer, but as she spends more time with the group she falls for the lead singer and he for her. I thought you guys would enjoy some face time. Making movies is always fun, and you make millions. And Akito, they want to give you the role of the male lead."
"Sweet!" Kyo shouted, pumping his fist in the air. Akito held up his hand, signaling that it wasn't a done deal. Then he looked back to his best friend.
"Acting." The Uchiha asked, though it was more of a statement.
"Yup."
"In a movie."
"Mhm."
"Who is the female lead?" he asked, raising a brow.
"Natsumi."
Vincent shoved Akito aside and gasped, as did Haru and Kyo, piling over each of the auburn haired boy's shoulders. "Natsumi? As in your smoking hot sister who's an actress and a lingerie model?" he asked.
Haru nodded excitedly. "She's like one of the sexiest women I've ever seen."
"Will you all just shut up?" Akito shoved them all out of his way, glaring at them and straightening his clothes. "Alright, I'll do it. As will the guys." He nodded to the rest of the band members.
"Great." Toshiro seemed pleased and took out his phone, texting the ok to the director. "Now seeing as you are not in the know with the director, you don't get a script until the meeting and you sign the confidentiality agreement. So I'll keep you updated. Sound good? Should I run this by with Itachi to make sure there's no double booking or anything like that?"
"Nah." Akito waved it off. "We're on a break right now anyways, and I'm seeing him tomorrow, so I'll let him know. Just tell me when the meeting is, so that I can make sure he's there as well."
"Alright then." He typed in a few notes before pocketing his phone. "Sounds like a plan. I gotta go now and pick up Natsumi from her Victoria's Secret shoot."
"Oh God." Vincent shivered. "Is she going to be naked at all in the movie?"
The redhead just gave the other man a firm look, not appearing pleased. "Yes. But it's with Akito, so I wouldn't get too excited."
"Sucks for you, loser." The ebony haired man smirked. "Anyways, just let me know when the meeting and stuff is, and I'll make sure to be there."
"Cool. See you around my friend." Toshiro waved and headed back into the house. Once he was gone Haru let out a cheer.
"This is so awesome! We're going to be in a movie!"
"I know! With a hot chick!" Kyo shouted. The two began to dance around then.
Akito watched them with a bored stare. "You are both idiots."
"You should be happy, at least you get to act with Natsumi and see her naked. I wonder if they'll let us be on set for that." Vincent rubbed his chin.
"Doubtful."
"Why wouldn't they?" Haru wondered. "It's not like with the angles they'd use anyone could see anything worth seeing."
"Eh, some people are picky about those kinds of things." Akito shrugged. Then he held up the camera. "So, who wants to be filmed chugging a liter of Coke?" he asked, looking at them.
"That's me!" Haru shot his fist in the air.
"Cool." They all walked over to the patio table then, where an unopened bottle of soda was sitting, waiting for the brunette to drink. The rest of the day the guys spent doing more stupid things, though somehow Akito remained the one filming everyone doing the tasks, also making him the only one without a scratch or injury once the day was over. After that, they all split up to do their own things in the large house they shared, each excited for different reasons to begin filming the movie.