Chapter One: "Begin Again"

Of "Lights, Camera, Action!"

This is a new story I'm starting. Let me know what you think.

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Alec's Point of View

I was walking back from the last meeting about the reality show I was going to on called Behind the Scenes. It's been a couple months since I've known about it, but I still haven't told Zeke, my boyfriend, about it.

*Flashback to two months ago*

"Hello, my name is Ragnor Fell and I will be the producer for a new reality show called Behind the Scenes. It will give the public a look into the personal lives of famous people. The seven of you have been chosen to participate, but the choice is up to you. We will meet again same time next week if you are interested. The show will be filmed at a beach house in LA and will be for the entire summer. You will be filmed everywhere except the bathrooms and you are required to do a confessional at least once a week, but will talk more about that when you arrive. Any questions?" We all looked around and shook our heads, "None? Okay, great! I hope you all agree."

That entire week I was thinking about it, but I didn't want to tell Zeke.

At the next meeting everyone there agreed and we signed the contracts and gave our contact info. Halfway through the second meeting, I notice guy staring at me. Not that I minded because he was extremely sexy. I kind of liked the attention and decided to wave since we would soon be living in the same house. I didn't, however, expect said guy to start walking towards me.

"Hey beautiful. I'm Magnus Bane." His voice is so amazing I almost forgot to respond.

"Um, hi. I'm Alexander Lightwood, though everybody calls me Alec."

"Well, I like Alexander. I have to say pictures don't do you justice." I realized that he isn't really subtle with his flirting.

"Um, thanks. So what do you do?" I tried to steer the conversation away from me.

"I own my own business, Bane Fashion. What about you? I would guess by the six-pack you have it has something to do with sports" Why do I keep blushing?

"I played soccer when I was in high school. I'm a photographer at a few places."

"Anywhere I might know?" He raised his eyebrow and I swear that should be illegal. Too much sexiness in one human being can't be safe!

"Maybe. Chanel, Michael Kors, and a couple other." He had a thoughtful look on his face.

"Impressive."

"Thanks. I have to go, but I'll see in LA."

"Or you could see me Friday night?" Did he just say that?

"I have a boyfriend." Shooting him an apologetic look.

He had a smirk on his face, "For now." And then he winked and left.

*End of Flashback*

I was walking back to my apartment when I got a call from Izzy.

"Hello dear sister of mine!"

"No need for the sarcasm! Have you done it yet?"

"Maybe… No."

"Alec, you need to get this over with before we leave for LA. One, because of the picture of Zeke on a lunch date with his ex, who we both know was way out of line. Two, you will be gone all summer. And three, I never really liked Zeke in the first place. I don't why you agreed to be his boyfriend!" I really wish she wasn't coming to LA too. Everyone thinks we're a package deal since I'm a photographer and she's a model and we happen to do a lot of photo shoots together, but we're not!

"Really Izzy. I know you're my sister, but that last reason was completely uncalled for. I was actually going to break up with him before you called me. I was typing the text when I received this unpleasant call." I had to keep my voice down since the paparazzi are all around me, but jeez, she can be so annoying sometimes.

"Okay, I get it, but if you don't do it today then I will hunt you down and kill your sorry ass! Got it?"

"Yes mother!" I hung up before she could reply. I closed that and went to my texts.

Hey! Are you free? - Alec3

Yeah babe. What's up? -Zeke ;)

Meet me at J.J.? -Alec3

See you there! -Zeke ;)

I turned around and headed to Java Jones while ignoring the paparazzi. They have been following me ever since Zeke and I came out as a couple, he being a singer and I a photographer, the paparazzi have been trying to get pictures of us together. Things were going good until he met up with his ex and I had to find out from E! News with a photo of them being way too friendly for my liking. You can imagine how I mad I was.

*Flashback to two weeks ago*

I was on my home from the gym when my phone starts blowing up from the ten million Twitter notifications I got. All of them like: 'Is it true?' 'Did he dump you?' 'Why is Zeke with his ex?'

The last one really threw me off because he told me yesterday he was going to be in the studio all day today, but would he would stop by my apartment for dinner… DINNER! That's the perfect time for me to call him out on it, but in mean time I just went home to see the report for myself.

After I took a shower, I sat down on the couch and turned to E!. As soon as I turned to it a woman started talking about it.

"Rumors are spreading! Based on this picture we have Zeke Daniels, famous singer and songwriter and boyfriend of Alexander Lightwood, is on a lunch date with his ex, soccer star, Vince Taylor. Is America's favorite gay couple calling it quits or is Zeke Daniels cheating? More on the topic when we return."

Okay so by this time I was beyond pissed. So pissed that didn't even hear my amazingboyfriend come in.

"Hey babe! How was your day? Hello Alec… ALEXANDER!"

"What?" it came out a little harsher than intended, but I didn't regret it.

"Whoa Mr. Grumpy Pants. I just wanted to know how your day was." Now is the perfect time to see if he will tell me the truth.

"Okay. How was all day in the studio." I noticed he sat on the couch across from me instead of by like he usually does. Maybe he will tell me.

"It was good. I got to record a lot."

"Interesting."

"What is babe? You've been acting weird ever since I got here. Did I do something?" Oh if only he knew.

"You did something and you didn't do something. All pertaining to the same matter though." I looked up to see him staring at me with that knowing look in his eyes, but I chose to ignore it. "I was watching TV before you came, and you know how Izzy is always trying to get me to watch E!. Well I did and I saw a picture of you and Vince. You remember him don't you? The one who broke your heart?" He slowly nodded. "You two were having lunch and seemed rather friendly for someone who has a boyfriend. I was wondering if you had anything to add to that."

He sighed. "I wasn't going to tell you because I thought you would be mad. But yes we did have lunch and yes he was flirting with me and no, I didn't do anything to stop him." I felt my heart break a little.

"If you would have told me that you were going to lunch with him, I wouldn't have been mad. I'm mad now because, not only did you not tell me, but you lied about it and let him flirt with you. Not only did you not tell me, but I had to hear it from Twitter and E! News not from my boyfriend of six months!"

"Babe please. I didn't mean to upset you and didn't cheat on you! Can you forgive me?"

"Of course I forgive you, but I don't trust you anymore. I care about you as not only a boyfriend, but a best friend, for you to go back to how you were when you and Vince broke up."

"Thank you babe."

*End of Flashback*

So now I'm sitting in my favorite coffee shop, Java Jones, literally freaking out. I decided to break up with Zeke with the upcoming reality show. I've never broken up with someone and I don't want Zeke to hate me. We have been best friends since high school and I don't want to mess that up, but ever since the paparazzi caught him having lunch his ex the rumors have been flying and we haven't been the same. I don't think he's cheating, but he has been distant and I don't think we can last with me going to California for the summer. I made up my mind. I'm going to breakup with him when he comes here. Not only for the picture, but also for the reality show.

I was only waiting for a few minutes when I saw the flashes outside from the paparazzi and I knew that was him. I stood up and gave him a quick peck before the waiter came to get his order.

"Hey babe, how are you?" Damn, why did he have to ask that? I can't lie to him, but I don't want to be too straightforward and hurt his feelings. What am I supposed to say?

"Uh, I'm okay. I think we need to talk though." So I guess I decided straightforward. I would have liked to notify myself before though.

"Okay, what's up?" I looked up at him and saw his gorgeous hazel eyes that first drew me to him.

"I got offered to go be on a reality show and I'm going to be gone the summer,"

"That's great babe. Where is it going to be?" Uh! I saw his amazing smile and his amazing lips. Focus Alec!

"Um, LA. I wanted to talk to you about that actually. I don't want things to get messed up between us with our friendship just in case one of us does something while we are apart and I know things between us have been… different ever since that picture came out. I don't think you're cheating on me. I just think that we should breakup before I go, but I still want to be friends. So," I looked up and saw tears in his eyes and then I started crying, but I knew I had to be strong and get it out, "it's over. I'm sorry." And with that I got up, kissed his cheek and walked out with tears streaming down my face, completely ignoring the paparazzi. I know that was the right thing to do, but in my heart I not so sure.

The next day I'm getting dressed to go to the gym when I saw my phone light up.

I guess you did it! Check E! –Izzy, XO

Thanks, I think- Alec, 3

I grabbed the remote and turned to E! not really knowing what to expect, but what I saw as the headline broke my heart more than it probably should. How could he do this the day after?

Alexander Lightwood crying and Zeke Daniels making out with Ex. Is Zalec over?

I somehow managed to hear the reporter talk after what seemed like a forever of silence.

"The famous couple was spotted at a local coffee shop just yesterday right before famous photographer, Alexander Lightwood, walked out with tears streaming down his face. Unfortunately, singer/songwriter, Zeke Daniels was facing away from the door so we were unable to see his reaction. But not to worry, tomorrow we are going to sit down with Isabelle and Alexander Lightwood and try to clear up the rumors. You're watching E! News."

An interview? The day after our breakup? I think the gym can wait. I need a drink!

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