A/N This is basically a 'Robsten' story, but I have way too much respect for Robert Pattinson and Kirsten Stewart to be actually using their name. And after all, if I was in their shoes, I doubt I'd like to read, sometimes quite explicitly, how everybody wants to get me in bed with my co-star; regardless whether I am actually dating that person or not. Note that the characters are NOT supposed to be Rob and Kristen, but they are inspired by them either way. I'll use some of the stuff that's actually happened to them, but I'll make up many things of my own as well.

I am a huge fan of Rob's dry sense of humor, so characteristically British. And I really like the 'no nonsense' attitude of Kirsten as well, so you will definitely be seeing some of it here. In general I admire the actors' -especially the young ones- down-to-earth attitude about everything that has happened to them since Twilight. You'll find me trying to shed a light on that too.

I don't know whether any of you has seen 'Stargate SG-1' but there is this one episode (Wormhole X-Treme!, episode 100 in of the whole show) where you have this show-in-show phenomenon in which the real characters are faced with preparations and recordings of a fictional series that would be based on their adventures. You also get to see flashes of episodes of this fictional series. At the end of the episode there is a short 'Making of'-featurette with the actors of the fictional show. One of them introduces himself like this: I am Christian Bocher. I play the character Raymond Gunn, who plays Dr. Levant, who is based on the character Daniel Jackson, portrayed by Michael Shanks, originally played by James Spader in the movie. I found his summary rather hilarious, but basically you can picture this fanfic as something similar, only less complicated.

These are my characters:

Joy as the actress who plays 'Bella Swan'

Ben as the actor who plays 'Edward Cullen'

Judith as the director of 'Twilight'

Thomas as the actor who plays 'Jacob Black'

Margo as the actress who plays 'Rosalie Hale'

Ines as the actress who plays 'Alice Cullen'

Ron as the actor who plays 'Jasper Hale'

John as the actor who plays 'Emmett Cullen'

Steve as Joy's initial long-term boyfriend

If I need any of the others, I'll introduce them later.

CHAPTER ONE: Script

"Morning, sweetheart," my mother called out to me while I was still coming down the stairs.

"The mail seems to have brought you something interesting today," she continued, waving a big brown envelope.

I sped up my pace to take it from her and installed myself at the kitchen table with cereals, coffee and the mysterious envelope. When I tore it open, it turned out to be a script. It had a note attached from the director, Judith.

Dear Joy,

I have seen your performance in your last film and I would like you to audition for the part of Bella Swan in the new movie I am directing. It's based on the novel 'Twilight.' I've included a copy of the script for you.

I hope to hear from you soon,

Best regards,

Judith

My interest was immediately caught; it was a rare occasion that a director specifically wanted me for a production. I didn't waste any time and started reading the script right away over breakfast. I was so absorbed in the story that I hardly noticed that my mom was calling a while later.

"Er, what is it, Mom?" I asked, uncertain since I hadn't heard her initial question.

"So it's a good script, then, is it?" she laughed.

"Yeah, kinda, …" I admitted sheepishly.

"Well, why don't you and your script move some place more comfortable so that I can start preparing lunch, huh?" she suggested.

"Sure, Mom, on my way," I told her, gathering my things carefully.

By the time Mom called for lunch, I was already halfway the script and reluctant to leave my spot in the sofa. As soon as I was excused from table, I cleaned up my dishes and went back to reading. By the evening, I'd finished it all and was anxious to get Judith on the phone. Thankfully she had thought of adding her contact details, so I gave her a ring immediately.

Judith had been very happy to hear that I was interested and she promised to call my agent soon to make an appointment for the audition. I found myself on a strange high for the rest of my evening, so I put on some quiet music in the background before going to bed. Even with this precaution, it was way past my usual bedtime before I finally drifted away in sweet dreams.

The next morning I felt a little weird. The night had brought me very intense dreams about brooding yet handsome vampires and overwhelming love. I hopped in the shower to get the aftermath out of my system, but it took long for the refreshing effect to kick in. I seriously hoped this project wouldn't turn me into an insomniac.

By the end of the week, I still hadn't heard from my agent and I was getting a little worried. The story had really gotten to me and I would be terribly disappointed if I never had a proper shot at the role. After a few more days of silence, I started feeling restless and ended up in a bookstore. I soon found what I was looking for and to my surprise -and delight- there were three books instead of one. Without hesitation I bought them all and wandered back home in a much better mood.

The long-awaited phone call came the next day.

"Joy, start packing your suitcase, you're leaving for your audition on Saturday," my agent told me.

"Thanks Melissa!" I exclaimed happily.

"A little excited, are we?" she chuckled. It was clear she hadn't expected this amount of enthusiasm from me.

"Yes," I admitted.

"Well, enjoy yourself, sweetie, the plane ticket is in your inbox and Judith will have someone pick you up at the airport," she filled me in on the practical details.

"I will, thanks again," I said before hanging up.