I wake up the next morning. The sun shining in my face and I just breathe in and out. I look over. The familiar blue paper on the wall is my reassurance that I am not crazy. And that I am actually on my way to one of the most watch reality shows in North America and Canada. I also remember the very handsome cadet sleeping across the hall in another bedroom.

His laughter…..his eyes. WHY? Why do I have to fall for a guy (an amazing guy) and then find out I can't even date him because he's my competitor! Sheesh, give me a freaking break!

I groaned out loud and rolled out of bed onto the floor. I got up only to be knocked down because the bed sheets were tangled around my legs. I untangled them and went to one of the drawers. I got an outfit out. Also I took out all of the shower essentials

I went in and did my thing, and came out clean. I blow dried my hair, and got dresses. I looked at myself. "No way Brick would ever go for me. I'm so plain. Emerald green eyes and curly brown hair.

(A/U Remember Ann Maria's hair? Well Annie's hair is like the bottom part without the poof on the top, and without all of that ozone destroying hairspray…jjk :D Oh, and she has bangs like Gwen, except brown bangs.)

My hair goes down my back almost to my waist. I'm told that I'm pretty tall. I'm 5'7, and still growing. I have pretty small 'Ahem' female assets. Only c-sized you know what, and I have a curvy waist. I also have very plump lips.

I put on a yellow dress and have my hair in a pony tail. I go to bricks room to wake him up only to find out he already woke up, and was talking to a nicely dressed lady in the kitchen. "Hi everybody."

Brick and the Woman looked up at me. "Annie you're awake. Thanks for last night." Brick came over and kissed my check. I blushed." Anyway Annie, this is Ms. Cynthia Grayson. She's here to do our interviews. Well more of yours since I already did mine." Man did I forget that. I stuck out my hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you Ms. Grayson." took my hand. "I as well. Now if you have a seat we can get this ball rolling." I took a seat on one of the Barstools.

"So Annie, how old are you?"

"16."

"Good. So Annie tell me about one thing in your life that you completely dedicate yourself to."

"Well I dance. I sing, and I also write songs."

"Have you ever sung a song in front of people?"

"Yes. I was 9 and there was a carnival at our school. I sang the National Anthem."

"The American one…..am I correct?"

"Yes M' am."

"So I hear you're the only foreign competitor this season. How does that feel?"

"It feels strange. It's as if you're stepping into something completely different and out of your element."

"So, do you have any special 'Strategies' you'd like to share with us?"

"Strategies….what do you mean?"

"On how to win the Game."

"Well I plan to do my best and put forth my best."

"One more thing."

"Yes?"

"Is there anyone special at home?"

"Yeah my family."

"No sweet cheeks, I mean a boyfriend or maybe a special boy?"

"Oh no, never had one."

Cynthia looked back and for the between me and Mr. McArthur.

"Well, thank you for your time. This will be posted on the website right after the first few weeks."

"Why will it take so long?"

"Oh because of editing, printing, liability. Grown-up things, nothing to worry about."

"Okay." Cynthia smiled and picked up her bag. She left. Weird. Any who after the door closed I went up to Brick. "So Cadet, are you ready to go exploring?" He lifted an eyebrow. "Where are we going to go exploring?" I raised my arm like superman, about to take flight. "To downtown, we go!"

We headed down to the lobby. Last night I was so preoccupied with my problems with brick I never realized how beautiful the hotel was. The walls painted a beautiful shade of brown and it had gold specks mixed into the paint. There was an intresting looking chandelier in the middle in the ceiling, and a huge fire place at the end of the room. I smiled. It was like I was living in a Mansion.

"Hey, the shuttles here." I turned my attention to the Handsome cadet.

"Well what are you waiting for?"