A/N: Hey all, Yeah here is chapter 2!!

Thanks for pointing out that mistake i didn't catch after reading it over again, it is supposed to be Vanessa not Alexandra. so that is it here is another chapter... enjoy!

The Love and Life of an Actress Chapter 2

Practice Session Number Two

The following day…

Sakura had told her best friend everything about last nights phone call from no other then Syaoran Li. Tomoyo was so excited for her that she was going to come over in the morning and help her pick an out fit out just for her coaching session which would be later in the evening after Syaoran had finished the auditions for the day.

Tomoyo arrived at Sakura apartment with two large trunks she knocked on the door and Sakura let her in, "Tomoyo…" Sakura trailed off as she dragged the two trunks into the apartment.

"It has to be the right outfit Sakura," she said and placed them in the middle of the living room.

"It's not like I'm going out with him. All he is doing is helping me get the official job as Vanessa," she explained to her friend.

Tomoyo smiled, "Oh come on Sakura there has to be another reason why he wants you so much to be in the role of Vanessa."

Sakura looked at her friend and shook her head, "What other reason could there be?" she questioned uncertain.

"He wants you," she said simply.

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Auditions…

"You called her didn't you?" Yamato asked Syaoran as he was taking a little break between auditions.

"I did. How many girls signed up today?" he questioned changing the subjects.

Yamato scanned the list then flipped to the next page, "oh about two hundred," he said.

Syaoran sighed, "You know how much I hate this? If only you would just listen to my intuitions about that girl."

"Syaoran, you are talking to the wrong guy here. If you want results go ask Izumo," he said.

Shortly after Izumo had returned from his washroom break, "Did I hear my name?" he asked.

"As a mater in fact you did," Yamato said looking at his star actor.

"I was just saying to him how we could possibly save ourselves the whole audition process and just hire Sakura," Syaoran explained.

"Syaoran have you become impartial to the whole auditioning process?" Izumo asked.

"No, it's just…" Syaoran stopped, "Your right everyone deserves a chance to try out for it," he said defeated.

"I liked her too, but we still have to consider the others that took their time to come down and try out for the role of Vanessa."

"Okay, call in the next person," Yamato said to the door man.

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"He wants me…" Sakura whispered thinking to back to how he was talking on the phone then she shook her head.

"Yeah, this makes the most sense," Tomoyo told her matter of fact.

"Yeah but, I'm sure he wants to help me succeed for real."

Tomoyo smiled at her friend, "Come on Sakura, you don't think he is good looking?" she asked.

"Well…Yeah, But I'm not looking to take advantage of this situation to get together with him," Sakura replied strongly making sure her friend understood where her mind was.

"No problem,"

"Please, let's not continue on about this?"

"It's okay, well I'll leave these outfits here with you and you can pick which one you like to wear the most," she said smiling at her friend.

"Okay thanks again Tomoyo," Sakura said with a smile and she hugged her.

"What are friends for?" she said she went to the door, "bye and good luck."

Sakura frowned as she looked from the door to the two large trunks. She knew her friend meant well, but she didn't want to be the one chasing after him like all of his female fans. If something was meant to happen between them then it did but otherwise she was going to focus on getting the role.

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Later that evening at the Theater hall…

"Finally," Yamato said he took a sip from his coffee cup and set it down again, "There are about a handful of people we want to come back for a second audition."

Syaoran yawned, "Okay, so call them all Friday, except for Sakura because I already called her."

Izumo looked at him for a moment, "Is there something I should know?" he asked.

Syaoran looked at him shaking his head, "No, not at all."

"Okay, so I'll just call the rest of the girls," he said putting his pen down.

"Well one second I want to know what you are looking for?" Syaoran questioned a little confused himself but more to find out how to help Sakura out.

"For one the character Vanessa is a mistress right…she has to be someone that is self centered and as well as a little bit manipulating," he said he stopped seeing Syaoran wanted to say something.

"Not all mistresses are like that though…I mean if you think about it not every woman wants to be the second woman. Aren't we not portraying that it is my character that goes after her?" he questioned.

"No, Syaoran the whole series is called The Mistress it is about Vanessa she picks Alexander. And how would you know not all are like that?"

"I…don't I guess."

"This is how the series is going to play out, she is seeking love and she finds Alexander whom is married and happens to be a person who is a high class individual. They get involved and sleep together. But he has a commitment that he must honor and eventually he chooses his wife over her."

"Okay now I see," Syaoran said.

"Good, don't try to change how you feel about the series because you signed the contract remember?" Izumo reminded him.

Syaoran nodded, "I remember."

"Now lets get going," he said standing up they both left the theater hall.

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Syaoran got into his car he flipped open his cell phone and pressed a button to bring up all his contacts, he went through the list until he reached 'Sakura Kinomoto' and hit the call button then held the phone up to his ear.

The phone ringed a couple of times until he heard her voice, "Kinomoto," she answered.

"Sakura, hi it's me Syaoran," he greeted her.

"Oh Syaoran, hi did you finish the auditions?" she questioned.

"Yeah we did, I was going to come over right now if that is okay?" he asked making sure she was ready.

"Yeah no problem, I'll see you in a bit," she said then hung up the phone.

Syaoran sat in his car for a moment and thought about what he was doing. It was only about helping her get the job, of course it was. Syaoran sighed or maybe Yamato and Izumo were right…that he did have a small crush for Sakura. He shook his head, "No, I'm helping her with a career," he told himself then started his vehicle and got on his way.

It only took about fifteen minutes before he got to Sakura's apartment complex, he put on a hat that covered his face making sure the paparazzi wouldn't see him and make up this crazy story bout him and her.

He then exited his car taking a the small briefcase that was in his back seat he closed the door and locked his vehicle with the small remote control that was on his key chain and headed toward the apartment complex.

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Sakura's Apartment…

Sakura hurried to push the trunks into her bedroom so it would make for less clutter around her apartment. She didn't know where to start because Syaoran was coming to apartment. He is a popular actor and he was coming to her apartment. She had made some drinks and some sandwiches for him to eat knowing that he would probably be hungry having just finished with the auditions.

Sakura didn't change into anything very fancy she found a denim skirt that flared out a bit; it was knee length and a pale yellow v-neck sweater from her closet.

She set out of her bedroom and closed the door, there was a buzz and Sakura ran to answer it, "Hello," she said into the telecom.

"It's me," he said Sakura recognized his voice then pressed the button to open the door for him, "come on up," she said.

After a few minutes, Syaoran was at the door and Sakura had previously had it opened it for him.

"Hi," they both said smiling at each other then she closed and locked the door behind him then turned around.

"So, you must be hungry," she said thoughtfully.

"You didn't have to do anything for me," Syaoran saw the sandwiches she had made. It was really nice of her to do, but the truth was that he was hungry.

"Oh, it's the least I can do after all you are going to help me out with the spot right?" she asked with a smile.

"Yeah," he replied smiling back. He reached for a sandwich and took a bite after he chew the first bite, "These are really good Sakura thanks."

Sakura blushed, "thanks."

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Sakura and Syaoran were sitting in the living room. Syaoran was running through the script looking for a part that would be good to start at. Syaoran had explained to her that the role of Vanessa was supposed to be one that she was selfish and manipulative. He finally found the part where Vanessa has her first scene with Alexander.

"Okay, here is the part," he handed her the book while pointing to the part of the script where it started.

Sakura read the dialogue quickly, "Okay. So she is supposed to be selfish and manipulative…she is only looking out for herself…" she closed her eyes then reopened them. "Syaoran you don't mind if I can borrow the script for tonight so I can read it to see how Vanessa is like."

"No I don't mind. I actually got you a copy so you could borrow it for a while until the next audition."

"Thanks, Syaoran," she smiled at him then her smile faded.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

"Well it's just something that my friend said to me," she looked at the floor then nervously back up at him, "she thinks you…like me."

Syaoran was caught off guard for a moment the shook his head, "Um, I like you to be in the series as Vanessa."

Sakura started to laugh so did Syaoran, "That's a relief because I thought maybe you were interested in more then just getting me the role?" she said still laughing more out of nervousness then anything.

"No, I swear I see a good actress I want her to succeed. I just so happen to see the best in you," he said casually trying not to let on how right her friend had been.

Sakura blushed at his words, "Thanks."

There was an awkward pause then Syaoran broke the silence, "so after everything do you want to do some lines from the being of the first episode where we first meet?" he asked.

"Sure."

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Sakura and Syaoran were seated on her couch and they were reciting from the second page of the manuscript first chapter of where they're characters had first met.

"Alexander," Syaoran said as he stood up from the couch holding the script in his hand.

"Vanessa," Sakura she too stood; she momentarily glanced down at the script in her hands, "You live here?" she asked motioning around her living room.

"Yes, but I'd ask you again what are you doing here?" he questioned sternly.

"I was invited by your wife. She wanted me to go over the clothing in her wardrobe to look for a suitable out fit for the coronation," she softly. "I hope it doesn't interrupt you does it?"

Syaoran smiled he put the script down, "Awesome, keep that tone. That is what Izumo wants Vanessa to be like; Sly and sneaky sound to her voice."

"Okay, from now on I'll play her like that," she said with a smile.

Syaoran looked at his script then began, "No, it doesn't I'd just wish she would have told me someone was coming over about her wardrobe."

Sakura was staring at her script in shock then looked up at Syaoran, "This Vanessa isn't that formal is she?"

Syaoran shook his head, "No, but look at this role as your shoe in the door to your acting career."

"Sure, she also said to take a look at yours," she said softly lingering a bit.

Syaoran raised any eyebrow, "My wardrobe is fine for the coronation."

"I beg to differ," Sakura said walking up close to him, "I have plenty of men's clothing that would be fit for a coronation. As a man of your stature you should be in your top outfit."

Syaoran following the script stepped back from her, "Stature or not I'm sure my wardrobe is well put together. I didn't hire the top tailors to men's designs for nothing."

Sakura following the script as well grinned, "But let's have a look anyway since your wife is not here."

"End of scene one," Syaoran looked up at her with a great big grin. "This will be perfect for you to just practice on."

Sakura looked at the time on the digital display it read 11:30pm, "Wow time goes by when you're having fun."

Syaoran also observed the time, "yeah, how about we carry on tomorrow? I'm free most of the day I'll come by at noon?" he asked.

Sakura nodded, "Okay great."

She walked him to the door opening it for him and he stepped out, "Thanks," he said standing awkwardly looking like he wanted to say or do something but he didn't.

"No problem, I'll see you tomorrow?" she questioned.

"Yeah, see you tomorrow," With that Syaoran headed toward the exit and Sakura watched him as he pressed the elevator button and then stepped into the elevator and doors closed.

She sighed, "What was that…" she thought aloud then closed the door to her apartment and locked it.

She smiled then shaking her head lightly, "It's only nervousness that is gathering before the day of the last audition is held," she had told herself. Besides it's only him helping her out the only way possible which was help practicing with him for it. If Tomoyo were here she would have for sure embarrassed her in front of him.

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Syaoran frowned he put his head in his hands, "No, Syaoran you are not going to do it again," he told himself angrily. He just now made it back home; surprisingly she wasn't that far away from where he lived which was only the next building over from hers.

He got up from his couch and went to his phone and dialed a number, "Hello Yamazaki here," the voice on the other end answered.

"Yamazaki, it's Syaoran," he said into the phone.

"Ah Syaoran, How are you?" he asked.

"Good. Okay maybe not so good. Yamazaki you have to help me!" he cried desperately to his best friend.

Yamazaki frowned at his friends begging, "What can I help you with?" he finally said.

"Remember what happened with Aki Soua?"

"Yeah, what about it?"

"Well it's happening again. But this time the feeling is different…I need your advice," Syaoran said pleading him.

"Okay stay right there and I'm going to be coming over," Yamazaki said and hung up the phone.

To Be Continued…

AN: I know it might seem a bit slow but eventually it will pick up...we can't just get right into the romance yet when they haven't know each other for more then 1 day ;; R&R please