Star

Summary: Totally AU. Spike and Buffy are highschool seniors and are best friends until Spike becomes a famous actor and. well just read it.

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Lastly to everyone who else who reviewed or just read my story: Sorry the thank you's were so long but I just had to. But don't think I'll leave you out of it. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Now back to your regularly scheduled story.

Chapter Seven

As Buffy walked home she still couldn't make a decision. The offer was so tempting. She had always dreamed of becoming an actress but she never told anyone. Only Spike knew. And she never dreamt in a million years that she would get the opportunity. After all, she had never acted before except that time in second grade where she played flower # 05 in her schools' production of Sleeping beauty. She was too shy to do so. Plus she wouldn't know what to say to the gang and after the whole Spike fiasco, they certainly wouldn't be that ecstatic about it. Plus Buffy didn't think that her mom would agree, it would mean a lot of hard work and sacrifice and that could be a strain. Yet somehow a big part of Buffy wanted to accept this offer, a big part of her wanted to say yes. Part of her knew this could make her dreams come true.

'I need to think about this more and talk to the gang.' Buffy thought as she walked the last few steps before she reached him. 'But I'll go talk to mom now.'

"Mo-om!" Buffy called as she entered her house.

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"So Spike can you tell us what this new movie of yours is all about?" The reporter asked

"Well it's called 'Doughnuts' and I play a cop who falls in love with the owner of a bakery."

"Doughnuts? Isn't that kind of a hard sell for a title?"

"Who wouldn't want to see it? Come on cops love doughnuts, doughnuts are bought in a bakery, bakery owner equals lots of doughnuts for the cop." "Well, now that you put it that way. I guess it makes sense."

"Exactly."

"So who else is starring in it?"

"Well, as of now it's in pre-production and we're still casting for the female lead. However, the director of the movie is yet again Rupert Giles who as you know directed me in my first movie 'Dawn'."

"Well, are they considering casting Drusilla Cecily, your co-star from 'Dawn' seeing as that you two had a lot of chemistry in that movie?"

"Well, I personally think that that is possible however, remember we are making a different film here. Far different from 'Dawn' and if she were to be cast in 'Doughnuts', I think it would seem too much to people like we were making 'Dawn II'."

"Well that is an interesting perspective. I'm sure that I together with all your fans out there are eagerly anticipating this next film of yours. Thank you very much for your time and good luck with your next film."

"Thank you very much." Spike said as he left.

"That was actor Spike James talking about his next movie 'Doughnuts', and I'm Alison Po reporting for Diamond news."

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The week after.

Buffy had been thinking about the offer given to for the whole week already. She talked about it with her mom and that conversation went better than expected. Her mom said that whatever made her happy was something she couldn't deny though it would mean moving in the middle of the school year to live in LA. It would also mean that her mom would have to look for a new job. However despite how hard it was her mom supported her and said to just tell her when and what she has decided so her mom could start arranging things.

Buffy was pretty much decided but she still needed to ask the gang because deep down inside she needed their approval and assurance that she could do it. She was meeting them in the Bronze after school to discuss it with them.

"Hey Buff, Over here!" Xander called as she entered. The bronze was pretty packed that afternoon, more so than usual but luckily they were able to find seats.

"Hey guys Buffy." said as she sat down.

"Hey." Oz greeted.

"Sooooo?" Willow asked bursting with excitement.

"What?" Buffy asked.

"What did you want to talk about that was so important?" Willow answered in a rush.

"Whoa, slow down Perky girl."

"Forgive her Buff, she accidentally drank my coffee instead of her decaf on so it's she's going to be like that for awhile." Oz explained.

"Oh."

"So? Don't keep us in suspense. what, what, what?!" Willow asked, her voice getting higher with every word. She was so hyper she was almost bouncing out of her chair.

"Ookay, Wills, you need to calm down."

"No really Buff, we're all kinda curious what you wanted to talk about with us." Xander said

"Okay, here goes. A woman came up to me last week while I was at the mall and."

"And what? Did she try to mug you or something because if she did I'll kill her. Oz go get your van and we'll go search." Willow interrupted.

"Nooo. Oh god no, nothing like that. Boy Wills, you should really not drink coffee. Ever." Buffy said

"I'll be quiet now."

"As I was saying, a woman came up to me, NOT AS A MUGGER, I might add. and sheaskedmeifIwantedtobeanactress." Buffy said the last part so fast that they didn't understand her.

"What?" Xander asked.

"I know, I know. I shouldn't take it but you guys have to realize that its.." Buffy said not catching on.

"No, no. I mean what did she say. I didn't quite get it." Xander explained.

"Oh. I said she asked me if I wanted to be an actress."

"Oh." Oz said.

"WHAT? An ACTRESS THAT IS SO COOL!" Willow yelled jumping up and down.

"Wills, say that again will you, I think there's someone in the Philippines who didn't hear you." Buffy said.

"Sorry. I'll just sit here. But still wow" Willow said as she sat back down.

"Really?" Xander asked

"Yes."

"So you gonna take it?" he asked.

" I don't know, that's why I wanted to ask you guys. I mean I really want to but after what happened with he who shall not be named, I didn't know what you guys would think."

"Well, Buff you're our friend and no matter how bad things were with HIM, we won't judge you and the decisions you make based on him." Xander said.

"Thanks Xand. Oz?"

"I think the proper answer should be whatever makes you happy. But as a friend I'd have to say Whatever makes you happy. will make me happy."

"Thank you." Buffy said with a smile. "I'd ask you Wills but I'm afraid that you might yell again."

"I won't I think the caffeine is nearly out of my system. Look, I agree with the guys, I mean you're my best friend and I want you to be happy. Just don't turn into a Spike will you?"

"I promise I won't. So about this offer? Definitely yes?" Buffy asked.

"Not just a yes, but a HELL YES!" Willow said. "Sorry. Not so out of my system as I thought."

"Thanks you guys but there is one more thing." Buffy said.

"What's that?" Xander asked.

"I'm going to have to move."

"Oh. well I guess it's only for the best." Xander said.

"yeah, to be nearer LA and all." Oz said.

"I'll miss you." Wills said "But don't worry it's not that far just like two hours or so but we can still see each other when you're not busy right?"

"Of course how can I not."

"Great." Willow said.

"So it's settled, tonight I go call Ava."

"Ava?" Oz asked.

"The woman who came up to me. She's an agent." Buffy explained.

"Yeah I guess you better." Xander said.

And when she came home that afternoon, Buffy did.



A/N: well that's it for this chapter. I hope you guys like it. I tried to make it longer because I read your reviews and when I looked at the past chapters I realized that you guys were right, they were too short.

Doughnuts is actually a fic I was writing at the same time with my other fic "proof". I know I know it sounds kinda hokey but well.I actually started writing it long before I started Star. However, I reached a moot point at chapter two and I didn't know what direction to take it so I stopped it. So I stopped writing both. Who knows I might continue it when I'm finished with Star. (I'm having a hard time enough with both Star and Proof that to add a third one would kill me. I'm not complaining or anything though because I love it.

To tiny bunny aka orange berry weary: If you're reading this then you've found me.