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

Authors Notes: Please give feedback. I will beg if I have to. Oh and I hope you like the story, it's one of my very firsts so be gentle.

Disclaimer: I own nothing except maybe a few original characters but they're pretty easy to spot.

To blood red rose: Well you never know, you might really have been.

To everyone: Sorry it took a little long, exams are evil after all. Thanks for reading and/or reviewing.

Chapter Eleven

"Well... what was that all about?" Mr. Giles asked as he faced Rosie and Dee.

"Maybe she was nervous." Dee said.

"Probably." Rosie said.

"Well, I can't make a movie without her people."

"I'll go get her." Rosie offered.

"No." Spike suddenly said. "I will." When they all looked at him he quickly said : "You know, to build a good relationship with my costar and all that rot."

"Alright." Mr. Giles said as he left.

After Spike closed the door, Rosie turned to him and said:" Wonder what's THAT all about?"

"That what?" Dee asked.

"You know. Spike going after her. I highly doubt it's to build a good relationship with her."

"So what are you trying to say?" Dee asked.

"Oh god dearie, isn't it obvious? It seems that out Mr. James is smitten with her."

"After one look?"

"Hey I said smitten not in love." Mr. Giles said.

"That is true." Dee conceded. "Anyway, you know I still can't believe we hired Scott Hope to be in this film."

"What's wrong with Scott?" Rosie asked.

"Don't you know? Everyone who has worked with him has said how difficult he is to work with. They say he's a total jerk." Dee explained.

"Really now." Mr. Giles said. "Very interesting."

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Meanwhile...

"Oh god, I can't believe it. Stupid Buffy. Stupid stupid Buffy. Can't check out who the hell else is staring in this movie can you?" Buffy asked herself.

"Stupid stupid," Buffy mumbled to herself as she sat down on a chair. She was so embarrassed especially since she ran out of there. " I should have been strong." Buffy thought. "God, I can't believe it. Here I go thinking I could be an actress without thinking that maybe I might have to work with him. Oh God."

Buffy was so caught up in worrying that she didn't notice that someone had sat down beside her.

"Hi! I'm Scott Hope. I'm kinda lost could you help me?"

Buffy's head snapped up immediately. "Wow you're the Scott Hope. Star of Titanic VI. I'm Buffy Summers by the way." Buffy was a bit startled especially since she never expected to meet him much less see him in real life. Ever.

"Buffy Summers huh? Well I guess we're working together."

"Wow, we are? Does that mean you're playing Kyle?"

"Who the main character? No I'm playing Jack, Kyle's best friend. I thought that role would be a complete departure from my last one since now I get to play the antagonist. Unfortunately I don't get the girl, though after meeting you I wish I would."

Buffy felt herself blush at his compliment and at the same time got her fears confirmed. Spike would be playing Kyle. her love interest. That meant she would have to kiss him. 'Oh God.'

"What we're you thinking about just now? With that look I'd say a pet of yours just died."

"No nothing like that."

"Well then what were you doing out here. Don't tell me you're lost too."

"No, I just... needed to get some air."

"I see. Well don't you think we should go in? I heard Mr. Giles is very temperamental."

"Really?" Buffy asked part worried part insecure because she still felt as though she'd suck.

"Don't worry about it I'll protect you." Scott said as he shined his pearly white teeth at her when he smiled. "Shall we go then?"

"Okay. I'll lead the way since you don't know where to go." Buffy and Scott stood up just as spike finally found her.

"Buffy... I-I..." Spike stopped when he saw Scott.

"Hi! I'm Scott Hope, you must be Spike James?" Scott asked as he held out his hand to shake Spike's hand.

Spike took his hand and shook it. "I am. Well if you are who you say then they're expecting you so we can start." Spike said not taking his eyes of Scott who was standing unnaturally close to Buffy. Buffy meanwhile wouldn't meet his eyes, which just frustrated him even more.

"Let's go." Spike said bitingly as he led the way.

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A few hours later...

"Okay people. We're done for the day. Be here again same time tomorrow so we can begin shooting okay?" Mr. Giles asked.

He was answered by yes's by the people all around.

"Good see you then."

As Buffy left, Spike thought it was the best time to talk to her.

"Buff..." He started only to be cut off by Scott asking Buffy if she'd like a ride home.

"I'd love to." Buffy answered with a smile. They left through the front door leaving Spike standing there all by himself.

A/N: I know it's still a bit shorter that what should be usual but guess what back, back again? That's right my old friend Writer's block! Not sure if it ever really left anyway. Anyway, hopefully you guys like this chapter. I know, Scott Hope. SCOTT HOPE! Could I have picked anyone worse? (Apart from Riley.) At least he brings something to the story. What you might ask? Competition baby! Can't make it too easy for Spike now can I? ; )