APOV

I sighed heavily as I entered the school hallway- your typical looking public school we were filming at. I lost sight of Meg as we were shuffled around and bossed by the production crew. I looked around and saw the rest of my Cullen "family" being walked to the cafeteria where they were going to set up shooting. I was told Meg and I were scheduled to do one quick biology scene- which consisted of me giving her dirty looks and flinching away from her as she got embarrassed and blushed like crazy. There wasn't any dialogue really, so if Meg and I got our looks down right in a couple takes, we'd be able to join the rest of the cast in the cafeteria.

I took my seat in the classroom. No Meg yet. I thought maybe I shouldn't be thinking about her right now- I shouldn't still be in my own personal mindset. I should be concentrating on how Edward was feeling… but for some reason I couldn't do it.

Meg was actually being really nice to me today. And I blew her off. I didn't mean to- not so harshly- but I didn't think it was good for myself to continue to let her walk all over me…

I sighed, irritated with myself. Even at her worst, she was only misleading.. I shouldn't have gone that far to say she "walked all over me." and besides, even if she did, I had let her.

It was time I grew some balls and did something about it.

And just as I decided that, as if on cue, Meg walked in. I hadn't noticed before the wavy, soft ringlets her hair was styled in, how much they had deepened her hair color from its natural shade, and the way her cheekbones were distinguished with the lightest shade of blush. Even 'Bella's' costume and look couldn't completely drain out Meg's beauty.

She came and sat down next to me, without a word. I wanted to say something, we hadn't started shooting yet, everything was still getting ready….

I had poised myself to tap her on the shoulder, but then I didn't know if that was best. She could've already been getting into the mind of Bella and I didn't want to disturb her… and I didn't want to distract her with matters between us personally and therefore take away from our acting in the scene.

I huffed impatiently, knowing I'd have to keep quiet for now…

We finished the scene in two takes. It was fairly simple. I had so much going on in my mind I didn't take the time to notice or be nervous that this was our first time actually acting, seriously for the film.

Meg stood up to go.

"Wait." I muttered, half hoping she'd hear me, even though I couldn't bring myself to fully, flat out ask her. I left it up to fate to see if she'd heard.

And she did. She turned around, looking at me blankly, and yet almost expectantly. Like I should have a reason for wanting to walk to the next scene with her. She had never questioned me before… was it because of what I said earlier?

"You were… you were good in that scene." I told her, and immediately regretted it. I wanted to talk personally with her again, not work oriented. Stupid.

"Thanks" she smiled softly.

"You're welcome."

We got to the cafeteria which was a loud, chaotic mess. They were messing with all the lighting, complaining it was a little too bright for vampires. I sighed, just relieved we wouldn't have to go straight into a scene again.

Just as I was about to sit down, a production assistant come up to me and tells me I can go- go back to my trailer or get something to eat- our stand ins were coming and would fill in our spots in the scene while the production crew tried to fix the lighting or we had to wait it out for it to get darker.

I didn't complain.

I got up and just left the building.

I saw Meg out of the corner of my eye walking over to the edge of the parking lot. Confused, I furrowed my brows and looked after her. I mean, I'm pretty sure she knew where she was going, but it looked unsettling none the less. I followed her.

She never turned back around to see me. She made straight for her target. That's when I noticed a small group of people standing in the trees outside of the fence of the parking lot. I smiled, realizing she was only going over for the sake of the people who gathered there, hoping to get a look. Oh how nice of her.

I kept a decent distance behind her so she wouldn't hear my tracks. I had my hands in the pockets of my jacket. As we got closer to the crowd gathered there, the excitement increased. I could hear the screams and squeals as we walked closer. I smiled and laughed under my breath, knowing that Meg didn't know the screams weren't all just for her...

I was just a few steps behind her now, and I waved from over her shoulder to the fans behind the fence. It was like every move you made only elicited more sounds from them, higher in volume every time. It almost made you want to jump up and do some kind of dance- give them something a lot more worthwhile for them coming so far away from home, or from wherever they're from, and for waiting so long in the cold just for a chance to see you. It was humbling in a way, but at the same time I could see how some people could let it get to their heads.

"Wow, quite the warm reception we have here." I leaned forward and spoke in Meg's ear. She jumped and let out a scream to rival one of the fan's.

She whipped around to face me, "Were you following me?"

"What if I was?"

"Stop that. Why were you following me?"

Oh crap… she sounded sort of… angry and yet anxious. I frowned down at her. I had approached her with a feeling of playfulness, of joking around, I hadn't thought she'd react this way. Was it really all because of what I had said to her before? I didn't think it was that severe… but to her, was it really? Maybe she took what I said to heart. And maybe I underestimated the hold I had on her… or I don't know. Meg was so confusing to read, almost impossible to figure out. Now she was irritated with me, her eyes demanding and glaring. For a moment we had forgotten about the reason we were there- I was vaguely aware of the fans snapping photos and recording with their cell phones and video cameras and I wondered if it would eventually find it's way onto the internet…

I wondered if I cared if it did.

Maybe later, maybe not ever.

"Meg… I'm sorry, I didn't think it was a big deal… look, you can ignore me later if you choose to, but for right now… don't you think it would make these guys' day if they got to meet both 'Edward' and 'Bella'?" I smiled, trying to reason with her to see my point, and more than that, I just didn't want her mad at me- but I might have to work on that another time. She continued to glare. "After all, what's one without the other?" I tried again. She finally sighed and I knew she had surrendered, at least momentarily and we both turned around to face the fans.

As the time went on and no one came looking for us for filming, the more relaxed and fun we had interacting with the people. There were only about 8 of them there. They were all huge fans and said they were excited about the movie and that they knew we'd do a great job…

After a while, you sort of just forgot media was all around you. Other than about five digital cameras snapping pictures every two seconds, one girl had her cell phone out recording and another girl had a sleek and small Sony camcorder. I teased briefly with her, asking if this was going on YouTube… she only laughed… thinking I wasn't serious. But I really wanted to know…

Meg had gotten out of the mood I had caused her. She smiled and laughed and it was such a captivating sight. Her eyes lit up like she was having fun.

Finally, Meg and I decided it was time to go. We told everyone bye and thank you and turned around to walk away.

Meg sighed again- but happily this time. She looked up at me and smiled. Before I knew it she leaned into my side and wrapped her arms around my waist and held on as we walked. I laughed and gave her a small kiss on top of her wavy haired head, wrapping my arm around her shoulder.

"So does this mean you're not mad at me?" I asked.

"Mad at you? I was never mad at you." she answered, seeming confused.

My brows puckered together, "But… then why did you-?"

"Well, maybe I snapped a little when you snuck up on me… but… I was never really mad. Annoyed maybe, but just because you scared me so bad and I nearly had a heart attack- and… well… to tell you the truth, I've been thinking about what you said this morning all day… and so I think that mixed in with it." she hung her head low, as if embarrassed.

"Oh…" I mumbled lowly. "I didn't mean it. I know it was a complete turn around for me… I just, I just thought that maybe I was being too forward, too pushy… so I was trying to take it back a little. When you started talking about the end of the strike, I meant what I said- just because it's over doesn't mean something has to happen… but that doesn't mean I don't want anything to happen either… it's whatever you're comfortable with- I'm fine with too." I told her finally, trying to make up, trying to clarify, trying to apologize without really having to say "I'm sorry." but I couldn't help but know in my mind, the truth was that I was fine with whatever Meg was fine with- but that was all just for now. If I got to know her more, especially as the scenes and the dialogue and the time spent together grew, I wasn't sure if I'd still want to be only her friend. But for now, I could manage.

Meg didn't answer. I was almost too wrapped up in my thoughts to notice she hadn't answered me.

MPOV

Day 2 of shooting. Yesterday we had done one biology scene and a couple takes of some cafeteria material. Today- it was the car crash scene. I was looking forward to this one the most because it was mostly action. I didn't have to speak to Adam too much during it- unless it was between takes. I was feeling a little nervous about it- for professional reasons, as well as personal between Adam and I.

It was all set up, and I leaned against a wall with headphones in my ears, sighing and tapping my fingers nervously across the tops of my legs to the beat of the drum pounding in my hears- either that or it was the beat of my very own heart, out of nerves and anticipation. I wasn't sure. I could never be sure these days.

I glanced around and I saw a bunch of people crowded around today. There was basically all of the main cast, even though they weren't going to be shown in this scene, and a dozen or so extras all waiting around for the word that called for action. I looked directly ahead of me and saw people just soliciting around, waiting, watching, fans I knew, or curious natives to the state of filming. But the way they all had their cameras out, homemade posters and t-shirts- I was betting pretty positively they were all fans…

I had to look away from them though, I had to forget they were watching. I'd loose it if I focused in too much on them. So I ignored the people standing there, and the lenses of their own cameras.

Getting my mind off that, I looked around again. There was Adam- alone and solitary by himself. He was pacing back and forth, sighing and huffing deep calming breaths, or using deep breathing techniques to focus. He looked serious, as if in another place. I watched him, mesmerized, he was fascinating really. I had never seen him get prepared for a scene before. I wondered what went on in his head, what he told himself to get ready, and how he would continue to prepare himself as the scenes got more intense.

Eventually, the serious, almost brooding look on Adam's newly pale and golden eyed face was broken with a big, amused grin as the actor playing Emmett clapped him hard on the shoulder, causing Adam's leaner frame to lurch forward slightly.

"Take it easy there buddy, you just might pop a blood vessel." I could hear Derek's booming voice from across the parking lot, where I stood by the old, red, rusty pickup truck that was Bella's.

Adam answered the taunt with a laugh, shaking the concentration out of his face. To my surprise, he didn't go back to it once Derek had left him. He went back to normal and I saw him talking to Olivia.

If Olivia weren't already someone on set I considered to be a friend, or about 6 years older than both Adam and I, and happily married… I just might be jealous right now. I laughed to myself under my breath at that ridiculous thought.

I looked away from Adam- he'd be all up in my face soon enough as soon as the cameras started rolling, instead… I saw "Alice" and "Jasper" make their way to the fans across the small parking lot of the school. Laura looked so cute with her new, sheared, short hair. Brian, who played her other half, seemed to notice too…

I was glad another couple of actors on this set were flirty with each other too, but it made me wonder, were Adam and I just as obvious? I had never paid attention before if anyone ever seemed to hint anything or just know. Olivia, I'm guessing, could figure it out, especially after our little talk… but the others… I wasn't so sure about.

And then I wondered, had Adam told anyone? About me in general? Or if not, did he vaguely relay his problems to someone else for advice? Were those problems caused by me?

He was talking to Olivia still- they weren't really joking around like before. She seemed to be explaining something to him and he nodded and listened quietly, looking in thought as he stared away from her, yet with one ear towards her as he sipped a coffee.

I wondered if it were possible to confide in the same person…

Action was called. Everything was set up. It felt a bit overwhelming- to have the stunt drivers and the cars and all the kids around and people yelling and rushing over to where Adam and I were, crouched down on the ground against the red truck. It took us a decent amount of takes- currently, Adam had his arm wrapped around my waist. The director was telling him something, but I wasn't really listening. Adam appeared to be listening, but the way his hand slid slowly around the curve of my waist as he made his way to detach himself from me, I knew his thoughts were elsewhere…

His hand was purposely slow. In his own sneaky, discreet way he was just feeling the curve of my hip as Cathi chatted animatedly in his face and a stunt coordinator went over with him again of how we were supposed to dip down, his arm around my waist and him kneeling on one knee. It was all supposed to be one fluid motion with Edward's precision and grace and speed.

I had to look down or away as I smiled to myself. I wasn't ready for anyone to see that yet and I didn't want anyone to notice- Adam knew what he was doing. I wanted to play dumb and act like I hadn't noticed.

His grip was too firm, too deliberate, too slow, and… and I couldn't describe it- he was simply trying to be sly and take advantage. And even though I knew that, it didn't come off in a typical 'cop a feel' asshole, teenage boy way. It was just Adam. For some reason, it was like a sincere, display of… affection? I wish I could come up with a better word. I knew he was simply just acting on how he felt- or trying to convey he wanted to just go back to normal after what had been said this morning. Either way, I couldn't bring myself to shy away from it or not like it. It was Adam. I wondered if there was anything Adam could do I wouldn't appreciate- well maybe if he was an asshole or mean about it or demanding- but I could never see him that way. Ever.

Adam took the stunt coordinator's insight and the next few dips as Tyler Crowley's van drifted towards us were better, more fluid, although caught up in his haste, Adam sometimes ended up unsteady balanced on just one knee, especially with my weight cradled in one arm. The next take my head came a little too close to the ground as Adam dipped me. His face was leaning over me, his eyes wide.

"Whoops!" he half laughed, half sputtered as he mustered any extra strength he may have had left to make sure I didn't go back an extra inch more- otherwise I surely would've made contact with the concrete. I laughed as my leg towards the outside flew up, trying to balance, trying to pull away from the ground. Adam started laughing too.

APOV

Our second day of shooting finished up. It was late, but not too late… but even still, I was slightly surprised when Laura bounded over to me, just as hyper and bouncy as her on screen counterpart of Alice- and suggested we get some of the cast members to go out tonight.

I sort of laughed, kind of scoffed, "But Laura, Meg and I are only 17... We can't get into any bars around here."

She just shook her head, her smile too excited to be put down, "Who cares!? If you're in a big group no one's going to notice you… and besides, we don't necessarily have to sit in the bar area, and even if we do, you don't have to get anything…"

I pondered that thought. It was all fine by me. But then another thought struck,

"Who else is going?" I asked

"Well, Brian… Olivia came up with the idea actually, so she's going and she got Derek to get into going too, so I guess that only leaves you and Meg. I haven't asked her yet though. I think Olivia or Brian went off to get her…"

"Oh."

Laura's smile faltered only slightly as she saw the small 'o' shape of realization my mouth made.

"You don't want to go if Meg doesn't go?" she asked a question, but it was more of a statement that she already knew the answer to. I thought about it for a quick moment- of course my hesitation to answer her was only making it more true… but I couldn't figure out why. Why wouldn't I want to go if Meg wasn't? if she didn't want to or didn't feel like it, then that was her right… but why should I let it effect me?

I shrugged sheepishly, trying to divert the question entirely.

Laura smiled, "I'm starting to think you like her more than you should." she teased, yet there was a threatening undertone that suggested she had more knowledge.

"Can you blame me?"

"Yes."

"Yes??" I asked, surprised and I stepped back.

"You're an actor. It's your responsibility to control how far things go…"

"So what are you saying? That I shouldn't pursue Meg? Have you talked to her?…"

"No. I'm not saying that I'm just… saying…"

I peered at her a moment as she shrugged her shoulders. She finally broke the silence and my glare with her words. "look, I'm sorry, Adam, I didn't mean anything by it… It's just…. Things like this have been on my mind lately too… and.. I could kind of see you were in the same boat…"

"Oh?" she had me interested now, now that I knew she wasn't being against me.

"Sometimes the own advice I should follow comes out of my mouth for another person in a similar situation. Even though I'm telling them the smartest thing to do, I rarely often follow it myself…" she smirked. My thoughts flashed to an image of Brian in my mind- her "Jasper" I could see what she was saying now…

"So you and…?" I trailed off, an eyebrow slightly raised.

She only nodded her head, her pixie hair cut falling into her eyes a bit, "what can I do? I like 'im."

"Laura, it's too early for this. It's only the second day of shooting. We need to pace ourselves…" I mused aloud with a tired sigh as I wrapped an arm around her shoulder, walking off with her. I guess I would be going out with the cast of the Cullens tonight.

"I couldn't agree more." she muttered.

I decided not to ask if Meg was coming. I'd let fate surprise me with that one- leave it up to that.

But as we got to one of the rental cars… Brian on the driver's side, and Laura taking shot gun, I couldn't help but distinctly notice another car farther away out of the corner of my eye.

A flash of blonde hair, getting into the driver's seat, a bulky, muscle-y figure getting into the back… and the sound of Meg's light hearted laughter as she got inside the passenger's seat.

For some irrational reason unknown to me, I felt disappointed Meg hadn't chosen to ride with me.

Sorry it took so long, guys. I hope it's good enough for now at least. The upcoming chapters are going to be better, more exciting and some stuff is going to happen so that's all good….if I get more reviews, I'll update this a LOT faster… thanks!