'Ok guys, we need to have a read through of the script. Main parts only for now then the whole cast with the music and everything. All of you should be in the actors lounge at 1.00 but you have the rest of the day to do what you like. Have fun!' and with that, Mark walked off, his assistant running to keep up with him.

Zac watched as Lauren said goodbye to the other girls and Corbin and Lucas. He grabbed a sprite and walked over to her.

'Here' he said handing her the drink.

She smiled gratefully and said 'how come you know exactly want I want?'

'Sixth sense'.

At this she burst out laughing and replied 'I thought only women had a sixth sense?'

Zac went red and tried to think of something to say when another actor walked up.

'I guess he's part woman part man.' This guy said.

Zac was relieved when Lauren didn't laugh but just looked at him.

'I'm Daniel by the way. I'm the one that plays your love interest before you meet Tom'

Lauren put on a fake smile and shook his hand. 'Hi I'm-'

'Aphrodite' Daniel cut in.

'What? No I'm L-' she began confused.

'Venus' he cut in once again.

Lauren looked at Zac as if to say, what is he on?

Zac smiled at her and decided to intervene.

'Her names Lauren, not that romantic crap you keep going on about. I guess we'll see you at 1.00 in the actors lounge then huh?' Zac said coldly.

At this Daniel looked a bit embarrassed. 'Actually, I'm not a main actor. I'm one of the minors.'

Lauren patted his arm and said 'you'll get there one day'.

Daniel looked at Zac with an evil look in his eyes and said 'of course, but not for some gay teen movie.'

Zac flared up at this but Lauren put her arm round his waist.

She said to him 'you know that's how I got noticed. I was in some 'gay teen movie' as you put it. And can I suggest that until you do become one of the leads, to keep your opinions to yourself because personally, I don't think anyone here would be bothered by what you have to say. See you round'.

She grabbed Zac's hand and led him outside. Zac could still feel the way it had felt so right with her arm round his waist.

They carried on walking until they reached the town nearby. Lauren pulled Zac into a jewellery store where she saw the most amazing watch. A really big one with diamonds surrounding it.

'You know, when I'm rich and famous after this movie, I'm going to come back and buy it, or I'll just marry someone rich and famous and they can buy it.'

Zac laughed and dragged Lauren into the Starbucks across the road.

'Oh shit' Lauren stated.

Zac looked at her worried face and said 'what?'

'You see him, he's my ex. I split with him when I came to do this movie. I think I still have the bruise from when he hit me when I said it was over.'

A wave of anger came over Zac. They started to walk out but it was too late, he'd seen them.

'Hey Lauren. Come over here.' He called.

Lauren looked at Zac but still walked over. Zac watched as the ex put an arm round her waist. He felt a sense of sadness. He wished it could be him. Lauren was trying to pull away when her ex grabbed her arm really hard. She screwed up her face in pain and Zac ran over.

'Who's this?' the guy asked.

Lauren thought for a second then smiled and said 'oh didn't I tell you, he's my boyfriend.'

Zac stared at her until he realised what she was going on about. He quickly grinned and pulled her over to him.

'As if' Lauren's ex said.

They both turned their heads and Lauren gasped and said 'oh I forgot. Baby, this is Ricky; he's the one I told you about.'

Zac was getting more into this by the second.

He pulled her even closer and said 'oh, so you're the one who let her go. I gotta thank you man, if it wasn't for you, L wouldn't be mine.'

Lauren smiled at him appreciatively. He must be a really good actor if he can do this, she thought.

Ricky was about to start talking when his mate said 'prove it'.

Lauren said 'excuse me?'

The mate repeated himself. 'Prove you're a couple'.

Lauren looked at Zac and he could tell she was really sorry. He could also tell she didn't want to do it. That really hurt him. He knew she only saw him as a friend. Just from one look, his heart sank.

Lauren placed her hand on the back of his neck and slowly leant up to kiss him. It was only supposed to be a quick peck but it turned into a 30 second kiss. It only stopped when Lauren pulled away and said 'come on cutie, we've still got to go to Victoria's Secret for your surprise'. She giggled as Zac stared at her in amazement. As did the other two.

When they were out of the shop, Lauren apologized over and over again. Zac just smiled a brief one and walked with his hands in his pockets, feeling like he could cry at any second. They arranged to see each other at the read through. Zac carried on to the gym where he punched the punch bag with all his might. He was glad that his tears could be passed as sweat.

At the read through

It was just Zac in the actors lounge. He'd arrived half an hour early. He was just flipping over the page when Monique walked in. He smiled and they began practising their parts. Soon everyone had arrived apart from Lauren. She ran in breathless.

Everyone looked at her and smiled apart from Zac who couldn't because of earlier on. She noticed this and sat down next to him. When he didn't acknowledge her presence, Lauren grew upset. Maybe he didn't like her anymore? What had she done?

After 5 minutes, Zac excused himself and when he came back, he sat down next to Ashley on the other side of the room. No-one noticed this apart from Lauren who still didn't understand.

'Right guys, well done, that was great. We'll have another tomorrow then we'll start recording songs. Oh and by the by, I've been told by Lauren's manager, you're all invited to the award ceremony where she'll be singing her new song, make you mine. (I know its Vanessa's song but go with it.) Tonight I expect to see you all at the restaurant that has kindly invited us. The dinner is on them so you can even have lobster just don't make a habit of it. See you later. Oh, and its smart casual.' Mark, the director announced.

Everyone ran out of the room to their trailers apart from Lauren who stayed for five minutes, hugging her knees, wondering what she had done.