'Ok listen up, this is really important and you must all listen very carefully. Now…'

'The company funding us are threatening to cut the movie. They say that they don't think it will attract enough people and it won't be worth their while. I've told them this is complete bull crap but they're not listening.'

Mark waited for everyone to stop talking and he carried on.

'I'm going to go and meet them and try and sort this out so we need all of you to either go back home for three weeks or find somewhere to stay here until we call you telling you what the deal is. Is everyone ok with that?'

Ashley and Vanessa raised their arms and said 'when our parents found out we'd got the parts and would be away from home for 4 months, they booked a cruise together. There'll be no-one home.'

Corbin, Lucas and Zac also spoke up 'uh my parents have gone to visit my sick Granddad in Russia so I can't go there' Corbin said.

'Mine and Lucas' are in Australia visiting old friends. I don't think we can fly there and back, it'll cost too much.' Zac told them.

Mark said to them 'well you're gonna have to find a hotel or something, sorry guys.'

Lauren thought for a moment.

'Umm, my house is only in New York and it's a ridiculously large mansion. In fact it's quite embarrassing how big it is and we have more than enough space so these guys can stop at mine if they want.'

This comment was greeted by squeals from the girls and 'all right!' from the guys.

Mark grinned and thanked her. He dismissed them all and the main actors went to their lounge to talk about details.

'I can't believe you're letting us stay! It's so kind of you!' Ashley said.

Lauren grinned. 'It's no problem, there's just me, my parents and my two brothers in a house with about 30 rooms so there is definitely enough room for you all.'

Corbin and Lucas high fived.

'Can the girls sleep in a separate room from the guys 'cause god knows what they might do while we're sleeping' Vanessa giggled.

'There are enough bedrooms for everyone to have their own but it's more fun if you're all in one room'. Lauren said.

'Wow, your house sounds huge.' Lucas said.

'Yeah, I don't usually take people back because they judge me when they see it. They're all like you're such a rich, spoilt brat so I stopped.' Lauren shrugged.

'Well then I guess they're not your real friends' Ashley told her.

Lauren glanced at Zac with a look in her eyes. 'Yeah, it takes a special person to understand me'.

Zac's heart skipped a beat; did she just say he was special?

'Oh and you girls will probably wanna stay longer' Lauren smiled deviously.

'Why?' they asked confused.

'Well with two older brothers that have most of the female population of New York after them, I think you'll be fairly content staying at mine.' She giggled.

The girls asked for a picture and Lauren grabbed her phone and showed them.

'OH MY GOD!!!!!'

'THEY'RE GORGEOUS'

The girls both said at the same time.

Everyone laughed and the others left yawning saying they had a lot of packing to do.

When they'd all gone, Lauren moved over to sit next to Zac. He had almost dozed off and she ran her finger down his cheek. What she didn't know was that Zac was totally awake and only pretending.

Lauren let her finger slide over his lips and let them linger a bit longer. She then pushed his hair back traced his hairline.

Zac's heart was doing cartwheels! What was she doing? He'd dreamt of her doing this but in his dreams he was awake!

She sighed and rested her hand on his heart.

Why did she just sigh? Why is her hand on my heart?

After feeling his heartbeat for ten seconds, Lauren rested her head on his chest for a few minutes. She just laid there thinking whether his actions towards her would change when he saw what background she came from. Maybe he'd be like all the others, assume she was spoilt and leave her alone.

Zac lay absolutely still. He could feel her breathing on his neck. He wished he could hold her but he'd pretended he was asleep. What an idiot!

After 10 minutes Lauren got up, she watched him for a few seconds then bent down and kissed his cheek. After he was sure she'd left, Zac sat up and smiled the biggest smile he had ever done in his life. She'd kissed him!

He decided to leave to his trailer. It was as he was walking out that someone shoved him up against the outside wall.

'I saw you with her, I want her, she'll be mine. Stay away from her'.

After his eyes had adjusted to the darkness, Zac saw that creep Daniel.

'Or what?' Zac asked.

'Or you'll be getting more than this' Daniel said and started punching him.

Zac could only faintly hear the tapping of shoes. He felt Daniel being pushed off him and someone leaning over him. As they leant in, Zac recognised the perfume. It was Lauren.

'Oh my god, babe are you ok?' Lauren said urgently. She then realised what she'd said. Did I just call him babe? She asked herself.

Zac tried to sit up but groaned and fell back. As he fell he grabbed Lauren's arm and she fell on top of him. He smiled at her. She smiled back.

Their noses were centimetres apart. Lauren was about to lean in when she caught herself. She quickly got up and helped him to his feet.

When they reached Zac's trailer he turned to walk in but Lauren said firmly 'no way, you're coming with me. If you die in the night it'll be on my conscience. At least if you're with me I can keep and eye on you.'

They reached her trailer and walked in. Lauren led Zac to the bed and laid him down. She got a bowl of warm water and a flannel and began to wash his face.

'Where else did he hit you?' she whispered.

Zac whispered back, 'my chest and side'.

Lauren nodded and motioned for him to lift his arms so she could take his shirt off.

When she'd removed it, Zac watched her face as she noticed his muscles and then his bruises. Her face changed from impressed amusement to sheer shock. Daniel had really had a go at him. She dabbed at his sore areas and covered him with a sheet.

As she turned to leave Zac said 'where are gonna sleep?'

'The couch'.

'Why don't you sleep here, I won't bite.'

Lauren hesitated and then said 'no, I think it would be better if I went on the couch, I might hit one of your bruises and do more damage.'

They said their goodnights and Lauren shut the door.

Zac hit his head in frustration. Why did he say that? She obviously doesn't like him. A few tears escaped from the sides of his eyes, he brushed them away angrily. What he didn't know was that Lauren had leant against the door when she'd shut it and slid to the floor, silently crying her heart out. She tried to fight her feelings but she didn't know how long she could carry on.

She could tell he didn't really like her. She knew he was awake when she was running her hand across his face. She saw his eyelids flicker. If he liked her he'd have 'woken up'. She decided that she would carry on pretending she didn't like him. It was for the best. After a while, she moved over to couch. She tried to cheer herself up by telling herself that she could still flirt with him, but only the same amount as the other guys. It didn't work, she shut her eyes and wept her heart out.

She said into the darkness, 'Why Zac, why?'

Eventually she cried herself to sleep. On the other side of the door, oblivious to Lauren, Zac was doing the same. They were both tearing their hearts up over one another.

A/N

You have no idea how upsetting that was to write. It really got to me and I hope all you reading it thought it was sweet but sad aswell. I need more reviews else I'll just stop this one and go back to my other story (spring break aftermath)

Come on!! Lol

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