Disclaimer: I do not know nor am I affiliated in any way with Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, or Elijah Wood. This story is a complete and utter fabrication of my mind.

Rating: PG-13 to R

Side Note: In this story, the Lads were never in LOTR together. They don't know each other, so they are not necessarily friends. Thought I'd give it a different twist.

Accidentally In Love


Chapter One

"On to the big news of the day, Viggo Mortenson's new film is due to start shooting this week. No need to remind you folks out there that his last three pictures were Oscar nominated. And, this time around Viggo has a star-studded cast! Billy Boyd is down for the lead role, with Miss Sex Symbol herself, Evelina Adams as his lady. Let's not forget the new IT couple, Dominic Monaghan and Quinn Morgan, who will be the supporting cast. Based on a true-life story, Viggo has set out to capture the last moments of a group of sailors who tragically perished at sea during a horrible storm. Sounds like drama and suspense all rolled into one. And, with a cast like that, I already hear Oscar calling."

"Would you turn that shit off?" Billy screamed, his voice gruff with annoyance. He was trying to pack, and the last damn thing he needed was the television blaring in his ears. Irritation just rose to a new level, when Megan flopped herself down on the bed. Why, why, why, did his girlfriend insist on pushing all his buttons?

"I'm bored," Megan whined.
"Go shopping," Billy suggested, not bothering to look her in the eye. Carefully, he selected a shirt from his closet that he would need during the shoot. As he continued to pack, Billy realized Megan had turned the blasted TV up again.

"God damn it, Megan," Billy raged, "Can you turn it off for one second?"
Megan sneered at him, "You'd think you would be happy. They're already talking Oscars for your new movie and it hasn't even started filming yet!"

Billy just rolled his eyes. Who gave a damn what the media said? They were liars, ruthless scavengers. He could go the rest of his life without talking to one more reporter, and he'd die a happy man. Billy was not doing this film to win an Oscar. No, the script was brilliant, yet the best thing of all was the location. This film shot in a tiny island community on the Gulf of Mexico. Billy would be far, far away from the ravenous jaws of Hollywood, and all the slime that inhabited it.

Which, sadly, included his 'precious' girlfriend. Billy was astute enough to know that Megan was using him to further her own career. In reality, it didn't matter. He was using her strictly for her perfect body and flawless looks. Real feelings didn't factor in for Billy, anymore. He had lost emotion long ago. It was the only way to survive in the business he was in.

"Are you going to miss me?" Megan asked in a whiny tone. You'd almost think she cared. But, Billy figured she would miss his credit card a lot more than his presence. Yet, he offered no resistance when Megan ran her claws through his hair and pulled him into a flawless kiss. A caress with no human feeling behind it at all.

Billy acknowledged that he needed to be free of the woman before him. He just didn't feel like dealing with a messy breakup scene at the moment. Determining it could wait until he came back from shooting, Billy spent his last night in Hollywood wrapped in the arms of a beautiful, young actress.

To the world, it seemed like Billy had it all. Fame, fortune, anything his heart desired was his. Too bad it was all fake, a glittery façade. What he wanted was a real life, genuine friends, situations where people actually cared about him and not his money. Billy didn't know he was about to get all he ever bargained for, and a whole lot more.

Eeeeeeeeeeeee!! You posted, precious, you posted!!
*prances around the room*

Man, I have been DYING over waiting.

Foreshadowing, already? Oooooohhh.. poor, poor prissy Billy!! :laugh:

:love: :love: :love:

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! It is here, it is here, it is here! :bigbounce:

Oh how happy this makes me.

What a lovely beginning to a new story. Ooooh...Billy seems to be a bit potty in this one, and oddly enough, I really like it. Tee hee.

*sniff, sniff* Poor Billy. No wonder, I would be quite jaded if my life was like that, all fake and a facade.

And more girly squeals. Yayyyy!

I love it already chica! Smooches!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's up, wahooooooo!!!!
I'm so excited.
I need more Amber writing after With This Ring.

Billy isn't giving off much of a first impression here.

<_<

Post more soon, please?!
:bloom:
~Stacy~

Don't you just LOVE those kinda relationships: the girl wants the fame and money, the guy wants the sex. Pretty much all it comes down to nowadays, isn't it ladies? Pisses me off, too.

And, to echo Mena, very quick on the foreshadowing. It brings on this edge of suspense when you end the FIRST chapter like that. I love it!

oh this is sounds really interesting already! Definately have a fan here :)

Can't wait to read more and I love, like everyone else said, how you did the foreshadowing. :yay: It's all really awesome! Post more as soon as you can!

:hug:
Christi

:bow: :bow: :bow:
I must do this NOW because we all know what a magnificent story this is going to be.

Now... On with the squee-ing!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I'm so glad more Amberness is ready! Billy is a nasty little bast... uh, darling in this one, isn't he? This was quite the snippy little snipe wasn't it:

Smack that boy upside the head, I would, yes...

Fabulous opening chapter. Very, very intriguing ending line. I do so want to see more soon... (please?)

This is sounding interesting so far! I truly can't wait for more!

*~Steph~*

Oh, oh SQUEEEE!!!!! I'm Quinn, yeah? How cool, I'm an actress!! (lol What a stretch!) And hey, "glittery facade", eh? Nice...hehe!!

DESPERATELY looking forward to more!!!!!!!

Jaime

Amber!!

I love the begining of this story!! And It's all interesting with Billy's relation ship

keep writting!!

Hugs

Marisol

Yay! It's here!

I know I already read it! ANd you know I loved it! And I just want Billy to go shopping instead of telling his girlfriend to do it. Even If I'd be glad to go shopping instead of her, lots of sweaters are waiting for me :blush:

Andie

I loved the beginning!!! And definitely will be waiting for more :)

Very intriguing. I can't wait to read more of this

Aww, thanks everyone! You are all too kind. :love: Love hearing your thoughts on that jerk face Billeh. teehee! Here is some more.....


Chapter Two

Quinn stared blankly at the wall, as last minute touches were done to her hair and makeup. She was about to start, yet again, another boring, pointless interview with an airhead talk show personality. Quinn really needed to talk to her agent about all this stupid promoting she had been doing lately. It was getting damn old.

Tossing perfectly straight red hair over her shoulder, Quinn lightly shoved the makeup artist away.
"That's enough," she ordered in a snotty tone.
"Yes, ma'am," the frightened woman mumbled, before dashing in the opposite direction. Quinn snorted and rolled her eyes. People these days!

"Are you ready?" a deep, British voice asked in her ear.
"I guess," Quinn answered with a shrug, not bothering to turn and look at the man. It was just Dominic, no reason to get all excited.

They were doing this interview together, as a couple. Quinn found it to be very nauseating. She liked Dom fine, but all this press they had to do together got on her nerves.

"They're ready for you," a stagehand called to the pair of celebrities.

Moments later, Quinn and Dom were seated quite close together on stage, holding hands and grinning widely for the cameras and fans. The host of the show was incredibly loud and nosey. Quinn had to bite the inside of her lip to keep from exploding with a very irritated, 'mind your own business.'
"So," the annoying one began, "The two of you are just the sweetest couple I've ever seen. How did you meet?"

Glancing at Quinn, Dom decided to answer this one. Shit, he knew what to say by heart, he must have replied to this same question over a hundred times during the past couple of months. So, keeping his voice light and happy, a neat little trick he had picked up, Dom spoke to the audience.

"I met Quinn for the first time on set. I'm sure you all remember the film we did together last year."
Dom paused for the audience to clap and nod their heads.
"Well, from the very first moment, I knew she was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. I fell for her then and there."

"Awwwww!" the audience exclaimed, as the host gave a fake sugary smile. Dom glanced at Quinn in what he hoped was an adoring fashion. In reciprocation, she gave him a pretend look of love. And, the world was fooled once more.

"And, you two are about to shoot another film together, am I right?" the host inquired.
"Yes," Quinn responded, "Viggo Mortensen will be directing it. Actually, we leave to go on location right after this show."
"Well, I'm sure you lovebirds are going to have a beautiful time working together again. Good luck, and thanks for being on the show!"

Quinn and Dom forced their smiles until the show cut to commercial break. With a brief farewell to the host, and a tiny wave for the fans in the audience, the supposed power couple left the building.

On the drive to the airport, Quinn called her agent and began one of her customary drama queen fits.

"I am sick and tired of going on these God damn shows and getting asked the same God damn questions over and over. I'm not doing it anymore! I swear!"
"Quinn, darling," the agent's smooth voice coasted over the line, "The public loves you, they want to know all about your life. You are living the fantasy of millions of young woman. Quinn Morgan, the most beautiful, talented actress around!"
A little smug smile appeared on Quinn's face. Yes, that was true.
"Fine," the starlet huffed into the phone, "I'll keep it up. I guess I do owe it to my fans."
"That's my girl, now call me when you land. I want to be up to date with how filming proceeds. Landing a role in Viggo's film was a real lucky thing, remember that!"

Quinn pushed the end button on the cell without another word. She didn't need to be reminded that this could be her big chance at an Oscar. Quinn knew this could be the break she had been looking for. Maybe after this film, she would be taken serious. She might not have to act out all the public's fantasies and for once be herself. Quinn would do anything to be accepted. It was what she had been striving for her entire life. Just to have a proper place in this world. Maybe, just maybe, this film would give her the opportunity to have everything she had always wanted.



Meanwhile, Dom found himself slowly pushing a familiar number into his own phone. He listened to the customary ring for several moments before he got an answer.

"Hello," her beloved voice said. Dom closed his eyes briefly, and for the first time all day, a genuine smile came to his lips.
"Hey, my sweet Stacy," he stated. Dead silence followed. Squirming around in his seat, Dom realized he shouldn't have called her. His girlfriend was very angry with him, and rightfully so.

"I told you not to call anymore, Dominic," Stacy commented in a monotone voice.
"I know," Dom whispered, "but, I needed to hear your voice."
"I don't care, Dom," Stacy replied angrily, "You love me, you want me? No! I don't think so. Your career is so much more important to you, and I'm tired of it. Truly, you are ridiculous for expecting me to stand in the shadows while you parade around with your fake movie star girlfriend."

Pain and misery flowed over Dom at Stacy's words. She was right. When his publicists had cooked up the idea, Dom never should have agreed. Sure, he got more media coverage by fabricating a relationship with Quinn, but it was putting into jeopardy what he had built with Stacy. He loved her so much; there was no way he could lose her.

"Go shoot your film with your little girlfriend," Stacy instructed, "We need some time apart."
"Baby, no," Dom started to say, but Stacy hung up on him.

Flinging the phone to the side angrily, Dom slouched in the limo. Whoever said stars lived a charmed life was a fool. Living in Hollywood had made his priorities all out of whack. As soon as possible, Dom was going to set things right again. First of which would be, changing his life so he would deserve Stacy's love. For, she was all he really wanted anyhow.

WOW! Poor Dom! He just wants to be with his girlfriend, but in order to be in the public eye he has to pretend to date the diva???? Oh man!

*~Steph~*

Ooh, publicity relationship!!! I like it!!

And hehe, I seem to be a bit of a drama queen, don't I? lol

BEAUTIFUL!! ON WITH THE SHOW!!!!!

How cool is this? :shine:
Dom being forced to stay apart from his girlfriend and pretend he is dating a famous actress!

But honestly, he is leaving for a cool location, together with a gorgeous girl... life could be worse than this, man!

:love:

I guess it could be worse, but still, it must be tough.

Poor Dom, I'm on his side, not that I love the fact that he has to be with a fake girlfriend but with the fact that maybe he doesn't want that but he has no options you know?

Andie

Aww poor Dom :( that would really suck to have a fake relationship for the public and not be with the one you really love.
Quinn seems to be just a diva/drama queen :P I hope they don't have to pretend to be together much longer, but all this drama is great! hehe

Loved the chapter and I really can't wait to read more!

:hug:
Christi

This is fantastic! I'm loving this story so far. Very original too!

I can't wait to read more! It'll be wicked for sure! You're an awesome writer too!

Keep up the great work!

Toodles
JIM
:leggybig:

Amber!!!
:cry:
Dude, I'm in such a Dom kick right now. I taped the last two weeks of Lost and just finished watching them a half hour ago and now I read this!

:love:
Awe... my Dommie...

:cry: Oh Dom I hope you get your act together.
I can see why she's mad about him pretending to have a relationship with Quinn but I hope fic me's not mad because of his career.

:wub:

Amber I'm loving this!
Post more soon!
~Stacy~

I like this story!!!

I want to read more!!

poor Dom, but that is the show business

hugs

Marisol

Poor Dom. I can't imagine having to pretend to be in a relationship for the sake of your job and publicity and not be able to spend time with the one that you actually care about and want to be with. The downfalls of Hollywood.

Tee hee...Quinn is such a diva. But I am sure deep down inside of her lives a really sweet person. I just think that her profession has made her a jaded and calloused individual. :huh:

Bravo Amber! I am so in :love: with this story already.

Chapter Three


Evelina Adams squirmed around in the back of her limousine. Anticipation filled her, as she pondered what kind of day she was about to have. Soon, she would be on a plane with three of her co-stars, flying out to the location of her new film.

Evie had been beyond excited to capture a role in a Viggo Mortensen film. He was one of the top directors out there. Evie remembered the day he had called her about the role. She had fallen off of her chair, literally, when she was offered the part.

It had been ages since Evie had a sweet, wholesome spot in a movie. Her image to the public was simple....she was Hollywood's sex symbol. It wasn't something that Evie necessarily liked, but it was just the way life went. That's how the public wanted her to be, and you can't deny your fans. So, Evie wore the skimpy black outfits, and allowed makeup artists to cover her eyes with dark liner. She kept up the persona and attitude that she was a snotty bitch. Her agent insisted that people ate it up. But, it wasn't the real Evie, and sometimes even thinking about it all made her unhappy.

"We're at the airport, Miss Adams," the driver called over his shoulder. Evie sighed and smoothed down her black dress. She had to keep the part up, there could be photographers lurking at the airline. Evie couldn't wait until she got to the island; she was planning on not wearing horrible black for her entire stay!
A
fter the limo came to a stop, Evie's door was opened for her. Her big brown eyes inspected the airline worker who stood there. He smirked at her, his gaze roving all over her body. Evie frowned, as the familiar feelings of discomfort flowed through her. Men were all the same. They completely viewed her as some sort of object. She was just a rack and a nice ass to them.

With a sigh, Evie allowed the swarmy man to help her out of the vehicle. Other people were grabbing her bags and whisking them off to be checked in.
"You'll be on a private plane, Miss Adams," the man informed her, "Just follow me."

Evie trudged after him, having trouble keeping up in the stupid heels she was wearing. Of course, she loved shoes. Evie was a woman, after all! But, sometimes she wished she could wear a nice pair of running shoes. Hell, there was no need to add height to her already 5'9" stature.

It didn't take very long for Evie to be standing in front of a rather small jet. She pondered if the others were already aboard. It would be interesting to see Quinn and Dominic again. Evie had acted with Quinn in a movie years before. Dom, she knew from meetings at Hollywood parties and such. The only member of the cast she was not familiar with was Billy Boyd. Evie hoped he was a nice guy. But, she would make do if he wasn't. It took quite a lot to get Evie down. Truthfully, at times, her up beat attitude would annoy others.


Evie took the steps two at a time as she boarded the plane. But, as things often went for Evie that proved to be a mistake.
"Eeeek!" Evie shrieked, as her heel caught one of the steps and she plummeted through the open door of the plane, landing hard on her stomach. With a puff, Evie blew the hair out of her face. In her line of vision, there was a pair of shoes. Evie looked up and saw a man with brownish-red hair staring down at her. His face was scrunched up in what could only be described as annoyance.

"I'm okay. It was an accident," Evie called out as she jumped up from the floor. Shooting her best smile at the man, she stuck her hand out and chirped, "I'm Evie! You must be Billy. It's so nice to meet you."

The Scottish man gave her an appraising look up and down, as he conveniently ignored her extended hand.

"You are America's sex symbol," he muttered, his voice full of disbelief.
"Um, I guess," Evie responded, wondering why he wouldn't shake her hand.
"Well, you're certainly very graceful," Billy snorted sarcastically, before turning on his heel and heading to the back of the plane.

Evie squared her shoulders, glancing around the empty area. Seemed like neither Dom nor Quinn were there yet. Fixing her gaze on Billy, Evie decided to give it a second try. She traipsed over to him, plopping herself down in the seat right next to the actor. Looking up in surprise, Billy shot her a frown.

"So," Evie said in a cheerful tone, "Are you excited to start filming?"
Billy shrugged, and Evie figured he must just be shy. Therefore, she started one of her patented rambling Evie speeches.

"Well, I for one can't wait to get out of here. It's going to be so fun filming in such a tiny populated community. You know, we can hang out on the beach and just relax. I guess it won't be as nice as Hawaii beaches, but it'll still be fun, I'm sure! And, there will be all sorts of interesting people to meet, and, oh, I can't wait to work with Viggo. I've admired him for so long! But, it'll be nice to work with you, too. I really liked that movie you made a while back, you know, the one where you were in the army in World War II. Yeah, that one had me on the edge of my seat. So, when do you think Dom and Quinn will get here?"

Billy just stared, his mouth slightly agape. He was trying to follow the jumbled words that flowed out of Evie. She jumped subjects faster than he had ever thought was humanly possible.

"Well, what do you think, Billy?” Evie asked, moving around in her seat from excess energy.
"I think, Evelina, that I have a headache. Constant chatter is not going to help it, Billy snapped. He expected her to shrink away from his cruelty. Instead, he got a very different reaction.

"My name is Evie," the brunette stated firmly, "Please, call me that. And, I have some Tylenol to help your headache."

Billy froze, as Evie dug around in her purse. She was completely unaffected by his biting words. Either this girl had thick skin, or a thick skull. Billy was starting to think it was the latter, as the medication was handed to him with a huge smile from Evie.

"I need some Vodka to take this with," Billy mumbled to himself.
"That'll make your liver explode," Evie said solemnly.

Billy allowed his head to fall, slamming against the window. He pondered how he was going to deal with this little babbling idiot for the next four months.

"Quinn!" Evie squealed suddenly, bounding up to greet the other actress.
"Hi, Evie," Quinn answered warily, knowing from past experience that a too excited Evie could result in some sort of disaster.
"Oh, it's been ages, Quinn," Evie exclaimed, wrapping the redhead in a hug. Quinn gingerly returned the embrace before pushing Evie away. Not necessarily used to showing affection, Quinn plopped herself down in a seat to escape Evie's exuberance.

"How are you, what have you been up to?" Evie babbled, speaking at the speed of light. But, there was no chance for Quinn to answer, as Evie's attention immediately shifted to the new arrival.

"Dom!" she yelped, rushing forward and entangling her foot into a strap from a bag in the process. Luckily, Dom was able to catch her before she hit the floor for the second time in less than ten minutes.
"Oops," Evie giggled.
Dom shook his head, "Still, Accident Evie, I see."
"It's not my fault," Evie stated with a grin.

So, Dom, Quinn, and Evie all struck up a conversation, as the plane took off. After the customary hello's, Billy stayed in his corner of the plane, ignoring the rest. Evie guessed he was just having a bad day.

Although, a few hours later when both Dom and Quinn were taking naps, Evie did write something in her journal. It wasn't eloquent or well-versed, but it was true.

"Billy Boyd is potty."

Simply put, I love Evie. Such a great character. So lovable.

And this part is by far the best out of the whole entire chapter...

Bwahahaahahaha! :lmao:

Haha!!! Too funny!! This Evie character is gonna be GREAT!!!!

LMFAO!!!!!! Ahh, too funny!! I love this chick!!

I loved Evie tooo!!!!!!! She's really hilarious :)
Great chapter!!! Post more soon..

:lmao: :lmao:
My thoughts exactly. Oh, I love so much the job you are making with Billy here! Also because i know how much you like him, so it is a bit odd that you describe him this way.

This proves how a great author you are: kick reality off the plot, you go, girl! :love:

:cry: I've missed two chapters! :cry:

I'm off to read them... while I smack the "automatic email when posts appear" upside the head! :mace:

I do know that whatever that last line of the last chapter means, it's great!

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

OKay, I've caught up...

I love this story! Billy's a total a-hole jerk! I love it! Evie is so... I don't even know. I doubt she's the brainless idiot they think she is. Yet how she'll continue to put up with Billy is beyond me. I'd have pushed him down the airplane potty by now...

Speaking of, now I know why the line was there ! Priceless!

Poor Dom... how can you be so foolish to pretend to be with one woman when you love another? :cry:

I wonder about Quinn... bitchy exterior vs. insecure interior. I think there's more to her than meets the eye.

:bow:

:lmao: that was so great! I love Evie! She's such a great character, I already love this character! They way she acted with Billy was fantastic/funny. Oh and I loved how she kept falling haha sounds like something I'd do

That right there is so me. I often get looks of 'Oh my God is she ever going to shut up'...and yet I still ramble on for hours! :lol:

Loved the chapter and I really can't wait for more! This story's awesome!

:hug:
Christi

Oh my gosh!
Evie is so ridiculously annoying and yet silly at the same time!
She made me laugh! :lmao:
This should get awfully interesting as the fic goes on!
Awesome chapter Amber!

~Stacy~

Great story Mone'. Billy Boyd is potty has to be my favorite line so far. Oh yea, Brant says hello. Heh Heh! :laugh:

You evil old lady! I can't believe you mentioned Brant. It just made my heart skip a beat....with love! hahahaha! I miss that lanky lad. I'd bake kingcake for him. HUHHUH!

Can we call him and sing, 'I wanna kiss you all over! and over and again! I wanna kiss you all over! till the night closes in...till the night closes innnnn!!!!!"

:laugh:


To all my lovely ladies...I am so happy you like Evie! It seriously made my day. She is no where near the usual 'hardcore, bitch' lead female I normally write. So, I was wondering how I was doing with her character. Thanks for the encouragement! Hopefully, more tomorrow! :love:

Great chapter! I love Evie. She reminds me of me! lol Good to know not everyone reacts to me like that though. lol. Or at least... I don't think they do! haha.

Anyway... awesome chapter! Loveed it! Can't wait for the next!

Toodles
JIM
:leggybig:

Thanks again, everyone!


Chapter Four

"Evie!" a voice called loudly, as Evie shifted uncomfortably in her sleep. In her mind, she knew wherever she was lying was not her bed, and that disturbing voice was not so familiar.

"Evie!" the voice said again, and she felt hands shaking her none too gently. Evie rolled her body to escape the pressure, and suddenly found herself flying through the air. When her eyes opened, Evie was sprawled on the floor. Billy stood over her, arms crossed across his chest and a scowl on his lips.

"We've landed," he informed her tersely, before walking away. Evie shook herself quickly, and stood up. The bones in her legs popped and cracked under protest. Gazing around sleepily, Evie found her carry-on bag and moved to leave the plane. Apparently, everyone else had already left.

Stumbling down the steps, yet managing not to fall, Evie's eyes gazed at the unfamiliar territory in front of her. It was an extremely small airport from the looks of things. Approaching Quinn, Evie slumped her head against the other girl's shoulder. When Quinn looked at her, she immediately burst into giggles.

"What?" Evie questioned curiously.
"You've got sleep lines all over your face," Quinn said, pointing and laughing. Evie smiled and rubbed her cheeks vigorously with both hands. She could feel her sexy image slipping away bit by bit, and that was no troubling thing to her mind.

"I think someone is supposed to be picking us up," Dom supplied, as he watched all their bags being loaded off the plane.
"Viggo is coming himself, I believe," Billy chimed in, startling them all with his actual participation in the conversation.

Evie studied him as he walked away a bit and lit up a cigarette. Out of habit, she began to cough extremely loudly. Billy glared over his shoulder, and blew the smoke in Evie's direction. With a tiny grin, Evie stalked over to him.

"You know what those things do to your lungs?" Evie inquired.
"Oh God," Billy muttered, rolling his eyes, "No, I have never been told the bad effects of cigarettes. I am completely ignorant, nor can I read the big warning on the side of the package."

Alas, Billy was unaware that sarcasm had no effect on Evie whatsoever. She happily continued on with her speech.

"Your lungs are going to turn black, and your teeth...eww! They're going to look so brown and gross. Your agent is going to get on you about that. And, then, your immune system will be all-weak and you'll never get over a cold. Plus..."
"Stop!" Billy exclaimed, "I've got it straight, Dr.!"
Evie studied his face seriously, before gazing at the sky.
"Sometimes, I wish I was a doctor," she says carefully, before skipping away to chat with Dom and Quinn. Billy wondered if ever before in his life had he met such a strange human being. Not to mention, annoying.


The group of actors waited around for another ten minutes or so, before two vehicles pulled up in front of them. Their director, Viggo Mortensen, climbed out from one of the cars.

"Welcome," he called out warmly, a large grin upon his face. There was a flurry of introductions and greetings all around. Evie took to Viggo immediately. He seemed to be a very kind person, even if a bit on the eccentric side. Bags were stuffed into the two vehicles, as Viggo explained it would be over a three-hour ride to the island. Quinn and Dom moved to get into one of the cars, and Evie smiled at Billy.

"There's room in here," she suggested, pointing to Viggo's vehicle. Billy's nervous eyes shifted back and forth between the cars, and he rushed to the opposite one. Evie just shrugged her shoulders and climbed in after Viggo. If Billy wanted to keep being a potty pants, that was fine with her. He just needed to realize that she wasn't likely to give up trying to be his friend, just because of a few snubs.

"So, tell me about our location," Evie requested, as she and Viggo took off down the road. The director's eyes lit up momentarily as he thought of Grand Island.
"I've been there several times," Viggo explained, "It's a lovely community. Not too many people, so there shouldn't be many interruptions with filming and such. Plus, we'll be able to get the story more to real life, as we will be shooting where it all actually took place."
Evie smiled, "Sounds like it's going to be a lovely experience."
"I hope it to be," Viggo responded cheerfully, "Oh, I couldn't help but notice that little exchange between you and Billy."

Evie peered out of the car window and studied the passing scenery in an innocent fashion. She didn't want the director to think there were already problems between his two leading actors. So, she just shrugged her shoulders in a nonchalant manner.

"He didn't want to ride in the same vehicle as you," Viggo prodded in a questioning tone.
Evie turned to him and stared with serious eyes, "I think he is just shy."

Viggo burst into laughter at her child-like response. He knew what kind of guy Billy was. Sure, they hadn't worked together, but directors talk. Unfortunately, Billy had the reputation of being one of the 'difficult' types. Yet, he was the only person Viggo could envision for this role, not to mention, Billy was extremely talented. Maybe his personality could use some tweaking, but his acting skills were top-notch.

"I was hoping the two of you would get along," Viggo commented.
"Oh, we will," Evie assured, with bright, hopeful eyes, "He'll be my friend before this is all over with. Even if it kills him."
Viggo burst into merry laughter, "You're not one to give up, are you?"
"Not now, not ever," Evie confirmed, letting her brown eyes sparkle at him.

Viggo settled himself back in his seat, happy to have chosen Evie for his film. He had just known there was more to her than what the public saw. And, this meeting had proved to him that the vixen-bitch attitude she often portrayed was all an act.

"I am so excited to be a part of this," Evie exclaimed, happily, as though she had somehow read Viggo's mind.
"I'm glad you're a part of it, too, Evie," Viggo admitted, "Very, very glad."

And so, a fast friendship was formed, just one of many which would develop before their time together was complete.

yay!!! loved that chapter!! Viggo so great but... grrr! Stupid billy! he's pathetic! *sticks her tongue out at Billy* snob!!! lol

I liked the way you introduced Viggo! It was great!

Keep up the awesome work hun!

Toodles
JIM
:leggybig:

I wanna know who dies to makeBilly king?!
eh... <_<
He needs to lighten up. Sure, Evie may be a tad forward but still... he hasn't even given her a chance.
Potty Billy indeed!

Awesome chapter Amber!
~Stacy~

Oh my, she is persistent! Just what bitchy-Billy deserves! :lmao:

I swear, give that boy some Pamprin-laced sushi and shut him up! He's a really nasty little bugger, isn't he? I know he's just one of your wonderful characterisations but for some reason... I can totally see the real Boyd becoming this way some day. **shudders** You write too well, my dear!

Viggo is so... sigh... Viggo. Love him always.

This whole intro is kinda "Fantasy Island"-ish... any comparisons? ;)

:laugh: Pamprin laced sushi is the best medicine ever for that potty lad! ahahhaaha!

But...I don't know what Fantasy Island is... :blush: ...so, don't know if there are any comparisons. teehee.