Ok, I'm gonna go ahead and make this a full story. Just to clear things up, that first chapter wasn't actually a chapter, just a preview/background info kinda thing. first real chapter coming right now! Thanks for all the reviews! I heart y'all!

xoxo, kristyn

Hollywood, CA

Premier of Claire Lyons' new movie

August 16, 6:52 PM

"Over here, Massie!"

"Miss Block, look this way!"

"Massie! Smile!"

Massie Block sauntered down the red carpet, looking like she owned it. She obliged the paparazzi's demands, turning so that her left side faced them and flashed them a megawatt grin. This was what she lived for. The glamour, the recognition, the glitz. But most of all, the spotlight. Everywhere she turned, people wanted her autograph, her CDs, her clothes, and the majority of the guys in LA wanted her. And why shouldn't they? She was the one and only Massie Block; international pop superstar, face of Ralph Lauren, one of the two girls everybody wanted to be.

"Massie! Massie! To your left, please!"

Massie swiveled to face the camera's blinding light. "You wish you were me, Alicia. But you're not, and you never will be," Massie thought to herself. "And I'm beyond glad I'm not you." Her famous amber eyes glazed over for just a second as her thougts drifted back to three years ago.

Her whole life had fallen apart after Claire left at the end of 7th grade. Alicia had attempted another takeover, and succeeded in both starting her own clique and taking Dylan and Kristen with her. Derrington had never given her a second look. OCD had gone co-ed, and the guys and Alicia had taken her Alpha spot. Massie wasn't just going to take all this- she hopped on a plane and followed Claire out to LA and revived that dream of being a singer.

The last two and a half years had been amazing. Apart from all the exterior success, she and Claire were true BFFLs. Massie had never laughed harder, had more fun or relaxed and enjoyed herself more than with Claire. She didn't even miss anyone in Westchester. She was over them.

"Massie Block! Great to see you," The toothy reporter from MTV grinned at the video camera that followed her like a lost puppy.

"You too," Massie smiled back, stopping to chat.

"I'm guessing you're here to support Claire on her big night?" The reporter said, passing the microphone to Massie.

"Ah-bviously! I'm so proud of her, and she's so glad to be here too," Massie replied.

"And of course she's just as proud of you. It's hard to imagine Hollywood without you two!"

Massie put one tanned, manicured hand to her heart before replying, "That is so sweet of you!" Hollywood just wouldn't be the same without all of you pathetic press people either, she added mentally, keeping what seemed like perfect sincerity on her face.

"It was great talking to you, but I better go find Claire," Massie said. "See you around."

Massie worked the red carpet for a few more minutes before slipping inside the theater to find Claire.

She spotted her in the front row by her silky, white blonde ponytail that shone even in the dim theater lighting.

"Hey!" She exclaimed, smoothing her plum-colored, jersey-blend Ralph Lauren halter/minidress over her slim legs. She could only imagine Alicia's envy over all the fabulous clothes she received as a bonus. When she had signed the deal that made her the face of Ralph Lauren, she had been thinking one thing: Take that, Alicia.

"Hi! You look amazing," Claire gushed, giving her friend a quick sideways hug.

"Thanks, back at ya!" Massie said.

It was true. Claire looked as flawless as she did on the big screen. Her hair was wavy and pulled back into a flirty side ponytail, and her skin was perfectly smooth and tan. Thanks to Massie and a large amount of money that came with the job, her style was almost as good as Massie's, and she was wearing a strapless teal Marc Jacobs slip dress that screamed, "I look amazing and I know it."

"This never gets old," Massie sighed dreamily, leaning back into her VIP seat.

"Tell me about it," Claire agreed, stretching out her legs and pointing her toes. "Coming to Hollywood was the best thing we've ever done."

"Ah-greed. Wonder what they're thinking in Westchester?" Massie said, tilting her head to the side and feeling a cascade of brunette curls slide over her shoulder. She stared at the inky, black ceiling as if expecting an answer.

"Just a little," Claire replied. She giggled. "Imagine Alicia's face when she found out you were the face of Ralph Lauren's new collection."

Massie snickered. "Or Cam when you had that major make-out scene with Chace Crawford when you guest starred on Gossip Girl."

Claire rolled her eyes, blushing at the memory. "How about when they all heard your first single on the radio? You know, the one that has a Grammy nomination, went double Platinum, and topped the charts for six weeks?"

Abruptly, Massie's eyes lit up. "Why should we have to wonder? Why not find out for ourselves?"

Confusion was written across Claire's perfect face. Then, her jaw dropped. "You want to go back?"

Massie's glossy lips turned up into a cocky half smile and she nodded. "Why don't we take a year off? Spend it in good old Westchester?"

Claire bit her lip, and then exhaled. "Sure, why not? So we'll be what, Juniors?"

"Opposite of no," Massie smirked, imitating Alicia. "We'll leave Tuesday after my photoshoot. School starts in September, so we'll have a few weeks to prepare."

"Done, done," Claire started,

"And done!" Massie finished. "They better leave town if they really value their lives.

Chapter One is done, done and done! Review please. I'll update as soon as I can, but I'm more motivated and faster when I get reviews ;)

xoxo, kris