Melodies of the Heart, Will their love strike the right chord?

[Luvn Elwood]

Hey there! My co-writer and I are very excited about this new project and we hope you all will enjoy reading it as much as we have putting it together!
My name is Marlo, and you can refer to me as that, Mars or Luvn Elwood.
My co-writer's name is Ronda and you can call her Ronnie, Ayngil, or Ronda.

Now for the really fun stuff: disclaimers and rules!
~ Ronda and I DO NOT know Dominic Monaghan, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Billy Boyd or ANY of the other stars that may appear in this story.
~ We DO NOT have any personal information about them other than the stuff we gather from the internet.

~ PLEASE do not ask if we ever talk with them personally, because we DO NOT.

~ The following story is entirely FICTIONAL. The events are MADE UP and if you claim that this really happend to you in real life...more power to you.

~ Neither Ronnie or I own any of the lads, we simply write about them for our own pleasure.

~ As Ronnie and I DO NOT know any of these people, we are not assuming that they will read this thread.

~ Every new page = a new chapter!

~Please, NO flaming, rude name calling or doing anything that you would not want done to yourself.

~ This story is rated R for the following reasons:
*Language
*A lot of sexual encounters
*Drug use (ie cigarettes)
*Alcohol use
*Party sequences
Now, get a cup of tea, sit back and enjoy the story!

[QueenOfTheNile]

Oh shit son! Ronnie's teamin' wit u for a nu fic? Sounds good 2 me! Speaking of Ronnie where she at? Oh, and Mars pleased to meet ur acquaintence! I'll be looking forward to this!
-Cleo

[Luvn Elwood]

~Chapter One~

"Tonight is going to be busy," Marlo said.
"Usually is," Ronda replied.
The two girls continued to dress for the show. This was was what both girls had dreamed about since they were two.
"Well," thought Marlo, "maybe not exactly what we wanted...but close enough." Marlo finished the thought aloud.
"what was that?" Ronda questioned.
"Nothing...just...oh, I'm having those thoughts again."
"Hey! There's no need for those thoughts, don't make yourself cry..you'll ruin your make-up!" said Ronda on a silly note, "besides, we have the basics of our dream, we just need to build on it. Now come on! Put on your game face." She turned back to the vanity and continued fixing her shoulder length brown hair into a french twist.
Marlo was standing behind her, trying to calm the wild bush her hair had become after removing the rollers.
"You're right, Ronnie." Marlo said and smiled.
"You'd better believe it."
Right then the stage manager, Leo Clementis, opened the door and stuck his head in. "Five minutes Ladies," he said. But before disappearing he gave both the girls an appreciative once over.
"What a creep." Ronnie said.
"Yeah...but nothing's happend so far." Marlo gave an involentary shudder.
"He'd better keep it that way or I'll-."
"Now Ronnie...where's that game face? You don't want to ruin your make-up." Marlo said this in such a good impression that Ronda started to giggle.
Ronda stood up and walked over to the closet. She pulled out her lavender feather boa and Marlo's sky blue one, handed it to her in passing and made her way out the door.

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Elijah and Dom stepped into the busy, smoky night club; ten minutes late for their meeting, and ready to kill eachother. Or at least seriously mame.
"Look, Dom, I told you a hundred times already; my car broke down and I had to wait for the cab." Elijah took off his hat and jacket and shoved them angrily at the lady behind the counter. He then stormed off, leaving Dom behind.
Dom called to Elijah's back: "What was that lipstick doing on your face? and why are you still in the same clothes as yesterday?!" But Elijah had already disappeared into the crowd. "Wanker." Dom muttered and threw his own hat and coat at the lady.
The lounge was dark and Dom was trying to find Elijah when he felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned around and a fist met him in the mouth. Dom picked himself up from the floor and looked up at one of the largest men he had ever seen.
"Stay away from my girl," the man said and walked off.
Dom watched him walk away in confusion. He rubbed his jaw and decided to deal with that situation later. Finally he found where Elijah was sitting.
"What happend?" Elijah asked, "your face looks like there is a golf ball in your cheek!" Lij let out a snigger.
"Oh shut it. I don't know what happened." Dom told how the lump had arrived on his face.
"Wow, he found you then...excellent." Elijah ducked as Dom threw a punch. "Hey!I was just kidding!"
Elijah put up both hands in mock surrender.
"Fine." Dom sat down at the table and noticed there was a third party present.
"Dom, this is Mr. James London. He's willing to finance our screenplay." Elijah had excitment in his voice as he sat down and made the introductions.
"Well then you are my new best friend!" Dom reached across the table to shake hands.
The three were interrupted from further discussing anything when a waitress came by to take their orders.
"What'll it be mister...Elijah?" The waitress' jaw dropped and she looked as if she was going to faint. "And D-D-Dom too? Oh this is Heaven! What will you have, it's on the house."
The group ordered and she went off quickly to fill the order.
"So about this idea...." James London began.
"Oh," Dom started, "Elijah and I want to revive the old musical genre. Moulin Rouge did so well, and there hasn't been another musical hit since. It's an untapped market that we thought would be fun."
"Sounds promising," James said. "Do you have a film to re-make in mind? Or an original idea?"
"A remake," Elijah said.
"Which one?" James asked, but as Dom opened his mouth to devulge the idea, the noise dimmed and, seemingly, the lights went darker.
The stage lights turned on.
"Ladies and Gentlemen. Bel and the Dragon Nighclub is proud to present for your listening pleasure, Marlo and Ronda." The announcer left the stage and two of the most gorgeous women Dom and Elijah had ever seen stepped out onto center stage.
One had short, curly hair and sparkling blue eyes. Elijah couldn't take his eyes off her. The other had brown hair that was pulled up, and eyes that were the color light emeralds. Elijah noticed that Dom's jaw had dropped and heard him mutter "Ow!" Dom closed his jaw and muttered something unintelligable.
But then the girls started to sing and it dropped open again.
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There ya go everyone! hope you like it! It's Ronnie's turn and you all know the rule: New page = New chapter!

[Magikal Rhiannon]

nice start. i'm intrigued with the screenplay idea, and who the hell was it that smacked dom in the mouth??

come on, don't just leave it then, put the next part up!

please?

[Ayngil]

*bounces in* I'm here!

Yes, I'm alive

Where have I been? *points to the clickys in her siggy*

*bounces off to make a pretty header and banner for this story*

[Luvn Elwood]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Two fans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ronnie will have the next chapter soon, so tell all your friends to come on over and enjoy


And thank you Ronnie for my banner!!!!!!! I love it

[j-e-s-s-i-c-a]

Great start! I cannot wait to read more girls!

[Luvn Elwood]

Hey there! Don't worry! The next chapter will be here very very soon! Ronda is working hard, so stay tuned!

[Ayngil]

Chapter Two

After their set Marlo and Ronda returned to their apartment. Ronda set her purse down and squeals, "tell me I'm dreaming. Tell me I'm fucking hallucinating."

"Ronda," Marlo sets her and on Ronda's shoulders, "that was Elijah and Dom watching us. And I'm pretty sure they enjoyed what they saw," she giggled.

They look into each other's eyes for a few seconds with huge grins on their faces before squealing in delight.

They go on for a few moments before Ronda finally calms down a bit, "do you really think they liked us?"

"I'm pretty sure that Dom was about to rush the stage and jump you right there."

"I definately wouldn't have minded that."

"I know you wouldn't, you slut... Do you think Elijah noticed me?"

Ronda nods and smiles, "there was definately a gleam in his eyes."

They take a deep breath and collaspe on the couch. Ronda picks up the remote and turns on the t.v. to relax. It didn't take long for Ronda to let her mind travel back to their excitment, "do you think we'll see them again?"

"Ohmigawd!," Marlo gushes, "I hope so."

"Wonder what they were doing there..."

"Who care?!"

"I guess you're right," Ronda yawns.

Marlo yawns soon after, "maybe we should get to bed."

"I'm for that," Ronda stands, "we can squee and discuss how much we think they liked us tomorrow."

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"So...," Elijah plopped down on his couch, "Marlo and Ronda... Marlo, I like that name, it's different."

"Was that their names? I was kinda of mesmerized by that sassy, busty brunette," Dom sits down next to him.

"That would have been Ronda, Dom. And she looked to be the type that wouldn't mind you calling her that."

"I think I'm beginning to like American women, mate."

Elijah rolls his eyes, "if you spent more than one night with one of them, you might like them even more."

"What are you saying, mate?"

Elijah's lips curled into a wicked grin,"what do you say to going back to that night club?"

"I'd love to. They're good."

"Yeah, they are," Elijah chuckles. "I've got a challenge for you, Dom."

"I'm all ears, mate. What's cooking in that head of yours?"

Eljiah strokes his chin, "I say we find out the next time that they're playing, and go there."

Dom nods, "and attempt hooking up with them," he guesses.

"Yep. Now, on to the challenge... I want you to attempt pursuing an actual relationship with Ronda. And," Elijah adds, "you can only kiss her on the first date. Any further that that and you're just asking for a one-night stand."

Dom scratches his beard and nods, "you're right, Eli. I should be albe to try that," he extends his hand.

Elijah takes it with a grin, "this should be fun."

Dom stands up and starts heading for the door.

"What, not staying for a beer, Dom?"

Dom shake his head, "I'm a bit tired. Plus, I'm going to start thinking of a strategy to win Ronda over."

"Yeah, I'm sure you're be thinking about Ronda," Elijah makes a 'you-know-what' mothing with his hand.

Dom flashes Elijah hsi middle finger, "suck it, Elwood."

Elijah laughs, "oh, stop it Dom, you're turing me on," he picks up a pillow and tosses it at Dom.

"Oh give it up Elijah," Dom throws it back, with some force, "you can't tell you you're not hot for that other girl."

"Marlo, Dom. Her name is Marlo. And yes, I'm attracted to her, but I'm not about to start thinking about her like that."

"And that's the difference between me and you," Dom waves and walks out.

[j-e-s-s-i-c-a]

Terrific chap Ron! lol, Elijah and Dom are hilarious! I'm curious, what does Elijah get if Dom doesn't succeed?

[Luvn Elwood]

"I can see, you home with me/But you were with another man!!!!!/I know we, ain't got, much to say, before I let you get awaaaaaaaay!/ I said are you gonna be my girl?"

Marlo's alarm went off precisly at 6:45 AM. Yawning, she rolled off her Queen sized bed, bringing her bedding with her as she tumbled to the ground. "Blast this bloody Pilates class...why does it have to be so early?!" She thought.

She picked herself up and walked over to her stereo/alarm and turned it off. Trudging back to her bed, she was about to fall onto it when the phone began to ring. "Who the hell is calling at this time of day?" Marlo thought as she reached for the phone next to her bed.

"Hello?" She croaked out.

"Good morning Sunshine!" came the exhuberant voice of Alexandra Cox, Marlo and Ronda's agent. "Listen, I know you've been up for ages already," Marlo sniggered but Allie continued as if she hadn't heard, "So can you please get over here to the office quickly? I've got a gig for you and your lovely cousin this evening at, you'll never guess where." Allie paused for affect, "The Beverly Hills Hotel! There's a 1940s Glamour Party going on, last minute deal you know...oh, just come over and we'll discuss details."

"Sounds great Allie," Ronda's voice came down the line, "we'll be there to sign the papers and go over everything in an hour. See you then!" Ronda walked into Marlo's room, holding the phone. She pushed "end" and signaled for Marlo to do the same.

Marlo hung up the phone and looked at Ronda, "Wow," she said. Ronda was fully dressed and ready to go for the day, "Why so dolled up? And what is that gleam in your eyes? Are you planning something?"

"Well...yes, but it's illegal and entierly besides the point. Hmmm....maybe not SO besides the point, but nevermind anyway. And (in case you had forgotten) last night there were two certain gentlemen at our show-."

She was cut off as Marlo sat bolt upright on her bed and said, "You mean that was real?! I thought it was some kind of dream." Her energy found, Marlo jumped off the bed and began to head for the shower. However, she forgot that the her blankets were still wrapped around her legs and fell over into a heap.

Ronda turned from Marlo's closet, where she was finding Marlo an outfit to wear, and laughed at her cousin. "I hope that's not what you're planning to wear for the gig tonight."

Marlo reached down to her feet and pulled off her sock. She threw it at Ronda and stuck out her tongue. "What if I am...who knows, Calvin Klein could be there and become totally inspired by this ensemble."

Ronda rolled her eyes. "You now have less than 30 minutes to get ready. GO."

Unraveling herself, Marlo ran to the shower.

20 minutes later, she was sitting in her red convertable and waiting for Ronda to get her ass out the door. Once she had, Marlo took off at a speed only California drivers could appreciate and headed towards the office.

"Now," she said, looking in the re-view mirror and putting lipstick on, "tell me again. Last night wasn't a dream...was it?"

"Nope, it was 100 percent real!"

"Wow." Marlo giggled, causing her lipstick to smudge slightly onto her teeth. "Hold the wheel for a second Ronnie." Ronda obliged and Marlo proceeded to finish her make-up. Five minutes later, she was done and took the wheel back. "That was one of our better goes at that! I didn't feel any swerving at all."

They laughed and continued to talk about the boys until they reached the office.

After they parked, and were walking from the parking lot into the actual building, Marlo said, "So what was this illegal activity you wanted to do?"

"Oh that," Ronda laughed, "Just the usual, you know, buy a map to one of their houses and camp on the lawn, claiming to be long lost friends of the family."

"Omigosh what a wonderful idea!" Marlo rolled her eyes and sniggered. "With the looks they had on their faces, I think they're the ones who are going to buy the map to our house."

"They don't need a map," Ronda said and winked, "Not with our magnents...they'll just be drawn to us."

It was too late for Marlo to respond because the elevator had reached their floor and Allie was waiting for them when the doors opened.

"On time, as usual." Allie said and smiled. Allie was a beautiful woman, age 37 with only slightly greying light brown hair. Her most stunning features, however, were her eyes, inhertited through her Spanish-Basque heritage. "You girls are so lucky! This client is high end and requested you two personally."

They were in Allie's warmly decorated office now, sipping on bottled water. Allie carried on, "and at the The Hills...oh! You have no idea. Do you have any outfits for tonight? 1940s style you know, and don't forget to pick out the songs!" She continued talking about that night for the next twenty minutes. Finally she said, "Got all that? Good, see you there! remember, 45 minutes early!" That apparently signaled the end of the meeting for Allie stood up and walked to her door.

Marlo and Ronda stood up and followed her out.

Once to their car, Marlo said, "We have nothing suitable to wear!"

"You are totally correct...shopping?"

"Oh yeah!" Marlo exclaimed and took off at the California speed again.

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Elijah woke up to the ringing of the telephone. "Whoever that is, their ass is going to be dead." He thought and rolled over to look at the clock. 9:00 shone brightly on the face. "I could have slept for another hour?!" He said aloud and groaned.

"Hello?" He said down the line after he had picked up the phone by his bed.

"Hey there Lij!" Came Dom's overly cheerful voice.

"Hello Dom, you Bastard!"

"AHHH...I woke you up, didn't I?" Elijah heard a girl's muffled giggle in the background. "Sorry 'bout that Mate, hope I didn't distrub any dreams." Lij heard the girl giggle again in the background.

"Who's that with you?" He asked.

"Well...I'll tell you later. For now, just get up and get ready. I've got a party planned for tonight. 40s style. Get out your best clothes and put your swing dance shoes on! We're going to party like it's 1949."

"When?"

"Party starts at 9:30 tonight in the Palm Room at the Hills. Guess who I've booked to sing?"

"Who? Casey and the Sunshine Band?" Elijah was not in a good mood. He had been interupted from a dream involving he and Marlo on a beach in the Caribbean.

"Those two girls...Rachel and Margo." Dom's voice was muffled as he said this and Elijah heard even more giggling in the background.

"Okay...I'll...see you there..I guess." Elijah hung up the phone, got up and took a shower.
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Promptly at 9:30 he arrived at the party. Inside, the dance floor was already crowded with people trying to swing dance to the DJ's tunes.

He looked around for Dom, who he found surrounded by Billy Boyd, Sean Astin, Orlando Bloom and Viggo Mortensen.

"Hey guys!" He said and exchanged hugs all around, "You won't mind if I steal Dom for a sec, great, we'll be right back."

He and Dom went over to the bar. "Who was that this morning? I thought we had a deal...no more one night stands."

"That was with Raquelle, it didn't apply last night."

"Ronda, Dom, Ronda. And I guess you have a point. But let's rememeber, tonight, should you talk to Ronda, you aren't going to do what?"

Dom rolled his eyes and said, "C'mon man! I'm a grown man. I can keep the snake in the trousers if I need to. And I'll get the chance to tonight." Dom glanced to the stage where the sound guys were setting up for the live band and entertainment. "I talked with...Ronda...we're going out after she and Margarite get done tonight." Dom winked at Elijah then went smacked the bar with the palm of his hand. "Hey! Bartender! Get my friend a Dirty Goose, put it on my tab." With that, he stood up, patted Lij on the shoulder and went back to the guys.

"Can I take his place?" Elijah heard a voice say. He turned and there she was. Marlo.

"Of course..but aren't you supposed to be backstage?"

"Yeah...but I a drink to calm my nerves." She grinned and her blue eyes sparkled. "Shhh!" She laughed, "Don't tell my manager." Winking, she sat down.

[Ayngil]

hehehe...

At least Dom got the first letter of our names right everytime.

*grabs her notebook and runs to watch a movie*

[Elijahisawesome]

This is a really great story! The title intriguied me! SO i checked it out.

Poor Elijah...Dom woke him up from a great dream. Stupid friends! Just kidding..

Post soon!

Luvs

Sarah

[j-e-s-s-i-c-a]

Stupid Dom lol, messing up their names and waking Elijah!

[QueenOfTheNile]

Soundz good ladies! I like Dom and Lij's interactions, post more soon!
-Cleo

[the1ringrulesdaworld]

Ohhh im liking this very much indeed, very much indeed. More please

[Ayngil]

Chapter 4
"...When there's no one else
Look inside yourself
Like your oldest friend
Just trust the voice within
Then you'll find the strength
That will guide your way
If you will learn to begin
To trust the voice within..."

The blend of Ronda's voice with the Christinia Aguilera CD filled the room as Dom walked in. "You sound good." He said appreciatively.

Ronda gasped and spun around.

"Sorry, didn't mean to scare you."

Ronda blushed and subconciously tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, "it's okay, Dom. I tend to be a bit jumpy anyway."

"I see you know who I am." He smiled," Good, that means there doesn't have to be any introductions. If your name is Ronda, that is."

"You are correct, Sir," Ronda pulled the eyeliner out of her make-up bag, "did you want something, or are you lost, Mr. Monaghan?"

"I...uh...." Dom's voice faltered as he watched Ronda apply the eye liner. "How can you do that to yourself? Does it hurt?"

Ronda grinned as she applied a black line along her top eyelid's lashline. "Is this a business or pleasure stop?" She questioned and began to apply the mascara.

Dom shuddered at the thought of taking a mascara wand to his own eye. He shook himself out of that thought, took a deep breath and said, "business, actually. I'm here to wish you luck and..."

Ronda was adjusting herself into the bodice of her costume and thinking,"Where in hell is that double sided tape?" She looked and caught Dom watching her in the mirror "and...?" She bent her head so he wouldn't see her smile and blush.

Dom swallowed and shook his head, "I'll talk to you more later.... After the show." He turned and headed back to the bar, passing Marlo along the way.

"Whiskey. Straight," Dom said as he approached the bar.

"Here ya go Sweetie," the cute, curly-haired barista handed him the drink, "that'll be $7.50."

Dom slapped a $10 on the bar, "keep the change, Love."

"Thanks...Dom," the redhead replied and winked.

"Did yer little songbird shoot ye down, Mate?," Billy laid a hand on his friend's shoulder as he too, sat down at the bar and ordered a whiskey.

Dom emptied his shot glass and slammed it on the counter and shook his head, "I choked, Bill. That's not like me."

"Ah," Billy nodded and chuckled. "Alert the media! Dominic Monaghan cannae talk to a girl he fancies."

Dom sighed and grumbled, "maybe I'll have another." He began to signal for a second whiskey from the barista.

But Billy grabbed the hand he was using for signaling and said, "No mate, ye'll have a beer with us...besides, your girl is about to go on stage...don't wannae miss it while flirting with the barista, do ye?" He winked and gave the redhead a flirtatious girn.

Dom punched Bill's arm and nodded, "that's an even better idea." He stood up and walked with Billy back to the table where Orlando and Elijah were sitting.

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"Odd...I just saw Dom leaving from this direction...yet your make-up isn't smudged and you're clothes are, well, almost straight." Marlo grinned at her cousin and pulled the double sided tape out of the "supply box". The supply box had come into being after the girls had seen "The Wedding Planner" and the benifits that Jennifer Lopez's character had gotten from being so organized. It held extras of everything; deoderant, lipstick, earrings, mouth spray...and double sided tape.

"He just wished me luck," Ronda replied as she put in her second earring, grabbed the tape from Marlo and began to re-arrange herself.

"So... nothing happened?" Marlo raised an eyebrow and walked over to her own mirror.

"Nothing. Well...I did catch him looking at my boobs in the mirror. Strapless dresses are wonderful aren't they?" Ronda said almost as an aside to herself. Then she continued directly at Marlo, "either he's not what we think... or he's not interested."

"No way, Ronnie. You're beautiful, you're talented, and, girl, you're easy." Marlo turned from the mirror after making her own adjustments and winked at Ronda.

"I'm not that easy. I happen to be very picky." Ronda stuck her tongue out at her cousin.

"Keep that tongue to yourself...and Dom." Marlo said and opened the door which lead to behind the stage.

"Ladies and Gentlemen...The Beverly Hills hotel is proud to present...Marlo and Ronda!"

The stage lights went on, the crowd applauded...and Ronda and Marlo stepped out onto center stage....

[Luvn Elwood]

*strains of Mendellson's "Hallelujah Chorus" float thru the air* Hooray!!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful chapter, Ronnie, you left it at such a cliff hanger-esque moment. *does a dance* and now it's my turn *tears of joy* I'd like to thank-*inturrupted with calls from the audience "on with the show"*
okay!!!! hope y'all decide to comment soon...feedback is wonderful! *runs off with journal to write next chapter while giggling gleefuly*

[QueenOfTheNile]

Cool beanz! Aww, that wuz so cute how Dom wuz all nervous around well...you Ronda! Heh, but yeah the dude is sexy forreal! Post more babe!
-Cleo a.k.a Elijah's Sex Kitten

[the1ringrulesdaworld]

ohhh i liked that chappie cant see dom losing his nerve in reall life though but hey gr8 chappie

[hobbit_lass]

This is really good!

I really like it- Keep on going.

[Luvn Elwood]

We're BAAAAAAAAAAAACKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry about all the waiting girls. I was as anxious as all of you to get this posted. Finals came tho

BUT....*dun dun dun* they're over and I'm on Spring Break!!!!!

Here's the chapter you've been waiting for...enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Luvn Elwood]

Elijah couldn't take his eyes off her. She was resplendent in a dark blue satin gown. Her golden hair shimmered in the stage lights and when she opened her mouth, his jaw dropped. He didn't want to look away, but he chanced a glance at Dom. Dom's eyes were as big as saucers and his jaw had dropped...further than Elijah's it seemed.

"Someday he'll come along, the man I love/
And he'll be big and strong, the man I love/
And when he comes my way, I'll do my best to make him stay."

The bar, which had been busy now emptied as couples made their way onto the dance floor. The slow rhythm of the music was perfect for dancing and Lij found himself wishing he had someone to dance with; namely, Marlo.

The song ended and the crowd applauded. Strains of the next tune came floating through from the jazz band Dom had hired.

"This was a great idea Dom!" Orlando leaned over the table and said.

"I'll have to agree with the elf," said Billy.

"Thank you Gents. It was nothing really...just pulled a few strings, called in a few favors, killed the middleman, hid his body in the...oops. Better not tell you that. You may want to use the spot for your own burying. Can't let it get to full now, can we?" Dom said and winked. He then stood up, stretched and said, "I'm off to find James London. Business to attend, even with that gorgeous fox up there on stage." He walked off to the bar where James was sitting.

"Did he just call that lass up there a fox?" Billy questioned, "I think this 40s theme is going to his head a bit. Well, I'm off. Gonna go find a lass for myself. Show her what a real man is like!"

"If she even looks at your face for fear that you'll see her laughing at that kilt of yours!" Orlando laughed.

Billy shrugged and said, "the kilt keeps the ladies happy. Easy access and all that." He stood up and walked to the nearest girl, an attractive, twenty something girl with black hair. She looked at Billy, grinned and took his hand. They were on the dance floor, dancing to "Blue Skies" before Orlando had a chance to blink.

"I've got to get me a kilt," he muttered, and then laughed. "Think I'll go find a girl...ahh!" Orlando muttered and stood up, "There's a fine specimen...I'll just go round...." And he was off-faster than any racehorse Elijah had ever seen.

Elijah sat back in the bench seat and chuckled at his friends. At present, he was content to sit and watch the set. His peace lasted for a good two minutes before he was interrupted.

"Uh...are you Elijah Wood?" A girl asked. She had that dreamy, starry-eyed look that Elijah recognized right away. Inwardly, he groaned.

"Yes-." He was cut off with her excited yelp of happiness.

"You can't believe how happy I am to meet you! Ever since Forever Young, Radio Flyer...even since that brief instance in Back to the Future II...." Her voice trailed off and her eyes got a glassy look to them.

Here we go..."Would you care to dance?" He asked her.

Suddenly, he was in her arms and on the floor. She danced well, he gave her that...but she chatted non-stop, which interrupted his thoughts about Marlo. Finally, the song was over. He took her to the bar and ordered her a Cosmopolitan..."Put it on my tab, he told the barista" and then went back to his seat.

Marlo should be done soon...then we can talk again. He thought about their time at the bar, almost an hour ago. She hadn't been fawning over him, or drooling...she had been perfect.

Dom came over to him then. "Just finished talking to London," he said. "Everything is ready. All we have to do is pitch this to the girls and.… We’ll be in business!" He looked towards the stage, where his eyes went straight to Ronda. "Yeah...they just have to accept it...." Dom walked towards the stage as if entranced.

Elijah watched him walk to the stage and then turn to go backstage. Good idea...meet them and congratulate them when they're done! He thought and followed after Dom.

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Marlo looked out on the crowd of dancing people and smiled. She and Ronda were almost done singing and then she could go join the dancing. Maybe I’ll get to dance with Lij. Inwardly she sighed and thought about their conversation back at the bar.

He had been very polite, answering all her questions about being famous with patience like that of a pre-school teacher. Elijah had laughed at some of them, like when she had asked him if he ever got tired of people interviewing him on what it’s like to be famous.

Marlo drew herself out of her silent reverie and looked once more at the crowd. Disappointment flooded her as she saw Elijah…dancing with a brunette. We had been getting on together so well…I’ll bet that’s his girlfriend. Silly me for thinking that he would be at all interested in me. Me and my stupid questions.

The set ended and Marlo and Ronda headed off stage. As soon as she was back in her dressing room, Marlo burst into tears.

“What?” Ronda asked and came over “We did good!! I’ll bet there were tons of labels out there…and they saw us. No more Bel and the Dragon for us! Our dream will come true, just from this one night. Why are you crying?” Ronda went over to her closet and pulled out her stash of chocolate. “Here, sit down and have some…you know you’ll feel better.”

Marlo accepted the chocolate and sat down. Once she had finished the whole box, she stood up and said, “You’re right Ronnie. Let’s go out there and mingle….” With that, her voice trailed off and she started crying again. “On stage, I-I-I saw Lij dancing with another girl. Before the set, I had talked with him at the bar and we had got on famously. Now he has a girlfriend.” This brought on a new batch of tears.

Someone knocked at the door. “Girls?” Came the voice of Allie Cox, “are you decent? There’s some people out here who have some questions for you.”

Marlo looked around in dismay. The room was scattered with random objects, including several used tissues, chocolate wrappings, bras and nylons.

“J-just a minute.” Ronda called out the door. She frantically began cleaning up. Two minutes later, the room was spotless…so long as no one looks under the dressing tables, Marlo thought and giggled.

“That’s better! Ronda said to Marlo and then hollered, “C’mon in!” to Allie and her followers.

The door opened and in walked Allie, dressed stunningly in a bright canary yellow, and Elijah and Dominic. “Ladies, these men are here on business. Let me just tell you-what they are going to offer is wonderful! So listen closely.” Allie left them in the room all alone.

“Ladies, that was marvelous!” Dom said and walked over to Ronda. He took her hand and kissed it. “In fact, what do you say we get out of here and go celebrate?”

“Isn’t this a business stop?” Ronda questioned. Inwardly her heart was going 100 miles per hour.

“Oh yes.” Elijah said. He had been watching Marlo who had started to pack up. “Dom and I are going to start work on the remake of an old screenplay-.”

“And we want you two lovelies to be the leading ladies.” Dom cut Elijah off.

“W-w-what??” Marlo stuttered.

“Are you interested?” Elijah asked and walked over to Marlo. “Please say yes. We’re re-making White Christmas and you two would be perfect.”

Ronda giggled and said, “Will I get to kiss anyone famous?”

“Me.” Dom stated and winked.

“Then count me in.” She said excitedly.

“C’mon Marlo, whaddya say?” Elijah looked at her with his blue eyes.

Marlo sighed. “How can I resist?” She smiled and thought, what about his girlfriend?

Elijah smiled, “Great. Let’s celebrate and go dance.” He took Marlo’s hand, and Dom took Ronda’s. They all went out on the dance floor and danced the night away.

[Ayngil]

*dances*

*goes to write about dancing*

[the1ringrulesdaworld]

Ohhh that song the man i love i did for my singing exam today gr8 song i just messed up the last verses words and ended up repeating the second verse ohhh the embarrassment. Poor Marlo it wasn't his girlfrieds dear it wasnt ohhh this is going to lead to trouble is it not but gr8 chpappie really gr8