I came home to an empty house. Jules and Jake were at a friend's house, spending the night. I decided that I needed to do something for our family, not the Lynch's.
The first thing I did was call Skye. I persuaded her to come over later to see Jake.
The second thing I did was look on line for an audition. I needed a job, and acting was a natural talent to me. I found three, one on Sam and Cat, and a new movie called Shameless. I made a reminder for each of them, both tomorrow. Good thing I found them in time.
When I glanced outside, I saw that the sky was dark. Glancing at the clock, I saw it was 9:03. I had a big day tomorrow, I better get to sleep.
So I dragged my body upstairs and to my bed, just barely changing into my pajamas before crashing into sleep.
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I woke to light streaming into my window. My clock read 8:21, normal. My first instinct was food, so I skipped happily downstairs for breakfast.
Half an hour later, I squeezed syrup onto my pancakes. These would taste a lot better if Riker was here. My brain commented, and all I could do was agree.
I took the last few bites of my pancake before shoving it into the dishwasher and going back upstairs to shower.
I stripped out of my pajamas as I got into the shower, humming Ain't No Way We're Going Home. I stopped abruptly thinking of Riker. You'll have to see him eventually. "But I don't want to!" I yelled at my own brain.
I finished my shower and hopped out of the shower, heading over to my hair straightener. If I have that many auditions, I better look presentable. I plugged it in and set to work.
About fifteen minutes and one dry head later, I stepped out of the bathroom and put on a sporty shirt, the kind with the number on the back and front. I slipped into a pair of black skinny jeans and laced up my yellow converse at the bottom. I sat back and thought for a moment, I wore these shoes every day. I basically lived in them. But I wore them most around my new famous friends. So basically, it was like taking them with my for good luck.
The clock read 10:17, perfect. Right on time. I hopped downstairs and called Jules, "Hey!" She yelled through the phone, just not at me. "Stop that! Okay, hey Jordan!" She cheered.
"Hey. I found two auditions. Do you know where the house key is?"
"Yes?" She questioned why I was asking.
"So does Skye. She's gunna come over to surprise Jake later, just a warning. I already told her that I might not be there. Okay?" I explained.
"Kay, I won't tell him. Bye!" She hung up. I put my phone in my pocket and walked out to the car. We made somewhere between three and fifty turns, I was too busy screaming my head off to be paying attention, while Riker made screech marks on the road.
Sweet memories. Mostly of Riker. They lived in here, and I could never forget them. Not even if I tried.
I pulled up into the back of the Sam and Cat studio first. Here goes nothing. . .
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Well, I failed. It's official, I can't act dumb. I had tried to play Cat's cousin, which didn't work. But now I had to get the one in Shameless right?
I drove out of the parking lot, racing to my next audition. This one was for possibly the exact opposite, it was a movie about a secret agent who goes on a mission. The movie is basically about the stunts and how the female lead impresses the male lead.
I drove up to a parking lot and ran inside. I found the booth marked Auditions for Grace Knight and ran up too it. "Hello, here for the role of Grace Knight?" A perky lady asked me. She was plump, but her smile was warm like a grandmothers.
"Yes." I answered with a sudden confidence.
"Go right in sweetie." She smiled and motioned towards the doors.
"Thank you!" I thanked her as I walked in on my audition.
I walked about fifteen feet, directed by people pointing where to go, until I reached a stage. "Hello, welcome to the auditions for Grace Knight in the movie Shameless. What your name?" A man asked in monotone.
"Jordan Jacobs." I replied enthusiastically.
"Okay, fill out the forms after the audition. Now here's the scene-" A stage hand came up to me and placed a single piece of paper between my fingers. "Your in New York City, trying to pass off as an average tourist with your partner, Carter James. There's a man currently about to set off a bomb in the empire state building, and you have to defuse it. Read the script please, feel free to use your hands to emphasize." He lectured. I nodded at each instruction. "Begin."
I took a deep breath and became Grace Knight, "Carter, we can't just run into the empire state be like 'Hey! there's a bomb about to go off! Evacuate!'" I flew my hands everywhere.
A guy read Carter's part, he was obviously not who was supposed to play him. "So what are we supposed to do? Sneak in there?" He read with almost no emotion.
A smirk plastered across my lips, the same one that I used when Rydel and I pranked the boys on that first night. "Yes we can." I said, fitting perfectly into the part.
The director smiled. "That was certainly something. No one has mastered that smirk yet, but I think you've got it. We'll get back to you, probably tonight."
I smiled like crazy. "Thank you!" I squealed. Some brought me a paper to fill put, so I grabbed a pen and did.
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The rest of that building was a blur. As soon as I knew it, I was texting Rydel.
Jordan: Hey!
Rydel: Hey :(
Jordan: Why the frowny face?
Rydel: I'm worried about Ross, he hasn't left his room and made Ry sleep on the couch tonight
Jordan: What?!
Rydel: Yeah
Wanna come over?
Jordan: I think it would be a good idea if you came over here. . .
Rydel: See ya in ten
I shut off my phone and walked up the driveway, up the stairs, and inside. When I got in, Jules was sitting on the couch flipping through channels. "Hey!"
"Hi," She exasperated.
"Why are you sad?" I asked, a little concerned about Jake's safety.
"There's nothing good on!" She complained. I let out a breath that I didn't know I was holding.
"Where's Jake?"
"Upstairs with Skye." She answered.
"What are they doing?" I dared.
"I dunno, video games."
"I'll go check on them." I walked past Jules and to the stairs. I went up them, wondering about Ross. I feel bad, I knew I was the source of his problems.
I fought back my feelings and took a big breath, turning the handle. "Yes! I won!" A brunette with piercing blue eyes, the color of the sky, boasted.
"How?" Jake looked astonished. Then he realized I was there, "Jordan! Have I ever told you that your the best sister ever?"
"Not really. . ." I said.
"So your Jake's sister." Skye spoke. "Thank you."
"Your welcome. Wanna help me order pizza?" I half walked out the door.
"What do you think?" Jake asked Skye, manners and everything. He must really like this one.
"Sure." Skye smiled sweetly. He led her out of the door, behind me.
Ding dong
"Oh! Rydel's here!" I squealed and ran downstairs.
"Rydel? Like from- AHHH OH MY GOD IT'S HER!" Sky screamed and froze as I opened the door to reveal my friend.
"So that's Skye." Rydel commented.
"Yeah, oh wait I forgot to call Carly!" I hit my own head, forgetting to call my only unfamous friend in California.
"I'll try to get Skye out of that trance." Rydel headed over to Skye, who was still struck by the famous person in the room.
I dialed Carly's number, "Hey!" She answered.
"Hey! Wanna come over?" I asked her, getting straight to the point.
"Sure, but can I ask you something?"
"Sure."
"Why were Riker and Ross in tears when Rocky and I found them?" I fought back tears.
"They made an agreement, to share me." I choked out.
"Jordan I'm so sorry, I didn't know." She sounded sincere.
"It's not your fault they did something stupid."
"I know but- I'll see you in twenty." She hung up. Whatever she was about to say, I probably didn't even want to hear.
As soon as I set my phone down, it rang again. I picked it up quickly thinking it was Carly- but it was someone else. "Hello?" I answered it.
"Is this Jordan Jewell?" An official sounding voice asked.
"Yes."
"You have been cast as the role of Grace Knight in the movie Shameless!" It exclaimed.
"Seriously?" I gasped.
"Yes, shooting starts in two weeks, I'll email you the address and shooting hours."
"Okay!" I was so excited I could say anything normally. The voice turned into dial tone. I was gunna be in a movie.
Ding dong!
"Carly's here!" I called to Rydel.
"Coming!" She yelled back. I had two amazing friends, a role in a movie, and two of the best siblings in the world. I don't need Riker or Ross. Yes you do! My brain argued. I ignored it and opened the door to let Carly in, even though my brain is being annoying, but it doesn't lie.
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