Red, the Color of Desire

Sneaky Business

George's POV

It's been nearly 3 weeks of filming and nothing has happened between Amanda and Aaron. I call another quick meeting after rehersals.

"What do you want now?" Fra complains and he takes a seat next to Sam who is busy playing with her nails.

"It's about Aaron..." Sam immediately looks up. "Remember that bet we made a few weeks ago with him and Amanda? Yeah, absolutely nothing has happened!"

"Aaron seriously needs to grow some balls and talk to her already!"

"Oh wait!" Alistair exclaims. "Aaron and Amanda....." we all look up in excitement, "were talking the other day because he accidentally squirted hair spray in her eyes." Everyone groans with disappointment.

"Well, let's see. Fra bet on 2 weeks so he already loses. Uhh, that leaves everyone else still in the running! Sam said 5 months, I bet on a month, and Alistair said 3 weeks. If he doesn't sleep with Amanda within the next two days, it'll just be Sam and I," I say winking to her as she returns a half smile.

"Can I change my bet?" Fra whines. "2 years! The only time Aaron will ever have the guts to take to Amanda is if they're both drunk or dead."

"Come on guys, patience. They'll come around! We better get going before Tom blows a lid."

They all nod and disperse away from the break room.

Aaron's POV

I'm sitting in the prep room getting hair and makeup done when my stomach starts to growl. Our make up artist Amee stops for a moment, but continues putting my wig on. My stomach growls again.

"Uhh you alright Aaron?"

"I'm fine, I woke up late and left without breakfast."

"After i'm finished with your hair, you should get a donut or something in the break room! You can't sing and act on an empty stomach silly."

"I guess you're right Amee. Just don't tell Tom, he wants me away from sweets," I say chuckling.

"Of course, your secret is with me!"

After i'm finished getting ready, I head over to the break room. I grab a maple bar and start chowing down when I hear footsteps at the door. I stuff the rest of the donut into my mouth and hide under the table, praying it's not Tom. I listen and hear what sounds like the guys and Sam. I peak through a rip in the table cloth and ease drop. It sounds like they've made a bet with Amanda and I...they are so dead I think to myself. No balls? Gee thanks guys! I hear somebody getting closer to the table and I hold my breath. I feel myself sweating as the footsteps get louder when I see what looks like Sam's foot partially under the table.

"Do you guys think Tom will mind if I ate this cookie?"

"You don't want to ruin your sexy figure Sam! Aaron will never love you if you do! " George says chuckling.

"Shut up! Better get going before I strangle you."

As soon as they leave, I jump out from under the table with sweat dripping down my face. I grab a water bottle and start chugging it down when George rushes back in.

"Aaron...What a surprise seeing you here! I forgot my jacket and should get going now," he saying stuttering, obviously trying to get away from me but before he gets away, I grab his shoulder.

"I know about the bet. Thanks for the confidence booster!"

"What can I say, you have no game for an American."

I punch his arm and he just laughs. "I want in though."

"Wait what?"

"I want in on the bet!" I pull out 50 bucks and hand it to him. "I'll get her in 3 days."

His eyes grow wide and his mouth just hangs open. "ARE YOU SURE YOU DON'T MEAN 3 WEEKS, MONTHS, OR YEARS?"

"Nope. 3 days!"

"You just want to lose your money," he says laughing. "Alright, I'll tell the others. Good luck to you!"

He leaves and I think about what I've just done. I pull out a towel from under the plate of cookies and start wiping my forehead.

"Sweating already? The day just started!" I hear someone say from behind me.

I smirk. "Oh definitely! Putting this wig is more work than everyone's scenes combined!" I say with an extremely sarcastic tone. I slowly turn around to see someone covered up with a huge sweater, sun glasses, and a beanie. Coming out of the beanie, I can spot a small strand of deep blonde hair. Oh shit.

"Oh, uhh is that you Amanda? Didn't recognize you there!" I mumble, sweating even more than before.

She smiles and takes off her beanie, letting her beautiful hair flow. She takes off her sunglasses next.

"Yeah, the paps were waiting outside my place all night. I guess someone saw the suspicious car in my driveway and assumed it was my new man or something!"

"Well, you got me fooled with that disguise! Ummm, new man?"

She laughs. "No way. I just broke up with my boyfriend Dominic. Not ready for another one! It was just the pizza guy waiting outside my place because I couldn't find my wallet!"

"Oh, I'm sorry....?" I awkwardly say.

"Its fine, he was a big jerk anyway. Want to head onto set now?"

"Sure, I think I might be late anyway. Hopefully Tom doesn't kill me and serve my head on a plate for dinner..."

"Looks like I'll be avoiding dinner with Tom then! Oh, one more thing before we leave," she stops in front of me and we make eye contact for the first time. Do you not like me for some reason? Or have something against me? Because I heard from-"

Before she finishes, I cut her off. "WHAT, of course not! Where in the world would you get that idea? I hardly know you, well, I really want to get to know you, but I'm always so nervous around you, and I just sweat, and it's gross, but you're so intimidating sometimes, it's probably because you're so prett-"

"Hush," Amanda whispers putting a finger over my lips. "Thanks Aaron, I was just wondering," she says chuckling.

"You just love making me look like a fool huh?" I flip her off and start walking away from her when she grabs my hand and butterflies fill my stomach.

"Hey!" she screams.

"I was kidding Amanda! I would never do that to you unless...nevermind."

"Oh, so we're playing this game now?" She gives me a devious smirk and we start walking towards the set.

Amanda's POV

I spot Sam and the guys on set as we approach when Aaron grabs my hand.

"Uhh, are my hands cold? I don't know why they feel so cold right now!"

"Well, they're actually pretty warm right now if you ask me. Or maybe it's just me."

I look up to see Sam and the guys staring at us with the most surprised face I've ever seen. He let's go of my hand and we go our separate ways. Sam pulls me to the side.

"Anything new Amanda?"

"Hmm, no. Well, my dog Finn might be visiting someti-"

"No, WITH AARON! We saw you two walk on set hand in hand."

"Oh Aaron?" I start to laugh. "He's hilarious. I don't know why you thought he hated me! I just asked him about it." Sam's smile immediately disappears and she looks away from me.

"I must have heard wrong from Alistair then....Better get going on vocals! I'll see you around Amanda."

She walks away and the day begins. After the long hours of filming, i'm heading out the door when somebody calls my name. I turn around and see that it's Aaron.

"Hey! What's up?"

His face is extremely serious as he pulls me away from the others. "I need you to help me win a bet."

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