Beastly Beautiful (On Hold)

| Prologue- Laney |

| Jan. 9, 2018 |

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Ahem. Tis I, the Frenchiest Fry (courtesy to an Instagram post and the fact that a dear friend of mine calls me French Fries ((idky tho xD))) and I'm here with the prologue of BB! I'm so excited to share this story with you but until I get more chapters written, don't expect a set date for uploads with this story haha. 

Anyway, please enjoy!! 

A/N: Ashley Tisdale as Laney Blaire ^.^

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| Prologue- Laney |

*I'll never become one of them.*

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"Laney, you don't have to if you're not comfortable," my mother told me as she hugged herself from the cold wind that was accompanying our winter weather.

"I know mom. But I'm nineteen. Everyone already has their life figured out. Ash with his music, Danny with her business, even Lindsey is going to be making bank! Literally!" I exclaimed as I adjusted my shoulder bag on my shoulder after my outburst with my hands raised.

My mom bit her lower lip in worry as she watched me. I couldn't blame her though. I was leaving. I was her right wing ever since my father passed away. I was the one keeping her and my siblings company and with me leaving, it was harsh. I wanted to stay as well but I couldn't stay tied down forever. I needed to fly. To be free. To make something of myself. I wouldn't want to be known forever as Ash's friend, the bubbly and cheerful sidekick friend.

She eventually sighed and nodded. I smiled and drew her into a hug. "I love you mom but don't worry. I'm just doubling for now," I told her and she wiped her tears away.

"I know. I know. I'm sorry. Be safe Laney girl. I love you," she answered and I kissed her brow.

"I promise mom. Love you too. Kiss the little ones for me when they wake up," I added as I bounded off the steps and towards the waiting cabbie for me.

I waved one last time before throwing my bag into the car. My small luggage was already packed and in the trunk so we were soon peeling out of my driveway and down the street to the airport. LA here I come.

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My mouth dropped in shock. LA was huge, packed, and gorgeous! I didn't care if I started to drool a bit. I didn't care if a few people were staring at me with disgust. All I cared about was the splendor of it all. Well, from behind the airport window so far.

"Miss Blaire?" a voice called out and I whirled around to find a cute guy holding up a sign with my name on it.

He wore skinny jeans with a blue flannel shirt that made his blue eyes and blonde hair pop out. His jawline was sharp and he had a slight scruff on his face. Definitely hot.

"Uh that's me," I chuckled as I rubbed the back of my blonde head. He gave me a bright white smile that warmed my insides.

"My name's Jace Wallace. I was sent by your agent to pick you up and bring you to your hotel to drop your belongings before bringing you to the studio," Jace told me in his slightly tenor voice.

I bit my lip to hide my giant grin but I was failing. I gave a quiet squeal before grabbing my small luggage and joining his side. He chuckled and flashed me an adorable grin with a small dimple before grabbing my bag from me and slinging it over his shoulder without a hitch.

"So Laney. Welcome to LA," he stated once he pushed the doors opened and revealed the warm temperature of California as well as the loud noises coming from other people being picked up or dropped off. 

Cars and people were everywhere. When I was told LAX airport was one of the busiest and biggest airports in the United States, I didn't really believe them. But seeing it in person, waiting to get to the car, I couldn't help but believe it now. They say believing is seeing, but sometimes I think seeing is believing. 

However, the stupid grin wouldn't leave my face as he finally led me to a black 2015 black Audi Sedan. It was absolutely gorgeous but only someone with money, like the Quadruble Queen Team, a.k.a, Danny and her friends, could own. He popped his trunk open before placing my luggage in there and then walking to the passenger side and opening the door for me.

I flashed him a smile and a thanks before sliding in the cool leather seats. The interior was just as nice as the outside. I wasn't one who knew a whole lot about cars but I could definitely appreciate the beauty of one when it was around me.

"Ready?" he asked once he was buckled in.

"No, I'm squirming in my seat because I'm totally not ready. Kidding!" I exclaimed when I saw his face and we both burst into laughter before he started his car. It glided smoothly out of the cramped place. It took a while, but we were making progress. 

"But in all honesty, how are you feeling about this whole thing? I know it was just pressed on you," he told me as he managed to maneuver his way around cars that were going in the same direction as us. 

"I can't say right now. I'm both really, really excited, but also nervous. I mean, I know they told me I got the looks down, but I've never really acted before... unless you count the times I acted in front of my friend," I began to blabber and he chuckled, a sweet sound that made me join.

"Well don't worry Laney. I'm sure you'll do great. You've got the looks, the confidence it seems, so there's nothing to worry about. Just do as they say and you'll be fine," he told me and that was enough to ease me a little bit. 

But there was a small part of me that feared something worse than any failure- that was succeeding and becoming someone I wasn't. Someone who changed for the worse after fame like many have before.

However, I shook that thought out of my mind and looked outside the car window which was rolled down now. We managed to escape the crazy hassle alive. Taking the silence as an opportunity to take in my surroundings, I admired the blue skies and the warm wind as I thought, I'll never become one of them. That was a promise. 

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Whoop there it is! Prologue of Beastly Beautiful is up. Who (from ACT) is happy to see Laney in action again? Say 'I'. If you're not from A Cinderella Twist, don't worry about it. This can be read as a stand alone but some characters will be mentioned from my story A Cinderella Twist. So if you're curious, go on  and check it out!  

Anyway, vote, comment, and tell me what you think! I'm excited to hear y'all's feedbacks! 

Much love, 

~Moni~