[color=deeppink][h1]Kaitlin O'Connor – 2006[/h1][/color]

Everything happened so fast, too fast. One minute Roddy was next to her and everything was under control. Per usual, Kaitlin had gained the emotional upper hand, using her previous encounter with Decky to gain the attention of their classmates. With all eyes on them, there was no way this would go any further. Decky wouldn't want all of his dirty laundry aired in front of the entire school, especially with Kaitlin embellishing on a true event.

Kaitlin didn't even have a chance to gloat, because the next thing she knew, Roddy had roared to life next to her, attacking Derek O'Leary. Not that the little punk didn't have it coming, but it was really unfortunate timing. She would have to talk to him about that later.

Of course Kaitlin had yet to realize just how unfortunate that timing was... because in another blink of an eye she was seeing stars and feeling the contact of cool metal against her back. How stupid it had been to underestimate Elaine, her scalp was yet again paying the price as she felt strands of hair being forcefully removed from her head. In this moment, Kaitlin silently swore that if she ever got the chance, she was shaving the party princess' perfect golden locks from her empty little head.

When Kaitlin finally stopped seeing stars, she looked up to see Decky leaning over her, hand outstretched to help her up. Removing her own hand from her throbbing head, Kaitlin accepted Decky's help up. Admittedly it wasn't because she actually needed the help up. Even injured, her brain was still coming up with ways to piss the Pomeranian off. In the back of her mind she knew that she could circulate stories of Elaine attacking her, followed up by tales of how she stormed off and he stayed with her to be sure she was ok. Yeah, she could spin this just fine. Elaine would be pissed and maybe, just maybe, if Kait was extra lucky it would cause Decky to keep his pet on a tighter leash.

[color=deeppink]“I don't know why you care...”[/color] Kait began, playing on Decky's ever present guilt. It was terrible, but she needed to keep him with her, keep him talking to her. However, the sound of Logan's voice brought that plan to a screeching halt.

Logan. Was. Pissed. When most people get mad, they get loud and threatening, like Roddy who was still pummeling Derek, although the fight had moved a few feet away now. Logan on the other hand, well when he got mad his voice got lower. Colder. The exact tone he was using now. Well, shit.

Kaitlin felt herself puff up a little with pride. He wasn't mad at her, he was mad on her behalf. Maybe things hadn't gone so completely sideways after all. Kaitlin had been hearing rumors that Logan had been grossly parading around with Amy Sinclair (a blonde, really?) but now here he was, ditching Amy to be with her.

Thinking back on it, she suddenly couldn't remember why she had been mad at him in the first place. Or was he mad at her? Maybe she was mad at him, because he was mad at her. Oh well, it didn't matter anyways. At the next party she would make it known that they were very much back on again. A. Because there was no way in hell she was going to let Amy Sinclair think she had been able to take something from Kaitlin. B. Because Logan was currently acting the part of a hero, and Kaitlin strongly believed in rewarding good behavior.

[h1][color=deeppink]Emilia Carter[/color][/h1]

“Alright Em, you're done for the night. Stick around set while everyone else wraps up, and we will get you guys all back to the hotel.”

Emilia nodded, shoving one more fry into her mouth before getting up from the stool. The “beer” she happily pushed away, taking a bottle of water from the outstretched hand of an assistant. Of course it hadn't been beer that she was drinking, instead it was a thick, syrupy concoction that was mixed to look just like the heavy Irish beer. Gross.

Emilia exited the set of the Pour House, and hopped on a golf cart to head over to the area where all of the trailers were housed so she could change into her own clothes and say hi to some of the cast. Although she had already had scenes with a majority of them, she  hadn't gotten to catch up personally with any of them.

However, on the way to the trailers Emilia spotted a small group of fans that were waiting  right at the perimeter of the lot. They obviously weren't allowed on the sets, but since some scenes were shot outside or at actual locations, people could sometimes be spotted hanging around on the outskirts. They waved as the golf cart approached, and Emilia couldn't help but be amazed that after 10 years, people still had so much love for the show.

[color=deeppink]“Pull over.”[/color] she said, hopping off as soon as the cart slowed.[color=deeppink] “I'll walk the rest of the way, it isn't far. I'll meet up with everyone in a minute.”[/color]

As she approached, she small crowd of girls became visibly more animated.

[color=deeppink]“What are ya'll still doing out here, it's getting so late.”[/color] Emilia said, waving as she approached the group.

The girls all looked around at each other, happy to be getting attention from one of the stars.

“We found out about the filming! We all watched together 10 years ago... we couldn't miss the chance to come check things out. We didn't actually think anyone would come say hi!.” The girl who spoke had short dark hair, and her brown eyes glowed with excitement. She looked to be in her very early twenties, as did all the girls.

[color=deeppink]“Well, hi.”[/color] Emilia said with a little laugh. [color=deeppink]“I hope you weren't too bored waiting around here all day.”[/color]

“We weren't,” said another girl, this one with light brown hair and glasses. “Can we get a picture?”

[color=deeppink]“Sure.”[/color] Emilia replied, leaning against the rope that separated the girls from herself. No one had said anything about pictures while in “costume” being frowned upon, so she didn't think it would be a problem.

“I'm definitely putting this on Instagram. Hey, is Nick Donovan on set? I heard a rumor he was coming back to play Logan... I've been in love with him for like, ever.”

“Oh what about Vincent Westerian? I heard you two were friends and that you went to stay in the Philippines with him for a while! Were you dating?” His eyes though...”

Emilia had to stop herself from rolling her eyes. She was only a few years older than these girls, but boy did she feel a million years older right now as they mooned over her costars. Not sure which one of the questions to tackle first, she decided to answer the one about Nick, since it was asked first.

[color=deeppink]“I'm sure Nick is around here somewhere, but I haven't seen him.” [/color] she answered truthfully. If she was being even more truthful, she was dreading that moment. 10 years ago, Emilia couldn't stand him. Since their characters had a relationship of sorts for part of the show, they had a lot of scenes together. She found his love of partying and lack of work ethic deplorable. Over the years she loosely followed his life (it was impossible not to if you had TV or the internet, he was everywhere) and it seemed to her that although ten years had passed, Nick hadn't done very much growing up.

[color=deeppink]“As for Vincent, I have seen him so he is definitely here. I was in the Philippines, but it was just for leisurely travel and he was kind enough to let me stay with him for a few days while I was there. We never dated, so if you heard that, it was most definitely a rumor.”[/color]

For the next few minutes, Emilia hung around while the group of girls launched question after question at her, killing time before she had to head back to the hotel.