Chloe looked up at the huge building before her and sighed. She saw Melanie jump out of her car and wave. "Hey you." Chloe waved, and walked over to her. "Is it normal to be this scared?" Melanie laughed, slinging and arm around her shoulder. "I know Johnny. He's cool. Don't worry." Chloe looked at her curiously. "You know people here?" Melanie grinned, evilly. "Of course. Me and Joey go way back." Chloe shook her head. "Joey who?" Melanie sighed, and pulled her friend along. "Come on. You'll understand everything, in due time."
Chloe sighed and followed her friend inside.
"Ouuuccccchhh. Let go of my hair!!!"
"You cheated! I HATE cheaters!"
"Guys, cut it out!" The 2 fighting members of Nsync, looked at JC and pouted.
"But, he started it!" Chris said, crossing his arms. Johnny Wright, glanced at the two pouting men and shook his head. "Guys, please. We have two young ladies here applying for Melinda's job. Act civilized, please." JC looked up in alarm. "Young ladies? Johnny�"
Johnny held up a hand. "JC, we can't discriminate. It's who can do the best job, who's the most qualified. Not what gender or how old." JC sighed. "But, the fans, they'll talk� assume rumors�" Johnny shook his head. "Melinda was fairly young� no one talked about her."
Chris jumped up and let out a whoop of laughter. "MEL!" JC and Justin looked at the two girls standing at the end of the hallway. Melanie, known primarily as Joey's best friend, but close to them as well, and another dark-haired girl, he didn't recognize. Melanie laughed and embraced her wild friend. "Hey kid. What's shakin?" Chris sighed. "It's been a looong time. Where you been hidin?" Melanie laughed. "Well, Chris, it's this thing called school� and we go there to learn, so we can get good jobs." He nodded, thoughtfully. "Ohhh, I see. So, that's what you do there. And who are you, madam? Chris Kirkpatrick, at your service."
Melanie rolled her eyes. "Don't scare my friend off, bud." Chloe smiled, as she took his hand. "Chloe. Chloe Maguire." Chris nodded, seriously, shaking her head. "Any relation to Jerry?" He burst out laughing, slapping his leg. "Oh, wow, that was SO good! Gimme five, bro!" Justin shook his head, stepping up to the girl. "Please, ignore him. And don't be frightened away. I'm Justin." She nodded. "It's nice to meet you." He grinned. "Oh, and the rude one back here is JC." JC sighed, and pushed him away. "Shut up, Justin. It's nice to meet you, or whatever. I have to go and kill myself now, so if you'll excuse me." Chloe's eyes widened as he pushed past them and stormed off down the hall, nearly running over another man.
"Geeze, what's wrong with JC? Never mind. Not important. Melanie?" She turned around and smiled. "Hey Joey." He pulled her into a warm hug. "Ohhh, it's so cool to see you. What are you doing here?!" She grinned. "My friend Chloe here is applying for Melinda's replacement." Joey nodded. "Wow. Hey girl. I'm Joey." Chloe nodded, looking at Melanie. "I thought you were the replacement� and I just an intern?? Melanie�" Melanie shrugged. "Oops? Johnny here she is. And keep in mind, she's a supremo awesome writer. Good luck, Chlo'!"
Johnny Wright, looked down at the young girl and smiled. "Shall we?" Chloe nodded, uneasily, before following the man into his office.
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