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Scott Packer became a famous actor in his teens by landing the lead role in a popular basketball series. But now that he's in his 20s, he's finding himself getting too old to play teen heartthrobs, and nobody is exactly beating down his door to give him an Oscar. So when he's offered a role in a movie about two gay firemen, he jumps at the chance. The problem? The other male lead is known Hollywood asshole Brandon Beck.

Brandon Beck knows he has a reputation as Hollywood's bad boy, but he doesn't give a damn because he's got the talent and connections to back up his stellar acting career. So when his producer friend begs him to star in a movie about gay firemen, he's a little hesitant, especially when he finds out he's supposed to work with empty-headed prettyboy Scott Packer.

Will the two actors find a way to work together, despite their differences? What if something even more unexpected drives them even closer than they expected?

[RATING: MATURE]

Credits go to the cover artist, who is NOT me, I am just borrowing this beautiful artwork!

Acting The Part [BL]

Brandon looked up at his sister in surprise, from where he was struggling to cart her luggage up the steps. "Seriously?" he huffed, dragging the heavy suitcase up over the last step. "I've never played a gay character before."


Beth rolled her eyes. "I have no doubt that you'd make an excellent gay man," she said, pinching his cheek teasingly and laughing as he shook her hand off.


"Thanks a lot. There's no way I'm ever doing it." He set her luggage by the doorway and went into the kitchen to see if there were any beers left in the fridge. "And it's not because I'm homophobic. I'm not, okay? It's only when Scott Packer is playing the other guy."


"Because he's just some vapid himbo who can't act to save his own life." Brandon picked out two cans of Miller and tossed one to Beth, who caught it deftly. "All that he's got to his name are those damn Basketball movies, and even in those, he really tanked, man."


"Listen to yourself." Beth shook her head. "Where do you get off being so high and mighty?"


"I mean, you haven't even worked with the guy and already you're condemning him. Give him a chance. Those basketball movies were bad because they're focused purely on making money off gullible teens. The writing was bad and cheesy, you can't blame the actors. Besides, this is the first shot he's getting at being a serious actor. What if Jake had never taken a shot at you so many years ago?"


"Y'know, you and Lonnie are starting to sound suspiciously alike," Brandon said with a sigh.


"That's because you're being ridiculous," Beth said matter-of-factly. "Let Jake and whoever the director is make the call whether Scott Packer can act or not. That's not your job. Your job is to worry about your own role."


"Wow." Brandon couldn't help smiling at the brutal honesty. "Don't hold anything back, Beth. Really."


"You asked for my opinion, you got it." Beth picked up her overnight bag, heading into her room before calling out, "And now your job is to help me unpack!"


"God, I hate my family," Brandon muttered as he set down his beer, but the wide smile on his face pretty much stated otherwise.


Chapter 6