Warning: This is complete fiction. Cowlip/Showtime brought you the show. I don’t own anything, just playing. Quotes will be in Italic and bold. Rating: NC-17 Characters: Gale Harold, Randy Harrison and other actors of QAF Warnings: POV, Abuse, And Complete AU Banner: Helen Beta: Helen Proof: G.M. Notes: Please remember this is all in my head. Randy struggles to keep his voice even so he can talk to Gale through the door, he knew Gale wouldn’t give up; it’s just not in his nature. Randy: “I’m fine Gale, don’t worry.” Adam was standing behind him, breathing deeply in his ear. Adam: “Good. Now tell him to go away.” Randy: “He won’t. He’s my friend and he worries about me.” Adam: “Well, make him or you’ll regret it, got it?” Randy: “Fine.” Gale: “Randy, are you there?” Randy walks to the door and opens it a little and he can see the worry on the beautiful mans' face. He wishes he could erase it but he can’t. Randy: “Yeah, I’m fine. No worries. My friend Adam came into town and we were just messing around. I’ll see you later.” Gale who was still unsure about the situation, Gale: “Um… Sure.” Three weeks later… Gale’s POV Randy has been pulling away a lot lately. I’ve noticed, so have the others. When we have our meetings or even the sex meetings he just isn’t there; he’s like a robot “tell me what to say and how to feel”. And that Adam person gives me the creeps. When we have the sex scene’s it’s like he is trying to see what we are doing. He is completely obsessed with making sure we don’t touch into a very deep, secret spot but the problem is that we do. It’s hard not to. I have been given the kind of looks that if they could kill me, I would be dead. I miss the old Randy, the one who used to be carefree and joked around. I miss my Randy. Randy’s POV Adam and I get there and before I can even close the door, Adam pushes me down on the ground roughly. I know it won’t be pretty; I’m going to be in pain, Adam has perfected hitting me where I won’t bruise and if I would, it can be hidden. I’m scared and ashamed. I know that everyone thinks I’m different, distant but I can’t let them get in the way. When Adam saw the script for this week he flipped out and started this. He didn’t want anyone to touch me and he wouldn’t understand that this is my job. He was paranoid because he could swear that Gale had a thing for me. Like I would get that lucky. The Next Day~ As Randy lets his robe slide down off his body Gale can see a bruise on his inner thigh, not a big one but it’s there and it’s blue. He cocks an eyebrow and of course Randy doesn’t look at him. He can’t. He doesn’t want him to see the shame he feels, he can feel Gale’s eyes bare into him. Before any questions can be asked, Jeremy Podeswa, the director, comes onto the set. Jeremy: “Ready Guys…Action!” (Brian's loft. Brian and Justin are both naked, playing around on the bed, getting ready for some action) Brian: “A gay/straight what?” Justin: “Student alliance.” Brian: “What the fuck is that?” Justin: “It's a club. A forum where students discuss issues, plan events. You know, to promote understanding.” Brian: “I'm asleep already.” Justin: “I need your expertise”. Brian: “I think I've given you plenty.” Justin: (partially sitting up) “Your business expertise. It’s a tough sell, especially at St. James. So say I brought this concept to you at your office. How would you market it?” Brian: “It's one thirty in the morning, and I'm horny as hell.” Justin: (whispers) “Please?” Brian: (sighs) “Okay.” (He rolls over) “You're the client. Have a seat Mr. Taylor.” (Justin sits up, Brian starts laughing) Justin: (playfully kicking Brian's arm) “What’s so funny?” Brian: (getting up) “Well, this is just how I imagine all my clients. I picture them naked. I can't believe I’m doing this. Okay! (Starts walking around) So you have this concept. The "Gay-Straight Student Alliance." Let's all live together. Power to the people. Peace. That's boring as shit.” Jeremy: “Cut! That’s a wrap. Great job Randy, Gale.” Both Randy and Gale put on their robes to cover up and Randy starts to walk away but Gale stops him and turns him to face him. They are alone in a quiet part of the set. He caresses Randy’s face. Gale: “Meet me in my trailer.” Randy looks around scared and all he wants to do is say yes. Randy: “I can’t.” Gale: “Please come now.” Randy doesn’t say anything just nods his head yes. They walk to Gale’s trailer in their robes not noticing the pair of eyes that watched them. Adam had been furious when he talked to the rest of the cast members; they all said the same thing “They say nothing is going on but we have our doubts” “You can’t fake it that well” Well, Adam wasn’t going to have that. Randy was his or he wouldn’t be anyone’s; it’s really that simple. He didn’t care what he had to do but he would make sure everyone knew that Randy was his; he couldn’t believe that Gale was doing this, he thought he made it clear; well, now he would make it clearer for the world. Inside Gale’s Trailer… Gale was pacing while Randy sat on the small couch, he didn’t know why Gale was acting so crazy. He knew that if it was reversed he would know why; he had feelings for the other man but why was Gale acting like this unless… maybe… no he couldn’t. Gale was straight or was he? Suddenly, Randy was pulled from his musing by Gale’s voice. Gale: “What’s going on?” Randy: “What are you talking about?” *he said trying to play it off* Gale: “Don’t play dumb, it’s not a good look for you.” *looking Randy in the eyes* Randy looks down at his hands scared to see what’s in Gale’s face. Gale comes over and sits next to him and wraps his arms around him and pulls him close to his chest. Gale: “I’m sorry; you shouldn’t have to go through this.” Randy: “I don’t love him; I want to leave I just-” Gale: “Why can’t you leave him?” Randy looks him in the eye. Randy: “He’s fucking crazy, he will kill me.” They were interrupted with a pounding on the door. Adam: “Open the fucking door! Randy, come out here!” Gale looks at Randy who has turned white as a ghost and had no expression on his face. Gale: “Randy, Randy…” The next thing he knew, the door was swung open and someone was coming at him. He heard a scream but when he woke up on the floor it was pitch dark and his body felt like someone had sat on him. He suddenly remembered Randy but he was nowhere to be found. Randy’s POV The room was cold and dark; Randy’s fear gripped him. He didn’t want any more; he was sore and in pain. He knew when he heard Adam’s voice that he was in trouble and that he would pay, and he had. He felt ripped apart from the inside. Suddenly, he felt hands on him and he wanted to run, they felt cold and harsh. Adam: “Hello my beautiful boy… you know you belong to me….” Randy crocked out. Randy: “Where are we?” Adam smiles evily: “Where no one will find us until your pretty boy comes.” Randy closes his eyes and lets the tears fall, he doesn’t want to feel or cause pain to Gale. It was over before it began. Next Time on Behind the Act… It had been two days since he had heard anything from Randy and he had been going crazy. When he got the phone call, he didn’t even think about it. He just wanted to bring him back. Randy’s POV I pray for it to end soon. The beatings. He heard Adam on the phone; he only could hope that Gale wouldn’t come. A few hours later… Adam and Gale stand off face to face. Adam: “He is mine!” Gale smirks: “Are you sure about that.” Adam only smiles and pulls out a gun. Adam: “Is he worth it? He will always be mine.” Randy who had been watching the whole thing, closes his eyes and next thing he hears is.. *bang* a gun goes off… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am so sorry for the delay in this chapter, it was a little harder to write and also I was busy with family. I am going to work my hardest to have the next chapter by Christmas. Happy Holidays and be safe everyone. Hugs, Keighely