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Emily looked around the imposing lobby where she was waiting for her audition. She was particularly nervous because this would be her first TV audition. Since she was a little girl, Emily has always dreamed of being an actress. One can blame the fact that she knew every Mary Kate & Ashley movie as she grew up, or that when she was 12 she started to be passionate about musical theater. But today, her 20 years-old-self was confronted with in a new situation, something completely new and totally different for her: casting for the new superhero show on CW. Trying to find her focus, she recalled what her mother calmly said to her that morning ''Don't worry baby girl, if they don't choose you, then it's their loss''. She was particularly excited for this role, she had watched the pilot and loved the show immediately. According to the script, the character she could immerse herself on TV was very intelligent, but socially awkward young women, so is easy to say she fell in love immediately. Nevertheless, not wanting to suffer the disappointment of rejection, as it has been so often in this industry, she tried to take a deep breath and remain calm down for a little bit longer.
Trying to get roles on TV was never easy, but the waiting was dreadful. While she was waiting for the casting director and the producers to arrive, she was surprised to discover a remarkable pair of blue eyes watching her. The man staring at her was a tall, blonde, very muscular guy with gorgeous eyes and then, like a revelation his real identity was unveiled to her: ''OMG, is the Arrow, he’s more handsome in person!''
It was too late now to stop her mouth from opening and all she could do was to blush as she thought about that her lack of control. Maybe if she turned her gaze and count the threads of the office carpet he would disappear?
Meanwhile, Stephen was looking at her like a piece of an art collection. It was obvious that she was very nervous, extremely anxious because of the audition. He considered that it must be her first audition and he quickly remembered how nervous he was during his first auditions so he felt sorry for her. But there was something about this girl that intrigued him. He didn't know why, but he wanted to get to know her, but then this thought was interrupted by her delightful energetic reaction when she finally noticed him. He pondered for a second, then decided it was better to introduce himself before she thinks he’s some creepy guy staring at her.
''Hey, are you here for the role of the I.T. girl?'' she heard him say, as he came closer to her. His eyes never left hers. Now that he was closer he could see how marvelous she was, starting from the captivating her blue eyes and her curly blonde hair.
''Um, yeah, that would be me,'' was all she could muster while mentally adjusting herself and trying not to act like an idiot, because here is Stephen Fucking Amell , the Arrow talking to her.
''And you are?'' besides a very beautiful girl, he thought, but thankfully he didn't say that out loud.
She reached her hand toward him and said "Hi I'm Emily Bett Rickards, I'm auditioning for the role of Felicity Smoak''.
"Nice to meet you Emily, I'm Stephen'', and what he could think now is that she has something extremely endearing.
''I know who you are, I've been watching the show'', was again a series of words she unleashed quickly and with more enthusiasm than she ever wanted so all she could do was congratulate her mental self for such smoothness .
He gave her a smile:''And what do you think so far?''
Felicity was melted by his gorgeous smile, but managed to articulate:''I think the shows are very good and you play the Arrow really well''.
''Thank you, so..''his phone rang and he immediately picked it up ''Hey honey, I have some business in the office and I'll be right back. Yeah, OK, I love you too''
Here are the clouds raining on her parade,''Of course he has a girlfriend, what were you expecting Em?'' she silently thought.
As he hangs up the phone he looks at her saying:''Hey, sorry, but I have to go, it was nice meeting you,''. At this exchange, he shook her his hand again and replied ''I hope you get the part,don't be nervous and everything's going to be fine''
A silent ''Thank you'' was all she could express now.
As he walked away, someone called her name.''Come on Emily, you have to concentrate for your audition,you can't think about him'' and with that thought she went to the casting room without thinking of Stephen.