Lee Dewyze Fans

I was kind of surprised that there's no thread for him yet, since he's amazing and all, so I figured I'd start it. I know there are more of his fans out there, soooo yeah. I kind of love him. =) And his performances so far have all been amazing.

Gleeks

This amazingly awesome Glee fanfic will be cowritten by me and the amazing Sammie (x3sammieluvsArchuletax3). The first chapter will be out in the next couple of days. Who's in?

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Daren Kagasoff Fans

This is a thread for the people who think that Daren Kagasoff is gorgeous and amazing. I shall start it off with a picture of him for those of you who have no clue who he is.



I wanted to post one of him shirtless, but I wasn't sure if that was kosher. So I didn't.

Anyway, who else is a fan?

American Dream

I had the idea for a fic for this song ages and ages ago, and I finally got around to writing it, and I realized how well it fit in with Barriers. So here it is!


When success is equated with excess
And the ambition for excess wrecks us
As the top of the mind becomes the bottom line
When success is equated with excess

The cheerful sounds of Crush jarred to a halt as David's voice cracked and his fingers stumbled over the keys. Thankfully it was only a rehearsal, for an appearance he had the next day. The music rushed out of his head, and all his thoughts felt free to enter again. All the things he had to do in the next few days rushed into his tired brain.

"Ok, take five, guys," came the voice of Ana, his manager. The band filed out of the room, and she stood up from where she was watching them on the couch. David collapsed in the recently vacated spot.

If your time ain't been nothing but money
I start to feel really bad for you, honey
Well honey, put your money where your mouth's been running
If your time ain't been nothing but money

"David, what's up with you lately?" Ana asked gently.

"I don't know, I'm just... So tired lately. I don't think I can keep this up much longer, honestly," he replied wearily.

"Well, your fans are counting on you, David," she reminded him.

"I know," he groaned. Just then, the band returned to the practice room, and practice started up again.

I want out of this machine
It doesn't feel like freedom

The band started playing Crush again, and David quickly started playing, slightly offbeat. His singing was off-key too. Halfway through, he screwed up again. His manager noticed how stressed he was getting.

"You know what guys, let's just call it a day," suggested Ana, "It's almost time anyway."

David and the band quickly packed up their stuff and left. David headed out the door, for the two-block trek to his apartment. Well, it wasn't technically his apartment, but he lived there when he was in LA.

This ain't my American dream
I wanna live and die for bigger things
I'm tired of fighting for just me
This ain't my American dream

As he trudged down the street in the 65ºF weather, he reflected on how different his new life was. His thoughts shifted to all he had to do in the next few days. Stupid party tonight, some movie premiere or something, where he'd have to get dressed up by a bunch of stylists, and pose for a million pictures, smiling the whole time. Kill me now. And then press stuff tomorrow, and a performance tomorrow night. What happened to living the "American dream"? he wondered desperately. This sure isn't it. I'm so tired of it all, all the fame and work and money-crazy people. And I'm missing so much school. I barely passed this last semester; I don't think I can do this again. I have to graduate! I can't keep this pace up.

When success is equated with excess
And you're fighting for the Beemer, the Lexus
As the heart and soul breathe in the company goals
Where success is equated with excess

The album had just dropped, and it was now the first weekend in December. He still had a few appearances on talk shows and stuff coming up, then he was free for a little bit at the holidays. Maybe he could get his parents to take him somewhere for Christmas. He definitely needed some kind of break.

I want out of this machine
It doesn't feel like freedom

But where could he go? He was famous. Millions of tween girls, old ladies, and a few other people adored him worldwide. And there were also the paparazzi to worry about. They'd follow him everywhere. Or at least in the States... Hmm...

This ain't my American dream
I wanna live and die for bigger things
I'm tired of fighting for just me
This ain't my American dream

Well, he could always go to another country for a while. Maybe just till some of the buzz wore off.

'Cause baby's always talkin' 'bout a ring
And talk has always been the cheapest thing
Is it true, would you do what I want you to
If I show up with the right amount of bling
Like a puppet on a monetary string

He couldn't go too far away... Mexico maybe? But was his Spanish really good enough? And besides, school would probably be too hard or too different. And where would he stay? David opened the front door of his apartment building.

Maybe we've been caught singing
Red, white, blue, and green
But that ain't my America
That ain't my American dream

As he walked across the foyer to the elevator, he had another thought. Canada! His aunt Joann, his dad's sister lived up there. Her husband was from some random small town in like Alberta or something. He could stay with them. It was a small town; who was going to recognize him? He could get a disguise, maybe change his name. He punched the elevator button for the eighth floor.

This ain't my American dream
I wanna live and die for bigger things
I'm tired of fighting for just me
This ain't my American dream

David finally arrived at his apartment and let himself in. I need to look into this, was his last thought as he flopped down on his bed. He was instantly asleep, without even taking his Converse off. It was the best sleep he'd had in a long time.

Yeah

Don't Let Go

Ok, this is the official thread for the sequel to Barriers! Who's excited? I know I am! The first chapter should hopefully be posted on the 30th or 31st, and I hope there will be a banner soon (Angel? Fishy maybe?). And if you haven't read Barriers, go here. Anyway, on to characters and intro! I'll update them better later, I'm in a hurry now.





Janessa Schuler - 19 - Still a bit of a loner, Janessa now lives in Calgary with her cousin. She auditioned for Canadian Idol Season 7 and placed 6th. Now she and her friends are going on a road trip!

David Archuleta - 19 - Since returning from his mysterious, unexplained disappearance, David has turned into a much more serious, mature, moody version of himself. Everyone wants to know what's up, but only a select few do...

Kelli Schlarson - 19 - Kelli is Nessy's cousin who is 2 days older. They live together in Calgary. She is really fun and random, and can be hyper. She is a great friend.

Sammie West - 20 - Sam is one of Nessy's on-line friends from AF. She's from Wisconsin. She's outgoing and likes to smile, and to make people smile and make their days better.

Lauryn King - 18 - Lauryn is one of Nessy's friends from AF. She lives in Pennsylvania. She is rich and loves to shop, and is still a great person!

Carey Marks - 16 - Carey is one of Nessy's friends from AF. She is from Maryland. The youngest gal on the trip, she is spunky and fun!

Ariel Fisch - 20 - Nessy's Canadian Idol buddy. She is an amazing singer, but very self-conscious and she doesn't think she's that good. She can be shy until you get to know her, but when you do, she's random and hyper and hilarious!

Jude - 18

And of course, Janessa's family and friends from Sundre will probably also come in at some point. And I'll add more characters as they appear.



I'm on top of the world, yet something is missing. I mean, I just placed 6th on Canadian Idol, and I have a record deal pending! But this whole thing with James has been bugging me a lot lately. So I think it's time for a road trip!




So, any takers? I'll create a PM list, and the first chapter will be up soon!

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