~Minor Mistakes~

"There he is!" *Click. Click.* "Leo! Leo!" *Click.* The group of excited people ran up to their person of interest, as he stepped out of his vehicle, "Leo! What are your plans for this coming year..." *flash* "...now that your career has taken off?" More noisy questions and flickering lights shot in his direction, "Leo! What do you think about...*click* What was it like working with...?" A man handed him a pen and paper, "...Sign this?..." *Flash* Leo took the pen and started to sign. He loved the attention, but sometimes it became too much when he was just out to have some normal fun. A lady shoved closer, "Just one moment...!" *Snap* "Fans want to know if..." He smiled politely, giving attention to the paparazzi, but it's obviously never gonna be as much as they want. *Click. Click* "We heard from... Is it true?... What is your opinion..." *Snap. Snap*

"Alright!" Two security guards walk onto the scene, "that's enough! Back off! Give the guy some room."

Leo handed the pen and, now signed, piece of paper back to the man who thanked him excitedly, "...This will make me my daughters' best friend!" Leo laughed and did his best to bid the paparazzi a gracious goodbye.

"Gieez!" He thought, "some people just don't understand the concept that he's a regular human being just  like them." He took a deep breath and headed into the bar, he could use a cold drink.

He was about to sit at the counter when... "Son, you can't come into the bar," The bar tender stood in his way, "only people twenty-one or older can come in because we serve alcohol."

"I know, but I'm 22."

"Son, I'm gonna have to ask you to leave." He crossed his arms, without budging.

Oh great! Leo sighed irritated, "Sir, my name is Leonardo DiCaprio and I'm 22 years old, now may I please stay for a drink?"

"I can't serve alcohol to minors, now OUT!"

"I am NOT a minor!"

Laughing, the bar tender rolled his eyes, "You don't know how many times a day I hear that one. You can either leave on your own, or leave with an escort... Where are your parents anyway?"

"They aren't here, I came in alone, because I am 22 years old!" He ran his fingers through his hair in frustration, "Look, Here's my drivers' license... See? I'm over 21."

"I'm not interested in your fake ID," Without even glancing at the card Leo held out before him, he shouted, "Security!"

"Sir! I'm telling you the truth! Don't you know who I am?!?"

"Security!"

The two security guards from outside ran in, "What's the problem?!"

The bar tender pointed an accusing finger at Leo, "Escort this boy out."

"Why? What has he done?"

"He's under age, and waving around a fake ID! He's causing a scene in my bar!"

Glancing at Leo, they noticed his exasperated expression, and had to hold back a chuckle, "Actually sir," Said the first guard, "his name is Leonardo DiCaprio... We were told he was coming so we could keep an eye out for paparazzi, he's kind of a famous actor... And he's 22 years old."

The second guard pointed at the bar tender and grinned, "It's YOU making the scene."

"Aaaaaand CUT! That's a wrap folks!" Leo smiled.

The bar tender suddenly grew flustered, "Well, I..." He scrutinized Leo's young features, "I just assumed that you..." he scowled and returned to his post at the counter, mumbling to himself about not being able to trust anybody.

The two guards couldn't resist a laugh. With everything cleared up, they tipped their hats to Leonardo, "Have a good day sir," and walked out to resume their duty.

Finally, Leo sat at the counter and called to the bar tender, "I'll be taking that glass of wine for free now... In fact let's make that a complementary bottle." His smile obviously mocked the bar tender for all the mess he caused him a moment ago. The bar tender grumbled and turned to the wall of wine's.

"My goodness! Sounds like you've had quite the day!" Leo turned to see a beautiful, smiling young girl seated beside him. She had a half filled glass in her hand, and long hair that fell over her shoulders.

"Yeah, I guess..." He hesitated, wondering if this girl knew who he was and might suddenly ask for his autograph or number or something. But she just sat there, waiting for him to go on with curious eyes.

Leo smiled, deciding he could warm up to her, "I just can't believe that guy! He thought I was too young to be in here! I don't look THAT much younger, do I?"

Taking a sip of her drink, her wide eyes narrowed to study him over her glass' rim. "Well..." She concluded, "you do look like you could pass for a teenager."

"Oh great, thanks," Said Leo sarcastically, "that makes me feel sooo much better."

"And to think 'that guy' let someone like me slip in!" She turned away, smiling even more, almost laughing.

"What?" Leo urged her on, "Are you not supposed to be in here?"

She twirled a piece of her hair around her finger. "What do you think?"

He paused, "Oh my gosh! You're under 21... What the hell!..."

"Shhhhhh!" She shushed him. "Thanks for announcing it to the whole bar!"

"Oh, Sorry. But... I don't. Why?"

"Because it's fun, and I CAN, genius!" She poked him playfully.

Now that he thought about it, she did look a little younger than 21. Trying to calculating her possible age he asked, "So how old are you?"

"Hey!" Interrupted the bare tender, "Do you want this bottle or not?"

Leo looked up, "Oh, that's fine. I'll take it."

With a thud, the bar tender placed the wine bottle in front of Leo, then marched off.

Waiting until he was out of earshot, Leo exclaimed, "Well, that was nice of him."

The girl giggled, "Yes it was."

 Deciding to pay for the bottle anyway, Leo laid down more than enough money. Although, he didn't want to stick around too long, Leo thought about leaving. But then he remembered the girl... underage, alone, in the bar. Suddenly he felt responsible for her. He couldn't let her stay here all by herself! Besides, he was out for some normal fun, maybe since she wasn't jumping all over him, this rebellious girl, might actually be fun to get to know. "Hey," He addressed her again, "do you wanna, maybe, go somewhere else to share this wine with me?" His lips curved into a bright smile, "I don't think I should drink all this by myself anyway."

"I don't know? Why is someone like you asking me?"

"I don't know?... " His eyes began to sparkle mischievously, "Are you old enough to be in here?"

"No," She found herself blushing, "not quite."

"Well then, " He took her hand, "Let me do the honors of escorting you out... "

She hesitated, "And what makes you think I'd take you up on that offer?"

"Because," He teased, "it's fun, and you CAN, genius!" 



Written By~Ally Elaine,  Edited By~Madge