Week One:

Emma-

Emma Katherine Swan could hardly believe it. She had made it through casting week, and was actually in the running to be America's Next Top Model. She had the chance to be a role model, especially for little girls who grew up in the foster system just like she had. Her dreams actually seemed obtainable now. She was going to prove to the judges that she deserved to be here.

"This house is amazing!" One of the girls in Emma's room, Ruby, exclaimed.

"Yeah, it sure beats sleeping in your car." Emma half joked.

"Hey." Emma looked up to see the beautiful brunette she recognized from casting week. "Is there room for one more in this room? I think everywhere else is full."

"Of course!" Emma's other roommate, Mal, said. "Come join us, Regina."

Emma noticed that Regina was wearing all designed clothes. Even her luggage bags were Gucci. Emma's jeans were so old, she couldn't even remember which Good Will she'd gotten them from. Regina probably never even wore the same outfit twice.

"I can't believe Cora Mills' daughter is actually in the same room as me." Ruby squealed.

Emma's head snapped up. Cora Mills was one of the world's first supermodels. She had made a name for herself when she climbed the social ladder. Cora had been poor as a child, but she worked hard and had an extremely successful modeling career. She had retired about 22 years ago when her first daughter was born, but Emma was very familiar with the women. Cora had even reemerged in the fashion world about a decade ago.

"I'm here for me." Regina stated cooly. "Not because of who my mother is."

Emma shrunk down a bit. Regina was a bit intimidating. She probably had the most experience with the world of modeling than anyone else her. Emma knew, Regina would be one of her biggest competition.

"So, what do you think they'll do for our makeovers?" Mal asked, changing the subject.

"I hope they don't cut mine." Regina stated.

Regina had long black hair that, even in the french braid Regina had it tied in, reacher her waist. Emma had a feeling, the judges would feel Regina needed to lose some inches. Hair that long, Emma knew from watching previous cycles, made a model less versatile.

"Emma, is your hair naturally that color blonde?" Ruby asked.

"Yep." Emma smiled. "I've never dyed my hair."

"Neither have I." Regina said.

"It's obvious some of us have….experimented with our hair." Mal replied. She was looking at the red streaks in Ruby's hair as if they were poisonous. "The most I've done is some blonde highlights."

"I like to express myself, thank you." Ruby bit back.

Mal rolled her eyes, and walked over to her suitcase. She began to unpack her clothes. Regina sighed and followed suit. Emma had decided that she would only unpack if she made it past the first week. She refused to jinx herself.

"Are you going to clean up your stuff?" Regina asked Ruby, whose suitcase was strewn all over the place. "I can't get to the closet."

"Eventually." Ruby responded as she laid on the bed.

"Not all of us want to live in a pig pen." Mal glared. "Also, don't even think about getting into any of my things. Just because you lived in a car doesn't mean I'm going to take pity on you."

Emma's mouth dropped. She couldn't believe Mal would insinuate that she was a thief. It hurt to be stereotyped like that. For some reason, Emma didn't want Regina to think she was a thief.

"I don't steal." Emma replied. "Yeah, I lived in my car, and yeah I had no money to my name, but I'm no thief."

"Like you'd admit to it." Mal replied.

Emma sighed, but decided to leave the issue alone. She didn't want drama, and she needed to keep her focus for the photo shoot that was the next day. They had received Tyra Mail telling them to be ready by 6 am. As much as Emma wanted to get along with her roommates, her focus had to be winning this competition.

*EMMA CONFESSIONAL*

"I don't know what Mal's deal is, but if she thinks she can distract me, she's wrong. I am in this to win this. If she wants to be the house bully, fine. The judges are going to see through it and it will ruin her chances."

Regina-

Regina's alarm went off at 4:00 am. She groaned, but knew she needed to get ready. The first photo shoot was huge. She had to make a good impression on the judges if she had any hopes of proving that she could do this. She had to be her own person, and not just Cora's daughter.

"Can you turn that off." A voice grumbled. Regina realized it was Emma.

"Sorry." Regina whispered.

"What time is it?" Emma asked back, quietly.

"4:00." Regina told her.

Emma groaned again, but threw off the covers. She made her way to the bathroom and Regina followed suit. In the bathroom light, Regina noticed how beautiful Emma was. She shook the thought out of her head, and got ready to shower.

When Regina finished her shower and did her hair, most of the other girls were awake and fighting for space in the bathroom. Regina was glad she had gotten up so much earlier. She even had time to eat breakfast, which she knew was important for a photo shoot.

Regina entered the kitchen and noticed Emma eating a bowl of oatmeal. She had assumed the blonde had gone back to sleep, but she was surprised to see her wide awake. Emma looked completely ready for the day.

"I'm so sorry I woke you up."

"It's all good, I actually had time to get ready before the stampede." Emma smiled.

Regina returned her smile and went about getting food ready. It was going to be a long day, but Regina was ready for it to begin.

The girls arrived at their first photo shoot destination. Jay, the creative director, explained the concept of the shoot to them. They would each be paired up with someone the judges felt was their opposite. Regina wondered if it was based on looks or attitude.

"We have seven groups so pay attention as I read them off." Jay instructed. "Mal and Ruby, Ella and Jasmine, Mary Margaret and Cruella, Marian and Aurora, Mulan and Tink, Belle and Ursula, which leaves Emma and Regina as our last pair."

Regina was a surprised that she and Emma were paired together. She supposed it did make sense, they were pretty opposite. It made Regina more excited for the shoot. Emma was beautiful, and Regina knew they could put out a kick ass photo.

The models were sent to hair and makeup. Mal and Regina were next to each other as they got made up for the photo. They had told Emma and Regina what their costumes would be, and Regina couldn't wait. Emma would be dressed as an innocent princess, and Regina would be wearing and Evil Queen look. She knew this was going to be hot.

"I can't believe you got paired with orphan girl and I'm stuck with the slob." Mal complained.

"It was based on opposites." Regina reminded her roommate. "Besides, I'm sure you and Ruby can produce a great picture."

Mal shrugged. Regina had liked Mal during casting week, but she was starting to make Regina uncomfortable. She was constantly putting down the other girls, especially Emma. Regina just didn't think like that. It was the part of this industry that sometimes turned Regina off.

"I think Emma is serious competition." Regina stated. "She's got drive, and she is one of the most beautiful girls here."

"We'll see." Mal hummed.

Regina was called to wardrobe. Emma was already there, dressed in a long white dress made of feathers. She really did look like a princess. A swan princess. They put Regina in a black gown that revealed a lot of cleavage. She could hardly breathe in it, but she loved it.

"Ready for this?" Emma asked her.

"I am." Regina smiled. "We got this in the bag."

"Yes, we do." Emma smiled back at her.

The pair were then sent to the set. Jay instructed them with where to stand, and then the camera started going off. Regina fell into poses pretty easily. It came from watching her mother and having some previous experience. Emma struggled at first with keeping her face soft, but after a few frames, she nailed it.

"That was really good, ladies." Jay complimented.

When the shoot was over, everyone went back to the house. They had their first meeting with the judges the next day, and they all were tired. Regina went right to sleep. Tomorrow would be another busy day.

The girls were all nervous for panel. One of them would be going home. While the shoot had gone extremely well, Regina knew one could never be certain. Tyra Banks, the host of the show, began to call up the pairs to look at the photos.

"Next is Emma and Regina." Tyra called them up. Regina took a deep breath and followed Emma up to the judges. "Here is your guys' best photo."

Regina gasped at the picture. They had chosen the one when Regina had her hand on Emma's neck. Emma's eyes were half open. It was definitely hot. Regina was happy with how great it turned out.

"It's very seductive." Nigel, one of the judges, told them. "Emma your expression in your eyes in incredible, and Regina your really embodied the Evil Queen."

"I think Regina, you nailed the posing." Tyra stated. "And Emma, you have such stunning features. I was amazed by both of you. Well done."

Soon, the girls were sent out so the judges could deliberate. Some of the critics had been rough. Mal, for one, was upset that they hadn't loved her photo. They had told her Ruby outshined her, and she hadn't take it well.

After what seemed like forever, they were called back to the judging room. Regina's heart was beating a mile a minute. Someone would be leaving very soon. While it was a low chance that it would be her, she was still nervous.

"I only have thirteen photos in my hands, and these photos represent the thirteen of you that will still be in the running toward becoming America's Next Top Model. The girl that I do not call must immediately return to your house, pack your bags and go home." Tyra told them. "The first name I call will actually the best pair and the best photo. Emma and Regina."

Regina could hardly believe it. She and Emma came and got their photo and thanked the host in excitement. Emma even gave Regina a little hug. They had done well, and worked great together.

"Next name. Ruby. Belle. Mary Margaret. Tink. Mulan. Ursula. Jasmine. Ella. Aurora. Marian." The last two girls standing were Mal and Cruella. Regina was shocked that Mal had done so poorly. "Will Mal and Cruella please step forward."

Both of the girls stepped up to Tyra. Mal looked teary eyed, but Cruella remained stone faced. It was shocking that the two of them were in the bottom. Regina had thought both of them would make it farther.

"The two of you stand before me for very different reasons." Tyra explains. "Cruella, you are here in the bottom two because your film was weak. You had one great shot, but none that really wowed me. Mal, you had decent film. Not the best. Not the worst. But you are here, because your attitude turns off the judges. Beauty is not just on the outside, but on the inside as well."

Regina sucked in her breath. She could see why the judges felt that way about Mal. She definitely hadn't shown a soft side yet. It was shocking that this happened so early on, but Regina was happy it was being pointed out.

"So who stays in this competition?" Tyra flipped over the photo. "Mal. You need to prove you deserve this."

Cruella nodded. She had been eliminated, but she didn't shed a tear. Regina commended her on her strength. Cruella said her goodbyes and left. Regina was surprised that the first week was already over.

*REGINA CONFESSIONAL*

"I am so glad we are done with the first elimination. It's going to get harder from here on out, but I survived the first week and I am determined to keep going."

A/N

So here's the first chapter. The next ones will have more details and such. Let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions! Thanks in advance :) -Kai