hello everyone. Well this story is more of a Mo/Jo story but I decided that other things will possible be happening with the others as well. Hmm..its Mimi's quinceanera and Joanne was invited to be in her court with the other bohos that joanne has never met. Its from Joanne's POV because i like Joanne annndd i hope you like the first chapter!?

I dont own RENT

I made my way towards Mimi's door. Nervously I showed up to her house ten minuets early. I knocked on her door and heard footsteps shuffling, gradually getting louder as the sound made its way to the entrance. A happy Mimi opened the door and grinned at my presence.

"Joanne! I'm so glad you could make it!" She grabbed my hand and hauled me inside. "Come in, today is going to be so fun." She led me to the couch and I sat beside her.

"Are you sure about this Mimi?" I asked her. "I mean, I don't know any of your friends."

"Oh come on Joanne, they are all really nice…and fun too. You'll fit right in. I mean, you should feel HONORED to be in my court girl." Mimi laughed. "You've been my friend for years Joanne, they will love you. Trust me."

I smiled. I'm not really the most "social" person, but I guess I could try and make new friends.

"Thanks Mimi. And by the way, whom am I dancing with?"

"Oh, my friend named Benny. He's a hottie, you'll like him."

"Right."

There was a knock on the door and I turned to expect who was coming. Mimi put a hand on my shoulder and hoped off the couch, running at the door. She opened it and two blond boys were revealed. Mimi instantly hugged and kissed the blond boy on the right with long hair. The boy on the left had short blond hair and glasses that seemed to fit his face perfectly. He smiled at his friend and walked inside the home. He caught my eye and held out his hand.

"Hi, I'm Mark."

I grabbed his and grinned, "Joanne. Nice to meet you."

Mimi finally separated from the boy at the door.

"Joanne, this is my boyfriend, Roger."

"Hi." He waved to me and smile, one of those "nice to meet you, but I don't really care smiles" but I guess he looked nice.

We all took a seat at the table and began small conversation.

"So how long have you known Mimi?" Mark asked me.

"For about 7 years." I said, "since middle school."

"Ya, me and Joanne go WAY back." Mimi said with excitement.

The door was struck again by knocks and four other figures barged through.

"Thanks for knocking." Mimi said sarcastically.

"We did knock... we just didn't wait for you to open the door yet." A boy smiled.

He seemed to be holding another…boys? Hand. A boy with lighter skin stood beside him. I guess the heels made him slightly shorter than the other. A girl made her way in the house and took off her coat. Her dark brown hair and short leather skirt gave me questionable first impressions about her. Then another tall black boy emerged from the small crowd. He had dark silky skin that made his teeth shine when he smiled.

Mimi grabbed me from my seat.

"Everyone, this is my good friend Joanne. She is the 8th member of our amazing court."

The boy dressed in drag happily greeted me.

"Hi, I'm Angel, and this lovely hunk is my boyfriend Collins."

"Tom Collins, but you can call me Collins." He smiled.

He has a nice smile I thought; it seems so warm and welcoming.

"Hi, I'm Maureen." The girl with dark curly hair approached me and shook my hand. Her hands were soft, yet had a feeling of roughness.

"Joanne."

"I've herd." She grinned at me and I flashed a friendly smile back.

"Benny." The dark boy said, "So I guess we are dance partners."

"I guess." I said friendly.

"I'm a good dancer, don't worry." He whispered.

Mimi clapped her hands together and called for everyone's attention.

"Ok since everyone's here, lets go into the garage so we can start practicing!"

Roger let out a sigh, "Dancing is DEFFINATELY not one of my strong points."

"We know Roger…we know." Angel patted him on the shoulder. "But it will be fun!"

"Everything's fun to you." Roger replied.

"Well I guess that's what makes me, me." Angel smiled.

"And I love you that way." Collins said putting an arm around Angel.

"Thanks."

Everyone got up from their places and slowly found the way to the garage.

"Ok everyone with their partners!" Mimi shouted. "Mark with Maureen, Collins with Angel, Benny with Joanne, and me with Woger."

"Do you HAVE to call me that in front of EVERYONE." Roger complained.

"Of course." Mimi smiled. "Now lets get to work!"

Mark and Maureen gave each other glares. Apparently they have just broken up. At least that's what Mimi says.

"Don't stare at me like that Maureen I didn't ASK her to put us together."

"Whatever, this is Mimi's quinceanera, we are doing this for her." Maureen replied quickly.

"Ok, me and Angel already know the dance so we are going to teach it to you guys."
Mimi announced.

"Ya, so everyone hold each others hands like this and practice the box step." Angel showed us an example and everyone paired up in formation. Benny grabbed my hand and put his hands around my waist. Yes, it was very awkward and I did not feel comfortable at all. He certainly wasn't as good as a dancer as he said he was.

We began to move our feet in the box formation Angel showed us. Mimi looked my way and winked at me. I rolled my eyes. Its not like I don't LIKE Benny, I mean he's a nice guy, but there is something about him I didn't feel emotionally ATTRACTED to.

Mark and Maureen were arguing again.

"Mark, you aren't suppose to put your feet that way, you keep stepping on mine." Maureen snapped.

"Well maybe I wouldn't step on them so much if you actually moved the RIGHT way." Mark yelled.

"Guys, can you stop fighting for like one second so we can actually hear what Mimi is saying?" Collins asked while holding onto Angel. "We haven't even learned the hard part of the dance."

"Yes, cant we all just get along?" Said Angel.

"Seriously." Roger replied, "I don't think I can keep coming to these practices if you guys keep fighting."

"Yes you will." Mimi hit Roger on the shoulder.

"Ouch, ok fine."

Angel and Mimi continued to teach the rest of the beginning dance. Mimi was right, her friends were nice. They all had something about them that I admired. I actually seemed to be getting along with them quickly. In fact, to a stranger, it would seem that I have known them for years.

The practice was over for the day and I was sitting on the curb waiting for my ride, when I noticed a flock of brown curls appear next to me.

"Waiting for your ride?" Maureen asked me.

"Yup…my parents are ALWAYS late. Which seems weird because I always arrive on time." I laughed.

She stared and chuckled at me.

"So you like your dance partner?" She asked.

"Benny? Ya…he's nice." I replied, "but I don't LIKE, like him." I assured.

"Hm."

"What? Well how's YOUR partner, Ms. Argue my ass off."

"Mark? We broke up a few weeks ago. He just didn't seem, ya know, right for me or whatever."

I chuckled. "I see. Did you guys argue like that all the time? You argue like there's no tomorrow."

She let out a small laugh. "Mimi was right." She said.

"About what?"

"She said we would like you….you're funny."

"Ha. Thanks."

I heard my car pull up and glanced in front of me.

"Whelp, gotta go." I said getting up from the curb.

"Okay. See you next practice! It was nice meeting you Joanne."

I smiled and waved goodbye.

This certainly was the beginning of a great new friendship.

I hope you enjoyed that amazing first chapter. More exciting things will happen soon!