Riley was so excited. She was in line for the school auditions, auditioning for the role of Dorothy. In fact, she was the one who had suggested the school do "The Wizard of Oz" this year. It was her favorite book in the world. The only downside was that Dorothy doesn't get to kiss anyone, unlike Juliet in last year's play.
Farkle's one year suspension for being in a school play has expired, and he was bouncing off the walls.
"Riley, Riley! What part do you think I'll get? Oz? The lion? Toto?" Farkle was yelling, and almost got asked to leave.
Lucas was also in line, wearing a tuxedo. Lucas was hoping to earn the role of the Tin Man. He didn't know why, it just seemed to suit him. If he didn't, he promised himself he would be a good sport about it. He was voted to be okay with everything that ever happened, wasn't he? His hands were sweaty, because he knew that the only reason he made it through last years play was because he was starring with Riley. He couldn't imagine what would happen if he would be acting alongside someone he barely knew.
Please let me act with Riley, please, please, he repeated to himself.
Maya wasn't auditioning. She made sure that when somebody messed up, she would get to witness the whole thing in the audience, instead of standing backstage at a terrible angle. She was still in line, because she wanted her friends to have her support.
They weren't very far from the front of the line, they were auditioning very soon.
"Come on, you guys haven't replied! What part do you think I'll get?" Farkle asked, grinning.
"Um...Cowardly Lion" Lucas said.
"I think you'll be a great munchkin, Farkle" Riley said, patting Farkle on the back.
"Is there a character who's high in this play?"
Farkle, Riley and Lucas all stared at Maya.
Riley turned to Farkle, "Who do you want to be?"
Farkle shrugged, "Dunno, as long as I get to be recognized for being in this play"
Riley nodded. So, all Farkle wanted was to be famous…
"I want to be Dorothy," She said.
They got closer and closer to the front. Lucas felt he was going to die, "I don't think I can do this," he said. He was breathing heavily. When he tried practicing the script in his head, his mind went blank. "I know I'll forget all my lines." He still wanted to be the Tin Man, though.
"Looks like huckleberry's nervous," Maya mocked.
"We all are" Riley said, then wished she hadn't, because she suddenly felt her breathing speed up. She spent the whole time wishing to be Dorothy that she hadn't noticed how nervous she was, and now, she did.
"What if I don't get the role of Dorothy? What will happen then?" Riley was now concerned.
Maya shrugged, "You'll get another part."
"Everyone auditioning will get a role," Lucas added.
Riley nodded. Not being Dorothy won't be that big of a loss, right? She wondered.
They were now third in line.
"I hope you'll be Dorothy, and I know that if you do, you'll be a wonderful one," Lucas said.
Riley smiled. Lucas always made her smile. " I think you'll be a wonderful Tin Man."
"Thanks"
They locked eyes and smiled at each other. :-) Like always. The moment seemed to last forever.
They were at the front of the line. It was time for their auditions.
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