The Writer & The Broadway Star ch. 1
I've been saying that I was going to do a sequel for The Nerd & The Cheerio for awhile now and I hope that it lives up to its predecessor so with that being said.
Leggo!
I always knew that I would be in New York once I graduated as it's my destiny to become a Broadway star but I never thought that it would be with a beautiful girl on my arm as I feel like it's all a dream that I'll wake up from. If this is a dream then no one wake me up. Quinn and I spent a month in New York to decorate the apartment that we'll be sharing together along with Kurt who's attending NYADA with me as the cheerleader's attending NYU to study English and photography. I never thought that things could work out for me in the way that did and I'm incredibly lucky to have amazing people in my life that I consider my family as I am still a bit on the fence about getting to know my birth mother. I have her number as she told me that I could call her any time I was ready but thankfully the English major assured me that there was no need to rush anything as I hardly know anything about the woman.
Maybe one day I'll work up the courage to call Shelby but I don't think that it'll be anytime soon as Quinn and I take the bigger room since we have the most stuff plus I had it soundproofed for a reason which I'm planning on making the most of. The first week consisted of putting the soundproofing in our room to good use if you catch my drift as Kurt didn't arrive until a week later then we explored the city itself and it's everything that I imagined it to be and more. I knew that New York is the place that I was meant to live as it was more accepting with plenty of same sex couples as there are straight couple since no one batted an eyelash at the English and I hold hands, walking down the street or kissing. The cheerleader brought her camera on our little expedition, snapping away at anything that she deems interesting to add to her ever growing portfolio as the third week was spent going to meet with college advisers and making sure that everything was in order.
I was planning on getting an part time job to have some extra cash for just in case but the idea was quickly shot down by my girlfriend, stating that I would spreading myself too thin with the six classes and possible projects that I was taking. I got a good look at the school that I'll be attending for the next for four years and some of the students as it's a bit intimidating as I'm not sure if I'll be able to measure up as these people are incredibly talented. Quinn on the other hand seems to be rather excited about her classes that she's taking with likeminded people and I'm happy that she's looking forward to going to school because I know that she was a bit hesitant applying but it's like a switch has been turned on. The scholarships and grants are covering majority of the cheerleader's tuition and bookcase which a huge relief which means she can worry less about money and enjoy her time at school, being here with me.
Orientation was interesting enough but I was looking forwards to my classes as my first one start today which is a dance class with Ms. Cassandra July which the name sounds familiar but I couldn't place it. I change in a black tight fitted tank top an grey tights with my compression shorts underneath as I don't want people an idea of what's going on down there which I'm not ashamed of my condition but still. It's no one's business but my own as I go through my backpack to make sure that I have everything that I needed before heading toward the front door when someone calls me my name to see that it's my beautiful girlfriend with brown paper bag in her hand. I look inside to see that it's filled with my favorites as she kisses me for good luck before playfully smacks me on the behind as a part of me wishes that either she or Kurt that this class with me but I know that they can't always be with me.
I take in a deep breath as I make my way towards NYADA, strutting the hallway like I belong here as I make my way towards one of the many dance studios to a few students talking among themselves or warming up. I walked in, placing my backpack against the wall where everyone else's stuff was placed before moving to one of the bar to stretch when someone taps me on my shoulder. I turn around to see a girl around the same age as me, maybe a year older as she's of African American decent with her jet black curly hair with red highlights pulled back into a bun but what really stood out about this girl is bluish grey eyes. I could tell that she was just as nervous as I felt and I'm glad that I'm not the only here that's feeling this way, offering my hand towards her which she gratefully takes.
"Hi, I'm Selena Williams" Selena said smiling politely.
"Rachel Berry. Are you a new student too?" I asked curious.
"Is it that obvious?" Selena asked rubbing her neck nervous.
"A little but I'm glad that I'm not the only. Some of the other students are a little intimidating" I said subtly looking around the room.
"I know right but newbies have to stick together" Selena said holding out her fist.
"Yeah" I said bumping my fist against hers.
"If you don't mind me asking but where are you from?"
"Lima"
"Never heard of it" Selena said cocking her head to the side.
"I wouldn't expect you to since it's a small town in Ohio but I've always dreamt of coming to New York to be a Broadway star"
"Bright lights, applause, audience cheering your name" Selena said dreamily. "I'm from Houston by the way, future actress in the making"
"You're also my competition because if your acting are like mine then you're in a long ride" I said smirking.
"Good because I'm going to need someone to help me my skills" Selena said smirking as well.
I think that I just made my first friend as Ms. July stumbles in with her hair a mess and dark glasses covering her eyes but it's obvious that the woman had been the previous night or early this morning. We all quickly learn that our dance instructor is a demon from hell but it seems she's only picking on the new students especially myself and Selena as some scathing comments were hurled in our direction. At some point, the dance instructor had made some poor girl run out crying because she almost messed up as she resorted to calling me Schwimmer and the dark skinned actress Beyonce. I couldn't be any more grateful for when class finally ended as it feels like my muscles are on fire as I drag myself out of the studio with actress in tow as she looks like she's about ready to drop. I don't understand they allow someone like Cassandra July to run a classroom when she shows up to class hungover and constantly insults the students.
I'm sure that things that she said could be consider harassment. At I'm not alone in this. We decide to grab something to eat at a nearby café as Selena orders a grilled cheese sandwich and a can of Pepsi as I pull my packed lunch from my backpack, digging into my veggie stir fry.
"Wow that actually looks good. You cook?" Selena asks biting into her sandwich.
"Sometimes but not these time. My girlfriend made it for me"
"You have a girlfriend?" Selena said surprised.
"Yeah… is that a problem?" I asked suddenly becoming nervous.
"Nah, I never would've guess so is she beautiful?"
"Stunning. Sometimes I wonder how I manage to get her to go out with me" I said giggling slightly.
"I'm sure that she's happy with you and she must really love you if she's making lunch. You're so lucky" Selena said smiling.
"Yeah I am. What about you? Anyone special in your life?" I asked curious.
"No, I haven't that someone that gives me those butterflies in my stomach with all the eye candy at this school, I'm sure that I'll be able to find someone" Selena said wiggling her eyebrows suggestively.
"I'm sure that you will and how about some time this week you come over? I think that Quinn and our roommate Kurt would love to meet you although you'll meet Kurt sooner since he's going to NYADA too"
"Sounds great and I would really like that. I think that we'll be really good friends"
"I think so too"
We continue to talk about our lives before coming to New York until we go our separate ways as I have History of Musical Theater before heading home to Quinn in our bedroom with a textbook in front of her while writing down in her notebook. The English major has always been studious, excelling at anything that she puts her mind to as her mind is one of the many things that I love about her as she's always so knowledgeable about things that she's interested in. I grab some clothes before heading towards the bathroom to take a quick shower before settling down next to the cheerleader who finally looks up from her textbook to notice me, leaning down to kiss me on the lips.
"Hey Rae-Bear, how was class?" Quinn asked curious.
"It was fine although my dancer instructor seems to have it out for me and Selena but overall I say that it was interesting experience to say the least" I said shrugging my shoulders.
"Selena?" Quinn asked raising an eyebrow.
"Oh right, I made a friend. I think that you'll really like her and I kinda invited her over you could meet" I said bouncing with excitement.
"If you like her then I'm sure that I'll like her too but I'm getting the feeling that I might have to watch out for all those beautiful would be actresses and singers that you're gonna be around all the time now" Quinn said teasingly.
"You have nothing to worry about Quinn because I don't even notice anyone else when I have the most beautiful, talented and brilliant girlfriend on the planet" I said nuzzling her arm.
"Flattery will get you everywhere, baby" Quinn said kissing me passionately.
I was a little disappointed when the kiss ended sooner than expected but I could tell that Quinn wanted to tell me about her first day at NYU as it turns out that she's about her one of communication lectures. I was surprised to find out that one of the elective that the cheerleader was taking is an improv class but I'm glad that she's enjoying herself when her phone starts ringing, answering it as it seems that it's Logan calling from his mother's phone. The boy was having a hard time dealing with his auntie and myself being so far as it's gotten used to seeing us whenever he want as Frannie informed us that he had starting sleeping our bed. We promise to call him every night before bed before he goes off to sleep to make the separation easier but he is a little kid as we also promised to visit him soon. The English major talks with Logan for a little while longer before his mother lets him know it's time for bed as he begs to talk to us for five more minutes but relents after we promised to talk to him tomorrow. The cheerleader reminds him that we love him and we'll see him soon before hanging up the phone, closing her textbook in favor of cuddling with me as I wrap my arms around her waist, letting her know that I'm here for her.
~Nicole The Dragon Rider signing off
End of ch. 1