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"These are the forgeries of jealousy. And never, since the middle summer's spring, met we on hill, in dale, forest or mead. By paved fountain or by rushy brook, or in the beached margent of the sea. To dance our ringlets to the whistling wind, but with thy brawls thou hast disturb'd our sport.
Therefore the winds, piping to us in vain, as in revenge, have suck'd up from the sea contagious fogs; which falling in- "
"Stop there, stop there! Wonderful!"
Courtney stood on the stage, her pale green fairy dress clinched in her nervous hands.
" I swear I have never seen someone more perfect for this part. Does she make an excellent Fairy Queen or am I nuts? "
Everyone clapped to cheer at her efforts, a blush brightened her face from such sweet admiration. She sighed lightly before speaking up to the crew.
" Just.. Thank you so much for this opportunity. Thank you for all the opportunities you have all given me in this theater; I've never felt as sound of mind until you all made me apart of your dreams and hearts. Thank you everyone for your constant efforts to help me be all that I'd never dreamed I could be. This is amazing and I am glad to have such a supporting team to think of as my family. "
They laughed and clapped as she ended her emotional moment, and as she walked off the stage she was surrounded by her peers.
" Opening night will be so amazing! "
" You'll be taking us to the top girl! "
" It's like you're a star from above when you're on that stage! "
" He was right about you being the best choice. "
Courtney sighed.
" You guys, this wouldn't be as amazing as it is without all of you. Bridgett, she plays Helena with perfection. Lindsey is dazzling when she plays poor frazzled Hermia. "
Everyone laughed.
" Alejandro being the dashing Lysander. & let's not forget Noah, our love crazed Demetrious. Big or small we all play our parts as they should be, and I'm just happy to be apart of it no matter the part. "
Everyone shouted their happiness for the day that was soon to come, which all were ready for.
" Alright! that's enough for the day everyone. Two days 'til show time and I need my ladies and gents well rested and relaxed for the big day. So off you go! "
The director started to walk out, but stopped to wait for his traditional farewell.
" Stay well, 'Sir Chris' ! "
They laughed as he bowed then quickly exited the theater. Soon everyone had packed their things and given their wardrobes to 'Sir Hatchet', the area nearing empty with Courtney and Bridgett the only ones left to occupy it.
" This will be so amazing! I'm so excited that I even invited Geoff to watch; I'm feeling so confident and I feel that this would be the perfect opportunity for us to become more than just friends. "
As everyone who knew Bridgett knew, she had very strong feelings for Geoff. They may have had a relationship on on Total Drama, but it wasn't real. Really they just had feelings they were afraid to show each other; using the show as an excuse to be close to one another. But Courtney knew all about both of their feelings for each other. Both were her best friends, and both told her almost everything. But a lot had changed since that time on the Island, with time came maturity; new feelings and new doubts. She had worked very hard to get the two to realize how deeply they felt for one another, and she was sure come the night of the play would be their breaking point.
" I know this will work, I've told you so many times what he's told me and you both know of each others feelings. After the play you should just walk up to him and kiss him, a kiss can be a thousand words sometimes. And trust me when I say he'll enjoy it, cause he's told me before. He's just a big shy guy around you, that's all. "
They both laughed at the thought and started to venture out onto the busy streets hand in hand. Bridget had been her friend throughout the show and through her tough moments; what had started from Bridgett finding her hiding in a corner and crying her heart out. She had felt ashamed when she had first been caught; Bridgett embraced her and offered her friendship, she had helped to heal her broken heart. It took time but they have always been there for each other since that day on, something Courtney would never forget. Bridgett was her first real friend, and she was thankful every day for her.
" So should we head back to the apartment or go for ice cream? "
Bridgett looked towards me with a questioning look and broke me from my thoughts.
" You know, it'd be nice to go out for a treat! "
They giggled together as they walked into the shop to see none other than Trent and Gwen.
" Guys? Is that really you!? Wow you guys look great."
They looked at each other and then redirected their attention to Gwen waving happily. Courtney smiled lightly and gave them both a small hug as Bridgett kissed both of their cheeks. Gwen and her had settled their differences sometime after the show had ended. It was a late night phone call with a sleepy Courtney and a sorrowed Gwen. She had cried loudly telling her that she had no idea how Courtney had really felt about Duncan and since he had kissed her, she though Courtney had already knew it was happening. She apologized profusely and swore up and down she only thought Courtney had acted in such a way for the ratings for the show. After about an hour of the two crying on the phone and spilling their feelings to one another, had Courtney said she never really blamed Gwen for the whole thing but more for her own stupidity for falling for some delinquent. They finally had come to an agreement to keep in touch from time to time and went out to lunch on some occasions. But it had been awhile, four years to be exact. Bridgett, Geoff, & Courtney had moved into the states and settled in New York. The greatest city she had ever seen.
" You guys look great too. And, what's that? "
Bridgett said pointing to Gwen, who stood up and showed her protruding belly.
" It's called a baby girl, due in three weeks actually."
Trent smiled with pride at the announcement as Bridgett and Courtney both placed their hands to the baby bump to feel the small infant slip by their palms.
" Oh I felt her move Gwen! And you look ready to pop! "
Courtney laughed with an amazed look on her face, things like this always sparked her interest.
" I feel ready to pop. We're moving to New York, right now just taking a break from the new house. Would you like for me to give you guys a call when I go into labor? I have a huge list, but I can put you guys right above Trent's mom."
They laughed as Trent playfully huffed, pretending to be upset. The girls found a napkin and Bridgett pulled a pen from her bag to start writing both the numbers is small, neat hand writing.
" I'd really love for you guys to be there and I'm so glad I ran into you today. Excitement! But we better be heading out, we have some family to visit."
They all exchanged their goodbyes and the couple walked off, Courtney taking a seat at the table they had sat at just before and Bridgette walking up to the counter to make their order. But in that moment all Courtney could think of was Duncan. How did his life turn out? Was he happy with a wife and kids, dead, or in jail? There was no way to know. Searching the web one lonely night came up with empty results and her head numb of thought afterwards.
She wished she knew, but where was he now?
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AN: So not as long as the other but I tried my best (= I've come to realize I'm horrible at writing things that have people talking. But let me know what you think!
So adieu, Ja-Ne or how ever you like to say it.
