Another Chance

Jesse POV

Oh, shit. The last person I expected to see here was Rachel. I knew she loved West Side Story, but I didn't expect her to be at the exact same audition as me. But maybe this was the perfect chance to explain to her about what happened my senior year. Okay St. James, turn on the charm.

"So Rachel? Auditioning for Maria? Makes perfect sense to me. Such a lovely, intelligent, beautiful lady as you auditioning for such a role, you would do amazing," I said in a sugary voice.

"Oh cut the crap Jesse," Rachel said in a feisty voice, "of course I would be great as Maria. But you? As Tony? Would never work. I mean Tony is a sweet and caring guy. We all know that you have absolutely NO heart."

"Anyway, we can talk later. Now I have to audition for Tony. Mr. Andrews," I said turning to the director. "Would you mind if I used the piano?"

"Of course, Jesse. I would love to here you sing," Mr. Andrews said. Oh man, that dude and his love for music. It even suprassed Rachel and I's.

"Okay, I chose a song that I have history with." I said.

"I've been alone with you inside my mind
And in my dreams I've kissed your lips a thousand times
I sometimes see you pass outside my door
Hello, is it me you're looking for?"

After this verse I snuck a glance at Rachel who was in tears.

"I can see it in your eyes
I can see it in your smile
You're all I've ever wanted, (and) my arms are open wide
'Cause you know just what to say
And you know just what to do
And I want to tell you so much, I love you ...

I long to see the sunlight in your hair
And tell you time and time again how much I care
Sometimes I feel my heart will overflow
Hello, I've just got to let you know

'Cause I wonder where you are
And I wonder what you do
Are you somewhere feeling lonely, or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart
For I haven't got a clue
But let me start by saying, I love you ..."

Rachel looked up at me with anger and sadness in her big, brown doe eyes, and I felt a twinge of pain and guilt for doing this to her.

"Hello, is it me you're looking for?
'Cause I wonder where you are
And I wonder what you do
Are you somewhere feeling lonely or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart
For I haven't got a clue
But let me start by saying ... I love you."

"Well, Mr. that that was outstanding, and I have no doubt in my mind that you will be perfect for the role of Tony," Jonathan said. "And seeing how you and Ms. Berry know each other already, it will make it easier for your characters to interact."

"Sure, Jonathan, sure," I replied while eyeing Rachel. She semmed pissed. Great.

Rachel POV

That bastard. That lying, manipulative bastard. First he betrays me to go back to the scum known as Vocal Adrenaline, then eight years later, he interrupts my audition, and sings our song.

But, I must pull myself together.

"Well Jonathan, I would be delighted to work with Jesse. We do indeed know each other, and it would be easy to act together." I said

"Great! Rehearsals start a month from now. Here are your scripts. I expect you do now all your lines by then. Opening day is in six months guys, so be ready!" Jonathan said to us, passing us our scripts.

"Okay, all right, I'll make sure that I memorize my script by then," Jesse said, staring at me.