The Show Goes On

by justacityfangirl

Tris is a student who is studying to be on Broadway. Four is a volunteer student teacher teaching her Broadway history class. Some surprises and twists along the way (I'm known for those, lol) Rated T for Tris!

3. It's Time

A/N: No need to fear, the next update is here!

Please excuse my need to rhyme.

This is going to be an important chapter for the plot to come so, read carefully.

Disclaimer: Do you really think VR would be on Fanfiction?

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{Tris' POV}

I think I'm finally getting used to college. My classes are all going very well.

Except Broadway History.

Today I have to go into that room and sing another song.

Let's hope I don't get humiliated again.

But first, there's some big announcement in the auditorium.

So, here I am, sitting next to Shauna and Marlene, waiting for Eric to speak.

Finally, he steps onto to the podium and talks.

"Welcome freshmen! You've been gathered here today for one very important reason. There is an upcoming off-Broadway show by the name of 'Once on this Island'. They are looking for a male and female lead. They've asked us to find the best of the best in our classes! So, you all probably get the memo by now. We will be deciding today! Be on you're a-game freshies! Eric out!"

We all exited the auditorium with excitement on our faces.

This could be my big break!

I let that thought go and thought about my song.

I chose it for several reasons.

One, I really love the band and song.

Two, I relate to that song very well.

I've always been insecure, and choosing the career path I chose doesn't help with that.

I might be confident on the outside but on the inside I'm just another college freshmen who has been through more than you can imagine.

I look down at my wrists.

The scars are fading.

I didn't cut a lot, I only did it when it was necessary.

I flinched at that thought, and before I know it, my mind is going into it's own world…

*Flashback*

It was a lovely winter day. The snow was falling at a slow pace, and all the children were out making snowmen.

I was 16, just about to enter my senior year. I was happy, I was joyous.

My boyfriend, Justin, and I were going to celebrate our two-year anniversary that night. I was smiling, I was bright.

Justin and I were very serious, people would describe us as 'the it couple'.

I was heading for his house. I needed to tell him something important.

On my way to his house I stopped by my high school to talk to my future AP English teacher about the summer homework.

I walked through the halls.

Step by step.

I heard whispers coming from a nearby classroom.

I was curious, so I decided to investigate.

I walked to the classroom and looked into the window.

Justin was talking to the captain of the cheerleaders, Molly Atwood.

Molly Atwood was a nice girl, I just didn't understand why she was talking to my boyfriend.

But then it all made sense.

He leaned in and started to kiss her furiously.

She kissed him back with as much passion.

I looked in shock.

Tears started to stream down my face.

I opened the door but they kept on going, as if I wasn't there.

I cleared my throat.

Justin's head sprang up and his eyes met mine.

He immediately started talking at a mile a minute.

Molly just stayed there, helplessly trying to fix what they had done.

With all my might I yelled, "Shut up!"

He stopped talking and I took that as a sign to continue.

"You traitor! You lied to me! You cheated on me on school grounds! I thought we were serious! I thought you genuinely liked me. I guess I was wrong. So, just shut up! We are over!"

He gives me a look of sorrow.

"Don't give me that! You cheated on me! Jerk!"

I walked to the door and opened it but before I could leave I turned and looked at him,

"Oh! And by the way, I was just going to find you and tell you something on our two year anniversary. I love you. But wait? It's all in the past now! So, I guess it's I loved you. Bye cheater!"

I left and ran home.

I ran up to my room and put on my I-Pod.

I scrolled down the screen and put on "How to be a Heartbreaker" by Marina and the Diamonds.

"This is how to be a heartbreaker, boys they like a little danger!"

I sang along.

It made me feels a little better but it didn't stop the tears from streaming down my face.

So, I walked into the bathroom and pulled out a razor blade that I found in the kitchen.

I slowly cut my wrists wincing at the pain.

I cut it three times.

One, for Justin; the heartbreaker himself.

Two, for me; the foolish girl.

And Three for my heart; the innocent organ that has never been broken like it was at the moment.

*End of Flashback*

I shudder at the thought.

After that episode, Molly and Justin moved schools. I haven't seen him since. And I vowed to never love again.

I walk into Four's classroom and sit down next to Uriah and Chris.

His voice fills the room.

"Today, you all will sing again. After that, I will announce who I chose for the auditions. Zeke! You're up!"

…

I'm next.

Marlene was up before me singing 'Firework' by Katy Perry. She was amazing. She got three bonus points.

I walk up and the beat starts.

So this is what you meant,

When you said that you were spent.

And now its time to build from the bottom of the pit,

Right to the top, don't look back.

Packing my bags and giving the academy a rain check.

I don't ever wanna let you down,

I don't ever wanna leave this town.

Cause after all, the city never sleep at night.

It's time to begin, isn't it.

I get a little bit,

Bigger but than, I'll admit,

I'm just the same as I was

Don't you understand,

I'm never changing who I am.

It's time to begin, isn't it?

I get a little bit bigger, but then I'll admit

I'm just the same as I was

Now don't you understand

That I'm never changing who I am

So this is where you fell

And I am left to sell

The path to heaven runs through miles of clouded hell

Right to the top

Don't look back

Turning the rags and giving the commodities a rain check

I don't ever wanna let you down

I don't ever wanna leave this town

'Cause after all

This city never sleeps at night

It's time to begin, isn't it?

I get a little bit bigger but then I'll admit

I'm just the same as I was

Now don't you understand

That I'm never changing who I am

It's time to begin, isn't it?

I get a little bit bigger, but then I'll admit

I'm just the same as I was

Now don't you understand

That I'm never changing who I am

This road never looked so lonely

This house doesn't burn down slowly

To ashes, to ashes

It's time to begin, isn't it?

I get a little bit bigger, but then I'll admit

I'm just the same as I was

Now don't you understand

That I'm never changing who I am

It's time to begin, isn't it?

I get a little bit bigger, but then I'll admit

I'm just the same as I was

Don't you understand

That I'm never changing who I am

I finish and hear the roar of applause.

I walk up to Four and grab a piece of paper, I write my word down.

'Empowered'

Yes, I know this is the theme but that's how I felt.

Four hands me his card and I read it.

'Commanding'

What the heck?

"Well Tris, you seemed to have not improved at all. How does it feel to fail twice in a row in front of all your classmates who have done so much better than you?"

I stay silent.

"You should be ashamed of yourself, Tris."

I look at him with lust and hate and sit back down.

"Okay! Onto better things! I've chosen the students who I want to audition for

'Once on this Island'. Drum roll please!"

We pound our hands on the desks.

"Uriah and Marlene!"

We all cheer and applaud as Uriah and Marlene look at each other and blush.

Marlene definitely deserves it so, I'm happy.

…

After class, we all decided to go celebrate. I stayed behind though, I needed to study.

Okay, maybe I didn't need to study.

Maybe I wanted to be alone for a few hours.

That's how I ended up in the auditorium.

I've been sitting here for the last few hours just thinking.

Four is such a jackass! He thinks he can embarrass me in front of my friends? That son of a-!

My thoughts were interrupted by a voice.

"What are you doing here freshmen?"

I raise my eyebrow.

"Is it a crime to want to be alone and think?"

He smirks.

"It is when I need you to leave."

"Why?-"

I hear a loud booming voice.

"No! Let her stay! I need you to sing a duet anyway. She will have to do."

Four curses under his breath.

A large man walks over to us.

"The name's Matt. Matt Goldberg. Broadway director extraordinaire. Four here, was just about to audition for my upcoming show, 'Grease', as Danny Zuko. I need him to sing a duet. Care to do it?"

What the heck?

I look at Four. He gives me a look of desperation and I nod.

"Okay doll, what's your name?"

"Tris sir. Tris Prior."

"Well Tris, today's your lucky day. Now go! Entertain me!"

What the heck is going on?

Four and I walk up to the stage and have a silent conversation.

"We're singing 'Faithfully' by Journey. Do you know it?"

"Of course! It's a classic, how could I not?"

"Okay, good. Thanks for doing this for me by the way."

I look at him and smile.

"No problem. I know what it's like to have everything in your life depend on something."

He smiles back.

"Let's do this freshmen."

I roll my eyes and walk on stage.

The beat starts.

Four looks into my eyes and sings.

{Four}

Highway run into the midnight sun Wheels go round and round. You're on my mind.

I smile at him and sing.

{Tris}

Restless hearts sleep alone tonight Sending all my love along the wire.

We start to circle each other.

{Both}

They say that the road Ain't no place to start a family. Right down the line it's been you and me. And loving a music man, ain't always what it's supposed to be.

{Tris}

Oh Boy You stand by me.

{Both}

I'm forever yours Faithfully.

{Tris}

Circus life under the big top world.

{Both}

We all need the clowns to make us smile Through space and time Always another show.

Wondering where I am lost without you. And being a part ain't easy on this love affair Two strangers learn to fall in love again I get the joy of rediscovering you.

At that moment it felt as if it was only us two, singing to each other.

{Four}

Oh, girl You stand by me.

{Both}

I'm forever yours Faithfully

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

{Tris}

Faithfully!

I'm still yours!

{Four}

We walk up to each other.

I'm forever yours.

{Both}

We stop right in front of each other, closer than we've ever been.

Ever yours Faithfully.

The beat stops but we stay at our position.

Eyes locked. We're so close…

"Wow!"

We immediately jump away from each other.

"Well, that was amazing! I really felt the passion! It was so strong! Four! Who knew? And Tris! I've made up my mind. You just auditioned together for the rolls of 'Danny Zuko' and 'Sandy Olsen'! Congrats! I'll call you both tomorrow after I have a meeting with the other directors and producers. Ciao babies!"

He leaves, but we just stand there in shock.

Four decides to speak after a few moments.

"That was-"

"Really weird." I finish.

"Ya, the Matt Goldberg part was but the song was…"

This time I don't feel the need to finish his statement, so I just wait.

"… perfect."

He finally finishes his sentence.

I look at him but his eyes were already on me.

I take a deep breath.

We still share a look. Usually, I can decipher them, but not this one.

We walk over to each other, eyes still locked. Then, I think about Justin and the heartbreak and I stop.

"I should get going," I whisper. "I have to study."

He nods, and I leave, thinking about the moment we just shared.

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A/N: Yay! Four and Tris might get their big breaks! I hope you loved the chapter guys! It's my longest one yet! Thanks for reading!

And please, for Matt Goldberg (lol),

Review!