Chapter 3. The Drama Club

"Hey guys, I have an announcement. I'm trying out with the drama club" Alex told everyone during lunch period.

"Really?" Emily asked.

"Alex, you actually have to be able to portray emotions" Harper reminded her.

"I think it's a brilliant idea. Maybe it could impact her future" I said admiringly. I thought maybe she'd come to me for help, and I could spend more time with her.

"You should try out too Mason" Bridget said and I almost snorted with laughter.

"I can't act" I lied.

"Well, do what Alex is doing. Try something new. It's good to try new things" Emily said and I complied.

"Can you help me with my lines?" Alex asked as there was aaudition script to read. She started reading, but I stopped her.

"Where's your facial expressions?" I asked as instinct took over me. No good actor could say the line without good facial expressions and body language.

"If you really want to impress them, you should memorize the lines" I suggested.

"Really?" she asked and I nodded.

"Let's do this" she said with determination. By the next week, she knew her lines and I saw potential in her.

"I think you'll make it" I told her.

"That's really sweet of you Mason, but it's not up to you" she reminded me.

"I know" I said with a smug smile. I watched as she made her way onstage and performed her required scenes.

"Wow! Ms. Ruso! I can't believe how well you've done. It appears acting is your calling" Mrs. Gibson said fondly.

"Mrs. Gibson, I'd love to believe you, but I've never done this" Alex reasoned.

"Have you been coached?" Mrs. Gibson asked.

"Well, I practiced with a friend" Alex confessed.

"Where's your friend? Is this friend trying out?" she asked.

"I'd love to Mrs. Gibson" I said and climbed the stairs on to the stageen. I recited my lines and Mrs. Gibson was nearly in tears.

"We've found a natural" she said and I grimaced. I didn't actually try my best as I didn't want to give myself away. After all of the auditions, we waited for the results. A few days later, the results were posted. Alex and I had the main roles which wasn't a huge surprise.

"We'll need to rehearse a lot, and maybe Mom and Dad will be proud" Alex said and smiled. She had such a pretty smile, and I told myself to stop staring