It was now two months into classes at NYADA and I loved it. Cameron had been coming every other weekend but lately; he had missed two promised weekends. I called him and he said that he was loaded down with homework which I knew was probably true. I didn't want to believe that he was possibly cheating on me but something just bugged me about his lack of contact with me lately. My movement class had been canceled one day so I was going to have just voice and dance. Jesse St. James had been transferred to my voice class and was sitting behind me while Brody was still beside me. Lately; both of them had been extremely attentive toward me which I found very flattering. I heard rain pouring so I dressed warmly; made sure my dance tote was zipped tightly and stored in my backpack before grabbing my raincoat and getting ready to head outside. I had just closed the door to my room when I saw Brody waiting in the hall with a closed umbrella. "I was hoping I could offer you a dry escort to voice" he said with a smile. "I'd like that" I replied, following him out. We were about outside so he popped the umbrella open and we hastened to the voice room so we could dry off quickly.
When we were seated; Brody asked "Care to join me for lunch after this?" "You bet I would" I replied. Jesse walked in and greeted me with a smile. We finally got quiet when Mr. Morgan began explaining about the winter showcase and the music in it plus the selections for the Christmas concert. The highlighted students would get to select a solo, a duet, or both and be involved in the group numbers as well. Winter showcase would actually highlight every division like acting, voice, and dance. Some students would be in more than just one division like me. I would be in all three. That meant I would have to do a monologue or a scene from a favorite play or I had the option to do a scene with a song from a musical and that would knock out two with one performance. Brody had already asked to do a song with me from a choice musical which I had agreed to. Jesse had wanted me to be his partner but I urged him to ask Rachel. He finally agreed and I breathed a sigh of relief. He was nice and a good friend but I didn't want him like a boyfriend.
I sat listening to Mr. Morgan but I couldn't help but drift into thought. What I remembered about both Brody and Jesse being so attentive had me curious. Jesse had brought me lunch last week and yesterday Brody picked me up early for a nice breakfast. I finally realized they were just being nice and I didn't think anymore on it. Brody tapped me on the shoulder and showed me the song 'The Phantom of the Opera'. I agreed to it and then we started looking for a scene from a play. There were many options to look at it so we just had to keep looking. I eventually just decided to do a monologue and found one called 'The Serpent's Tale.' I read it over and started studying it carefully. I knew that since this was a long one; I would have to spend every spare moment that I could rehearsing this. I finally heard Mr. Morgan say "Anyone that is highlighted in the showcase needs to stay for five minutes after class ends." When class ended; Brody, Jesse, and I stayed in our seats along with two others and Mr. Morgan asked "Have any of you thought about what songs you want to perform yet?"
"Silver and I working on a duet" Brody replied. "Excellent; I'll look forward to hearing that later on" Mr. Morgan replied. "I'm working on a solo piece from 'Spring Awakening' called 'All That's Known' and I hope it's not too much" Jesse answered. "No it isn't. I've done that show myself so go for it" Mr. Morgan answered. Brody and I finally hurried to the lunch room and shivered. "I'm so nervous about the showcase. I can't believe it's going to be on December 14th" I told him. "And we're going to blow everyone away" Brody added. "And there's the concert on December 21st" I told him. "Which is going to be awesome" Brody said. "You really think so" I asked.
"Of course Silver and everyone is going to love the show. Your monologue looks amazing" Brody said, looking over it with me. "I'm supposed to be a snake" I commented. "That's going to be ironic considering you're terrified of them" Brody replied. "Tell me about it" I said, swallowing my apple juice. "It might be your chance to confront your fear" he said, eating a bite of his sandwich. "You think so" I asked. "Completely" he replied. My phone buzzed and it was a text from Cameron, telling me he had too much homework and that we couldn't Skype tonight. 'This is the 2nd Skype date you've canceled. How much homework are the teachers giving you' I asked. 'Too much but I'm still coming to see you on the 14th of December. I'm not breaking that promise' Cameron answered. 'Alright' I replied, putting my phone away. "Boyfriend issues" Brody asked.
"I'm just upset with Cameron. He's broken two Skype dates now and I can't help but feel like he's cheating on me" I answered. "Oh Silver; I hope that's not true. Any guy would have to be the fool to cheat on someone as beautiful as you" Brody replied. I blushed lightly and replied "I'm going to head on to dance. I've got some frustration coming on so could you meet me in my dorm say around 6:30pm and we can rehearse our song" I asked. "Absolutely and I'll even bring dinner. What do you like best" Brody asked in reply. "I'm in the mood for good Italian" I replied. "Then you're in luck because I know where we can get great Italian cooking. I'll pick up dinner after my last class and come over to your dorm" Brody answered. "You're sweet Brody" I said, getting up. "See you later then Silver" Brody said, handing me my monologue. I smiled and hurried on to the dance room.
When I got to the dance studio; I quickly went into the locker room and changed into my dance clothes. After putting my stuff away; I saw Rachel trying to practice. I walked in and I asked "Can I ask what you're doing?" "I'm trying to learn to be sexy but I'm not sure how to be. You are really good and if I want to be able to play a role like Evita; I've got to learn. How do you be sexy in your dancing and not look like you're ashamed of your body" Rachel asked. "Who said you're ashamed of your body" I asked in reply. "Cassandra" Rachel replied, looking at the floor.
"Girl; don't listen to that drunk as a skunk dingbat! I don't care if she is our teacher. You can learn to be sexy in your dance and I'll help you. How about you meet me in here tomorrow and we'll have a girl time lesson in sexy dancing" I asked. "You'd do that? Oh; thank you Silver" she replied. "No problem Rachel and trust me; I too have had sexy problems so I know where you're coming from" I told her. "You have had sexy problems? Somehow; I don't believe it" Rachel replied. "Oh but it's true. It was my second year in Platinum Aces and the director selected me to lead the song 'Breathless' and a senior girl thought she should lead and said that I wasn't sexy. I practiced alone until the moment of my solo at Sectionals and then I blew everyone away. I'll give you my secret tomorrow. Meet me here around 10:45am and we'll turn you into a dancer who shines" I told her. Rachel smiled and we got ready for class to begin so that we could start working on our winter showcase dances and the highlighted ones could practice their solos on their own time.
We finally got started on rehearsing the group number 'Edge of Glory' which Rachel and I both happened to love. Cassandra wanted to highlight me and she said she would consider Rachel but only if Rachel proved she could be sexy. I looked at Rachel and whispered "We'll show her." Rachel smiled and we continued learning the chorus. I saw Brody walk in and Cassandra said "Girls; one of you will dance with Mr. Weston during this number and that is going to be Silver. Rachel; you'll continue dancing with Jesse." We nodded and started working on the partner stuff for this number. It seemed like forever but class was finally over and Brody said "I guess we shall change and then I'll just take you to dinner." "That sounds like a deal" I replied. I hurried down to the locker room with Rachel and I asked her "So; how do you like dancing with Jesse again?"
"It's nice and I've missed him. We were so compatible on every level and after one incident, which I really don't want to discuss; I left him and found my love in a fellow member named Finn Hudson. I thought he was going to marry me after graduation but he put me on the train to New York instead and told me to start following my dream" she replied. "Ouch; that had to hurt" I told her. "You have no idea Silver. I loved Finn and now; I really don't know what to think" she said, putting her regular clothes back on. I finished dressing and told her "Well; I know what it's like to have boyfriend issues. I have reason to suspect my current is cheating on me" I told her. "Oh Silver; that's awful. Cheating is the worst thing that can happen" Rachel replied. "It sure seems like Jesse wants a second chance with you" I told her. "I guess it might happen provided I don't hear anything more from Finn" Rachel replied. "Well; I hope something will be straightened out. I'll see you Saturday" I told her. "Alright and thanks a million for this lesson Silver" Rachel said. "You've got it" I replied, hurrying out to meet Brody. "Ready for supper" he asked.
"Yes; I'm so ready" I replied. He showed me to his car, which was a nice mustang painted flaming red. "This is amazing" I commented. "It was my granddad's and my dad, who owns a car shop, spent two and a half years restoring it for me with some modern touches" Brody replied, opening my door for me and added "He gave it to me for my high school graduation present." "That was probably an amazing gift" I said. "It was" he replied, starting the car. The radio came on and I heard our music begin. "You're playing the music from 'Phantom of the Opera'. That's my favorite show" I commented. "It's also my favorite and I have the music for the sequel" he replied. "You have the CD of 'Love Never Dies'. Oh; wow. Now I know you and I can certainly be close" I told him. He finally started off and I kept quiet while he was driving. I looked out the window and let my mind wander. I began to wander if Cameron really was cheating on me.
Brody finally pulled up to a nice little restaurant and stopped. "This is one of the best Italian restaurants here in New York" he said, getting out. He came around and helped me out. "Thank you kindly" I replied. "Anything for you" Brody replied, blushing lightly. "Brody; you're blushing. Have you got a little secret" I asked. "More like a crush on someone I probably shouldn't" he answered. "Who" I asked; looking at him. "Would you be mad if I said it was you" Brody asked. Now; it was my turn to blush deeply. "No; I'm not mad Brody. Truthfully; I'm flattered. You're so sweet" I replied. "If you want though; I'll remain hands off until you figure out where you and your boyfriend stand" Brody said, leading me outside. "I appreciate your respect" I told him as we were taken to our table. "Then friends until you figure it out" he asked. "Friends" I replied with a smile.
We enjoyed ourselves and then Brody took me back to my dorm and we went inside to rehearse. I was so thankful for a sound proof room and we got to rehearsing our song for the voice part of the showcase. The connection between us became more evident and the music only intensified the feeling. When we finished; Brody and I were both blushing. "You are amazing" I told him. "So are you" he replied. We talked for a long time after that and he helped me with the movement for my monologue. He finally left that night around 11pm and I got ready for bed. I needed to get some rest so that Rachel and I could practice in the morning. My talk with Brody today came back to me and I realized that he really did love me but was I ready to love him if I ever figured out where my love life stood?
Brody's P.O.V
It had only been a few months since the new year at NYADA began but I was enjoying it. I had finally found my dream girl in a freshman from Shreveport, Louisiana named Silver Lockhart. She was very gifted in performing as I listened to her voice and she was an excellent dancer. I couldn't wait to dance with her in the dance part of the showcase to 'Edge of Glory' and to sing with her in both the showcase and the winter concert. I was finally ready to tell her that I was interested in her and when I told her; she was sweet about it. We agreed to remain friends until she became single. My only question was would she ever fully be mine? I didn't realize that it wouldn't be long before I had an official answer.
