Chapter 4. Dreams Come True
Alex and I worked very hard even outside drama club time on our lines. I did ky best to help her improve her abilities as an actoress. I invited Alex to my house to practice and I was nervous. I didn't know if my family would like her. We made our way into the house and into the living room. Alex was reading some lines when Granted walked in.
"Hey! Gregg! I picked us a pizza!" he shouted and I nearly tackled him to the ground.
"Watch it! I have a friend over" I hissed.
"Looks like a girlfriend to me" Grant mumbled.
"She's my drama club partner and we're practicing lines. Now go eat your pizza" I snapped. Even though he's older, it somehow always works that I have more control over what happens. We do get along, it's just that tensions rise sometimes. We practiced our scripts for a bit and then finished homework. As we were eating, Mum came home.
"Hello Mason" she said when she saw Alex sitting with me.
"I should be going before Dad has a total spas" Alex announced.
"Mason, be a darling and walk her home" Mum ordered. We walked back to the sub shop where I got to meet Alex's parents. They seemed to like me which was a bonus. The day of the play was coming soon and I could sense Alex's nervousness.
"You'll do just fine. Everyone will be so proud of you" I told her.
"Thank you Mason" she said hugging me and looking deeply into my eyes.
"You've done a good thing for me" she continued. I brushed some hair away from her eyes and smiled.
"This is the school hallway, but I don't care" she said as she leaned closer to me. I knew what would happen next, and it was just like a dream.
"No" I yelped and backed away.
"Why not Mason?" she whined.
"I can't do this! You have to know!" I protested.
"I have to know what?" she asked desperately.
"I'll tell you later" I said frantically and made my way to class