Chapter 4: The Rehearsal

I'm hiding inside of the pretzel shop. Hoping Matt's car has left. That was the embarrassing moment ever. How can I met that guy again? Vaguely I heard my phone is ringing. I pulled it out of my pocket and looked at caller ID, it was Grace. Thank god finally she called me. "Where are you exactly now?" I said slightly peeved.

"Right in front of the shop! Where are you?"

And I delicately go out and saw Grace's car with the window opened and I can saw it's her. I jogged to the middle seat and let out a breath of relief.

"Sorry for late picking you up-" Sara spun her head to talked to me and give me apologetic eyes. But i butted in before she finished, 'cause still in shock. "I met him again."

"Who?" they both asked in unison.

"Walker. Joe Walker." After heard that they both stared at each other. And Grace said "Well, that was weirder than mine."

"How can you met him again?" Sara asked. And as the car going I told them everything.

~o~

It's an hour before I'm going to visit Team StarKid at their rehearsals. This feels just like a dream. I just bumped into Joe, accidentally got in to their car and now I have an opportunity to see their rehearsal? Now it's look really strange.

"I hope it's going to be a great day…" I hugged my huge teddy bear from my mom and jumped onto my bed. Grace came to my bedroom armed with a makeup box and sat in front of my vanity.

"I've met them before. I watched space tour last year. They're so down to earth, I'm totally in love." she said plainly as she grooming herself.

"Oh yeah, you're very lucky. There is no space tour in my country."

"And what a coincidence, I'm going to meet them again, with you" she continued.

"You're welcome, Grace." I rolled my eyes, "Yes, I need you because without you I'll be speechless in front of them or just screaming how much I love them."

She casually tidied things around and grabbed the car key. "I knew it, Di. Just finish your make up and we're ready to go!" I nodded in agreement and swept a slight lipstick on my lips before I followed Grace to her parked car.

~o~

4 pm, at Basement Theatre. 15 minutes I've been standing in front of the door and still can't decide what I'm going to do. I'm nervous, scared, and excited are mixing up right now. This kind of feeling what I wanted to avoid. But first I have to find Joe. He is the one who invited me here. And if the other StarKids don't like I'm being here, he is the one who's going to blame.

"What's going on, Dianna? Just open the door and say 'Hi everyone!' and problem solved" said Grace who's bored sitting on a couch beside me.

"No! It's not simple as that. I must plan what I'm going to say in front of them. What if they don't like me? I don't know what should I do, I'm-"

Suddenly Joe came and stood beside me. "Well, You're here and what are you waiting for? Just go in"

"Uhmm" I looked hesitantly into those blue eyes.

"And I'm just going to stay here." Grace butted in silently.

I mouthed an extreme WHAT?! to her but she nodded understandingly as she whispered, "It's totally okay. You have Joe right there. You're going to be fine."

"You want to going in with me? Sure" He embraced me with his arms and it made my heart began to race. He smirked as he opened the doors and all I see is a wonderful stage and theatre stuff spread everywhere.

"Wow. It's amazing"

"It's actually more than this." He started walking to other starkid. "Hey everyone, here is my friend who is also our fan. She's in freshman year. And if you let her, she wanted to see our rehearsal today" Joe said that loudly and clear. I can't do anything besides smiling. Joe seemed to know what I felt right now. "You are my friend. I already said that. So don't be nervous." He whispered. I nodded and couldn't resist temptation to look into his electric blue eyes that captivating me. And then other StarKid started coming up to me and they made me feel very welcome.

Suddenly Matt Lang recognized me and started telling everyone about the incident that morning when I got into the wrong car and everyone laughed at it. I could feel a hot blush rising in my cheek.

"You guys aren't thinking I'm a stalker, right? Honestly I am not. That was all coinci—"

"Serendipity. No, of course not. Your face clearly show shocked like hell." Joe joked as he laughed lightly.

"Umm, so, Dianna I heard you're from... something Asian right?" Brian tried to change the topic.

"I'm actually American, but I live there 'cause of my father's work so I have this weird accent."

Joe embraced me again and looked me in the eyes. "Actually, your accent is not that weird. It's great to have something that not everyone have" when Joe embraced me tightly, everyone smiled with such an unreadable expression.

My heart thudded hard. I hope he didn't notice it. "Thank you. You are the first person who said that."

And I saw Lauren winked at me. What does she mean by that? "By the way, I have the urge to go to the toilet in sudden. Um, is there one here?" And only now did he release me from his embrace. I feel slightly more comfortable now.

"Just turn right from the entrance door."

"Thanks" I ran to the bathroom like I really want to pee, but actually I don't. I just wanted to avoid him because he has made me interested in him. And I shouldn't be interested in anybody. Then I realized Grace isn't here. She still outside. I need her, right now.

Joe's P.O.V

"A young girl? You got to be kidding me" A chuckle escaped brian's lips.

I reply him with grumbled "She's not that young, dude. She's pretty much ninetee-" and Lauren butted in "You're interested at her? Seriously don't freaking her out."

"No! I—I haven't decided if I am interested or not. She seems like a nice fellow and... What do you mean by freaking her out?"

"You just met her yesterday! You must get to know her before you date her! C'mon"

And suddenly Joey came and whispering to me "Dude, I do think that girl is interesting. But I think she already had someone." he said as he secretly pointing to a guy that walking next to Dianna. My mood just dropped down as I saw she's talking happily with a good looking guy beside her.

Normal P.O.V

I'm ready to get out and by chance I saw Stefan in front of male toilet. Immediately I told him to help me get out of here. So I walked up with Stefan towards the stage and realized everybody is in their position for starting rehearsal, but I must find Joe first to say thanks at least. Then suddenly I felt someone patted my back. I spun my head around, it's Joe.

"Joe, thanks for your invitation. And this rehearsal was great. But me and Stefan must go to our friend's house to finish our project."

Joe just stared at Stefan with a flat expression. What the hell is he doing? "Oh, okay. and he's your friend?" he asked.

"Yeah, he's my best friend, actually."

"So your room is 206?" he raised an eyebrow.

"…Yes." I nodded slowly.

"Then, Okay. Maybe we can meet each other later. Bye!" I can see the disappointed in his eyes. I didn't mean to leave him. I just need more time to figure out what was happening.

As we finally got outside the theatre Stefan letting out a breath of relief. "His eyes are so intimidating! How can you be friends with him?"

"Maybe destiny."

A/N: that was so awkward. anyway, review guys :)