Nelly

Nelly really did feel awful getting that role. Chelsea had worked so hard, and the look on her face had made it clear how upset she was. Nelly only wished she could fix it! It had always been that way, she got the leads and Chelsea got the supporting roles. It was a sad thought. In fact, Nelly hated it! She wished that she could have talked to Chelsea about it, but that was definitely the last thing Chelsea wanted.

She hated how biased directors were towards her! It had started out at her first audition… she was only ten years old, but the director hadn't even made her read lines before he had decided she would play the angel in the Christmas production. Nelly had always and innocent beauty, and it always worked in her advantage. That part she understood; she looked the part, so she got the roles.

What she didn't understand was how she had gotten every role. She wasn't type cast; Nelly had played the Wicked Witch of the West in the Wizard of Oz and even Abigail in the Crucible. No, it wasn't her looks that had always guaranteed her positions. But she hadn't managed to figure what it was! Chelsea was just as talented as herself, her singing was definitely stronger then Nelly's.

Why didn't Chelsea get Sandy? Nelly hated feeling guilty! But what could she do? Acting and singing were her passion, and no way would she give either up! She just wished Chelsea would get a chance!

Nelly continued to ponder this as she made herself lunch. Her parents were out… again… Nelly had learned to live with it, and not complain, but sometimes she just needed someone to talk to. Nelly really didn't have anyone. Everyone claimed to love her, but no one ever wanted her around. She was like a jinx to everyone's life. Nelly couldn't say she wasn't popular, she was. Sort of. Most people didn't have a bad thing to say about her, but she didn't actually have any close friends. She helped out anyone who needed it, but with no return.

And that wasn't a bad thing in her opinion; she liked helping people! It was just frustrating to know that no matter what she did for someone else, they'd never do the same for her.

Nelly sighed and continued to eat her bowl of rice. She hated being lonely. It was hard having everyone know your name, but no one know you. She could never explain her joy when someone called or texted her! That's why when her phone rang; she practically leaped out of the air!

Hey, Chels looked sad… have you talked to her? It was Louis. Bless him.

No. I don't think I'm the person she'd want to talk to. It was the sad truth.

Maybe I should then? Do you have her number? The pang in Nelly's heart was completely unnecessary. She wanted to say "NO!", but that was wrong so, she sent him her number…

Chelsea

Chelsea wiped her tear -stained cheeks and looked over at her phone, she had a new text. Grudgingly, she opened the text to find Louis Tomlinson had her number.

Hi it's Louis. You seemed upset today, how are you feeling?

I'm fine. Chelsea responded. She had never been the type to open up to boys, especially when she barely knew them. Besides, he had the lead and he was friends' with Nelly.

No you aren't. I'm coming over to talk to you.

I'm not dressed. It was pathetic, but it was the only excuse Chelsea could think of.

So get dressed :)

On some level, Chelsea was glad he was coming; she craved human company at all times, and she needed something to distract her. On the other hand, she did not want to spend time with the kid who got the lead, his first time auditioning. But what choice did she really have?

You're an actress Chelsea. Put on your happy face. You can do this. She told herself.

And that's when the doorbell rang…