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Songs: Anne's song: Tattoo by Jordin Sparks; Troypay's song - Forevermore by Side A; Rob's song - Why by Avril Lavigne
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Chapter 10 – 3 Songs and a Kiss
Auditions that Friday was during free period and Troy was nervous as ever. All morning students came up to him wishing him good luck for the auditions even though he already got the part. He was backstage along with Sharpay, Anne and other students who were going to audition for the play. He peeked at the audience from behind the curtain to see the auditorium was packed. He looked at Sharpay.
"Don't worry" Sharpay smiled as their hands intertwined. "Kiss for good luck"
Troy smiled as he leaned in and gave Sharpay a soft kiss on the lips. They quickly pulled back when they heard Anne groaned from behind them.
"Get a room" Anne muttered.
"Jealous" Sharpay said
"You wish" Anne replied.
Sharpay was about to say something when they heard Ms. Darbus began. "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to theater. Today we will hold our auditions for our Spring Musicale, First Romance and as you know we already cast our leads to Mr. Troy Bolton and Ms. Sharpay Evans. So today we will be hold auditions for the other supporting parts. Remember people, there are no small parts just small actors. Ms. Kelsi Nielsen will be our gracious pianist for today. Now shall we begin, first up is Ms. Taylor McKessie"
Taylor went up the stage and started singing. One by one, students either did a song or a dance number. Some of them were good, some of them were bad and some of them were just plain weird. 30 minutes into the audition, it was Anne's turn.
"Ms. Anne Evans" Ms. Darbus announced from the audience.
"Break a leg" Sharpay said as she hugged her. Anne just smiled and walked towards center stage. She nodded at Kelsi and then turned to the audience as the music blared into the auditorium.
No matter what you say about love
I keep coming back for more
Keep my hand in the fire
Sooner or later, I'll get what I'm asking for
No matter what you about life
I'll learn every time I bleed
The truth is that, stranger, soul is in danger
I've got to let my spirit be free to admit that I'm admit that I'm wrong
And then change my mind
Sorry but I have to move on and leave you behind
I can't waste time so give it a moment
I realized nothing's broken
No need to worry about everything that I've done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back, got a new direction
I loved you once, needed protection
You still a part of everything I do
You're on my heart just like a tattoo
Just like a tattoo, I'll always have you
I'll always have you
I'm sick of playing of all of these games
It's not about taking sides
When I looked in the mirror, didn't deliver
It hurts enough to think that I could stop, admit that I'm wrong
And then change my mind
Sorry but I've got to be strong and leave you behind
I can't waste time so give it a moment
I realized nothing's broken
No need to worry about everything that I've done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back, got a new direction
I loved you once, needed protection
You still a part of everything I do
You're on my heart just like a tattoo
Just like a tattoo, I'll always have you
I'll always have you
If I live every moment
Won't any change moment
A still part of me and you
I will never regret you
Still the memory of you marks everything I do
Can't waste time so give it a moment
I realized nothing's broken
No need to worry about everything that I've done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back, got a new direction
I loved you once, needed protection
You still a part of everything I do
You're on my heart just like a tattoo
Just like a tattoo, I'll always have you
Can't waste time so give it a moment
I realized nothing's broken
No need to worry about everything that I've done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back, got a new direction
I loved you once, needed protection
You still a part of everything I do
You're on my heart just like a tattoo
Just like a tattoo, I'll always have you
Anne finished the song with a smile on her face. She got a standing ovation for her performance from the entire student body and then turned to look at Sharpay from the side and could see that she was shouting her head off for her. She looked back at the audience searching for that familiar face but he wasn't there. She was happy that she chose this song but was kind of disappointed to see – or in this case, not to see the person the song was intended for. She bowed and exited the stage where she Sharpay hugged her to death.
Little does she know that Rob heard and saw the whole thing from auditorium balcony. Rob smiled and knew the he made the right decision and that he is going to make the right decision.
When the applause died down, Ms. Darbus turned to the audience and announced "Brava! Brava Ms. Evans. Truly performing in theater is a natural gift for you. Now before we go to our last theater hopeful, please welcome our Spring Musicale leads." She turned back to the stage "Troy. Sharpay"
With that, Troy and Sharpay entered center stage with hands entwined. Troy looked over at Kelsi and nodded. Soon soft melody filled the auditorium.
(Troy)
I may have run out of songs to sing
I may have run out of words to say
Know that I want you to know what I feel for you
(Both)
I love you
(Sharpay)
As endless as forever
Our love will stay together
You're all I need to be forevermore
(Sharpay)
There are times when I just want to look at your face with the stars in the night
There are times when I just want to feel your embrace in the cold night
I just can't believe that you're mine now
(Both)
You were just a dream that I once knew
Never thought I would be right for you
I just can't compare you with anything in this world
You're all I need to be forevermore
(Troy)
All those years I've long to hold you in my arms I've been dreaming of you
Every night I've been watching all the stars that fall down wishing you be mine
And I just can't believe that you're mine now
(Both)
You were just a dream that I once knew
Never thought I would be right for you
I just can't compare you with anything in this world
You're all I need to be forevermore
Time and again
There are these changes that we cannot end
Sure time keeps going on and on
My love for you will be forevermore
You were just a dream that I once knew
Never thought I would be right for you
I just can't compare you with anything in this world
You're all I need to be forevermore
When the song ended, Troy and Sharpay's forehead were against each other and they were just sharing one microphone. The entire auditorium erupted with applause and screams of praise. They separated but their hands remained laced with each others and faced the audience.
Meanwhile, Anne just stared at Troy and Sharpay. She had her work cut out for them – well, at least for her since Rob was nowhere to be found. Anne knew that there is only one way to stop this and she's going to do with or without Rob's help.
Sensing the applause and screams will not die down soon, Ms. Darbus reached for the microphone near her. "Thank you so much Troy and Sharpay. You certainly showed me and the rest of this audience why you deserve to be the lead in this play." With that, Troy and Sharpay exited the stage as Ms. Darbus continued "Now our last audition for today…" She looked at her list to make sure that she saw it right the first time "… Our last audition for today is Mr. Rob Bolton"
Anne who was sitting in the front row, playing with her iPhone suddenly looked up towards the stage and couldn't believe what she was seeing. Rob stood at the center stage with a guitar on his hands and was staring directly at her. Their eyes locked with each other and then he began playing
Why do you always do this to me?
Why couldn't you just see it through me
How come you act like this like you don't care at all?
Do you expect me to believe I was the only one to fall?
I can feel, I can feel you near me even though you're far away
I can feel, I can feel you baby why?
It's not supposed to feel this way
I need you; I need you more and more each day
It's not supposed to hurt this way
I need you, I need you, I need you
Tell me are you and me still together
Tell me you think we can last forever
Tell me why
Hey listen to what we're not saying
Let's play a different game than what we're playing
Try to look at me and really see my heart
Do you expect me to believe I'm going to let us fall apart?
I can feel, I can feel you near me even though you're far away
I can feel, I can feel you baby why?
It's not supposed to feel this way
I need you; I need you more and more each day
It's not supposed to hurt this way
I need you, I need you, I need you
Tell me are you and me still together
Tell me you think we can last forever
Tell me why
So go and think about whatever you need to think about
Go on and dream about whatever you need to dream about
And come back to me when you know just how you feel, you feel
I can feel, I can feel you near me even though you're far away
I can feel, I can feel you baby why?
It's not supposed to hurt this way
I need you; I need you more and more each day
It's not supposed to hurt this way
I need you, I need you, I need you, tell me
It's not supposed to hurt this way
I need you; I need you more and more each day
It's not supposed to hurt this way
I need you, I need you, I need you
Tell me are you and me still together
Tell me you think we can last forever
Tell me why
Unlike Troy, Sharpay and Anne's performance where the audience erupted in applause, the audience reaction for Rob was – for a lack of a better word – quieter. Rob smiled sheepishly and thought, Am I really that bad? Then one by one people clapped and soon people were cheering for Rob. Ms. Darbus grabbed the microphone again "Wow! Mr. Bolton that was… that was truly exhilarating. I have no idea that you have such a powerful voice and the way you sang the song was filled with emotions. Bravo!" Rob smiled at Ms. Darbus' comment and glanced towards Anne, who had a few tears streaming down her cheeks.
Rob stared at his feet and stepped down the stage. He was approached by Troy with eyes wide in amazement "Rob! Where were you the past week? I didn't know that you were going to audition let alone you can sing. Why didn't you tell me?"
Rob laughed at his brother "Good to see you too Troy"
Troy grinned. "Why didn't you tell me?"
"Because I want it to be a surprise" Rob stared as he was looking for somebody.
Troy was about to say something when they heard Ms. Darbus. "We certainly have seen a pool of fresh talents today and as much as I'd like to cast all of you in the Spring Musicale, we only have limited parts to fill. I will be posting the cast list during lunch. For those who will be selected, you will be required to attend the weekend getaway tomorrow at Lava Springs. Please get your permission slips from me today as soon as possible" Ms. Darbus turned to Troy and Sharpay and handed them a slip of paper and then looked back at the audience. "For those who will be unfortunate, there will be other musicale and you can always help out behind curtains. Thank you" As if on cue, the school bell rang. Students piled out of the auditorium and as expected talks and gossips about the last three performances started.
"…So they really are going out…"
"…I know they make such a cute couple…"
"…Who do you think Anne's song was for…"
"…It was probably for Ryan…"
"…Rob looked so dreamy…"
"…And he could sing too…"
"…The Bolton's are really talented…"
"…The Evans' have it all…"
In less than 5 minutes, the auditorium was empty. Rob stepped out behind the curtains, carrying his guitar and headed towards the auditorium but stopped in his tracks when he noticed someone still sitting in the middle of the first row. It was Anne. A smile crept to him. He put his guitar on an empty chair, slowly approached Anne and took the seat next to her.
They were quiet for sometime until Anne broke the silence but found her shoes were much more interesting to look at. "Where have you been?"
"Around. Thinking." Rob said, not looking at Anne either.
"I thought you weren't going to show up"
"I said I'd help and you know I won't let you down"
"Why did you leave? Was it because of…"
"Yes."
Anne glanced at Rob "It wasn't what it looks like, Rob. You've got to believe me"
"I do believe you but at that time… I can't"
"Why? Because you saw Ryan kissed me?"
"Well…Wait, Ryan kissed you?" Rob eyed Anne.
"That was what I was trying to tell you but you wouldn't even look at me." Rob stared at the floor again as Anne continued "Ryan kissed me but I didn't kiss him back. We went to your house that afternoon to explain but your mom said you weren't home. I tried calling your phone, a number of times and sent you dozen of messages."
"I know…and I'm sorry"
"Me too" The school bell rang, it was lunch period. Anne stood up, gathered her things and was headed out of the auditorium when she felt somebody grabbed her arm and turned her around. Anne did not have time to react when she felt Rob's lips on her. She was frozen for a second and then eventually kissed him. Her arms made its way around his neck as Rob's arms were snaking its way to her waist. Seconds into the kiss, Anne and Rob felt a strong and soothing breeze. They pulled back for air and stared at each other's eyes.
What was that? Anne thought
Rob stared at her, confused. "What did you just say?"
"I didn't say anything" Anne answered
"No, you just said…" Rob explained but Anne cut him off, with eyes wide open.
"I can read your mind"
"What?"
"I'm serious. Try yours, read my mind"
That was one hell of a kiss, she thought.
Rob laughed and said, "It sure was"
"So you believe me?"
"Yeah but how… why…wait, why can I read yours" Rob stammered and then noticed that Anne's arms were still around his neck and his on her waist
Anne shrugged "Wait, try if you can move things?"
Rob followed and snapped his fingers as his guitar slowly but steadily floated towards them. He grabbed, placed it down on an empty chair, and glanced back at Anne, who noticed their awkward position.
She quickly pulled away and smiled awkwardly. "So…" Anne continued.
"Don't worry. We'll talk about this first before we do anything rash" Rob smiled and continued, "Plus with our powers back, we sure have a lot to talk about"
"Thanks" Anne replied
"So you want to eat lunch out?" Rob asked as he offered his hand.
Anne looked at it, contemplating whether to go or not.
Rob continued "Don't worry I won't bite"
Anne laughed and grabbed his hand and walked out of the auditorium.
First Romance Cast List
Main Leads
Ashley Conner – Sharpay Evans
Zac Olivetti – Troy Bolton
Secondary Leads
Kirsten Tyler – Anne Evans
Edward Cassidy – Rob Bolton
Nana Walters – Martha Cox
Liz Girou – Taylor McKessie
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