Brody and I were now two months into rehearsals and going strong and today was Valentine's Day. I should say by now that Rachel and Jesse were an item once again and they had both made the run of 'The Glass Menagerie.' I couldn't have been happier for her. It was a beautiful Friday morning and best of all; the only class I had today was dance. I was laying in bed thinking about breakfast when my phone buzzed. It was a text that read 'Good morning beautiful. I'm going to send you to a couple of special places around campus. I've never done this before so humor me. Your first clue is in something special that keeps your beautiful feet warm that meows.' I thought for a moment and then looked down toward my cat slippers in puzzlement. Deciding to humor the message; I looked inside my slippers and found a note sticking out of my left slipper.
I giggled to myself and it read 'Good work trusting my mysterious message. I bet you're wondering how I got this in your slippers. That I won't tell. Now; before we can continue this little clue hunt, I'm sure that precious stomach of yours is growling. Proceed on to the cafeteria and go to our usual table. Your next clue will be somewhere in the cafeteria and so will an extra special breakfast.' With that; I got up and got dressed for the morning. I decided to go ahead and take my dance stuff with me in case I had to head class after the surprise. When I was dressed; I grabbed my jacket and headed off to the cafeteria. When I got there; I went to the table for two where Brody and I always sat. It was there I found a special covered tray and some silk red roses. I lifted the lid and found my favorite breakfast.
Before I started eating; I saw a rebus type puzzle in my food and it looked like eyes, a 2, and a window. I was so confused and then I realized it meant 'look to the window'. I finished eating and then I went to the window. It was there I found a beautiful little stuffed monkey with a silver bow around its neck and it was holding more red silk roses and a note was tied around its tail. The note read 'I knew I would probably be right in getting you a monkey cause your love drives me ape. Now for the next part of your little adventure; you will find the clue if you go to the room where we first met and I heard that angelic voice of yours mixing with mine.' 'Brody, you cheeseball' I thought to myself, heading to the voice room. As I got closer; I could hear music. It was the sound of 'Almost Paradise' but it wasn't the original recording. It was the recording Mr. Morgan had made of me and Brody when we sang the song in front of the class on the first day.
I smiled, hearing the music and found more red silk roses in my usual seat. I placed them in the bunch I now carried and the music ended but then I heard Brody's voice say 'Still as beautiful as ever little songbird and now; I promise that this is your next to last clue. Your last clue is in the room where I first held you in my arms and you took my breath way.' The CD stopped and I stuck it back in the notebook of music I kept on my shelf in the room before heading to the dance room. I smiled to myself, realizing that this was probably the best Valentine's Day I had ever had. I finally made it to the dance room and I heard 'You Take My Breath Away' playing and I found more roses on top of the CD player.
I couldn't find the message until I looked at the mirror and it was written on the mirror. The final message read 'This is the last piece of cheese to find the mouse. Now it's time for my shiny kitten to come find me. Come to the one place where the spotlight always shines on both of our hearts.' I smiled to myself, knowing exactly where I needed to go. I took the CD and stuck it back in my locker, took the roses, and headed to the auditorium. I couldn't wait to see what Brody had for me but more than that; I would just be glad to see his smile.
As I walked along the way to the auditorium; I kept finding silk red roses and pretty soon; I had a huge bunch. When I finally reached the auditorium, I could hear music playing so I slowly made my way down to the front. I could hear sweet music beginning to play and then I saw him come out on the stage and he was dressed in a tux. I giggled softly and listened as he began singing.
You're one in a million
Oh
Now
You're one in a million
Oh
Sometimes love can hit you every day
Sometimes you can fall for everyone you see
But only one can really make me stay
A sign from the sky
Said to me
[Chorus]
You're one in a million
You're once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
You're one in a million
You're once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
I've been looking for that special one
And I've been searching for someone to give my love
And when I thought that all the hope was gone
A smile, there you were and I was gone
I always will remember how I felt that day
A feeling indescribable to me
Yeah
I always knew there was an answer for my prayer
And you, you're the one for me
[Chorus x 2]
In the beginning I was cool and everything was possible
They tried to catch me but it was impossible
No one could hurt me it was my game
Until I met you baby and you were the same
And when you didn't want me I wanted you because
The funny thing about it is I liked the show
I like it when its difficult
I like it when its hard
Then you know its worth it
That you found your heart
[Chorus x 2]
You're one in a million
Oh
You're one in a million
When he was finished; I smiled and he came down to pull me up on the stage with him before kissing me passionately. "How was that for a Valentine" he asked with a grin. "Hm; cheesy but so romantic" I replied, kissing him again. "Well; how about you let me go get out of this costume tux and get back into my regular clothes" Brody said, letting me go. "Alright but don't keep me waiting" I replied, holding the roses and the monkey. "Wouldn't dream of it sweet thing" he said, running off. I grinned to myself and realized how happy I really was with Brody. I realized NYADA had brought me something more than just a fine opportunity to study. It had led me to someone that I was truly meant to be with.
After he came back; we headed back to my dorm so I could drop off the roses and my monkey before going back to the cafeteria to get some lunch. "I just realized I don't have anything for you" I said, blushing. "I insist sweetness, it's okay because I have you and that's the best Valentine in the world" Brody told me, holding my hand and kissing it softly. "Okay; how about I make you dinner tonight, my specialty of chicken parm." "Oh; that sounds divine" Brody answered. "I'll add dessert as well, chocolate fondue" I replied. "Okay; you've got my attention" he said as we arrived in the locker rooms. I hurried to change and then Brody and I rushed up to the room and began stretching.
When Cassandra came in; Brody and I noticed that she was worse than usual and she absolutely reeked of alcohol. She just banged her staff in her usual manner which we knew to partner up and start across the floor. While we were dancing; I heard police sirens pull up and Dean Tibedeaux was bringing the officers this way. The door suddenly burst open and an officer arrested Cassandra and we watched her being hauled away. Rachel, Jesse, Brody, and I high fived each other but nobody saw us. Dean Tibedeaux finally said "Alright; I'll get to finding a substitute dance teacher. For now; I'll be presiding over classes until a replacement has been selected. I'm not going to make you all do three routines as Miss July had planned for the spring dance concert. Instead; I want all of you to select one piece to present and we will do the evaluation now. I'm canceling the concert as two of your classmates have their opening night on what would have been concert night. I wish you the best Mr. Weston and Miss Lockhart and rest assured; I will be in the audience that night."
Brody and I nodded to each other as the other dancers applauded us. She finally asked "Will you two please dance first?" "Of course" I replied and Brody put our CD in. The other dancers went over to the benches and sat down for a moment while Brody and I took our places. Another student hit 'Play' as Brody went off to the side and I stepped up to the center. Right then; I heard the music and I felt just like Baby and Brody was my Johnny. We finally performed the dance and then took a bow at the end. "That was truly beautiful and you two reminded me of the feeling of watching Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey" Dean Tibedeaux told us and we were dismissed early. That meant that I could go start making dinner for tonight. Brody came with me and I let him help me make supper by crisping the chicken while I boiled the water for the spaghetti.
While we were cooking; Brody and I would steal kisses or rehearse lines. This was actually one of our nights off from rehearsal which the cast had gotten as a reward for having such a good week of rehearsal. Even though it was an off night; Brody and I always believed in making sure we were well rehearsed. He had made a run to his dorm briefly and brought back some pajama pants and a thermal shirt and changed in my bathroom. When dinner was ready; we ate and then read over our scripts after cleaning. After we finished; we cleaned and then I went into my room to change into some yoga pants and tank top and I was in my favorite cat slippers. Brody chuckled as soon as I started walking back to join him because he could hear the meowing. I cuddled next to him with our scripts in hand and the CD was already cued up for us and I had the remote control.
We managed to make it through the entire script and all our songs. "I think we are going to be amazing together" Brody told me. "Hm; our debut together will be great but what's more important is that I couldn't imagine anyone better to share this moment with" I replied as we kissed. We were careful about how close we got seeing as we were still waiting to surrender it all when we were married. I smiled and laid my head on his chest as we just sat on the couch, relaxing to the sound of our favorite love songs mix he and I had put together during Christmas. It was easily the most romantic night ever and I was going to let Brody spend the night with me since it was late. I couldn't help but think about what was coming in three weeks; opening night for the run of 'We Will Rock You.' Tomorrow also began the two week run of 'The Glass Menagerie' which Brody and I promised we were coming to see. Around 11:30pm; Brody and I were snuggled in my bed, my head on his chest and the sounds of the New York night were all we heard. "I love you Silver" Brody said, rubbing my back. I smiled and replied "I love you too Brody." I had no idea what lay ahead on opening night.