Emily's POV
My dad and I were happy that we were able to win Sectionals, even with the small problem with Jamie's panic attack back stage and having to replace him at the last minute. But of course, now we had to work harder because soon enough Regionals would be here.
We went to the choir room and my dad wanted to talk with them about the school musical auditions that would be happening this week. "So, auditions for this school's musical are this week after school in the auditorium."
"What are we putting on this year?" Ally asked.
"Please just don't let it be Frozen!" Elsa said and I grinned—I found that ironic since she was basically named after the character from that movie. Luckily we aren't doing that.
"We're doing Camp Rock." He said and I looked around—I had been looking forward to seeing the reactions of other people. I looked at Gabe, who seemed to be questioning this choice.
"It was either this or High School Musical—I convinced him to go with this one." I whispered to him and he smiled. I knew agreed that this might be a better choice, even though I did enjoy Zac Efron in HSM—of course you can't get any better than Demi Lovato and those parts with the Jonas Brothers.
"I haven't seen this though." Gabe whispered back and I grinned—not many guys have not even when this was actually released…well at least that's what I think.
"Maybe you could come over. And watch with me." I suggested. "And then maybe we could audition together."
"I don't know, I have never really been one to like theatre." He said, and I sighed—I actually just really liked Gabe and sort of was using that as an excuse to do something with him. "But I guess so, if you want to." He said with a grin and I nodded.
"Tonight then."
Daniel's POV
After school today, I waited for Colin outside the auditorium doors. We weren't auditioning together, but might as well go in together and support each other. I am sure we could both gets parts—maybe even the two brothers of Shane if not him of course.
Eventually I saw him coming, but I frowned when I saw him walking sluggish—come to think of it, he's been like that all day. What gives? Where is the insane adventurous Colin Johnson that I have come to really love?
I smiled once he finally got to me. "Hey." Colin said and I frowned again—he did not sound good at all.
"Hey, are you feeling okay?" I asked—now that I was looking at him, he didn't look too great either.
"Not great—but I'm okay." He told me—I guess he was catching a cold and he didn't want to miss school—he is probably one of those guys that can't miss school. But maybe he should skip the audition for today.
"Maybe you should go home and get some rest." I suggest, but he shook his head. Colin can be stubborn, so I expected that.
"No, I want to audition and I want to see yours." He said. "I'm okay—really, I am." I wasn't so sure, but I figured that ten minutes wouldn't make too much of a difference. "And maybe your audition, will make me feel a little better." He commented with a wink and I smiled.
"Okay." I said, I would have kissed him, but I decided against for my health's sake. We waited while Josh and Sawyer auditioned—okay maybe a little longer than ten minutes. Eventually they finished and I went on stage to sing my song.
I decided to audition for Shane—but if I got one of the brothers, it would be fine. Colin would probably be doing the same.
Tell em all I'm on vacation,
Say I went to visit friends,
That you ain't heard or seen from me in quite a while,
When they ask you where I've been,
Tell em I'm out on the west coast where it don't ever rain,
And that I'm probably doing fine,
Just don't tell em I've gone crazy,
That I'm still strung out over you,
Tell em anything you want to,
Just don't tell em all the truth,
Yeah don't tell em all the truth.
"That was great, Daniel." Mr. Evans said and I left the stage and went over to Colin.
"You sounded great." He told me.
"I can't say the same for you right now." I commented and he rolled his eyes.
"I haven't sung anything yet." He said and then went on the stage and began to sing—I hope he could do it without…you know.
I need another story
Something to get off my chest
My life gets kinda boring
Need something that I can confess
Til' all my sleeves are stained red
From all the truth that I've said
Come by it honestly I swear
Thought you saw me wink, no
I've been on the brink, so
Tell me what you want to hear
Something that will light those ears
Sick of all the insincere
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time, don't need another perfect lie
Don't care if critics ever jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
He sounded great for the most part, but sometimes he would have a coughing fit—I had a feeling if he got a part it would be one of the brothers. But only because of the audition. He came over to me with a weak smile and I sighed—he knew I was right that it was a bad idea with how it ended up.
"You need to go home and get some rest." I told him and he nodded.
"Okay, fine." He said.
"I can take you home—"
"No, it's okay." He told me—weird, it almost sounded like he was afraid of me taking him home. "It's not too far."
"Okay, I'll call you." I said and Colin grinned and then walked away. Something was very weird—why did he not want me to know where he lived? I decided to follow him—didn't him see me and it wasn't too far, like a 15- 20 minute walk and he went into this house that looked really beat up—did he think I would judge him for not a really great house? I don't know—something was up.
Ally's POV
To be honest—I was actually excited about this. I have always loved the movie when I was younger—I would never admit that to anyone here because then it would be like the old days.
I found Elsa when I walked into the auditorium, I looked up and saw that Lucy was on the stage auditioning. I smiled—I knew whatever she wanted she was going to get. "Can believe her?" Elsa said—snapping me back to reality.
"What?"
"She is auditioning for Tess! That is MY PART!" Elsa practically screamed. Oh god—now I am conflicted. What should I do? Lucy was great, but Elsa is my best friend and if I say that she was good—I don't know if I would be in good terms anymore.
They called Elsa's name, so luckily I didn't to reply. "Wish me Luck." Elsa said. "Even though I am guaranteed this part." I grinned. "Who are you going out for?"
"Mitchie." I said and she nodded as she went up on the stage.
You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebodys lack of love
Or you can start speaking up
Nothings gonna hurt you the way that words do
And they settle neath your skin
Kept on the inside and no sunlight
Sometimes a shadow wins
But I wonder what would happen if you
Say what you wanna say
And let the words fall out
Honestly I wanna see you be brave
With what you want to say
And let the words fall out
Honestly I wanna see you be brave
After she was done when I saw Emily and Gabe come into the room and stood next to me. "Hey." I said to Emily, who just grinned—I could tell she probably wanted the lead. I really hoped that her dad wouldn't have anything to do with it if she got the part—I wanted it more than anything.
"What are you singing?" I heard Gabe asked Emily.
"Homeward Bound by—" Oh no she isn't!
"No you're not." I stated and she turned to me with a dirty look. "I'm singing that song—I already had the sheet music."
"Actually, I am. I am sure there a billion other different songs you could sing." Emily told me and I shook my head. No way—I have been practicing this song for days and I was not going to sing a different song.
"Girls—" Gabe tried but then we start arguing and eventually Mr. Evans—Emily's dad came running over.
"What is going on?" He asked.
"I am singing this song—" I said showing Mr. Evans the music.
"No, I am!" Emily said and we started yelling at each other.
"GIRLS!" He yelled again and got us to stop. "You two can sing it together." I guess that worked—but I looked at her and she did not look happy. Neither was I. After another person auditioned, it was time for mine—and Emily's—audition.
[Ally]
In the quiet misty morning when the moon has gone to bed,
When the sparrows stop their singing and the sky is clear and red.
[Emily]
When the summer's ceased its gleaming,
When the corn is past its prime,
[Ally & Emily]
When adventure's lost its meaning,
I'll be homeward bound in time.
[Emily]
Bind me not to the pasture, chain me not to the plow.
[Ally]
Set me free to find my calling and I'll return to you somehow.
If you find it's me you're missing, if you're hoping I'll return.
To your thoughts I'll soon be list'ning, and in the road I'll stop and turn.
[Emily]
Then the wind will set me racing as my journey nears its end.
And the path I'll be retracing when I'm homeward bound again.
[Ally & Emily]
Bind me not to the pasture, chain me not to the plow.
Set me free to find my calling and I'll return to you somehow.
[Emily]
In the quiet misty morning when the moon has gone to bed,
When the sparrows stop their singing,
[Ally & Emily]
I'll be homeward bound again.
"That was great girls." Her dad said and I grinned and so did Emily. I really wanted this part—so bad. This was one of the things that made think about the time I was really happy and to get this part—maybe I could feel it again.
After we were finished, Gabe went on stage for his audition. I wasn't going to stay, but then I heard the music and had to because I loved that song.
I don't know you
But I want you
All the more for that
Words fall through me
And always fool me
And I can't react
And games that never amount
To more than they're meant
Will play themselves out
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You'll make it now
He was good. I had a feeling that he had a the biggest chance of playing Shane.
The auditions were going to be posted soon and I couldn't wait—I wanted that part so bad. A lot of us were waiting when Daniel came up to me.
"Hey, what's up?" I asked.
"Hey, have you seen Colin?" He asked me and I shook my head. I hadn't seen him in the last few days, of course last time I did I thought he probably should not be here because he did not look good.
"He must have made the wise decision to stay home." I stated and Daniel sighed.
"I guess he listened to me." Daniel said. "But I called him and he won't pick up and I think he is hiding something from me."
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"He didn't want me to take him home—I followed him and his house looked beat up—" That was strange most of the houses around here looked good or decent, except for that one a few blocks away from here but that was because of what happened a few years ago; everyone knew that. Especially me since I live right across from it.
"I think it's the house across from you." Daniel said—that is impossible.
"Danny, there is no way Colin could be living there." I told him—no one could.
"Why?"
"No one has lived there in years. Not after what happened six years ago."
So they are doing Camp Rock for the musical. Who do you think will get what parts? Also it looks like Colin may have a secret and both Daniel and Ally might have to figure that out.
Songs: The Truth (Jason Aldean), Secrets (One Republic), Brave (Sara Bareilles), Homeward Bound (Marta Keen), & Falling Slowly (from "Once")
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