Finally finished this chapter.

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Andromeda looked at her folded hands and laughed hollowly. If someone told her that she'd join the advanced choir before she moved to Tulsa (or even after she'd just moved) she'd think they were making things up. But there she was, dressed in a black dress like the rest of the choir girls. That didn't stop her from from feeling nervous.

Many weeks before, Andromeda had been waiting for the rest of the gang while listening to a radio. At first she'd just hummed along but eventually she couldn't resist singing along to one of her favorite songs. After that she'd sung with all of the other songs that followed and danced around a little bit as well. That didn't last long though, as she wasn't good at dancing. she'd just finished singing another of her favorites when she over heard clapping and turned to see the gang. Johnny looked amazed as he commented, "I didn't know you could sing!"

Andromeda had shrugged as she commented, "I can, I just don't like singing in front of people." Two-Bit looked at her curiously as he'd asked, "Why not." Andromeda gave him a look as she replied, "Stage fright. I don't like singing in front of people." Soda shrugged as he said, "So? We're all friends, we won't say anything nasty."

Andromeda had shaken her head as she insisted, "It's more singing in front of anyone. Once I was singing for my parents and I got sick on stage. I haven't sang in front of anyone ever since." She'd grimaced at the memory then, it had been shortly after her sisters death. The subject had changed after that.

A little while later, they over heard her again, except this time they didn't say anything. It was only an ill timed sneeze that gave them away. She'd scolded them at the time, more out of frustration than actual embarrassment. after that she'd started to hum around them and eventually, she caught herself absentmindedly singing to herself while with Pony and Johnny. After that, she didn't mind singing every once in a while while with them.

Looking back, it only seemed natural that they'd suggest that she join the advanced concert choir. "C'mon," Soda had said, "You can sing if front of us. It can't be that bad." Andromeda had shaken her head as she insisted, "That's different. You're the only people I can sing in front of. I won't even sing for my parents!"

Darry had looked at her with his arms crossed, he'd been one of the ones most determined to get her into the choir, " Andromeda, sing in front of pleople might make you nervous, but it will be good for you in the long run. Is there anyway we can convince you to join?" Andromeda hesitated before she said, "Well ... I guess there is one thing." The group had waited until Andromeda had said, "If Soda tries out for the roll of Lysander in the upcoming play A Midsummer Nights Dream, then I'll join the choir." Soda had grinned as he'd agreed. So they'd both tried out for their activities and both got in.

Soda's performance had been the week before and it had been thoroughly enjoyed. So know all she had to do was sing.


Dallas shuffled his feet as he waited for the concert to begin. Everyone in the gang had gone since the concert was free. That said, many of them had managed to get 'free' snacks to go with the free concert, himself included.

Dallas glanced around before he slipped away from the crowd to the back where the chair and orchestra was. He was considering doing a amusing trick, but was distracted when he caught sight of Andy who slipped into the hallway. With his interest piqued, he followed as Andy hurried to a remote area before she finally answered with a terse, "What is it Edward, I don't have time to talk." Dallas felt his eyebrows raise at her tone, Andy never used that sort of tone with anyone.

Andromeda scoffed as she listened to the person on the other end before she said, ""That's enough Edward. I've had it with you're nonsense. You should stop calling me because I just won't answer calls anymore. Goodbye." Andromeda end the call and sighed, a relieved expression on her face as she turned of her phone.

Dallas shrugged and made his way to the auditorium where he took a seat with the gang. Whoever that Edward was, he must have been a real screw up.

It wasn't long before the concert choir got on stage, sang, then left so the advanced choir took their place. After a couple songs, Andromeda walked to the front of the stage where a single microphone stood. Her expression betrayed the nerves she undoubtedly were feeling, at least until Two-Bit hollered, "You got this A.C.!" must of the room glared in Two-Bit's direction to his apparent amusement as Andy smiled sheepishly. Despite that, she looked a good deal calmer.

The music started and Andromeda began to sing

Think of me, think of me fondly
When we've said goodbye

Dallas felt his mouth drop, he knew Andy was a fantastic singer, they all did. But he didn't realize that she was that good. He'd heard her sing for fun but somehow it was different hearing her sing at that moment.

He pulled himself from his half-slouched position as he listened more than he had for any other part of the concert. He felt half his mouth quirk upright as he watched with some amount of admiration. It was a shame Andy wasn't interested in singing professionally.

Altogether too soon, Andy was finished and rejoined the choir who sang a few more songs before the concert was over. Dallas watched as she approached the gang who complemented her performance. Andy glanced in his direction and Dallas nodded one. A smile crossed Andy's face as she turned back. Dallas smiled again as he watched. There was something about her that he found intriguing.


Andromeda's ability to sing probably won't get mentioned much in the story. I always felt that I relied too heavily on songs in the previous version. Also it seemed like it was time for Dallas to get interested in Andromeda.

The next chapter will be very familiar if you read the first version of the story. It'll be another rewritten chapter. I should have it put up in a week.

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