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~Arianwen~
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to do with Center Stage except for maybe a poster and the movie! =)
I followed the girls out the door and waved
bye to Kel. Jill then introduced me to the girls, there was, Claire, a 16 year
old who was in her first year, Hannah, a 17 year old in her second year, Kate a
15 year old in her first year and of course Jill, 18 years old and in her first
year too. They told me they had a friend named Lauren too (a 17 year old in her
first year) but she was visiting her grandparents today in upstate New York but
she'd be back tomorrow. We went and ate a late lunch and then went to go meet
the boys.
The boys had just finished up with a class
when we arrived there. Jill introduced me to Damon, Gary, Joey and Ben. I
looked Joey over (He was hot!!) But then Kate whispered in my ear, "Joey and
Jill are going!" shucks I thought to myself. Then Jill said, "So have
y'all had any lunch?" Joey replied, "Yep we didn't have any classes until after
12:30 today so we got to sleep in and eat late too! Ha Ha!" "Lucky dogs!!"
Hannah said, "You all know how much I like to sleep in!!" "Yeah we all know
that because you've told us all about it so many times." Gary said. All the
boys laughed at that comment and Kate punched Gary in the shoulder. Gary
replied sharply, "Hey watch it, you know it might suddenly be hard for me to
hold you up in practice tomorrow and you don't want to ACCIDENTALLY fall off do
you?" That made everyone start laughing.
We girls spent the rest of the afternoon and
evening talking and shopping at Macy's (The boys didn't come for that.) Before
I knew it, it was 9:00 and the girls had to go back to the dorms at the
academy. As they drove me back to Kel's apartment I asked, "How do y'all know
Kel?" It was Claire that replied, "The way we met is kinda embarrassing." "Well
it's not as if I'm gonna laugh or anything, I'm to stuffed from dinner. "Oh
alright but you can't tell anybody!!" Claire insisted. I said I wouldn't tell
Hannah started, "Well one day Jill found out that Sergei was in town and we
also found out when he would be practicing in a local theater." Kate interrupted,
" We are all obsessed with him so we snuck out of class and went down to
theater to see if we could meet him." Claire interrupted Kate and said, "Well
Kel caught us backstage watching him, I guess Lauren running and tripping over
the wire and making the curtain fall down was a bit annoying to the dancers...
but anyway Kel caught us and said, 'You girls must be fans but I'll give you a
break' then she took us to Sergei's dressing room and we got to meet him!"
"Wow!" I said, "I didn't know my sister could be that nice to anybody!!"
By this time we had made it to the apartment
and I got out of the car and was saying good-bye to the girls when Jill asked,
"Hey Lib, would you like to spend the day with us tomorrow? You could come over
about 10 or so and spend the day with us." I replied, "I don't know I'll have
to ask but I would love to, that'd be so cool." Hannah said, "Okay that's cool
Kel has our dorm number so call us. See ya later!" "Okay!" I yelled and headed
up to the room. I couldn't believe it. I had made friends in New York City the
very first day I was there and I still had a whole month to hang with them. But
I realized I hadn't met Cooper, "Oh well" I thought to myself and then I was
kinda glad I hadn't and met the gang instead, I would have only been able to
see Lucas for a minute. I even felt relieved that I had met Jill and the gang
instead of Cooper.
I walked in the apartment and looked up and
was amazed, there was Jonathan and Kel on the couch making out. I dropped my
shopping bags and said, "Uh..." Kel looked up and pulled herself out of
Jonathan's grip. Jonathan was very surprised because he hadn't heard me but
then he twisted around and saw me and said "Uh oh…" then he stood up and
straightened his shirt and said to Kel, "I guess I'll see you tomorrow Kel."
and left the apartment. I shook my finger at Kel and said in a deep voice,
"Young lady you have a lot of explaining to do." She said, "Libby you can't
tell Mom and Dad." "Why not?" I asked her. "Because," she said, "Nobody else
knows about this relationship, because Jonathan has a girlfriend and he can't
date two people at once!!! And I feel so responsible!" "Okay, I won't tell Mom
and Dad." (But that didn't mean I couldn't tell Jill and the gang!) "Oh," I
remembered, "Is it all right if I hang with Jill and the girls tomorrow?" "It's
fine with me. But you will have to ask Mom and Dad? But make sure not to tell
them! Please!" "Ok I'll call mom and dad but, I was supposed to call the girls
when I found out if I could come or not." Then I asked, "Do you still have
their dorm room number?" Kel replied, "I think so, I just have to go find it."
Kel left to find the number as I called Mom and Dad. Mom told me that it would
be fine and that she and my father were having a party in three nights and I
was expected to be there and not to forget! I told her I wouldn't forget and
then called Jill and the girls to tell them that I could come. I didn't mention
the incident with Jonathan and Kel though; I thought that this news could wait
until tomorrow.
The next day I was off to hang with the girls
for the day. Kel drove me to ABA to meet them at the dorms. I found out the
number from the front desk and headed upstairs. I knocked on the door and a
strange girl that I hadn't met the day before opened it. I realized this must
be Lauren. I said, "Hey! I'm Libby, I think this is the right dorm, is this
Jill's room? "Yep," She replied, "I'm Lauren but just call me Lar. Oh and
please try to be quiet Hannah is still asleep and she wants really loves her
beauty sleep!!" I came in the room and I started talking to Lauren. Lar and I
hit it off immediately, I realized we both liked a lot of the same stuff. It
was really neat to see all the things we had in common. We were soon telling jokes
and laughing so hard and loud that Hannah woke up and Kate and Claire came in
from next door, complaining that we were way too loud and that they were trying
to sleep. Jill popped her head out of the bathroom where she was taking a
shower and said, "Girls we have to be at the theater in 30 minutes and it takes
15 to get there and so y'all had better get a move on." The girls scampered to
get ready. We barely made it in the car
within 20 minutes and I think Jill was pushing the speed limit on the way. During
the trip I told everybody about my dream to meet Cooper Neilson (But I didn't
tell them that I knew Kathleen's part.) All the girls hoped that I would get to
meet him. Then Kate blew the surprise and said, "Hey Lib, guess what?" "What?"
I asked. "We aren't just practicing for a workshop, we are extras in STARS AND STRIPES!! And you might
get to see Lucas today!" "Ohmygosh!! Ilookhorrible!! ThankgoodnessIhavemy
backpack!!" Lar laughed and said, "Calm down Lib!!" I calmed down and put on my
make-up and put up my hair and looked halfway presentable for Cooper.
By the time I had become a princess with
perfect makeup and not a hair out of place, (which I have to tell you is hard
to do in a car that is going 60 mph!) we made it to the theater. I left my backpack on the seat and got out
of the car, looking around anxiously thinking I would get a glance of the god
of a man I had fallen in love with. We went inside and I got swept away by the
way that setting up for the performance in 4 days was as important as the
performance itself. I watched Jill and the other girls perform their parts and
was I awed by how much they put into it and said to myself, "I could never do
that!" A voice answered, "Libby I expect to see you out there soon!" I turned
around, I was Kel, she continued, "When I visited you a year ago you were
almost as good as these girls so I think you have a really good chance of
making it!" I couldn't believe it I didn't think that I was or ever could be as
good as them.
During the late, late lunch break I told them
how great they were, then I saw Jonathan and remembered what had happened last
night and I told them about it. Jill said, "I knew something was happening
between Kel and Jonathan I just never knew it was this big!" We were all so caught up in the story that I
didn't even see two people walk up behind us. Then Jill suddenly looked up and
screamed, "OH MY GOSH!!" she jumped up and hugged somebody tight I couldn't see
who it was but then she said, "Libby I would like you to meet Sergei and COOPER
NEILSON!!!" I did a double take and looked up at the cutest guy in the world!!
He leaned down and I held out my hand and he helped me up. I couldn't believe
it I was being helped off the floor by Cooper. I was in shock. He smiled and
said, "Hey.... Libby, isn't it?" I stuttered a reply, "Y..es" He laughed and
said, "Well Lib I heard from somebody that you are....um...a big fan!" I
laughed and replied, "I guess you could put it that way!" Lucas said, "And I
just wanted to know...well would a beautiful girl such as you like to have
lunch with me?" I knew he was flirting with me but I just let it pass and I
replied saying "Are you kidding?" I gulped and then said, "I mean, Yes, I
really would...if it' not to much trouble!" He laughed and then said, "It's
not, okay then come on lets go down to my dressing room!" I followed him off
stage to his dressing room. As we had lunch we talked. He asked, "Lib, how long
have you been dancing?" "About 13 years now!" "Wow, that's a lot of dedication.
Good job" then he asked "Are you working on anything right now?" I replied
"Nothing really but I would love to learn Jody's part in STARS AND STRIPES!
It'd be so cool!" He replied, "Maybe we
can work on it together." "Really?!" I asked. He told me, "Of course!!" then
continued, "I really think you are cool." I thought it was so awesome that
Cooper Neilson thought that I was cool. I was even more amazed that he WANTED
to work with ME!! "Thanks!" I replied. I was in awe that I was sitting 3 feet
away from the man of my dreams talking to him about working together sometime
on the ballet that made me fall in love with him! Suddenly he laughed and said,
"Lib, girl, you look a little blown away!" he paused and said, "Come over
here." I walked over to his chair as he pushed away from the table and stood
up. He took my hand and lead me out onto the stage and whispered in my ear,
"Lib, my sweet, show me your stuff." I was a little put off. But then he
laughed and let go of my hand and ran over to the edge of the stage and said,
"Come on, show me what you can do!!" I laughed and realized that he wanted me
to show him the dance. I ran to him and then fell short and said sounding
sorry, "Cooper oh Cooper, I don't have my shoes with me!!" (Although I wish I
did) He made a sad puppy-dog face and said, "Will you be here tomorrow?" I
said, "I don't know, but I hope I am." "I hope so too." He replied. I thought
he really sounded as if he wanted me to be here. Then I heard Kel calling my
name and yelled back that I would be there in a second. I didn't want this to
end. I was having so much fun hanging with Cooper. I looked over at him and
said, "Cooper I have to go." He walked over to me and enveloped me in a hug
while saying, "Lib, I hope to see you tomorrow, Au revoir and until we meet
again." He let me go and I ran to meet Kel. On the way home I thought about
what had happened and was so happy!! I had met Cooper Neilson and he had HUGGED
me!!
Later that night my parents called and told me that we we're having a dinner party with some of their friends the two nights from now and expected me there at 7:30 sharp. I told them I wouldn't forget and told Kel to remind me about it. She said she would and I went back to my daydream about Cooper and me.