I've tried to spell-check all but the first episode. So there won't be as many mistakes from now on! Also the cast is a bit OOC (Out of Character) for this episode but I still think it's okay. Enjoy!
Episode 5 "Royally Feuding"
"It was the worst thing I've ever had to do. I can't believe I let you talk me into it Em," Manny said near her locker.
"I am soooo glad you did. I like Sean and I don't wanna do anything to jepordize my relationship with him," Emma replied.
"Well you can't get away with it if Craig decides to tell Sean. They are best friends after all. And what about Jayson. Sean is sorta close to him too," Manny said shutting her locker. Emma turned around to face a mirror in her locker. That's when she noticed Craig, Sean, and Jayson heading her way.
"Oh my gosh," she panicked.
"Hey Em," Sean greeted kissing Emma.
Emma looked at Craig and Jayson.
"So did you hear. I'm going to be Romeo in the school play," Jayson announced.
"Wow that's great man," Sean said.
Manny stared blankly at Craig. So did Emma.
"Ah, yeah listen I gotta go. I catch up with you latter?" Craig asked.
"Yeah man," Sean replied. Emma sighed a sigh of relief as Craig walked away.
"So the school is having a play huh?" Sean asked.
"Yeah. Although it's a little time consuming. I really don't have time to think about or do anything else," Jayson replied.
Emma thought for a moment. No time for anything else. That's just what she needed. A distraction.
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"Paige, did you hear about Romeo and Juliet?" Terri asked.
"Hun, it's a little cliched by now don't you think? Besides who hasn't read the yawn story in Kwan's class," Paige replied.
"No, not the story. The school play. Romeo and Juliet, on Friday," Terri clarified.
"Big whoop. It's the same boring thing, only it's worse because it's longer," Paige replied.
"Well I'm gonna try out," Terri responded. Paige put some shinny orange sunglasses on and began to walk down the hall.
"Good for you hun. And with any luck you'll actually get the part of Juliet and wind up having to kiss some total toad as Romeo," Paige chuckled.
"That's where you're wrong. Romeo, is Jayson," Terri replied.. Paige stopped dead in her tracks forcing Terri to bump into her back.
"Oh, well why didn't you say that in the first place. Where do I sign up?" Paige asked.
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Media Immersion- 4th period
"I don't know. I just think it's another excuse for men to wear tights," Toby said in Media Immersion.
"I think it's gonna be fun. Being able to be on stage and have everyone clap at you for something you've managed to achieve...." Manny pondered.
"Let's not forget numero uno on Juliet's list. Kissing ROMEO," J.T. mocked.
Some of us have already done that, Emma thought.
"Well if you had any sense at all you'd try out for one of the production spots like me," liberty cut in.
"Isn't that like director and stuff?" Toby asked.
"No Tobe, it's the people behind the scenes. Like people who are to ugly to be seen in public...or people like Liberty," J.T. replied.
"Ha, ha, very funny. Actually working behind the scenes gives you the same amount of satisfaction as working on stage. If not more," Liberty replied.
"But nothing compares to being Juliet," Manny sighed.
Emma thought. There was no way she could be Juliet. She had to get a job behind the scenes. Something that had nothing to do with Jayson, but that would keep her busy enough to keep her mind off of Jayson.
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English- 5th period
"Romeo, Romeo, where for art thou Romeo," Terri whispered.
"What are you doing?" Paige asked.
"I'm rehearsing my lines. I wanna be perfect for the part of Juliet," Terri replied.
"What? No, I'm Juliet," Paige replied.
"And don't forget that try-outs for the school play Romeo and Juliet will be held in the auditorium today directly after school," Ms. Kwan announced.
"Oh boy, like we'd ever wanna forget that," Ellie mocked to Ashley sarcastically.
"Ah, Ms. Kwan," Ashley began.
"Yes Ashley," Ms. Kwan responded.
"I heard that you'd already assigned pre-spots for the play," Ashley replied.
"It's true. I did give spots such as Romeo to Jayson here to students in my acting class. There just wasn't enough time to do everything in a week. But good news for you ladies. The spot of Juliet is still open to anyone who wants to try out for it. So come by after school and I and my assistant director which I'll hand pick will watch everyone try and pick the best," Ms. Kwan concluded.
Just as she finished speaking, the bell rang. Ashley looked at Ellie.
"You're not seriously thinking of trying out for this stupid thing are you?" Ellie asked. Ashley looked at Jayson who smiled at her and left. Ashley stood up and put her backpack on her shoulder.
"It might be fun," She replied.
"I can have more fun getting pinched with a needle for a piercing," Ellie replied.
"But don't you want a chance to be someone you'll never be?" Ashley asked.
"Not really. I just cant believe you're actually considering this," Ellie sighed.
Ashley glanced over in the direction of Jayson.
"It'll be fun," she smiled.
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"Welcome everyone to the tryouts for Romeo and Juliet. Right now the parts for Tybalt, Paris, Nurse, and of course Juliet will be screened," Ms. Kwan began.
The room was still noisy but it was quiet to some extent. Emma looked around.
"Ms. Kwan-
"Emma. I'm glad I found you. I was wondering if you'd like to be my assistant director?" Ms. Kwan asked.
"Me?" Emma asked.
"Well I know it's short notice. But you've been a very talented pupil in both of my classes and I think you'd be perfect," Ms. Kwan replied. This wasn't what Emma wanted. If she were director, then she'd have to spend a lot of time with Jayson. What if something happened between them again? Of course she could always play it off as rehearsing as she had done before. But as assistant director, would that really seem palpable?
"Emma, I really need an answer," Ms. Kwan interrupted Emma's thought. Emma searched for Sean, Craig, anyone that could talk her out of this. She couldn't let Ms. Kwan down. No matter what it cost her.
"Sure, I'd love to," Emma sighed.
"Great. Why don't you watch the tryouts for Juliet," Ms. Kwan replied giving Emma a sheet of paper. Emma glanced over it. It was a brief passage from Romeo and Juliet. With lines for Juliet, of course.
"Here goes," Emma sighed.
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J.T. and Toby looked around.
"This looks more like goofballs live than a classic soap opera to me," J.T. joked, batting at some scenery made to be a tree.
"Let's just not forget what we came here for," Toby said.
"Right. To tell Emma that she and Sean are still on for the movies tonight," J.T. replied.
"Ah, what are you two doing here? Are you lost?" Manny asked.
"No. But might as well be. I can't believe you're trying out," J.T. replied.
"I'm a woman of many talents. Besides it never hurts to try something new," Manny replied twirling around as if she were trying out to be a dancer.
"One message and I'm outta her," Toby said. Both boys began to walk before running into Kendra who was talking with Paige.
"Listen little one. IM the real showstopper here, so just sign me up so I can move on," Paige argued.
"Paige? What are you doing here?" J.T. asked.
"Trying to get on with trying out for Juliet, but the spawn of Spinner here wont let me through," Paige replied.
"That's because you aren't a true actress like me," Terri cut in. She handed Kendra a sheet of paper and walked into the section for Juliet tryouts.
"Like I said. I can only let so many people through at a time." Kendra said, almost with a hint of satisfaction in her voice.
"They'll probably pick a Juliet by then," Paige angrily sighed putting her head into her hand.
"Hey Toby. I didn't know you were trying out," Kendra said. Toby stood. He and Kendra really hadn't spoken since his birthday.
"Well, actually-
"Yeah. You know old Toby. Always one to try something new," J.T. chimed in.
"Oh. Well if you want, you can't sign up here," Kendra said.
"So the toad and his squirmy friend can sign up but not me," Paige gritted.
"Don't worry Paige. I'll get you in," J.T. said taking a sign up sheet.
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"Romeo, Romeo, yo dog. Where you be?" a "full-figured" black girl read. Almost like a rap.
"Okay thank you. Next," Emma sighed.
"Emma!" someone called.
Emma looked up. It was Manny.
"Hey" Emma waved. She felt a little easier about this entire situation now.
Manny cleared her throat.
"Romeo, Romeo. Where for art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name, and.....wait I know it," Manny spoke. Emma knew Manny knew it. She just wasn't right for the part. She was a nice actress, in a robotic memorized sort of way. Still Manny was her best friend.
"Ah, Manny. Not that I'm saying no to you or anything. Just, that's all I need to hear," Emma said.
"Oh. Okay," Manny said blinking her right eye. Emma looked at her as if she were crazy. What part of 'you were bad' didn't she get.
Paige looked up and over at Kendra who was listening to a c.d. player and smacking on some potato chips louder than Heather Sinclair's lips at a barbecue.
'Oh I'll let you in', Paige thought. 'Let me in my ass.' 'I'll let myself in' Paige was going to sneak past Kendra when suddenly she caught sight of Ashley. No way did she think she belonged here. Paige stormed over to her.
"Ah excuse me," Paige said.
"Oh, it's you," Ashley said flatly.
"Yeah me. As in shoo-in. What are you doing here?" Paige asked, crossing her arms.
"Not that it's any of you're business, but I'm trying out," Ashley replied.
Paige chuckled. Ashley was some character coming out at day in her getup thinking she had a chance for any part in the play.
"Okay but this is the line for Juliet," Paige replied.
"I know. Which is why I cant figure out why you're here," Ashley replied.
"Okay no. You can't be Juliet," Paige said very matter-of-factly.
"Maybe. But I'm gonna give it a shot," Ashley replied handing Kendra a sign up form.
"Thanks," Kendra said. Ashley turned around and got behind Paige. Paige thought for a moment. First Terri, now Ashley? What is it with people nowadays that make them believe they can do anything?
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"For I love Romeo and would do anything for my love," Terri read.
Emma had to admit that Terri was a pretty good actress. She fit the part well. Smart, pretty, and believable.
"Thanks. That was great," Emma smiled. Terri exited the stage.
"Ah, Em, why did you tell her hers was great but just said mine was all you needed to hear?" Manny asked as if she was talking in code. "I did get the part right?"
What the hell?, Emma thought. Did I say you got the part?
"We'll see Manny. Next," Emma replied.
Manny moved her tongue around angrily in her mouth before sitting back down behind Emma.
"Ahem. I'm Paige. But If I have to tell you who I am than you must don't get around school much," Paige said exuberantly.
"I know who you are Paige. Any time you're ready," Emma said as if she were bored with Paige already.
"Okay. Ahem. Like Romeo, Romeo, where for art thy Romeo. Id cross a dozen sands and do what you say....this chick is really pathetic," Paige said.
"Are you finished?" Emma asked.
"Question. Do you think if, when, I get the part I can change my attitude a bit?" Paige asked.
"Attitude?" Emma asked.
"Yeah. Like can Romeo kill himself because he thought I was so beautiful he couldn't handle it. And also can I do my own hair. And also......
"Next!" Emma shouted.
Emma waited for Paige to finish complaining before the next girl walked up.
"Hey Emma," Ashley greeted.
"Ashley? Hi," Emma replied.
"Okay, here goes.
"Dude, I was so thinking. If we become actors wouldn't girls be like all over us and stuff. We'd be chick magnets," J.T. said.
"Not if were confused with a male ballerina," Toby replied.
"What are you talking about Tobe," J.T. asked.
"Shakesphere....the guys wear tights. We've read Romeo and Juliet like twice man," Toby replied.
" I knew I should have paid attention in class. I have to get out of here," J.T. said making his way toward the exit.
"Ah there you two are. I just wanted to let you know that you have the roles of Tybalt and Mercutio. You should be proud," Ms. Kwan announced.
"Dammit," J.T. complained.
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Jayson looked around. Emma was gathering a few things and was getting ready to leave when Jayson came up to her.
"Hey. I didn't get a chance to talk to you all day," he said.
"Yeah, well I've just been really busy with all Juliet stuff," Emma said gathering a bunch of papers.
"I hope everyone wasn't too bad of an actress," Jayson joked.
"Oh you wouldn't believe what I endured. I actually had one girl breathe fire. Tell me what fire has to do with Romeo and Juliet," Emma replied.
"Well listen. You wanna go grab a bite to eat. I mean nothing too big. Just you know. Maybe a burger?" Jayson asked. Emma processed Jaysons proposal. She was getting in way too deep. She wanted to believe that she could pull herself out from her hole. But she didn't even think she wanted to.
"Sure. I guess I am pretty hungry," Emma replied.
"Weren't we supposed to be telling Emma something?" J.T. asked.
"I don't remember," Toby replied.
"Great job today. I'll see you tomorrow right?" Kendra asked, surprising both J.T. and Toby.
"Yeah," Toby replied.
J.T. stopped smiling when he noticed two very hot girls walk up to him and Toby
"I heard you're gonna be in the school play," one said.
"Yeah, we are." Toby smiled.
"That is so cool," the same one giggled putting her arms around Toby as if she knew him. She didn't. Kendra turned around and glanced back at Toby. Well apparently he had moved on. So should she.
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Sean looked at his watch. Where was Emma? He was standing outside of the movie theater. She was supposed to be here. What could she possibly be doing that was more important than spending time with her boyfriend?
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"You've actually met Reese Witherspoon?" Emma asked. Both her and Jayson sat at a small booth at a somewhat distant burger place.
"Mel, Julia, Denzel, Britney. I've met em all. But I don't know. I guess it's just not as fun as it used to be once you see them for the umpteenth time," Jayson replied biting a fry.
"What do your parents do?" Emma asked.
"Well my dad's an investment banker. He owns like 300 banks all over the world. And my mom is like some big-shot attorney that's only home on the weekends," Jayson replied almost as if answering Emma's question was something he done many times before.
"So you're parents make millions of dollars, but you go to DCS and not some preppy rich school," Emma said.
"Yeah, well it's not like I had a choice," Jayson replied.
"Well I'm at least glad you came. Your sister is a completely different story,"
"Sam's probably still pissed we moved from Orange County all the way to Degrassi, Canada. Not to mention she was born with ice in her veins," Jayson laughed.
"Something which I ought to know," Emma agreed. The two began to talk a little more before Jayson playfully began to move a fry to Emma's mouth. Just then Sean interrupted.
"So we spend like three weeks planning a romantic date. Something I hate. And you blow me off to be here. With him," Sean said, almost hurt.
"Sean!" Emma said surprised.
"Hey, dude...." Jayson strayed.
"You know I actually came looking for you. Too bad I did huh. Maybe then you two could have had a little more fun," Sean said, this time with anger in his voice. He stormed out before Emma even had a chance to explain.
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Emma slouched onto her bed and sat thinking. Being 14 was very stressful. Her thoughts were interrupted when the phone rang. Emma lazily picked it up and answered.
"Hello?"
"I just found out Terri is Juliet. I had to find out from Paige of all people. Thanks a lot Em," Manny said. Emma couldn't respond. She heard the dial tone. Could things get any worse. She reached over for her lamp and fell asleep.
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Sean wouldn't speak to her. Manny wouldn't speak to her. And she had dozens of angry wannabe Juliet's mad at her also. Emma was having the time of her life! She just wished it would end soon. She just wanted to die. She hadn't had much sleep last night. And she still had to deal with rehearsals for the play.
"Emma, listen Toby and I were thinking that instead of tights, we could wear like baggy jeans or something," J.T. suddenly ended up in her face.
"J.T. not now," Emma said.
"Emma, could you maybe help me out a bit more. You're really slacking and I need you," Ms. Kwan chimed in.
"Help. Help. Here's eveyone's help. J.T., Toby, it's a play, not a rap video. You do what I say or leave," Emma started.
"But we," J.T. started.
"Leave!" Emma bellowed.
"What?" J.T. asked.
"You heard me. You two aren't actors. You're two goofballs who are in it for the girls," Emma replied. By this point, the room was silent. J.T. and Toby were thoroughly embarrassed.
"I can't believe this. Some friend you are," J.T. said sadly.
Both he and Toby just quietly walked out.
"Emma it isn't your job to get rid of the cast," Ms. Kwan said sternly.
"Yeah well maybe I don't want this job," Emma replied. Ms. Kwan stared at her. She didn't even look back when she called for-
"Liberty! You're my new assistant director. As for you Emma, I'm really disappointed with you," Ms. Kwan sighed.
'Really?' Emma thought. 'Take a number. Everyone else has'
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That's it for another episode. Hope you liked it. If you did, please review!
Next Time:
Manny's mad at her. Liberty's mad at her. She's mad at Sam. Manny's mad at Sam. Put four girls that hate each other in one room and what do you get? A tense game of truth or dare. Plus for Marco, coming out to Jayson may bring new feelings to the surface!
Episode 5 "Royally Feuding"
"It was the worst thing I've ever had to do. I can't believe I let you talk me into it Em," Manny said near her locker.
"I am soooo glad you did. I like Sean and I don't wanna do anything to jepordize my relationship with him," Emma replied.
"Well you can't get away with it if Craig decides to tell Sean. They are best friends after all. And what about Jayson. Sean is sorta close to him too," Manny said shutting her locker. Emma turned around to face a mirror in her locker. That's when she noticed Craig, Sean, and Jayson heading her way.
"Oh my gosh," she panicked.
"Hey Em," Sean greeted kissing Emma.
Emma looked at Craig and Jayson.
"So did you hear. I'm going to be Romeo in the school play," Jayson announced.
"Wow that's great man," Sean said.
Manny stared blankly at Craig. So did Emma.
"Ah, yeah listen I gotta go. I catch up with you latter?" Craig asked.
"Yeah man," Sean replied. Emma sighed a sigh of relief as Craig walked away.
"So the school is having a play huh?" Sean asked.
"Yeah. Although it's a little time consuming. I really don't have time to think about or do anything else," Jayson replied.
Emma thought for a moment. No time for anything else. That's just what she needed. A distraction.
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"Paige, did you hear about Romeo and Juliet?" Terri asked.
"Hun, it's a little cliched by now don't you think? Besides who hasn't read the yawn story in Kwan's class," Paige replied.
"No, not the story. The school play. Romeo and Juliet, on Friday," Terri clarified.
"Big whoop. It's the same boring thing, only it's worse because it's longer," Paige replied.
"Well I'm gonna try out," Terri responded. Paige put some shinny orange sunglasses on and began to walk down the hall.
"Good for you hun. And with any luck you'll actually get the part of Juliet and wind up having to kiss some total toad as Romeo," Paige chuckled.
"That's where you're wrong. Romeo, is Jayson," Terri replied.. Paige stopped dead in her tracks forcing Terri to bump into her back.
"Oh, well why didn't you say that in the first place. Where do I sign up?" Paige asked.
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Media Immersion- 4th period
"I don't know. I just think it's another excuse for men to wear tights," Toby said in Media Immersion.
"I think it's gonna be fun. Being able to be on stage and have everyone clap at you for something you've managed to achieve...." Manny pondered.
"Let's not forget numero uno on Juliet's list. Kissing ROMEO," J.T. mocked.
Some of us have already done that, Emma thought.
"Well if you had any sense at all you'd try out for one of the production spots like me," liberty cut in.
"Isn't that like director and stuff?" Toby asked.
"No Tobe, it's the people behind the scenes. Like people who are to ugly to be seen in public...or people like Liberty," J.T. replied.
"Ha, ha, very funny. Actually working behind the scenes gives you the same amount of satisfaction as working on stage. If not more," Liberty replied.
"But nothing compares to being Juliet," Manny sighed.
Emma thought. There was no way she could be Juliet. She had to get a job behind the scenes. Something that had nothing to do with Jayson, but that would keep her busy enough to keep her mind off of Jayson.
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English- 5th period
"Romeo, Romeo, where for art thou Romeo," Terri whispered.
"What are you doing?" Paige asked.
"I'm rehearsing my lines. I wanna be perfect for the part of Juliet," Terri replied.
"What? No, I'm Juliet," Paige replied.
"And don't forget that try-outs for the school play Romeo and Juliet will be held in the auditorium today directly after school," Ms. Kwan announced.
"Oh boy, like we'd ever wanna forget that," Ellie mocked to Ashley sarcastically.
"Ah, Ms. Kwan," Ashley began.
"Yes Ashley," Ms. Kwan responded.
"I heard that you'd already assigned pre-spots for the play," Ashley replied.
"It's true. I did give spots such as Romeo to Jayson here to students in my acting class. There just wasn't enough time to do everything in a week. But good news for you ladies. The spot of Juliet is still open to anyone who wants to try out for it. So come by after school and I and my assistant director which I'll hand pick will watch everyone try and pick the best," Ms. Kwan concluded.
Just as she finished speaking, the bell rang. Ashley looked at Ellie.
"You're not seriously thinking of trying out for this stupid thing are you?" Ellie asked. Ashley looked at Jayson who smiled at her and left. Ashley stood up and put her backpack on her shoulder.
"It might be fun," She replied.
"I can have more fun getting pinched with a needle for a piercing," Ellie replied.
"But don't you want a chance to be someone you'll never be?" Ashley asked.
"Not really. I just cant believe you're actually considering this," Ellie sighed.
Ashley glanced over in the direction of Jayson.
"It'll be fun," she smiled.
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"Welcome everyone to the tryouts for Romeo and Juliet. Right now the parts for Tybalt, Paris, Nurse, and of course Juliet will be screened," Ms. Kwan began.
The room was still noisy but it was quiet to some extent. Emma looked around.
"Ms. Kwan-
"Emma. I'm glad I found you. I was wondering if you'd like to be my assistant director?" Ms. Kwan asked.
"Me?" Emma asked.
"Well I know it's short notice. But you've been a very talented pupil in both of my classes and I think you'd be perfect," Ms. Kwan replied. This wasn't what Emma wanted. If she were director, then she'd have to spend a lot of time with Jayson. What if something happened between them again? Of course she could always play it off as rehearsing as she had done before. But as assistant director, would that really seem palpable?
"Emma, I really need an answer," Ms. Kwan interrupted Emma's thought. Emma searched for Sean, Craig, anyone that could talk her out of this. She couldn't let Ms. Kwan down. No matter what it cost her.
"Sure, I'd love to," Emma sighed.
"Great. Why don't you watch the tryouts for Juliet," Ms. Kwan replied giving Emma a sheet of paper. Emma glanced over it. It was a brief passage from Romeo and Juliet. With lines for Juliet, of course.
"Here goes," Emma sighed.
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J.T. and Toby looked around.
"This looks more like goofballs live than a classic soap opera to me," J.T. joked, batting at some scenery made to be a tree.
"Let's just not forget what we came here for," Toby said.
"Right. To tell Emma that she and Sean are still on for the movies tonight," J.T. replied.
"Ah, what are you two doing here? Are you lost?" Manny asked.
"No. But might as well be. I can't believe you're trying out," J.T. replied.
"I'm a woman of many talents. Besides it never hurts to try something new," Manny replied twirling around as if she were trying out to be a dancer.
"One message and I'm outta her," Toby said. Both boys began to walk before running into Kendra who was talking with Paige.
"Listen little one. IM the real showstopper here, so just sign me up so I can move on," Paige argued.
"Paige? What are you doing here?" J.T. asked.
"Trying to get on with trying out for Juliet, but the spawn of Spinner here wont let me through," Paige replied.
"That's because you aren't a true actress like me," Terri cut in. She handed Kendra a sheet of paper and walked into the section for Juliet tryouts.
"Like I said. I can only let so many people through at a time." Kendra said, almost with a hint of satisfaction in her voice.
"They'll probably pick a Juliet by then," Paige angrily sighed putting her head into her hand.
"Hey Toby. I didn't know you were trying out," Kendra said. Toby stood. He and Kendra really hadn't spoken since his birthday.
"Well, actually-
"Yeah. You know old Toby. Always one to try something new," J.T. chimed in.
"Oh. Well if you want, you can't sign up here," Kendra said.
"So the toad and his squirmy friend can sign up but not me," Paige gritted.
"Don't worry Paige. I'll get you in," J.T. said taking a sign up sheet.
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"Romeo, Romeo, yo dog. Where you be?" a "full-figured" black girl read. Almost like a rap.
"Okay thank you. Next," Emma sighed.
"Emma!" someone called.
Emma looked up. It was Manny.
"Hey" Emma waved. She felt a little easier about this entire situation now.
Manny cleared her throat.
"Romeo, Romeo. Where for art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name, and.....wait I know it," Manny spoke. Emma knew Manny knew it. She just wasn't right for the part. She was a nice actress, in a robotic memorized sort of way. Still Manny was her best friend.
"Ah, Manny. Not that I'm saying no to you or anything. Just, that's all I need to hear," Emma said.
"Oh. Okay," Manny said blinking her right eye. Emma looked at her as if she were crazy. What part of 'you were bad' didn't she get.
Paige looked up and over at Kendra who was listening to a c.d. player and smacking on some potato chips louder than Heather Sinclair's lips at a barbecue.
'Oh I'll let you in', Paige thought. 'Let me in my ass.' 'I'll let myself in' Paige was going to sneak past Kendra when suddenly she caught sight of Ashley. No way did she think she belonged here. Paige stormed over to her.
"Ah excuse me," Paige said.
"Oh, it's you," Ashley said flatly.
"Yeah me. As in shoo-in. What are you doing here?" Paige asked, crossing her arms.
"Not that it's any of you're business, but I'm trying out," Ashley replied.
Paige chuckled. Ashley was some character coming out at day in her getup thinking she had a chance for any part in the play.
"Okay but this is the line for Juliet," Paige replied.
"I know. Which is why I cant figure out why you're here," Ashley replied.
"Okay no. You can't be Juliet," Paige said very matter-of-factly.
"Maybe. But I'm gonna give it a shot," Ashley replied handing Kendra a sign up form.
"Thanks," Kendra said. Ashley turned around and got behind Paige. Paige thought for a moment. First Terri, now Ashley? What is it with people nowadays that make them believe they can do anything?
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"For I love Romeo and would do anything for my love," Terri read.
Emma had to admit that Terri was a pretty good actress. She fit the part well. Smart, pretty, and believable.
"Thanks. That was great," Emma smiled. Terri exited the stage.
"Ah, Em, why did you tell her hers was great but just said mine was all you needed to hear?" Manny asked as if she was talking in code. "I did get the part right?"
What the hell?, Emma thought. Did I say you got the part?
"We'll see Manny. Next," Emma replied.
Manny moved her tongue around angrily in her mouth before sitting back down behind Emma.
"Ahem. I'm Paige. But If I have to tell you who I am than you must don't get around school much," Paige said exuberantly.
"I know who you are Paige. Any time you're ready," Emma said as if she were bored with Paige already.
"Okay. Ahem. Like Romeo, Romeo, where for art thy Romeo. Id cross a dozen sands and do what you say....this chick is really pathetic," Paige said.
"Are you finished?" Emma asked.
"Question. Do you think if, when, I get the part I can change my attitude a bit?" Paige asked.
"Attitude?" Emma asked.
"Yeah. Like can Romeo kill himself because he thought I was so beautiful he couldn't handle it. And also can I do my own hair. And also......
"Next!" Emma shouted.
Emma waited for Paige to finish complaining before the next girl walked up.
"Hey Emma," Ashley greeted.
"Ashley? Hi," Emma replied.
"Okay, here goes.
"Dude, I was so thinking. If we become actors wouldn't girls be like all over us and stuff. We'd be chick magnets," J.T. said.
"Not if were confused with a male ballerina," Toby replied.
"What are you talking about Tobe," J.T. asked.
"Shakesphere....the guys wear tights. We've read Romeo and Juliet like twice man," Toby replied.
" I knew I should have paid attention in class. I have to get out of here," J.T. said making his way toward the exit.
"Ah there you two are. I just wanted to let you know that you have the roles of Tybalt and Mercutio. You should be proud," Ms. Kwan announced.
"Dammit," J.T. complained.
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Jayson looked around. Emma was gathering a few things and was getting ready to leave when Jayson came up to her.
"Hey. I didn't get a chance to talk to you all day," he said.
"Yeah, well I've just been really busy with all Juliet stuff," Emma said gathering a bunch of papers.
"I hope everyone wasn't too bad of an actress," Jayson joked.
"Oh you wouldn't believe what I endured. I actually had one girl breathe fire. Tell me what fire has to do with Romeo and Juliet," Emma replied.
"Well listen. You wanna go grab a bite to eat. I mean nothing too big. Just you know. Maybe a burger?" Jayson asked. Emma processed Jaysons proposal. She was getting in way too deep. She wanted to believe that she could pull herself out from her hole. But she didn't even think she wanted to.
"Sure. I guess I am pretty hungry," Emma replied.
"Weren't we supposed to be telling Emma something?" J.T. asked.
"I don't remember," Toby replied.
"Great job today. I'll see you tomorrow right?" Kendra asked, surprising both J.T. and Toby.
"Yeah," Toby replied.
J.T. stopped smiling when he noticed two very hot girls walk up to him and Toby
"I heard you're gonna be in the school play," one said.
"Yeah, we are." Toby smiled.
"That is so cool," the same one giggled putting her arms around Toby as if she knew him. She didn't. Kendra turned around and glanced back at Toby. Well apparently he had moved on. So should she.
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Sean looked at his watch. Where was Emma? He was standing outside of the movie theater. She was supposed to be here. What could she possibly be doing that was more important than spending time with her boyfriend?
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"You've actually met Reese Witherspoon?" Emma asked. Both her and Jayson sat at a small booth at a somewhat distant burger place.
"Mel, Julia, Denzel, Britney. I've met em all. But I don't know. I guess it's just not as fun as it used to be once you see them for the umpteenth time," Jayson replied biting a fry.
"What do your parents do?" Emma asked.
"Well my dad's an investment banker. He owns like 300 banks all over the world. And my mom is like some big-shot attorney that's only home on the weekends," Jayson replied almost as if answering Emma's question was something he done many times before.
"So you're parents make millions of dollars, but you go to DCS and not some preppy rich school," Emma said.
"Yeah, well it's not like I had a choice," Jayson replied.
"Well I'm at least glad you came. Your sister is a completely different story,"
"Sam's probably still pissed we moved from Orange County all the way to Degrassi, Canada. Not to mention she was born with ice in her veins," Jayson laughed.
"Something which I ought to know," Emma agreed. The two began to talk a little more before Jayson playfully began to move a fry to Emma's mouth. Just then Sean interrupted.
"So we spend like three weeks planning a romantic date. Something I hate. And you blow me off to be here. With him," Sean said, almost hurt.
"Sean!" Emma said surprised.
"Hey, dude...." Jayson strayed.
"You know I actually came looking for you. Too bad I did huh. Maybe then you two could have had a little more fun," Sean said, this time with anger in his voice. He stormed out before Emma even had a chance to explain.
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Emma slouched onto her bed and sat thinking. Being 14 was very stressful. Her thoughts were interrupted when the phone rang. Emma lazily picked it up and answered.
"Hello?"
"I just found out Terri is Juliet. I had to find out from Paige of all people. Thanks a lot Em," Manny said. Emma couldn't respond. She heard the dial tone. Could things get any worse. She reached over for her lamp and fell asleep.
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Sean wouldn't speak to her. Manny wouldn't speak to her. And she had dozens of angry wannabe Juliet's mad at her also. Emma was having the time of her life! She just wished it would end soon. She just wanted to die. She hadn't had much sleep last night. And she still had to deal with rehearsals for the play.
"Emma, listen Toby and I were thinking that instead of tights, we could wear like baggy jeans or something," J.T. suddenly ended up in her face.
"J.T. not now," Emma said.
"Emma, could you maybe help me out a bit more. You're really slacking and I need you," Ms. Kwan chimed in.
"Help. Help. Here's eveyone's help. J.T., Toby, it's a play, not a rap video. You do what I say or leave," Emma started.
"But we," J.T. started.
"Leave!" Emma bellowed.
"What?" J.T. asked.
"You heard me. You two aren't actors. You're two goofballs who are in it for the girls," Emma replied. By this point, the room was silent. J.T. and Toby were thoroughly embarrassed.
"I can't believe this. Some friend you are," J.T. said sadly.
Both he and Toby just quietly walked out.
"Emma it isn't your job to get rid of the cast," Ms. Kwan said sternly.
"Yeah well maybe I don't want this job," Emma replied. Ms. Kwan stared at her. She didn't even look back when she called for-
"Liberty! You're my new assistant director. As for you Emma, I'm really disappointed with you," Ms. Kwan sighed.
'Really?' Emma thought. 'Take a number. Everyone else has'
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That's it for another episode. Hope you liked it. If you did, please review!
Next Time:
Manny's mad at her. Liberty's mad at her. She's mad at Sam. Manny's mad at Sam. Put four girls that hate each other in one room and what do you get? A tense game of truth or dare. Plus for Marco, coming out to Jayson may bring new feelings to the surface!