A/N: Sorry for not updating sooner. In the middle of some really important exams.

To midgetbeans: Achilles was immortal but as we saw in the film he did die. What I'm saying is that after he died he came back as an immortal, in the Highlander sense of the word. It doesn't affect his apparent immortality before he got hit in the heel. Hope that clears it up for you.

Chapter 3

Alex was confused. He thought that Briseis would have kissed him or at least held him but she had run. 'She always was a mystery,' he thought to himself as he got dressed. It was the opening night of the play and he had made sure to not only get a ticket for it but to secure a place at the party after. He needed to speak to Bri. Needed to see her.
Bri was wrecked. She had been running around backstage for the past 2 hours and still everything wasn't right. She hated opening nights – the actors were nervous, the crowd expectant and nothing backstage ever seemed to been in the right place. 'Only another 30 minutes until I can relax a bit.' The thought comforted her. Although the actors were nervous she knew they knew the parts. This would be a great opening night. She could feel it.
Alex entered the auditorium and looked around. It was a sell-out show tonight. The announcement was made that the show would begin in 10 minutes and would people please make their way to their seats. Alex joined the crowd that were heading in and quickly found his seat. Though probably not the best location for seeing the action on stage, from where he was he could partially see behind the curtains. He knew it was sad but he was hoping to catch a glimpse of her.
Bri watched with growing nerves as the curtain went up on the first scene. This was the most worrying time. If the first line were forgotten it would not only stay in the audiences' minds but it would also destroy the fragile confidence of the actors. The first moments passed though without any hiccup and Bri settled down in her chair to watch. Her mind began to drift back to her meeting with Achilles. She couldn't believe that he was really alive. It was a miracle she had never wished for. 'But why did I run?' The question had been troubling her all day but it was only now that she allowed it to take priority in her thoughts. 'I'm scared,' she admitted to herself. Loving Achilles had been the most amazing time of her life but it scared her still how she felt for him. She couldn't lose him again. It had killed her the last time and if it happened again she would never recover. Shaking her head to clear her mind, she returned her attention to the action on stage.
Alex watched the drama unfolding. He was amazed at just how detailed the play was. Down to the colour eyes that each character had. Bri had made sure that each actor looked the exact part. When "Achilles" came on stage it was clear that every thing about him had been carefully planned. 'He even walks like me.' The only one that was different was "Briseis". Bri obviously didn't want to draw attention to herself and so had changed quite a bit there. Alex had been slightly disappointed to see that but consoled himself by looking at Bri every time "Briseis" was onstage, picturing her saying the words, smiling, kissing him.
As the lights went up for intermission, Bri cast her eye out over the crowd. Her heart nearly stopped when she saw that he was there. He caught her eye and smiled. She wanted to smile back, to give an indication as to what she really felt but her only reaction was to pull the curtain back into place and avoid his eyes.
Alex's smile faded. Damn she could be annoying! But he wasn't going to give up just yet. He had spent too long wishing she were alive to walk away from this so easily. Bri's anxiety level had just shot up again. He was here and from the looks of it was staring at her. Damn him! She was ready to go and tell him to leave when she heard Leona come up behind her. "Bri? I need some help with my dress. There's a rip in the side." Bri sighed. She'd have to wait to shout at Achilles. Turning her attention to the girl behind her Bri headed deeper backstage.
Alex had hoped that Bri would come out to the foyer during the intermission but as he saw people heading back into the auditorium he realised that she wouldn't be.