I gathered my things with haste but it was difficult when I was shaking with fear. I must be going insane; it's all in my head nothing to worry about. I headed toward the auditorium practically tripping over myself. I was late for tryouts. I burst open the door with the cello in my hand and felt all eyes fall on me. Mason, the concert master gazed at me over his tiny spectacles. He was wearing a white button-up shirt and black pants his shirt sleeves were rolled up and his white hair was sticking up.

"Great timing," I thought to myself.

"Addie, I have no patience for your childish games be on time next time." He said in a lower tone then he usually spoke with. "Since you interrupted Edward why don't you do the honors," he said pointing his baton at an empty chair.

I felt my cheeks turn pink as the entire orchestra turned their heads to watch me sit down. I tried to focus and block the room out of my mind. I remembered the beauty of the humming and the rhythm and began playing. I heard a note go flat and snickers behind me but continued playing. I closed my eyes not caring weather I appeared to be a show-off. Edward did that all the time. I felt the room go silent as I played the melody. I did more then play it, I felt it. I felt the sadness and urgency the notes gave. I would have gone on forever if it weren't for Mason banging the piton on his music stand. I jolted up and my eyes opened. I looked around the room to see everyone's mouth wide open, including Edward's. I stared at Mason. His mouth was closed but his eyes were searching the room as if expecting to find someone else that might have played for me. I couldn't believe myself either.

"That's..," Mason began and cleared his voice. "That will be all. I will inform you who received the parts tomorrow." With that fifty chairs scooted at once and everyone rushed towards a door. Mason held up a hand to stop me when I followed them.

"You've been practicing Addie," he said.

I nodded.

He stood there staring at me for a while.

"Addie, it has been years since I heard someone with as much passion as you have for music. I am sorry for ever doubting you because of your gender."

I stood there unable to speak

"Did I get the part?" I asked.

"Mason stared at me in disbelief." Are you kidding? I would be insane to not allow you to play. I feel honored. Edward will sit alongside you in second chair. You will be First Chair, but don't think for a second that this means you don't have to practice. Come tomorrow at 2:00"

I nodded and ran towards the door nearly forgetting my cello behind me then spinning back and running to get it. I ran all the way back to my room and jumped on my bed burying my head in my pillow. Then I remembered the humming, and fear returned to me.

"It was nothing, perhaps a man was standing behind my door," I thought. "Maybe it was Edward," no I knew he couldn't sing. "Then who was it?"

I got up from the bed and tried to find something suitable for dinner with the DeChangys. They were a wealthy family and They most likely ate expensive food. I sighed at my pathetic clothing and walked out of my room. I knocked on the door next to mine. This was Jolie's room. She was a pretty young Dancer that I had come very close too. I am used to making friends fast. Well, if there is anything I am it isn't shy.

The door opened to reveal long blond haired, blue eyed perky Jolie.

"Jolie, I have dinner with the DiChangys and I have nothing to wear."

" Say no more," she replied shutting the door behind us and opening her wardrobe.

My eyes glistened as I gazed at a blue dress with a darker blue v laced down the chest. Jolie grabbed it from the hanger and handed it to me.

"Oh Jolie I couldn't take this one it is too gorgeous." I said shaking my head.

"YOU will look gorgeous now put it on! I know you'd do the same for me." She shoved the dress back at me not taking no for an answer.

"Thank you Jolls," I said then nearly suffocating her with my hug.