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Chapter 6 : Justnot getting it.

The next morning, Toni was in a much better mood then the one she was in yesterday morning. The night before she actually did listen to the Phantom and went straight home to rest. When she arrived at her apartment she changed into a comfortable pair of shorts and tank top. Then deciding that she was hungry but in the mood for something healthy, she made herself a fruit salad which included apples, raspberries, blueberries, oranges and bananas. Hen she settled into her small yet comfortable bed and fell asleep listening to a recorded playing of a whole month of her favorite rock radio station from back home.

That next morning though, she got up exactly when her alarm clock buzzed annoyingly. She quickly at her breakfast which consisted of a granola bar and a bagel with cream cheese. Then as she finished putting on her t-shirt and jeans her cell phone rang. "City morgue." She replied in a chipper voice.

"You're actually up? What's wrong! Are you sick? Did somebody die?" Sirius asked in a panicked tone.

Toni giggled at her friends response, "Im not up late all the time am I?" She could hear Sirius scoff on the other end of the phone line.

"Are you kidding? If you're not late then you're grumpy as hell, and you're neither right now." He paused, narrowing his eyes at the phone. "Did you sleep with someone last night? Is he still over there?" Toni's eyes widened in shock.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa! How did you suddenly get the idea that I've slept with someone?" She asked in a confused tone.

"'Cause you're happy! At 7:30 in the morning! This has never happened before unless it's Christmas, your birthday or the last day of school…and because in know for a fact that it's none of them, I come to the conclusion that you've slept with someone." Sirius explained rather quickly sounding impatient. "So did you? Am I right?"

Toni rolled her eyes at the phone knowing perfectly well that her friend could not see her expression. "No Sirius, I did not sleep with anyone last night."

"What about this morning?" His voice still accusing.

"No! not last night or this morning! I guess I just had a good night rest. Something I've needed since I've come out of the womb." Toni joked. Sirius did not seem like he was happy with her answer but didn't pressure her any further, positive that if he did so that her good mood would disappear. Instead he asked if she wanted to meet him outside the building so they could quick grab a coffee before they headed to another one of their practices.

Toni agreed, happy that he had dropped the absurd idea that she had slept with someone. Can't I just be in a good mood? She asked her self as she locked her apartment door after she grabbed her workout bag with her extra pair of clothes, water bottles and lunch inside it.

Sirius was already waiting outside on the sidewalk when she got there. They smiled ad greeted each other with a soft, quick kiss on each others cheeks.

"Yesterday was pretty amazing, you know that right?" Sirius asked her taking a small cautious sip from his hot cup of cappuccino.

Toni only shrugged hoping he'd drop the subject. Truthfully, she had no idea where that performance came from. She and Riley hadn't practiced at all and yet they new every move to make.

"Oh come on! You know it was good. The two of you looked so intense! Joe wouldn't stop talking about it all the rest of practice. Sure, there was some small things that you both need to change but other than that…" Sirius exclaimed in a proud and awed voice.

"Thanks bud… but it wasn't anything big I swear. You know me, I've known that song for practically all my life." I tried to explain.

Sirius looked at me unsure, "Nah… I don't think so Toni, that performance was amazing. I don't think it was just because of your passion for the song.. I think it was probably something else…" His words made me nervous. Something else? What does that mean? And what could this 'Something else' be? Why does this boy always make me confused?

The two of them arrived at the Opera House with out any problem. Most of the cast had also arrived around the same time as they did and were all on the stage, stretching and warming up for that day. On the way towards the stage, many of the cast and crew said "Hello" to the two as they passed, the girls all blushing when Sirius greeted them back.

Toni said a quick "Hello" to Riley and then she too went to work stretching. That day she was going to work with one of the music directors on a couple of her different songs and solos.

She and the music director, Andy walked into a small rehearsal room, Andy sitting down at the piano and Toni beside it. She had he binder with her, with all her songs and lines in it. She laid the black three ringed binder on top of the piano open to the first page, awaiting his instructions as to which song they were going to go over first.

By the time lunch break came around, Toni had gone through all of her solos and not one was she happy with. Andy was pretty lenient with her that day but she was sure that it wouldn't last long. It was hard for her to concentrate on what she was doing. Almost like she forgot to take her ADD/ADHD medicine that morning. She dreaded her lesson that night, knowing the he was listening to her at all times, watching her performance. She knew he wouldn't be happy with her.

Well, it's not really your fault is it? You're trying to pay attention, to get the notes right? He'd understand right? She rolled her eyes at herself. Of course he won't understand! He's not going to take any of this as an excuse!

Forgetting the lunch that was laid out in front of her, she got up out of her seat and went over to the piano and sat down. In front of her laid the last song she and Andy had gone through before he decided it was time for the lunch brake. Slowly, and self-cautiously she played the first couple of keys from the beginning of the song.

"Twisted every way,
what answer can I give?
Am I to risk my life,
to win the chance to live?
Can I betray the man
who once inspired my voice?
Do I become his prey?
Do I have any choice?"

Toni stopped after the first page, unhappy with how she just sang. Why can't I get this right! She asked herself angrily. She pounded on the piano, making it grumble out random sounds. How was she going to be able to explain this to him tonight?

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Ok that's the end of that chapter, sorry that Erik wasn't in it, I guess it's a filler chapter. If any of you have any ideas for me to use in here it would be greatly appreciated.

Reviews!

HiddenOperaAngel: Lol! I hope you like this chapter too. And I tried to make it at least a bit longer, Im running out of ideas.

RoSeQuEeN: Thank you! Im trying to keep up with it, I just get side tracked easily. Hope you like this one!