Woohoo! My first Phantom Manor story. I hope you like it.
Oh yeah, Disclaimer: I do not own Melanie Ravenswood, Phantom Manor, Henry Ravenswood, or Martha Ravenswood. But, oh, how I love them.
Melanie absentmindedly brushed a loose strand of auburn hair behind her ear and glanced at the clock. Language Arts had dragged on longer than it normally did. This was not incredible, considering it was the last class of the day on Friday. She was more than ready to leave.
"Miss Ravenswood? Miss Ravenswood? Can you answer my question?"
Mr. Sullivan jokingly snapped his fingers in front of her face, and the class snickered.
Melanie shook her head quickly and blinked, signaling her return to reality.
"Oh, yes. Uh, sorry, what was the question?"
Mr. Sullivan gave an exasperated look and repeated, "From what we've read in Great Expectations, what can you tell me about Ms. Haversham?"
"Well, she was going to get married, but her groom never showed up, and she wore her wedding dress for the rest of her life."
"Very good, Miss Ravenswood. But you need to stop spacing out during class. I know you must have a lot on your mind, with the junior prom coming up and auditions for The Phantom of the Opera today."
Melanie looked down and blushed.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Sullivan. I'll try to pay attention."
Like a choir of heavenly hosts, the sharp trill of the bell sounded in her ears.
She grabbed her books, stood up, and broke into a near-run out the door.
'God, I can't wait to get home,' Melanie thought wearily. As she walked at a rather fast pace down the hall, a hand suddenly grabbed her arm and pulled her faster in the opposite direction.
It was her friend, Holly.
"What—where are you taking me, Holly?" she asked through giggles.
She flashed a grin at Melanie.
"Auditions. Remember?"
Melanie abruptly stopped laughing and gave Holly a look of annoyance.
"Holllyyyyyyyyy… I told you that I was not going to try out for Christine Daae."
Holly frowned.
"Aww, Mel! You have such a great voice! You'd get the part, without a doubt."
Melanie folded her arms stubbornly.
Holly quickly transitioned to the boo-boo lip plan.
"Please? For me?"
Melanie held her stance for a moment, then slowly cracked.
"Fine."
"Yes!" Holly cheered triumphantly. "I knew I could do it, I knew I could do it…" She chanted in a singsong voice.
Melanie rolled her eyes and smiled. Together, they made their way down the hallway to the auditorium.
A/N: Howdja like it? Review and I will give you a million dollars! Ok, not really, but I'd appreciate it.