Author's Notes: Another chapter down, and no reviews this chapter :( something i hope to change...

I dont own Phantom of the Opera, so don't sue me! specially not near christmas ;)

Michael stopped for take out on the way to his apartment; the mood in the car was awkward. Aurora was trying to think of an easy way to tell Michael who she really was, while Michael was so confused and worried what she was hiding from him. Needless to say they were both thankful when they reached Michael's apartment.

After Michael unlocked the door, he stood back so Aurora could walk in first. It was a decent sized apartment with white washed walls, a small hallway with the kitchen on the right, then you walked straight forward to the lounge and dining room, and a large balcony window dominated most of the wall and on the left Aurora could see the bathroom/laundry and there was a shut door further down the wall presumably the bedroom.

"It's a nice place" Aurora said conversationally looking over at Michael who was in the kitchen dishing up the dinner

"Yes it is just right for me" Aurora could only nod in response.

Michael brought the plates down to the table, and they ate in silence, once they had finished eating, Michael finally spoke again.

"So, are you going to tell me what is going on?"

"Yes, I just don't know how to tell you"

"Just say it" Aurora took a deep breathe

"My real name isn't Anna Davison, its Aurora Davis"

"You're the Prime Ministers daughter that's missing?" He was frowning like he didn't believe her

"I'm not missing, I have always wanted to perform on stage and my parents didn't think it was a suitable career for me, the practically forbid me to do it. So I ran away, I wrote them notes and called them saying I was fine and that I had ran away, but they are still looking for me, it's silly but they have almost caught be a few times already, once at the university campus after I got off the phone them, then I ran in to an acquaintance and now they broke in to my car" Aurora shrugged

"This sounds a little odd"

"I know it does, but I'm telling the truth, you don't have to believe me, but it won't make it any less true"

"I thought you looked familiar from the first time I met you, so you're not a natural brunette?" Aurora shook her head

"I was too recognizable, so I thought it would be easier to blend in this way" Michael nodded

"Why do you think your parents haven't stopped looking for you?"

"I really don't know, maybe they really don't want me to perform on stage" Aurora said laughing slightly

"They should see you at the spot then" Michael replied

"Oh god, I think my mother would have a fit, it is a fairly sexual routine and my father would pull me off the stage, especially after he saw the outfit" Aurora cringed at the thought. Aurora signed "I'm sorry I didn't tell you"

"No, I understand why you didn't"

"There is only one other person who knows, and that is Sara from the theater group but that is because I went to school with her and she knew it was me" Aurora said looking Michael in the eye "You know you can't tell anyone, right?" Michael took her hand from across the table

"I know you can trust me" Aurora smiled before lowering her eyes to the table top once again "What are you going to do about your car?"

"I don't know I can't go back and get it, they may have done something to it"

"Maybe you should call the cops and ask them to check it out?"

"Yeah I could, but I my parents may be working with them"

"I'll call them tomorrow if you like and tell them it is my car and get them to check it out if you like"

"Thanks, then ill have to organize to change the number plate, Kyle must have written it down when I ran in to him" Aurora shook her head

"Kyle?"

"The annoying acquaintance I ran in to" Michael nodded. Aurora looked at the clock; it was just after six thirty.

"I had better head off"

"How are you going to get there" Michael asked, concern could be heard in his voice

"I'll take the bus up, or call at taxi" Aurora replied shrugging

"How about I drive you?"

"No, you don't have to do that, don't be silly"

"No I want to"

"You don't have to"

"We can't let anything happen to our opera star, especially remembering the first night we met" Aurora cringed at the thought

"Thank you Michael"

"Come on we had better get a move on" Michael stood up, taking his and Aurora's plates and putting them in the dishwasher. Once he was finished he locked up and together they drove back to Aurora's apartment.

"You wait here I just need to grab my dance gear" Aurora said jumping out of the car and up to her apartment.

She was back about two minutes later and soon they were both heading to the small dance studio, about ten minutes away from the night club strip.

"I'll meet you inside the spot around two then"

"Yep, thank you so much for doing this" Aurora smiled and gave Michael a kiss on the cheek before getting out of the car and running inside.

It was a grueling rehearsal and Aurora found out that they were going to be performing a new routine every two weeks, so that the patrons of the spot would get some variety. Once rehearsal was finished Aurora got a lift closer to the club, and then went inside to get ready.

"Your in a good mood tonight Jesse" Angel said watching Aurora hum the Phantom of the opera overture as she finished her make up, she had been smiling since she arrived.

"I had a good day" Aurora replied smiling and thinking of Michael

"Has it got something to do with a guy?" Star asked, looking back at Aurora through the reflection of the mirror where she stood applying mascara.

"Maybe" Aurora said, putting on her boots so as to hide the blush that had worked its way across her face.

"I bet it does" Angel replied laughing

"Come on girls we only have a few more minutes" Becky said from where she stood near the door listening for the cue for them to start their routine.

A few minutes later the cue was called and the girls ran out on to the cleared dance floor.

At some point during the dance, Aurora spotted Michael in the crowd watching her. If possible her smile grew wider as she continued the dance, keeping her eyes locked with Michael.

At the end of the dance Aurora walked over to Michael who presented her with a bottle of water.

"Aren't you considerate, thanks so much" Aurora said taking a large gulp

"Just add it to the list of things your going to owe me" Michael said "I'm kidding" he added after seeing the funny look Aurora was giving him.

Aurora took another sip of water before putting the lid back on and handing it back to Michael

"I had better go and mingle" Aurora said loudly in his ear to hear above the music, Michael nodded and Aurora turned to go

Michael stopped her by lightly grabbing her arm and leaning down to say in her ear

"Save me a dance later" Aurora could only nod, before turning and walking over to Star who had been watching the whole exchange

"So that is the reason for your good mood?" She said in her ear, Aurora nodded and glanced back at Michael who was still watching her.

About an hour later, after Aurora had her promotional photos, she walked back in to the centre of the club.

Having Michael watching over her all night made her feel so safe, it was nice.

A tap on her shoulder alerted her

"I have come to claim my dance" Michael said in Aurora's ear, taking her hand and leading her out to the middle of the dance floor.

Aurora smiled as Michael pulled her close putting his hands on her hip and starting to move to the up beat music.

Aurora smiled up at him then shut her eyes as she lost herself to the beat of the music.

What a day.

Well i hope anyone who reads this enjoyed it, so if you read it please review it cos i cant read minds :(

Emma Riddle