Author's Notes: Can you believe it is almost Christmas? and New years?...where did the year go? well yay another chapter. hopefully you won't have to wait as long for the next one. although i meant to update several times this week but i was just so busy. sorry
so thank you to my reviewers:
Angel: I am glad you are enjoying the story and dont worry i seem to fall in love with all the characters i write lol. thank you for reviewing.
Tychobrahe: yes...keep me writing ;) I thought it would be interesting to have him know now, i dont know why...thanks for reviewing :)
Maska: Kyle is someone i just threw in there at the last minute...he is someone her parents want to see her with really...i am undecided if he will have much to do with the story though. yeah he is a creep... thank you for reveiwing :)
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Aurora woke late the next day, Thank god for Saturdays off Aurora thought at she rolled over to look at the clock. It read 1pm. Aurora lay there for a moment trying to think what woke her.
Then there was a knock at the door. Aurora frowned, she wasn't expecting anyone. Then a thought occurred to her, what if they had found her, No they couldn't of, could they? Suddenly she didn't want to answer the door.
Still she quietly got up and walked around the screen that hid the bedroom from the rest of the apartment and silently walked towards the closed front door.
There was another knock then. Slowly she walked right up and looked through the peep hole to see Michael. She sighed with relief and took a deep breathe to calm herself down before opening the door.
"Afternoon" Michael said cheerfully
"God, you scared me, I didn't know who was at the door"
"Do you always know who is at the door" he questioned, his eyes twinkling
"Well no-"
"You usually have to open it first" Aurora stomped her foot in frustration
"You know what I mean"
"Can't say I do" He was clearly teasing her
"After all the close calls I have been having lately, I guess overreacted thinking it might be them, I know it seems silly but still, I was worried" Aurora admitted shrugging slightly.
"I got it now" He nodded then looked past her "Can I come in"
Aurora Laughed
"Sorry, of course" Once she let him in Aurora became aware that she was wearing shorts and a tank top and her hair was surely messed up. "I'm sorry I just woke up" Aurora said after she shut the door, gesturing to herself
"You look gorgeous so don't worry, you should see me when I wake up" Michael winked, Aurora blushed slightly and laughed
"Would you like some toast or something?"
"Just a glass of water please"
"You don't mind if I eat do you" Aurora asked when she handed him the glass of water
"No, of course not" Aurora immediately set about making some toast
"So what brings you here?" Aurora finally asked while buttering her toast
"Your car actually, you're right it was bugged or something I didn't ask too much about it, but it is all clean now, I had it moved to my house on Monday we will go get the plates changed" Aurora nodded
"Oh why does it have to be a Saturday I have club work tonight"
"I will be giving you a lift don't worry about that"
"I can't ask you to do that"
"You didn't I am offering"
"Is there anything I can say that will talk you out of it" Aurora asked mock glaring at him
"Nope"
"I didn't think so" She sighed "I am going to make a list of all the things I owe you"
"Don't worry about it, I love helping people in need"
"Thank you" Michael just waved it away
"What are you doing for the rest of the day?"
"I have lots of uni assessments that I have to catch up on, but how I cook you dinner later before I have to go to the club?"
"Sounds like a plan, although I have to go now. I am going to see my parents to tell them that I got the part I wanted in the opera" He smiled cockily. Aurora laughed
"I guess I will see you later then"
"Kicking me out eh" Michael said standing up and heading for the exit
"If you saw how much work I had to do you would understand" Aurora said walking behind Michael to the door.
"Bye" Michael said as he stepped out
"Bye" Michael gave her a smile and a wink before turning and walking away.
Aurora watched him go with a tug of longing. Stop it, he is your co star…… this isn't good Aurora sighed as she put her hair up and sat down at her computer.
Soon she was day dreaming of Michael again… Stop it, work Aurora and stop thinking about how hot Michael is…you do not have a crush on him. More determined than ever Aurora launched in to her work for the remainder of the afternoon.
After dinner Michael drove Aurora down the main club strip and pulled in to the drop off and pick up lane just outside The Spot.
"I'll see you inside later"
"You don't have to I can meet you out here when I am done"
Michael pulled her forward and Aurora's heart sped up, He was going to kiss her, wasn't he?
"I love watching you dance" He whispered seductively in her ear, before kissing her cheek and letting her go"
Aurora thanked him again before getting out of the car and going inside some what dazed.
Monday came sooner than Aurora would have liked, having spent all Sunday catching up and completing all her university work.
All work and no play Aurora sighed as she got ready to be picked up by Michael; today they were going to get her number plate changed over.
Half an hour later she was showered and dressed and ready to go, on time. Michael knocked
"Morning" Aurora said as she opened the door after checking through the peep hole.
"Morning, Ready to go?" Aurora nodded and grabbed her bag before locking up.
Together they drove to the Transport registration office and after waiting in line for fifteen minutes they were told that it would be two weeks before a replacement number plate could be made and given to her
"Two weeks, you have got to be joking"
"I'm sorry dear, it is a bit of a pain… the only other way would be to swap number plates with someone else and just changed the details to each of them"
"Well that doesn't help" Aurora sighed
"Actually it does, how long would it take?" Michael asked
"All you have to do is show the relevant identification and proof of ownership and fill out the appropriate forms"
"Do you have the forms?" The Lady nodded reaching behind her and producing them.
"Thank you" Michael took them, and grabbed the stunned Aurora's hand and walked away.
"Michael what are you doing"
"If we swap number plates don't you see it will solve all our problems?" Aurora looked at him disbelievingly "The cars are totally different, we change them and no one will be the wiser" Aurora bit her lip "You can't last two weeks without a car, we can have this done by tomorrow, once we have all the relevant information"
Aurora sighed defeated "Ok" Michael smiled victoriously
"Come on we will be late for theater" Michael said as he took her hand and pulled her out the door.
"Alright everyone, Now that all of our three mains have arrived" Christopher said looking straight at Michael and Aurora. "We shall divide up in to groups. Dancers with Lydia in rehearsal room two, Chorus and Minor mains with Blake here in the theater and three mains with me in rehearsal room one" Everyone started to move.
Together Michael and Aurora walked to the rehearsal room. There was a blonde man already there Aurora recognized him as the actor who was playing Raoul.
"Anna, I doubt you have really been properly introduced to Brett"
"Nice to see you again, we didn't talk at all when we first met" Aurora said shaking Brett's offered hand and remembering last week going over all the songs.
"Nice to meet you too Anna" Brett smiled before addressing Michael "Isn't it great Michael not having to work so much with Tyra this time?"
"This time" Aurora questioned looking between the two
"She usually gets main parts and in the last show it was hell because she complained the whole time and had to be centre of attention, I take it you have met her Anna?"
"She gave me a unique impression" Aurora admitted and the three of them laughed, but broke off when the door was opened
"Alright you three now it is time to get down to business" Christopher said as he walked in. "Now first we will go over 'All I ask of you' for the moment I just want you two to go with it we will make up and play with some moves, but for now just talk through the song then we will take it from there"
Starting out Aurora faced the stage, listening for the Phantom then Brett came up behind her singing or talking at the moment and came around so that they were facing each other the phantom forgotten.
At several times during the walk and talk through they all stopped and made suggestions as to moves and positions.
After that was finished Michael sat at the piano and began the introduction to the song, it was time to try it to music.
Brett came up behind her and came around to so that they stood facing each other and the 'audience'
No more talk of darkness,
Forget these wide-eyed fears.
I'm here, nothing can harm you -
my words will warm and calm you.
Brett touched her cheek and tilted her face up to meet his.
Let me be your freedom,
let daylight dry -your tears.
I'm here, with you, beside you,
to guard you and to guide you . . .
Aurora smiled weakly and keep eye contact with Brett as she sang
Say you love me
every waking moment,
Brett turned her around so that her back was pressed against his chest and he put his arms around her, holding her close
turn my head with talk of summertime . . .
Say you need me with you, now and always . . .
promise me that all you say is true -
that's all I ask of you . . .
Brett let her go and led her further down stage
Let me be your shelter,
let me be your light.
You're safe: No-one will find you
your fears are far behind you . . .
Aurora broke free and walked forward to the edge of the stage
All I want is freedom,
a world with no more night . . .
She turned towards Brett as he walked towards and held out her hands for him to take, which he did.
and you always beside me
to hold me and to hide me . . .
Brett span her in a circle and brought her close
Then say you'll share with me one
love, one lifetime . . . Let me lead you
from your solitude . . .Say you need me
with you here, beside you . . .
anywhere you go, let me go too -
Christine, that's all I ask of you . . .
Aurora turned back around so she was facing away from him and brought his arms around her
Say you'll share with me one
love, one lifetime . . .say the word
and I will follow you . . .
They turned to each other, Brett holding her hands in his
Share each day with me, each night, each morning . . .
Aurora sang putting emotion in to the words to make them real
Say you love me . . .
Brett replied pulling her closer
You know I do . . .
Together they sang
Love me - that's all I ask of you . . .
Aurora and Brett kissed, lightly on the lips. It is nothing like when Michael kissed me… thought Aurora. Once they pulled back they sang the final line
anywhere you go let me go too . . . Love me -
that's all I ask of you.
"Well done both of you, you work so well together" Christopher said
Michael nodded in agreement, but he couldn't take his eyes off Aurora.
Ok so what did you all think, there will be alot more of POTO incorperated in to the story from now on, as we get further in to it.
so tell me what you think and if you read please review i love knowing what you think.
Merry Christmas Everyone
Emma Riddle