Author's Notes: Wheeeee another chapter. Im getting excited causei know it is going to get more interesting :) I am off to NSW for the weekend, but i am going to try to update at least once a week because once i finish this story i am going to take some time off. I doubt it will last long though...

Anyway thanks to my reviewers:

Maska: Sorry about the font i had it writen so that the lyrics were in italic bold and the actions were in plain so something went wrong. sorry about that. i double checked this chapter though so all should be well. enjoy.

Angel: Soon they will get together but i cant tell you more than that. Ruin the suprise. thanks for reviewing.

Ok i don't own anything so lets not sue me. although i am watching POTO now because the house of wax freaked me out... no nightmares for me ;)

Early on Tuesday morning Aurora and Michael were back at the Transport registration department. After showing all the relevant identification, the number plates were switched.

"You didn't have to do this you know" Aurora said as Michael finished screwing his old number plate on to her car.

"I know, but I wanted to" Michael said as he stood up and dusted the dirt off his jeans

"Thanks again"

"Don't worry, now you had better move if you want to get to your classes on time"

Aurora nodded

"I'll see you tomorrow" She said as she hopped in her car and started the engine. Watching as Michael did the same.

Classes flew by, now that Aurora was caught up with everything. Although her new Professor, the one that liked to be called Brian continued looking at her with a frown on his face, like he couldn't place her. Aurora only hoped that he wouldn't remember.

There was a joint assignment coming up and today they were designated partners

Aurora ended up with the class pervert, his name was brad. Aurora talked to him about the project while he tried to stare up her skirt and down her top. It was decided that they would divide it up and when it was finished Brad would send his part to her and she would combined them and hand them in. This worked for her because now they wouldn't have to spend anytime together and she wouldn't have to get out her pepper spray to stop Brad from looking down her top.

I almost think I am still at school with the way the other students still act, Clicks and Popular kids. Aurora sighed some things never change. Maybe you still have to be a little older…

Later that night Aurora went and watched Brenda's Kids, She lived next door and went to AA meetings that night. The two Children, Kendra who was 10 and Alex who was 7 were well behaved and fun loving children and they spent the time together playing a board game. Before Aurora sent them to bed and spent the rest of the time studying.

She enjoyed spending time with the children that she told Brenda she would do it for free.

"I don't need the money as much as I did; I got my dream job that pays fairly well"

"Thank you Anna" Brenda said "I don't know how I will ever repay you"

"You don't have to; just let me spend time with your kids. I'll see you next week, good night" Aurora waved as she walked next door. Putting her books down on her desk and walking in to the kitchen she was deep in thought.

Aurora had grown up with everything. Her parents were rich and her house was a mansion with a full time cook and several maids. Anything she wanted she got. But Kendra and Alex they loved everything they had and appreciated it more than Aurora ever would of at that age.

The less you have the more you are grateful for.

The next Morning Aurora was up at her usual time, and was ready to leave 15 minutes before she had to be at the theater, but there was a problem, her car wouldn't start. She didn't have time to wait for the road side assistance. So she grabbed her mobile to call Michael for a lift. He answered after the third ring.

"You know you are going to be late" He said by way of hello in a sing song voice.

"Are you already at the theater?" Aurora asked, instantly thinking about catching a cab.

"Yeah I just got here, why? What's wrong?" He sounded so instantly worried

"My car just won't start, I was ganna ask for a lift, but your already there so I'll just grab a cab"

"Don't worry I'll come and get you"

"No, look I'll just be a few minutes"

"I'm on my way"

"No Michael- and the line went dead. Aurora growled angrily.

"Fine don't listen to me" She grumbled to herself, but none the less settled back on the bonnet of her car to wait for him.

About ten minutes later Michael arrived and checked over her car:

"Flat Battery, it looks like, we can pick one up on the way back from the theater."

"You really have to stop coming and helping me so much" Aurora said pursing her lips together slightly

"No worries now come on, or we will be late"

"Again" Aurora said quietly as the hopped in his car.

They pulled in the car park.

"We are so late again"

"I know I know" Aurora sighed "least they can't give us detention" Michael laughed "Or make us run laps"

"That wouldn't be so bad, Tyra usually was late, seeing her run laps would of made my day" Michael said opening the main door for her, then following her in to the rehearsal room, where Brett was already waiting with an angry looking Christopher.

"Where have you two been?"

"We are sorry Christopher but Aurora was having car troubles and asked me to help. We will both be on time Friday, we promise"

"ohh alright" Christopher said opening his score "I would like to go over "All I ask of you" then start on "Phantom of the Opera" Then we shall have to work without Anna for the rest of the afternoon because she is being kidnapped to start work on The Hannibal ballet routine"

"How are we suppose to work without Anna" Brett asked "almost all of the songs have her in it"

"Well I could sing it" Christopher suggested. Both Michael's and Brett's jaws dropped. Aurora struggled to keep a straight face, when Christopher turned to her and asked what was wrong with him singing.

"Let's just say you're no Christine" Aurora said, and finally after looking at Michael and Brett again dissolved in to giggles.

"Well if they are both going to be like that then we will just have to work on 'Music of the night' and 'We have all been blind' or even start on the sword fighting scene."

"Or you could let us go early" Brett said hopefully

"After Anna and Michael arriving late again, I don't think so"

"Nice going guys" Brett said mock scowling at them

"Alright enough chatter, Brett and Anna, 'All I ask of you', if you please"

The run through went quite well, they remember all the movements and their singing was even better. It was up lifting to see the show coming together after so little time.

Then Aurora and Michael moved up the front and practiced 'Phantom of the Opera'. Christopher told them that they were still deciding about how they were going to symbolize the journey down to the Phantoms lair. It was between coming down the center idle or having stairs being constructed on the stage for them to walk down or something similar.

"Feel free to do some movements and walking while you sing though" Christopher said. Aurora liked the fact that, Christopher didn't just make up the moves and actions for you, he let you knew what he thought and you all worked out what would look and work best.

"Are you ready" Michael asked

"When you are" Aurora replied

Aurora listened as Brett began to play the song, then aurora began, Linking eyes with Michael as he took her hand and slowly started drawing her around the room.


In sleep he sang to me, in dreams he came.
That voice which calls to me, and speaks my name
and do I dream again? For now I find,
the phantom of the opera is there, inside my mind

The room seemed empty as they sang, Michael leading her. She couldn't take her eyes off him; it was like she was in a totally different world.

Sing once again with me, our strange duet.
My power over you, Grows stronger yet.

Aurora pretended to look back as the song suggested. It hurt to tear her eyes away from Michael, singing together was electric.


And though you turn from me, to glance behind
The Phantom of the Opera is there, inside your mind.

While the two had been singing, Christopher had grabbed a chair and a mop; motioning to them Michael sat Aurora down and with a funny look at the mop, started 'rowing'. Aurora glanced back at him as she sung and smiled at his expression towards the mop.


Those who have seen your face,
Draw back in fear.
I am the mask you wear.

Michael came in on cue. Aurora sighed he had such a good voice.


It's me they hear.

Together they sang the finally.

Your/my spirit and my/your voice, in one combined.
The Phantom of the Opera is here/there inside your/my mind.

Michael abandoned his rowing and stood Aurora up, coming behind her and putting this left hand on her rib cage and the other on her neck tilting her chin up slightly. As Aurora sang:

He's there, The Phantom of the Opera!

Now came the hardest part of the song, the vocalizing at the end. It was like Michael could sense that she was nervous about it. His hand rubbed her ribs and caressed her neck. Needless to say Aurora wasn't as nervous anymore; the first notes came out easily. Sing my Angel of Music

Aurora continued, her voice got higher it was as Michael continued to help her sing. Sing my angel.

Sing for me!

Higher still, Michaels hand moved to stand her up a little straighter to get the song out to the best advantage.

Sing my angel!

SING FOR ME!

Michael's hand slid back up to her neck as the last and highest note back out beautifully. And only once she had finished did he move around her and continue with his next line.

I have brought you, to the seat of sweet music's throne
to this kingdom where all must pay homage to music, Music.
You have come here, for one purpose and one alone.
Since the moment I first heard you sing,
I have needed you with me to serve me, to sing, For my music, my music

Once they finished, there was a small round of applause. Looking around they saw that the door was open and a small crowd had gathered to watch them. Aurora smiled slightly embarrassed.

"I take it you are here to steal Anna away then Sara?"

"Yes, we are, sorry for interrupting" Christopher waved it away

"Go on then, get her back to us as soon as you can though" Sara nodded and together the girls left.

"Wow Au-" Aurora coughed "Anna that was fantastic, you are so lucky to be working with Michael, he is rather hot" Aurora blushed "You like him don't you" Sara said with a knowing look on her face. Aurora looked around and nodded slowly

"I didn't mean for it to happen, but it did"

"Don't worry, now come on, we are going to start the Hannibal dance"

The rest of the afternoon was hard work, the choreography was tricky, but would look so effective on stage.

Aurora didn't get to see Michael till he walked in to the Dance rehearsal room, to watch.

Dancing with him watching was nothing new, but at Sara pointed out when they finished

"He only had eyes for you" Aurora blushed as Sara continued "I would watch out though Tyra really likes him"

"She is the least of my worries right now" Only Sara knew what she really meant.

yay another chapter down it will be getting more interesting soon ;) but i cant say more than that. so please R&R

Happy New Year everyone...even if it is a little late.

Emma Riddle