Thanks for all of the reviews. i love getting feedback and it motivates me to keep writing. this chapter is a little boring but i think you might like it.

Once the teens were inside the theater they received their Playbills and found their seats.

"I want seat 109!" Kyan called.

"Why?"

"Because Jesse, it's the one closest to the center of the stage."

"Yeah but 108 and 110 are just as good."

"Then you take them."

"Guys quit it and sit down. Let's not make a scene," said Gwen intervening.

"Can you guys see ok?" Kyan asked once they were seated.

"Yeah can you?"

"Yes, but you two are shorter then me so I didn't know if you could see over this bar thing."

"No I'm fine," replied Gwen

"I'm not that short!" yelled Jesse a little too loudly. Kyan and Gwen laughed at her as people turned to stare.

While they were waiting the three friends took the opportunity to absorb the stage. Since there was no picture taking or video recording allowed they wanted to imprint the image in their minds. There were two levels to the stage. The first level contained an alcove in the corner where the band sat. A few feet in front of the band space was a public telephone booth pushed slightly to the left. In the center of the stage was a long metal table with two folding chairs. On top of the table was a white phone. The right side of the stage contained a large unit of scaffolding set back a little from the metal table. Atop the scaffolding was a large hunk of metal poles and wires complete with Christmas lights and every kind of scarp metal imaginable. On the opposite end of the stage above the band niche was a platform with a variety of mismatched chairs and a safety railing. On the back wall center stage was a staircase that lead to a walkway with a door at the end. A paper lantern hung from the ceiling.

Several minutes after the teens had arrived the band took their seats and began to rehearse. The three friends continued to sit in silence and take everything in. At 2:00 sharp a figure emerged. Roger. As soon as he was in sight of the audience they began to scream. The feeling within each of the teens was indescribable. It was excitement, anticipation, and pure adrenaline all at once. Next Mark emerged to more cheers.

The show started and they all felt as though they were in some alternate reality. Soon it was time for the song 'Rent'. As soon as Mark finished his line the stage exploded with lights, music, and movement. Colorful costumes swirled in every direction. A few numbers passed and soon Mimi entered. She and Roger sang 'Light My Candle' and a small amount of humor was added into the performance. Soon Angel entered in her 'Today 4 You' costume. The entire crowd erupted in cheers.

Time flew by and Mimi made her triumphant return in 'Out Tonight'. As soon as she was seen and the music started the crowd roared with excitement. After many more memorable songs Angel and Collins took the stage for 'I'll Cover You' Kyan's favorite song. During this piece Gwen found herself continuously smacking Kyan to stop him for singing.

'Christmas Bells' came and passed followed by Maureen's flawless performance of 'Over the Moon'. 'La Vie Boheme' was next and all three teens found it nearly impossible not to burst out into sing. During the lines 'Actual reality act up fight AIDS!' all three of them shot there hands up high in the air right on queue.

During intermission Kyan and Gwen went to use the bathroom while Jesse stayed behind.

"Jesse are you sure you don't want to use the bathroom?" Gwen asked when she returned. "There's almost no line.

"I'm good." Jesse lied. She really had to go but was too afraid she would miss something. Kyan soon returned and intermission was winding down. Jesse began to regret her decision.

"Guys I'll be right back"

"But Jess it's about to start!"

"I know Kyan but I gotta go to the bathroom!"

Women. Kyan thought.

Jesse dashed toward the stairs and ran to the bathroom. As she reached the doors she heard to her horror the music to 'Seasons of Love'. Shit she thought. Jesse moved at speeds never before seen from a human and returned to her seat as the chorus began.

"Damn girl that was fast!"

"I was motivated."

Several numbers passed and soon they were watching 'Without You'. Tears welled in their eyes as they watched Angel wither away in her lovers' arms and Mimi sing of heartache. Another song passed and then it was time for Kyan's second favorite song. 'Contact' came accompanied by more nudging from Gwen who had heard Kyan's impression of; well 'intimate noises', too many times. Kyan sat in awe as Angel hit every high note and sang at the top of his lungs. His movements adding to the feel of the song. At the conclusion of the song the music for 'I'll Cover You' the reprise started. Collins' voice was so beautiful and the emotion was so real. Tears formed in the teens eyes and they al began to cry. They were an emotional bunch. After a while 'What You Own' began. Gwen was extremely curious as to how this would be played out on stage, because Roger could not go to Santa Fe.

Next was 'Finale A' followed by 'Your Eyes' and 'Finale B'. During 'Finale B' the whole company took the stage. First Roger, Mimi, Mark, Maureen, and Joanne, followed by Benny and the other company members. Finally about three lines before the end Angel ran on stage and the crowd exploded with earth shattering cheers, whistles, and screams. Next thing the friends knew it was over.

"That was amazing!" Kyan squealed after the applause from the standing ovation had finally died down.

"Let's see it again!" Jesse chimed.

"It was magnificent wasn't it," Gwen added, the three of them were now leaving the second level. "Let's get our t-shorts.

"Great idea." Kyan said pulling a wad of money from his pocket.

They each bought a t-shirt and keychain.

"I wonder how Jonathan Larson thought of something as wonderful as Rent," Gwen said as they emerged into the sunlight.

"Maybe the Bohemians really existed!" Jesse shouted.

"Okay Jess and Harry Potter lives on 53rd street"

"Shut up! The documentary said he based it on his friends, maybe they were his friends."

"Maybe,"

"Kyan!"

"What Gwen? I mean it is possible."

"Someone would have found them by now!" Gwen yelled fuming.

"Not if they didn't know where to look. Think about it! New York City is huge. No one thinks they really exist so no one is looking."

"We could find them!" Jesse screamed jumping up and down excitedly.

"Come on Gwen let's try it. We have money. It's summer. We're seventeen, so are parents won't really care. Let's do it!" Kyan said trying to convince her.

"All right we'll try. Where's the subway?"

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