Hi everyone! Sorry it's been a while since an update. I've had that crazy end-of-year school stuff going on. This chapter's kind of a filler, but more chapters should be coming soon!

Disclaimer: I don't own Once Upon a Time, nor do I own Sweeney Todd

Killian and Belle continued their argument as they entered the auditorium. Belle said, "I'm just saying. Her name's Mrs. Lovett, but what happened to Mr. Lovett?"

"He died of gout."

"When do they say that?"

"In the bloody script!"

"She may say that, but she got that 'bake the bodies into pie' idea pretty quickly, if you ask me." Belle folded her arms.

"You're impossible." Killian rolled his eyes.

"You're just saying that because you can't admit I'm right."

"In your dreams, French." Killian scoffed. "Hey, did you notice that this is our first rehearsal together?"

"You were supposed to be here on Monday."

"I had a dentist appointment!"

"Excuses, excuses," Belle chided. "What are we singing today?"

"'The Ballad of Sweeney Todd'. Ruby's assigned the solos."

"Okay guys, let's get going." Ruby directed. "Sopranos on the far left. Then altos, tenors, and bases."

The entire cast gathered around the piano for the first group rehearsal. Emma stood at the front of the altos. Killian glanced at her. In the first few weeks of rehearsal, there hadn't been a rehearsal where she hadn't yelled at him. Sometimes he intentionally pushed her buttons, but most of the time it was for nothing. He just couldn't understand what her problem was.

Belle took a place with the other sopranos. Killian came over and stood next to her. She raised an eyebrow. "Aren't you supposed to stand with people singing the same part?"

"Belle, when have I ever listened to the rules?" He replied. She shrugged. He had a point. Belle also noticed the way Emma was glaring at him. She had made it a point to stay out of their feud, so she didn't say anything to Killian.

Ruby handed out sheet music for the opening song. "The soloists' names are written on the music. Be prepared to sing. Alright Granny, whenever you're ready." Granny started in playing the introduction. Belle followed along on the music with her finger. She could've sworn Killian had muttered "nerd" before covering it with a cough. Different members of the cast sang. Belle was surprised to see that she'd gotten a quick solo. Throughout the entire song, Killian had been nudging her shoulder and making weird faces.

Killian was so busy trying to mess Belle up that he almost forgot to sing his own part. Belle elbowed him in the ribs. His eyes widened and he sang. "Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd" The chorus repeated. "He served a dark and a vengeful god." Another repetition. "And after that, well that's the play, and he wouldn't want us to give it away. Not Sweeney, not Sweeney Todd. The demon barber of Fleet Street." Even standing by the piano he looked like he was performing on stage, a devilish smile on his face.

The cast finished up the song. Ruby clapped. "That was a great first run, guys. Take five."

Elsa could see the entire cast from where she was working on the set. Even standing a good distance from each other, Killian and Emma frowned every time they made eye contact. Elsa bit back a smile. Those two were so stubborn. It was really entertaining to watch. She heard the song end for a break. Emma moved from the piano to the stage. "What do you want to eat? Should I order pizza?"

"Not until after rehearsal." Elsa said.

"I know. We have to run through the song a couple more times, and Ruby wants me to sing through 'Worst Pies in London' before we leave." Emma sat down. "I'm just planning ahead."

"I see."

"So how's the set going?" Emma asked. She glanced around at the cluttered stage.

"We have a layout, and I know what we're going to do. We'll get there." Emma was impressed by how confident Elsa sounded. She was normally pretty worried about making the perfect set. "How's working with Killian?"

Emma gave her best friend a death glare. "Don't get me started."

"Ooooh, am I going to hear a rant later?" Elsa teased.

Just as Emma was about to fire back, Killian and Belle walked by. "Hi Elsa!" Belle greeted.

"Hey Belle." Elsa smiled. Both of them noticed that Emma and Killian would look pretty much anywhere but at each other. "You sounded really great just now."

Belle blushed. "Thanks. The set looks great."

"Just wait 'til it's finished." It was plain to see that Elsa was really excited about the set. The conversation died after that. They stood in awkward silence for a few moments until Ruby called all the actors back to the piano. "You three should get back. I don't want to incur the wrath of Ruby."

Killian and Emma turned to go. They climbed over the piles of wood and power tools that Elsa and the stage crew had left out. They occasionally bumped into each other, little comments like "walk much?" and "watch where you're going" following close behind.

Belle glanced at Elsa. "What are we going to do with those two?"

"Beats me." Elsa smirked. "Have you ever noticed that they seem like an old married couple when they're together?"

Belle laughed. "Don't tell them that. They'd kill you."

"Like they could. I've got the power tools." She held up a drill to prove her point.

Ruby shouted at all the performers who hadn't come to the piano. Belle looked over. "Sounds like I'm being summoned. It was good talking to you." Elsa smiled at Belle as they both returned to their work.