AUDITION DAY

"Next!" Mrs. Hawkins, the musical theatre teacher, called. A brown headed, skinny girl walked onto the stage confidently while I waited backstage with butterflies stuffed in my stomach. I've been practicing the song ever since last week and was really good at it, too. But somehow even through all that, butterflies still filled my stomach with fear and a nervous feeling.

"Sing, Abbi," Mrs. Hawkins told the girl. At that instant, she started singing like an angel. I mean, I've heard so many great voices in my life, but this one was astonishing. Now I was more nervous than before. It seemed like each and every note Abbi sang sucked more and more confidence out of not just me, but everybody. Just like Sharpay.

After she finished her audition, Mrs. Hawkins stood to her feet. "Bravo!" she applauded, praising Abbi with glory. "Alright, next!"

I walked on the stage, trying my hardest to look as confident and relaxed as Abbi did. The bright lights followed my every step as I headed to the middle of the stage. 'Ok. This is my time to shine. Not Abbi's or anyone else's. It's my time to heat up things.' I thought, giving a pep talk to myself before I had to sing.

"Alright, Gabriella. Sing." Mrs. Hawkins instructed.

I closed my eyes so I could keep focus. My mind programmed the audition song for me, but my mouth, however, sang another song. Not the one I shouldn't done, but I supposed it'd be okay.

"It's funny when you find yourself

Looking from the outside.

I'm standing here

But all I want is to be over there.

Why did I let myself believe

Miracles could happen.

'Cause now I have to pretend

That I don't really care."

I opened my eyes to find everyone in amazement. So, I continued.

"I though you were my fairytale

My dream when I'm not sleeping.

A wish upon a star that's coming true.

But everybody else could tell

That I confuse my feelings with the truth.

When there was me and you."

I stopped there, ending my audition and to my surprise, everyone started clapping for me, even Mrs. Hawkins, who I thought hated me.

"Beautiful, Gabriella," she whispered. "All right. I'll post the results tomorrow before school starts."

Everyone got on the stage after Mrs. Hawkins left to congratulate me on a job well done. They overflowed me with so many compliments and even some invited me to parties (except for Abbi, who was now very jealous, and Mrs. Hawkins). I accepted each compliment and offer one at a time so I could get the news out to everyone.

THAT NIGHT AT HOME

"So, how were the auditions, Gabi?" my mom asked ( I hate when she calls me Gabi) as we both ate dinner.

"They were great!" I replied, trying to eat my taco Mom made as quickly as possible. "I got a lot of compliments and turns out even Mrs. Hawkins loved it too."

"See. I told you would do great. But when I was saying that, you were at the table trying to practice and eat your cereal at the same time."

I blushed at that comment. "True," I said smiling. I looked down at my plate. It had been only 5 minutes since we sat down to eat, and I had already finished my taco. "Hey, do you mind if I go up to my room?"

"And go and spend all your time on the computer?"

I blushed again. "Yeah."

"Okay. I suppose it would be..fine for you to be excused."

I walked over to her seat and hugged her. "Gracias."

"Your welcome, Gabi."

"Oh, one thing, Mom."

"Yes?"

"Don't call me Gabi."

"Can do."

LATER THAT NIGHT IN THE CHAT ROOM

So, how were the auditions?

They were better than I expected. I got at least 50 compliment from everyone. And I found my new rival, Abbi.

That's great! Except for Abbi, though. Hey, Gabriella?

Yeah?

There's something we need to talk about.

HEY. Sorry if this chapter was a little short, too. Like I said, this is my first fan fiction. Please be good and review!