To anyone that saw Raven and Chelsea after that first night, it would appear that nothing about them had changed. Chelsea was still busy with classes, clubs, and tutoring. Raven had joined the Student Fashion Association, and was making a few new friends. They would still stay up late into the night talking about anything and nothing. They ate in the dining hall with Eddie whenever they got the chance and he wasn't out with Ronnie's sister, Magdalena. But at night on stage they were in their private world, where the rules no longer applied, and Raven's feelings didn't hide in the shadows. On stage, Chelsea was hers, and no one else's. Raven had even let a glimmer of hope in that Chelsea might actually return her feelings. Every time they kissed, Chelsea looked at her in a way that made her toes curl. And once their lips touched, it was hard for her to let go.

She wasn't sure how they'd ever made it through 'Contact.' Hearing Chelsea say those words, and feeling her tall slender body against hers, she thought she might burst into flame. It was a good thing the scene took place primarily under a white sheet. Tonight was opening night, and Raven was excited. Her parents and Cory were in the audience, Chelsea's parents, Eddie, and a few people from the Chill Grill, had also come to the performance.

She looked over at Chelsea's mirror. She'd set a little gift and note in front of it. She'd searched high and low for the perfect present for her friend. She'd been wondering in a children's store looking for a particular piece of fabric, when she'd seen it. There was a charm shaped like a cow jumping over the moon. She couldn't have thought of anything more fitting. She'd bought a silver chain to go around her neck, and the note said:

To the Maureen to my Joanne,

I just wanted to say that you've truly amazed me over the past two months. Your talent is limitless, and I couldn't have done this without you. I love you forever, girl.

You're best friend,

Raven aka Joanne

Chelsea arrived fifteen minutes later and started getting ready. When she noticed the little bag and note, she immediately looked over at Raven. "Rae, you shouldn't have. I didn't get you anything."

"Oh don't worry about that. Just open it." Raven said walking over to her.

She opened the little box and read the letter. "Thanks so much, Rae" She said standing up and embracing Raven. Then she did something neither of them expected. She brushed her lips against Raven's. It shocked them both, and Chelsea blushed slightly. "Guess I was just practicing for later." She joked.

"Yeah, I guess so. Well, I'd…better…go get ready." Raven said reluctantly. She walked back over to her counter. She touched her lips that were still tingling. Practice makes perfect.

Everything went well during the performance, and they even got a standing ovation. Chelsea had totally stolen the show with her outrageous portrayal of Maureen. She'd even had the whole audience mooing along with her at the end of 'Over the Moon.' The audience seemed to love her and Chelsea's performance of 'Take Me or Leave Me', which had gone off without a hitch. It was so much fun being on stage with Chelsea she'd almost forgotten there were people out there watching. When the show was over they all stood behind stage high fiving, back slapping a job well done. She was wrapping things up when Chelsea walked in. She looked up at her beautiful face and decided that tonight would be the night that she would tell her how she felt. She was about to walk out of the room when her eyesight blurred, and she was frozen in place.

"I'm sorry, Raven. I just can't do this anymore. I can't pretend to be something that I'm not." Raven's snapped back. She wanted to cry. She'd been all wrong about Chelsea's feelings.

"Raven, what's wrong? What did you see?" Chelsea asked with concern.

"What? Oh nothing, don't worry about it. Why don't you just go out with the cast? I'm not feeling so hot." Raven replied. It wasn't a complete lie. Right now she felt like she might throw up.

"Are you sure? I mean if you don't feel well I could just go back to the room with you and…" Chelsea asked again.

"Yes, I'll be fine. You go on and have fun. I just need some rest." Raven told her. While inside her heart was breaking.