Chapter 2

Ramin's POV

I sat down next to Sierra. She handed me a clipboard with Mrs. Connor's students' names on it. "Here we go." I said sighing. Sierra gave me a long reassuring pat on the shoulder and an encouraging smile. I gave a weak, half-hearted smile back at Sierra.

She replied, "Cheer up. Let's do this for Mrs. Connor. We owe her this. She helped us when we were in production as the phantom and Christine. Please just do it. I'll be calling the guys to come up. You call the girls to come forward." "Ok." I answer, faking a smile. 'Oh, yeah right. You're not the one girls go absolutely crazy over." I thought. I looked at the first name on the list. "Chad Smith, come up please." Sierra called. A boy walked onto the stage.

"What are you trying out for, Chad?" Sierra then asked. "I'm trying out for the role of Raoul." he said. "Begin." Mrs. Connor commanded when Sierra nodded at her. Chad sang a snip from Try To Remember.

Try to remember the kind September.

When life was slow and oh so mellow.

And if you remember then follow.

Follow, follow, and follow.

As he sang, I could notice that this boy's voice was a low baritone. He was a good choice for playing Raoul. I wrote Raoul next to Chad's name. "Next." Mrs. Connor said. I read the next name on the list. Kyle Goodwin. He sang for a bit. He had a deep, baritone voice. I wrote Pigani next to his name. "Two down. How many ever names to go." I thought. As the next few hours went by, Sierra called a lot of guy names and I said several girl names. I think we called maybe 20 to 25 names already. We both marked the best roles for the students. Now the final two parts to audition for were the role of the Phantom and the role of Christine. I wonder who will audition for these roles.

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Molly's POV

I waited for my audition. Many roles were already tried out for. Meg went up for the role of Meg. She was a good singer and Megan even had the same hair color as Meg. Now the Phantom's role and Christine's role were left. Skye O'Reilly and John Hudson were both trying out for the Phantom. They both sang "Music of the Night". They were excellent singers and both guys had deep, gentle voices. Skye and John almost sound like Ramin, but it's not likely since Ramin's a high tenor plus his singing is more soft and AMAZING! I wonder though who will get the role of the Phantom.

"Angel Bradbury." Ramin said. I watched Angel strut up to the stage. She had to walk like she was star of the show. I rolled my eyes. "What part, Angel?" Mrs. Connor asked a little paranoid. "It seems Mrs. Connor don't like Angel's princess act." I thought victoriously. "I'll be singing for the part of Christine." Angel said dramatically. Then, she started to sing. Angel should be really trying out for Carlotta. She sings like a dying walrus! I looked over at Megan. I ran my finger slowly over my throat. Megan nodded and mouthed "I agree."

"Molly Johnson." Ramin said. I froze. "Molly Johnson." He said again. Megan nudged me. I bravely made my way to the stage. On my way, I took a peek at Ramin. Oh man, he's adorably sexy. "He's just an actor. A really CUTE actor." I told myself as my heart skipped beats. I pushed back my auburn curls. "What role are you auditioning for, Molly?" Sierra asked smiling. "I'll be trying for the role of Christine Daee." I replied determined. I exhaled a long breath.

"You may begin, Molly." Mrs. Connor said with a wink. I nodded. I already learned the song I picked for auditions. This is my chance to show the person I wanted to be. So, I held my head high and sang.

Think of me, think of me fondly

When we've said goodbye

I sang the words softly at first but gradually getting a little louder with the verse.

If you'll ever find a moment

Spare a thought for me

I could feel as if my mother was singing to me. Oh, Mom.

But if you still remember

Stop and think of me

I felt my passion for singing rise up from the deep, locked up part of my soul.

Think of all the things

We've shared and seen

I thought of the special times I spent with my Mom before she died.

Look back on all those times

"This is for you, Mom." I thought happily as my tears fell from my eyes.

Think of the things we'll never do

There will never be a day when I won't think of you

Then, out of nowhere, Chad sang Raoul's part of the song. Man, he'd make a good Raoul. "I'll have to thank Chad." I thought as Chad sang. After he finished, I continued on singing the last verse.

Flowers fade

The fruits of summer fade

They have their seasons, so do we

But please promise me that sometimes…

I slowed down to a slow tempo voice and then sang…

You will think of me

As I sang the last crescendo note, I heard my voice echo throughout the auditorium. I folded my hands behind my back. Megan gave me the "good job" sign. I smiled. I glanced at the 3 judges sitting in the front row. Mrs. Connor was smiling from ear to ear. Sierra was looking at me with a raised eyebrow. Ramin was just staring at me speechless.

"Excellent work, Molly." Mrs. Connor said smiling. I nodded. I walked off the stage. As I walked by Ramin, he whispered something to Sierra and she laughed. I walked back to the fifth row where Megan was. I looked over at Chad and said, "Thanks, Chad." Chad gave me a peace sign. "You did fantastic. You totally deserve the part of Christine." Megan commented.

I grinned like the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland.