Start of Something New
Yes I shouldn't be doing ANOTHER WIP however this had been hopping in my head since I became blocked on flipped...I do not own GH or High School Musical...All Lyrics used in this fic are from HSM...
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The next day came as students filed into Marquez's class to begin another day of learning. As Damian sat down he eyed Lulu smiling at him from across the room.
'Good morning,' Lulu mouthed to him.
'Good morning' Damian mouthed back.
The bell rang signaling for class to begin as Marquez stood in the center of the classroom.
"Ok," he began, "I hope your cell phones are off today and we won't have any more interruptions."
A few students reached into their bags and pockets to turn off phones while Marquez continued.
"Final reminder," he said, "Musical auditions today during free period."
Logan and Serena looked at each other smiling.
Soon Marquez began his lesson.
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The next few periods went by very slow and soon it was free period.
"So," Maxie asked Lulu as they were in the hallway, "want to head to the gym and run our routine."
"Can't," Lulu said, "I-I have homework."
"Homework," Maxie asked, "it's only the second day back I mean come on I've been behind on homework since Pre School and I'm all caught up now."
Lulu shrugged and snuck away from her friend heading to the auditorium to spy on the auditions.
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Damian was standing in the wings as Marquez came on the stage.
"Ok," he said, "I would like to welcome you to the auditions...I would like to tell all of you no pressure and break a leg...callbacks will be held next week."
He then went on to introduce the musical's composer Milo Giambetti.
A few students came on the stage and auditioned...horribly.
Soon Lulu reached her destination.
"So," she said to Damian, "come to scope out our fabulous drama department."
He shrugged.
"The Jackal was just curious as to all the hype about this show," Damian said.
Lulu nodded.
After a few more students went up Marquez returned to the stage.
"Ok," he said, "now that the singles auditions are done time for pairs...Logan and Serena care to show everyone how it's done."
Logan and Serena got up and headed to the stage.
Milo watched them get on and Logan glared at him.
"No need to accompany us Giambetti," Logan said.
"We had our rehearsal pianist record an arrangement for us," Serena said.
Logan glared at her with his icy blue eyes. He always had to get the last word in and hated when his sister stole his thunder.
The music started...
It's hard to believe
that I couldn't see
Serena began before being joined by Logan
You were always there beside me
Thought I was alone
with no one to hold
but you were always right beside me
Logan then went solo for a moment
This feelings like no other
before they sang in unison again
I want you to know
I've never had someone that knows me like you do
the way you do
I've never had someone as good for me as you
no one like you so lonely before I finally found
what I've been looking for
They and this duet while dancing across the stage in a show stopping number. When the song ended Logan turned to his sister who was clearly attempting to show her diva of a brother up.
"I told you not to do the Jazz Square," Logan whispered to his sister annoyed.
"It's a crowd pleaser," Serena whispered back, "Everyone loves a good Jazz Square."
Logan rolled his eyes as Marquez headed back on stage giving the siblings a round of applause.
"Bravo," he said.
Meanwhile Milo watched the half siblings heading in his direction.
"You know I envisioned that song a bit slower when I wrote it," he said.
Logan faked a smile to the other boy.
"I've been in seventeen school productions Milo," Logan said, "and your music's been in how many."
"This would be the first," Milo said.
"Exactly," Logan said.
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"That's how it's done kids," Marquez was saying, "so any last minute sign ups...anyone..."
Damian didn't know what was coming over him as he stepped out of the wings and into view.
"I the jac-," he paused, "I'd like to audition."
Marquez looked at the new boy and rolled his eyes.
"Single's auditions are long over Mr. Spinelli," he said, "and there are simply no more pairs."
Lulu shook her head. She knew she was going to regret this but she stepped out and smiled.
"I'll sing with him," Lulu said.
Damian's face lit up in a smile at hearing the Blonde One wanted to sing with the Jackal.
"Miss Spencer," Marquez, "I didn't know you were into the theater."
"I'm full of surprises sir," she said.
"Well still," Marquez said, "the theater waits for no one and I already made my last call."
He left the room and Lulu looked at Damian.
"Sorry," she said.
"It's ok," he replied.
As they were on their way out however they spotted Milo still over by the piano fumbling with his sheet music.
"Let me help you," Lulu said picking up fallen papers.
"T-thank you," Milo nervously stammered.
"Don't let Logan get to you," she continued, "it's your show not his...I mean the composer is like the playmaker right."
Milo shrugged.
"I guess," he said, "say want to hear how the song should go I mean there are still a few minutes left to free period."
Lulu nodded as Milo handed her and Damian the words to the song and began to play a slower version of the number on his piano.
Lulu began...
It's hard to believe
that I couldn't see
you were always there beside me
Then Spinelli added...
Thought I was alone
with no one to hold
Finally they both sand in unison...
But you were always right beside me
This feeling's like no other
I want you to know
I've never had someone that knows me like you do
The way you do
I've never had someone as good for me as you
No one like you
So lonely before I finally found
What I've been looking for
Milo smiled at his two new friends as they finished singing and Marquez peeked his head in.
"Spencer, Spinelli you have a callback," Marquez said, "Milo give them the opening number of the second act."
Milo nodded and enthusiastically gave them the piece of music to learn telling them he'd be available to rehearse with them whenever they wanted.
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TBC...
I hope you are loving this as much as I love writing as you notice chapters are faster with this fic because the plot is pretty much set and as I re-watched HSM on Wednesday I made an outline of the film plot + my own 'personal' touches
Next chapter is status quo... I don't know how much of the actual song will be in the chapter but Georgie makes her entrance...