Chapter 3

Of course, we got at the theater right on time. We walked in and greeted some people, then he kissed me and let me go into my dressing room to get into costume. I had a lot of getting ready to do. First, there was the fact that I had to be green. I got my paint on, then did the normal make-up… mascara eyeliner, all that. Then my wig. I loved my first wig. Actually, I loved all my wigs. My first wig was long black hair that was braided all the way down over my right shoulder to below my chest. Then, my costume which was a navy blue dress with a jacket over it, that I eventually take off. After I was all done getting ready, I did a couple stretches, a sip of water, and walked out. The show had already started but I wasn't in the first seen, so I was OK. Gaspard was waiting for me by the stage door. He looked amazing in his first costume. He kissed me, told me how good I looked in green, wished me luck, then took a few steps back because it was almost my cue to enter and he didn't want to be seen. Then I heard my cue music, took a deep breath, and ran into the spotlight…..

It was a good show. Everything went as planned, as usual. Kristy, who plays Glinda, and who also has become one of my good friends, did great. Gaspard blew me and everyone in the audience away with his amazing good looks and talent, as usual. And I did OK. I didn't mess up, or trip, and I added a few riffs (I was feeling a little daring) so I'd say I did pretty good. I was getting in my shower now. I usually have to run off the stage after the show because I have to get in the shower and wash all the green paint off and I don't want to keep the people at the stage door waiting too long. It usually takes me about seven minutes in the shower. Because of my vampire speed, I can wash the green off faster. The I do my hair, get dresses, re-apply very little makeup, and leave the dressing room. As I walked out, there was my angel. He had very little to do after the show, but he always waits for me to get done so we can go out together. He grabbed my waist and pushed me against the wall, into a passionate kiss.

"You never cease to amaze me with how talented you are, love. That was an amazing show."

"Your pretty awe-inspiring yourself," I told him.

"Thank you. Now we should be going, we don't want to leave all your fans waiting," he smiled.

"Let's go."

I walked out the stage door, to the outside. There were already a lot of people there. It was already dark out but there were lights on. I moved to my far right, to start at the begging of the line and move left. Gaspard followed me, going behind me. We got a lot of nice complements. Everyone was really sweet. We were about in the middle of the line now, and I had already gotten a present. It was a scrap book full of pictures of various performances I did. Two teenage girls gave it to me, they were really sweet. I thanked them and took a picture with them. Kristy was just finishing up ,and I waved good-bye to her. She waved back, said "see you tomorrow" and "great show" ,and I said the same. Gaspard was still right behind me. The next group was a group of three gentleman. They were about my age, maybe a little younger. They handed me their play bills and smiled at me. A rather odd smile actually. Then I heard Gaspard growl behind me, only loud enough so that I, with my vampire senses, could hear. I looked at him and his jaw was clenched, his body tense. He took another step closer to me, and put his arm around my waist.

"Can we help you with anything gentleman?" he said, or a better word would be growled.

"Nahh," one of them said, "I was just gonna say how amazing you did up there Rachel. It is Rachel right?"

"Yes," I replied. I'm guessing he knew my name from reading the playbill.

"Well, you really did look good up there," he said, that odd smile playing around his lips. "Maybe you could teach me a thing or two?" he said raising an eyebrow. That didn't go well with Gaspard.

"I don't think she's be interested in that gentleman. Now if you don't mind… me and my fiancée have quite a few other people to talk to. Goodbye," he snarled. I looked up at his face. He looked truly terrifying, truly like a vampire. That was enough for those boys. They looked disappointed for a second, then terrified and quickly walked away.

"What is it, love?" I asked.

"I'll tell you later, we still have people to see." He was visibly angry. I touched his cheek soothingly, giving him a reassuring smile. He did a little smile back, and nudged me forward, reminding me about the people who must be starring at us. I walked forward to greet our next fan……