Chapter 5. The Play
"I'm so scaredin Alex admited which I didn't expect. Alex never gets scared.
"What if I mess up?" she asked worriedly.
"You won't mess up. Just do it the same way you do during practice or when you're practicing with me" I told her. It was finally time for the play to start, and Alex wouldn't go onstage.
"Alex, you have to do this. It's too late to back down" I said harshly. I knew it sounded mean, but honesty was exactly what Alex needed at the moment.
"You'll be fine" I whispered and walked onstage with her. She looked ready to be sick as it was nearly time for her to say her first line.
"Look at me" I mouthed and she did just that. After the first act, we all went backstage while the crew set everything up for Act two.
"You were great" I complimented Alex.
"Thanks, so were you" she said and smiled.
"You're such a good friend Mason" she said and walked closer to me. She hugged me and leaned towards me again.
"Alex I said no" I snapped.
"I want to, and I can see in your eyes you want me to" she reasoned.
"Actually, I don't" I lied.
"Why not?" she persisted.
"I have to tell you" I said and covered my mouth.
"Tell me what?" she asked.
"I'll tell you later" I answered and we made our way back onstage. After the play, the entire caste got together for a party. Alex tried to talk to me again, but I avoided her. I didn't think it was the right time to tell her the truth