Chapter 6 - Audition

Jade's POV

I was so happy that Sikowitz had picked "Chicago" as the production this year; it was one of my all-time favourite musicals, right next to Sweeney Todd; and Velma was my favourite character so I was glad to be able to audition for the role.

I had stayed up most of the night preparing for my audition this morning; so I looked quite a mess when I woke up at 6am having only 4 hours sleep. I had listened to the soundtrack several times to help me decide on the perfect song to sing. I figured "All that Jazz" would be chosen by most of the people auditioning and I didn't want to just be one of them; so I decided on "I can't do it alone." After rehearsing the song several times and learning the dance I decided to get into bed and watch the 2002 movie version of the musical.

I forced myself out of bed and tried to wake myself up by downing a shot of espresso before getting into the shower and getting ready.

Once I was ready for school I made myself a coffee in my travel mug and set off; I'd told Tori I'd pick her up today so she didn't have to ride with Trina. I pull up outside the Vega house to see Tori walking out of the door looking beautiful as always.

"Get in loser, we're going shopping" I call, there is never a wrong time for a mean girls quote to be used.

"I love that movie" she says as she hops into the passenger seat next to me.

"Who doesn't?" I laugh, leaning over and planting a kiss on her lips.

"Hey! Trina will be out any minute and I don't think this is the best way for her to find out I'm dating you. She's not exactly your biggest fan" she warns.

"I'm not really her biggest fan either" I argue.

"I know, but I would like you two to at least try and get along"

"Fine. Now let's get going" I say starting the car and driving off.

"You nervous about the audition?" she asks after a moment.

"A little. But I think I'm prepared" I admit.

"The others don't stand a chance" she smiles.

We didn't have any classes together that morning, so we go off to our separate classes when we arrive; then I had to head straight off to the audition at lunch. Tori was sat waiting patiently in the audience; we were allowed one friend to watch our audition so obviously I chose her; much to Cat's disappointment, but she understood.

I could hear the person before me finish her song, she was pretty awful so that gave me a little hope.

"Thank you, Trina! That certainly was … interesting" I hear Sikowitz say; I wonder if Tori knew Trina was auditioning today? "And next up, Jade West!" he bellows signalling me to walk on from backstage.

Tori's POV

Jade walked on stage looking confident as ever, even though I knew she was at least a little bit nervous. Trina had just auditioned which she managed to keep very quiet about last night has it was a surprise for me when she walked on. Needless to say I don't think she'll get the role; I'm still not entirely sure of how she actually passed the audition into this school.

The first half of Jade's audition consisted of her acting out a scene alongside Sikowitz which couldn't have gone better. Next up she was to sing a song from the musical, which I had no doubt would be amazing.

"I'll be singing 'I can't do it alone'" she states.

"Thank the coconut king! I'm sick of hearing 'All that Jazz', this should be a pleasant change!" Sikowitz exclaims. "You may begin."

"My sister and I had an act that couldn't flop,
My sister and I were headed straight for the top,
My sister and I earned a thou a week at least, oh yeah
but my sister is now unfortunately deceased,
I know it's sad of course
but a fact is still a fact
and now all that remains is the remains,
of a perfect... double... act.
Watch this!"

And with that Jade broke into a perfectly choreographed dance routine; she must have been up all night learning that. Everyone sat and watched her in amazement as she finished her song.

"Now you see me going through it,
you make think there's nothing to it,
but I simply cannot do it, alone"

Me and a few others watching jumped up applauding her for her audition.

"Thank you, Jade. That was a really strong audition" Sikowitz said. "The cast list will be pinned on my classroom door at some point next week. Good luck."

Jade walked into the audience to meet me and I flung my arms around her pulling her into a hug.

"Jade, that was amazing!" I cry out.

"Thanks, I feel like it went well" she tells me.

"Come on, next lesson is cancelled so we have a long lunch break, I'm taking you on a dinner date to Nozu"

"Well I'm not going to say no to that" she answers.

We decide to walk down to Nozu as it was unusually quiet for lunchtime in LA. We arrive at Nozu and take a seat at the sushi bar.

"Hey, this is where we had our first non-official date" I announce, giving her a light nudge on her shoulder.

"Yeah, hopefully we won't get disrupted this time" she laughs.

"I keep thinking of last time we were here, when I said you were pretty" I start.

"You're not taking it back are you?" she teases

"No, I just kept thinking I could have used a much better word" I confess "I only wish I'd said it then" I frown.

"So use it now" she smirks.

"You're beautiful"

I smile comes across her face, I love seeing her smile. "So are you... from certain angles" she winks.

"Funny" I say back.

"One of my many amazing qualities."

We have another great date, and finish with enough time to take the longer route back to school and still be back in plenty of time for next lesson.

"Tori, I want to talk to you about something" she says.

Oh god, had I done something wrong? I thought this was going so perfectly, she wasn't going to break up with me, was she? A million different things went through my head. She obviously noticed by distressed expression and continues with what she was saying.

"I know we've only technically been dating for a few days now, but I've known and liked you for so much longer, I don't see much point in waiting. I was wondering if you'd like to be my girlfriend… officially I mean." She says looking straight into my eyes.

I couldn't help myself, after my moment of panic I was so unbelievable happy and relieved. I wrapped my arms round her waist and pulled her close to me.

"I'd be honoured" I say before smashing my lips into hers. After a few moments we break.

"Well then… I'd like to invite you to dinner with my parents; they've met you already but as a friend. I want them to know you're my girlfriend" I smile, it felt great calling her that.

"That sounds do-able" she smirks "and I can't wait to see Trina's face" she laughs.

"You have to be nice! No threatening her with your scissors" I warn.

"You ruin all my fun."

I really enjoyed writing this chapter for some reason, I hope you enjoyed reading it! Also I'm pretty much begging for reviews at this stage as I don't get many and I really want to know if anyone is actually enjoying it.