It was the day of the concert and now the nerves had already kicked in. I knew my lines well and knew the song but I felt that I was going to make a mistake and make a fool of myself on stage. There was only 3 hours until the concert and I was backstage at school getting my hair and make up done. I was wearing a dark purple dress, which had sequins. I sat in the chair staring at my reflection through the mirror. The make up artist was applying foundation to my skin and putting lipstick. My hair was out and was wavy. I looked so much different compared to what I usually look like. I actually looked…pretty.

"Bella? Are you alright?" Ms Casey was going around checking that everyone was okay.

"Yea. Thanks." However the truth was I felt like I was going to throw up.

It will all be okay. I've performed on stage before. It will all be okay. I've performed on stage before. It will all be okay. I've performed on stage before. I had to constantly assure myself that it would be okay. Once my hair and make up was done I went outside to sit down and practice my song with the pianist.

"Are you ready?" Edward came down to sit next to me.

" Yea. I think so. Are you?"

"Yup," he said whilst nodding his head.

We remained in silence not saying a word to each other. When Ms Casey found us she announced that there was only 10 minutes remaining. I felt like I was going to collapse. I felt my skin burning up and my face going red.

"Bella, you'll be okay." Edward guaranteed me.

I tried to smile. "Yea, I know."

Soon enough Ms Casey told us to come up and stand backstage with her. I know that I had been looking forward to this day for weeks but now that it was here I wish I didn't have to perform.

When it was time I walked on to the stage while the curtains were closed. There were other people as well, including Edward. This scene was when Jamie and Landon first meet. When the curtains opened I could feel the harsh light on my face and hundreds of faces staring at me.

After the first scene the adrenaline started to kick in. I was now excited and couldn't wait for the next scene that I was in.

The play went so quickly and it was finally last scene, it was the scene where I was supposed to sing my song. I was sitting on stage next to Edward looking into the audience. I stood up and cleared my throat and looked towards the pianist who was sitting on the side of the stage and nodded. I opened my mouth and started to sing.

There's a song that's inside of my soul.
It's the one that I've tried to write over and over again
I'm awake in the infinite cold.
But you sing to me over and over and over again.

So, I lay my head back down.
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours, I pray, to be only yours
I know now you're my only hope.

I stood up and walked across the stage.


Sing to me the song of the stars.
Of your galaxy dancing and laughing and laughing again.
When it feels like my dreams are so far
Sing to me of the plans that you have for me over again.

So I lay my head back down.
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours, I pray, to be only yours
I know now, you're my only hope.

I closed my eyes and sung my heart out.


I give you my destiny.
I'm giving you all of me.
I want your symphony, singing in all that I am
At the top of my lungs, I'm giving it back.


So I lay my head back down.
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours, I pray, to be only yours
I pray, to be only yours
I know now you're my only hope.

When I had finished the song the audience burst into applause. I couldn't help but smile. I sat back in the chair where Edward was and was surprised when Edward kissed me. What was he doing? This wasn't in the script. Even thought I knew this was wrong I couldn't break away. I continued to kiss him. I saw the curtains close in the corner of my eye but we still remained in that position. I then realised what we were doing and broke away. I stood up and walked away leaving Edward confused in the middle of the stage.

Though I was excited I knew my father would be angry and was worried what he would say about the kiss.
As I entered the rooms backstage I was greeted by Ms Casey and the rest of the cast.

"That was a lovely ending Bella, it was so, passionate." I couldn't help but blush.

Once I had got changed and packed everything I went outside to find dad. He gave me a hug. "Well done Bella. You were amazing." I waited for him to ask about the final kiss but he didn't say anything. While we were leaving I turned around and I caught the eye of Edward. He smiled but I ignored him and continued to walk to the car.