This is a super short chapter, but it is simply a filler. Enjoy!

Chapter 18
"We have all been blind, and yet the answer is staring us in the face. This could be the chance to ensnare our clever friend." Raoul sang. We all walked down the hall, Raoul going on and on about how we would catch the Phantom. I just walked behind William, fiddling with my hands.

Ever since last night, I had felt awkward when ever I heard Erik's name mentioned. I was so stupid! How could I kiss him? When I realized that it wasn't a dream last night, I laid in bed and silently cried my eyes out, wishing that I could take it back, take it all back. Even if Erik liked me a little bit, there was no way he would like me now.

I sighed and looked up at William who's head had turned around to look at me. "Are you alright?" I nodded my head. Word had gotten around that I had spoken to Christine last night, so when I said nothing, William squinted his eyes.

"Yes. I am fine." He gave me a light smile.

"Good, because I need to talk to you." He looked…nervous.

"We're listening" Andre stated.

"Go on." Firmin demanded.

"When?" I asked William as we continued to walk.

"We shall play his game, perform his work but remember, we hold the ace."
Raoul continued to say. "For if, Miss Daae sings, he is certain to attend."

"As soon as possible."

"So…during rehearsal?" We were on our way to practice Don Juan Triumphant, Erik's opera.

"Yes." William stated.

I nodded my head. "Alright."

"We are certain the doors are barred." Andre sang.

"We are certain the police are there." Firmin also sang.

"We are certain they are armed." Raoul added, because you know, police always go places unarmed. I muffled a giggle at my own sarcasm and continued to walk behind William, who by the way, was looking pretty handsome today. He was wearing a light brown vest with an orange ascot and a maroon overcoat.

"The curtain falls. His reign will end!" They all sung at the same time.

We all kept walking until we were on the stage where rehearsal was taking place. "Chorus members, find a seat! I want the Corpse de Ballet, over there," Monsieur Reyer pointed behind the piano. I walked over with the rest of the ballet girls. "Err…Jemma?"

I turned around with wide eyes? "Yes monsieur?"

"It says in the casting list that you are to be one of Don Juan's back up dancers. It isn't a big part, but it is a major role." I nodded my head. "I will tell you where to go in a second."

I stood next to the piano. Erik plays an organ which is kind of like a piano! AH! I need to stop obsessing over him!

"For Don Juan's back up dancers, Isabella Speranza with Ryan Fransisco, Julieta Rose with Markus Desion, Hannah Polio with Jonathan Vet, and Ejemmaline Leon with William Deston. All of you, please stand over there." Monsieur Reyer pointed to another side of the stage and I walked over there.

Looking at William who was standing beside me, I asked "So you wanted to talk?" He nodded his head and opened his mouth, but could say nothing, for the chorus had began to sing. "Hide your sword now, wounded knight! Your vainglorious gasconade. Brought you to your final fight. For your pride, high price you've paid!"

Once they finished singing a bit, William opened his mouth, but was interrupted once more, this time by Madame Giry. "Practice a demi plet, guys spin your girls, pull them close, girls raise your arm, and guys kiss up and down their arm seductively." We all looked at her. "Now!" She snapped. Man, Erik was changing everyone's mood today.

William and I each did a demi plet, me in front of him. He then took hold of my left hand with his right hand, his arm resting on my stomach. He spun me out in time with everyone else, and then spun me back in. I lifted my arm and he began to kiss all up it. Biting my lip, I asked, "We are free to talk now."

"Again!" Madame Giry's voice yelled. We redid he steps and as soon as he pulled my in from the spin he began to speak.

"Jemma, I know that I have done some wrong to you and maybe caused harm,"

"Again!" Madame Giry yelled again. "With more passion!"

Once again, we did the demi plet, spin out, and then when he pulled me to his chest, he began to speak again. "Bottom line is, I think I am in love with you." I was speechless as he kissed all up my arm.

"Silken couch and hay-filled barn!" Christine's voice rang out. Both have been his battlefield." We did our moves and he pulled me in again.

"Oh…"

"Yeah, and I need to ask you something very important." William said before kissing all up my arm.

"Those who tangle with Don Juan." Piangi sang off key.

"No, no, no!" Monsieur Reyer shouted at the man.

I did my demi plet and then was spun out. "Chorus, rest, please." He said to everyone.

When I was spun back in I looked up at William. "What is it that you must ask of me?"

"Will you marry me?"

My question- What would you say if your were Jemma?