Today's chapter is going to deal with with auditions and we'll finally have song lyrics!
DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN ANYTHING EXCEPT Riella Cruz AND Zach Montgomery.
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At the Cruz/Montez Residence...
The next day, the day of the auditions, Riella and Gabriella had to ride the bus to school. Riella tried to get out of going so she didn't have to deal with Darbus. Mrs. Cruz convinced her to go by telling her that she would miss softball practice and that got Riella out bed. She had enough time to at least look somewhat presentable. She put on a simple, strapless, white dress with a skinny brown belt, flats that were the same color as the belt, and a blue jean jacket. Riella was glad that she left her bat bag in Alexa's car and that her workout clothes were washed at the school.
When Riella and Gabriella go to school, they agreed to meet up in homeroom, and Riella set off toward her locker to get her history book. She got there, unlocked it, and grabbed the book. She was about to close the door, when Zeke showed up with Jason. He closed it for her.
"Oh, my three favorite people in the world." said Riella sarcastically.
""Oh, you wound me." Zeke put his hand over her heart.
"It's my job." smirked Riella. They were joking around and making her laugh.
"Boys, if you'll excuse me, I have to go to homeroom." Riella moved her way around the three guys. She didn't get far from them.
Jason caught up to her and took her arm, Zeke on the other side.
"Mr. Baylor?" asked Jason.
"Yes, Mr. Cross?" Zeke asked back.
"I think that we should escort Ms. Cruz to our homeroom" stated Jason.
Riella took her arms back.
"Nobody is escorting anybody." Riella snapped and started to walk off again.
"I bet she would let Zach escort her to class." commented Jason jokingly. Riella stopped in her tracks.
Her face was full-on red. Riella turned around to see Zeke and Jason dying with laughter. Jason was close to falling onto the floor.
She huffed and stormed off toward Ms. Darbus's classroom.
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In the East High Auditorium...
"This is where the true expression of the artist is realized. Where inner truth is revealed through the actor's journey..." Ms. Darbus drifted off.
"Those wishing to audition must understand that time is of the essence," She, then looked around at everyone in the the first few rows of the auditorium. Her eyes landed on Riella, her assistant for the period, who was rolling her eyes so hard, that Darbus though she was going to roll them out of her head.. Then, her eyes moved to Sharpay and Ryan, her star pupils.
"We have many roles to cast and final callbacks will be next week," continued Ms. Darbus.
"First, you'll sing a few bars and I'll give you a sense of whether or not that the theater is calling," Ms. Darbus informed, "Better to hear it from me than from friends later."
"Our composer, Kelsi Nielson, will accompany you and will be available for rehearsals prior to the callbacks."
She looked around the auditorium again, "Shall we?"
The first person wasn't so bad, she just had to learn how to control her voice. She also forgot the words.
The second one had the lyrics written on his hand and was very nervous.
The third girl was a good singer, but she creeped Darbus and everyone else out with her constant winking.
The fourth one was singing opera. She wasn't bad at all. She just wasn't what Ms. Darbus was looking for. (Get what I did there?)(1)
A dancer came in after that. H e crashed into something on Stage Right.
The last ones were a duo. They were so disturbing that Ms. Darbus told them to go see a counselor.
Riella felt like she was just marking people off the list one right after the other.
Ms. Darbus, growing tired, annouced, "Sharpay and Ryan, I think it'll be useful for you to give us sense on why we gather in this hollwed hall."
Riella rolled her eyes at least twenty more times until Sharpay and Ryan
Ryan:It's hard to believe
That I couldn't see
Both:You were always there beside me
Thought I was alone
With no one to hold
But you were always right beside me
Sharpay:This feelings like no other
Both:I want you to know
I've never had someone that knows me like you do
The way you do
I've never had somone as good for me as you
No one like you so lonely before I finally found
What I've been looking for
Ryan:So good to be seen
So good to be heard
Both:Don't have to say a word
Ryan:For so long I was lost
So good to be found
Both:I'm loving having you around
Ryan:This feeling's like no other
Both:I want you to know
I've never had someone that knows me like you do
The way you do
I've never had someone as good for me as you
No one like you
So lonely before, I finally found
What I've ben looking for
Doo Doo Doodoo
Doo Doo Doodoo
Do Do
Everybody clapped for them. Some even stormed off. Riella was contemplating on doing both.
"Are there any last-minute signups?," Darbus asked, while looking around, "No? Good, done."
Ms. Darbus motioned for Riella to follow her. They were halfway towards the exit, when they saw Gabriella come towards them.
"I'd like to audition, Ms. Darbus."
"Singles auditions are long over and you aren't part of a pair, Ms. Montez." stated Ms. Darbus almost sorrowfully.
"I'll sing with her." said Troy as he came out of the shadows of the exit.
"Troy Bolton? The basketball player?" Ms. Darbus was astounded by it.
However, she quickly got over it. "I called for the pairs audition, and you two didn't respond. Free period is now over."
"But, she has an amazing voice-" Troy started.
"I'm sorry. Maybe next time." Darbus apologized and motioned again for Riella to follow her.
Riella gave them both a sad smile an saw them go help a fallen Kelsi. She, then, went to follow Ms. Darbus.
But, she felt that something amazing was about to happen.
"Ms. Darbus!' called out Riella.
"Yes, Ms. Cruz?" asked Ms. Darbus.
"Can we hold up a second, I want you to hear something."
"Alright, dear." Ms. Darbus complied.
Troy:It's hard to believe
That I couldn't see
You were always there beside me
Gabriella:Thought I was alone
With no one to hold
Both: But you were always right beside me
This feeling's like no other
I want you to know
Both:I've never had someone that knows me like you do
The way you do
I've never had someone as good for me as you
No one like you
So lonely before I finally found
What I've been looking for
"Oh, my goodness." gasped Darbus.
"Good job, Gabi." whispered a shocked, proud Riella.
Darbus headed towards the light and called out, "Bolton! Montez! You have a callback."
Gabriella and Troy just stood there.
"Kelsi, give them the duet from the second act. Please, work on it with them." Troy wasn't talking or moving at all.
"Riella, follow me so we can put up callbacks."
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(1) Get it? Cause they were singing "What I've Been Looking For." Sorry I didn't mean put it there and when I realized what I did. I couldn't stop laughing.
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-Megara The Jedi
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