"A neighborhood play? And you want me to play Rosaline? Why? I did theater in high school but I'm really more of a singer than an actor," I said to Katelyn. She had come up to me to ask me to be in her Romeo and Juliet play.

"Please? I need to recruit actors! I already sent Aphmau out but I think you'd be perfect for the part of Rosaline!"

I paused for a moment then asked, "Would I have to audition or do I just get the part if I say yes?"

"You can just have the part! I know you'd be perfect. And since I'm thinking of having it be a modern version of Romeo and Juliet, I could have you have a small song or something."

"Really? I could sing?" My ears perked up.

"Yep! But only if you say yes."

"You've got yourself a deal. Make sure I can sing a bit and I'm more than happy to break Romeo's heart!" I shook her head and smiled. "This'll be fun."


A couple hours later, I was sitting in my room, watching the Phantom of the Opera. It was my favorite musical and I'd watch it all the time. I thought back to when I had been chosen to play Christine. I smiled. It was so much fun. I had loved my beautiful costumes and my practice partner was Daniel. He'd help me rehearse my songs and he'd stay over for hours at a time to help me rehearse. Then on opening night, he'd stayed backstage with me to try to calm down my jittery nerves until it was time for me to go onstage. And he watched all three of my performances, saying I got better with each one. I smiled as the memories washed over me.


"Love me. That's all I ask of you," I sang. I turned and froze. This was supposed to be the kiss scene between Christine and Raoul. The guy I had to kiss in the play was a friend of mine but I was fine with kissing him since the feelings weren't real. Here I was practicing with my boyfriend, who practically fainted every time I kissed him, practicing a kiss scene.

Daniel sighed. "Just do it. If I faint just pour some water on me."

I nodded and leaned in. The kiss started turning into a make out session as it was supposed to last quite a while. I pulled away and looked at him, my cheeks on fire. His face was bright red and his wolf tail wagged quickly. His knees buckled and I struggled to keep him up. "Woah! You really need to get used to being kissed."

"I…I know," he muttered, struggling to right himself, "but you just make me so flustered!"

I laughed. "Says the guy who went in for our first kiss."

He smiled. "I got caught up in the moment. Can you blame me?"

"I guess not. It was pretty romantic. But enough about that. We need to continue practicing if I want to perform well."

"I'm sure you'll be amazing!"


"If he could see me now," I whispered to myself. I started to get lost in thought again when I realized something. Would Laurance audition? I started panicking as I tried to remember whether or not Rosaline had a kiss scene with any character that Laurance might play.


Here is the next chapter! Sorry for posting a week late, I've been super busy with school and life. I'm currently putting off a huge school project to write and upload this. It's due tomorrow so I better get to work. Now go review, follow, and favorite while I try to do this project before my parents kill me. Bye!

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Today's song is All I Ask of You by Andrew Lloyd Webber:

No more talk of darkness
Forget these wide-eyed fears
I'm here, nothing can harm you
My words will warm and calm you

Let me be your freedom
Let daylight dry your tears
I'm here, with you, beside you
To guard you and to guide you

Say you love me every waking moment
Turn my head with talk of summertime
Say you need me with you now and always
Promise me that all you say is true
That's all I ask of you

Let me be your shelter
Let me be your light
You're safe, no one will find you
Your fears are far behind you

All I want is freedom
A world with no more night
And you, always beside me
To hold me and to hide me

Then say you'll share with me
One love, one lifetime
Let me lead you from your solitude

Say you want me with you here, beside you
Anywhere you go, let me go too
That's all I ask of you

Say you'll share with me
One love, one lifetime
Say the word and I will follow you
Share each day with me
Each night, each morning

Say you love me
You know I do
Love me that's all I ask of you

Love me, that's all I ask of you