𝐀𝐒 𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔'𝐑𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄 ➳ o. joyner ✔

𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟏

'kiss me too fiercely. hold me too tight.'

— 🏹🕊

As I finished singing, I took a deep breath, trying not to burst into tears. I completely bombed that song. I wasn't even singing in the right key. My head hung low as I prepared for the worst.

"Thank you Ms. Usoro. Could you please have another song ready next time?" The director, Kenny asked.

"Wha- next time?" I raised my eyebrows in surprise.

"I'll see you again in three weeks." Kenny smiled.

I stood on the stage dumbfounded. The Kenny Ortega wants me to come back in three weeks.

This can't be real...

I said my goodbyes to Kenny and the casting directors. Walking out of the studio, I waited until the doors slammed shut before squealing in excitement. I couldn't believe this was actually happening. Immediately, I picked up my phone, calling my sister.

"You're not going to believe this!" I beamed.

"Did your audition go well?" She asked nervously.

"More than well. I was told to come back in three weeks!" I told her.

"Oh my gosh! That's great!" I could hear her smiling over the phone which only increased my excitement.

I swallowed, pausing. "I just hope they don't find someone better in the meantime."

"Hey, don't talk like that. You're going to get this. I believe in you." She said.

I sighed, "I guess so."

• • •

3 Weeks Later

My hands shook the whole car ride to the studio. I turned my radio up, trying to drown out my thoughts.

Once I pulled up to the studio, I looked at my watch. I have 15 minutes before I need to be inside. Might as well practice. I got out of my car, going to sit on a bench in front of the building.

Taking a deep breath, I started singing the new song I had picked. I was scared that people would be able to hear, so I lowered my voice.

As I finished the last line, clapping came from behind me. Jumping off the bench, I turned to see who had been watching me.

And what do you know? Madison Reyes, the leading lady herself, was just standing there. I covered my mouth, "Did you hear all of that?"

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't want to interrupt, but Kenny told me to come and get you." She explained.

"O-okay." I put my hands in my pockets, following her inside.

When we both had entered the room, Kenny beamed, engulfing me into a hug. "Aisla, glad you could join us again."

"Glad I could be here." I smiled as he pulled away from the hug.

"So, did you bring another song with you?" He asked.

I nodded, my heartbeat quickening. "Yeah, I did. Do I need to sing it now or are we waiting on anyone..?" I trailed off.

"Oh, you can go and head up on stage. Madi and I will listen." He explained.

Swallowing, I made my way up to the stage, my breath shaky. Closing my eyes, I started singing my new song.

Once I had finished, my eyes opened to see that more people had entered the room.