Soaring [ej caswell]

Eighteen: The Field Trip

"Good Morning East High..."

"Welcome to the East High Morning Show. I'm Bella Mitchell"

"And I'm EJ Caswell. And we're co-hosting the first-ever East High Morning Show. 'Cause I'm president of the AV club"

"And I'm his only friend who agreed to do it" I smile.

And I'm not wrong. None of us wanted to do it. But I caved because I've already mentioned what those green eyes do to me.

"That's right" He says giving me a look before smiling back at the camera, "Back to you, Bella"

"Thanks, EJ. Now, for our first-ever guest, you know her from The Rose Song that's been blowing up East High Instagram..."

"Oh, uh, quick reminder, tickets for Beauty and the Beast go on sale next week!"

"Hmm, that's right, EJ. Now, please welcome Nini Salazar-Roberts!" I say.

"Whoo!"

"Hey guys! Thanks for having me!" Nini smiles.

"This just in... Nini's song has over 2,500 views, making it the most viewed post in drama club Instagram history" EJ says.

"Are you serious?" She asks.

"Songwriting skills, universal acclaim... Nini, how does it feel to be you right now?" I ask.

"Uh, feels good"

"So what was the songwriting process like for you?"

"Yeah, I was actually inspired by just really trying to be a boss in these trying times so uh, yeah. But it means so much to me. So thank you guys both for your support"

"Well, there you go. I'm EJ"

"I'm BM"

"Good morning, East High!"

*LATER*

"Everyone, attention please! I'm sure you're wondering why I called this special midday drama club meeting" Miss Jenn says as we all stood in the costume/dressing room.

"Oh, are you announcing the fall musical? I vote Dear Evan Hansen" Seb says.

"No, Seb. It's March. And the rights won't be available for five years. I tried. I am announcing that we are in such a good place after our improv workshop. We're getting one step closer to Menkies gold" Miss Jenn smiles.

"Yes!"

"And today, our wonderful actor/designer, Kourtney Greene, is going to show you your completed costumes!"

Nini pulls the sheet off of the rack showing all of our costumes.

"Oh, my God!" I squeal.

"Speech! Speech!" Nini says.

"Okay, um, guess I'm making a speech" Kourtney laughs, "I'm super excited for you all to see your costumes because..."

Her phone makes an obnoxiously loud elephant noise.

"Oh, uh, sorry, that's Howie" she giggles, "Anyway, with your costumes this semester, I really tried to..."

He phone makes the same noise again.

"Can you not keep your phone on silent in rehearsal, like everyone else?" Carlos asks.

"Sorry, everyone," is what Carlos would say if he were more like me" Seb smiles.

"Okay, Kourt, I am sorry, but listen to this caption from North High. "It took people over hours to create our Belle dress. "Beast costumes ever."