"How am I supposed to think about anything else?
How am I to go on keeping this to myself?
I am done pretending I want anyone else"
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Eliza's boyfriend broke up with her a week before their junior year and their two year anniversary. And her best f...
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"I know," Eliza and Ricky sang.
"That something has changed," Eliza sang as two people lifted a ladder above her and Ricky.
"Never felt this way," they sang together.
"But right here tonight."
"This could be the start of something new," Ricky and Eliza walked around each other before going on their separate boxes. "It feels so right to be here with you, oh. And now—"
"Looking in your eyes, I feel in my heart," Eliza's eyes never left Ricky's.
"Feel in my heart," Ricky continued.
"The start of something new," they sang together before Ricky's solo line.
"Oh yeah. Now who would've ever thought that, oh," Ricky sang. Eliza had become in awe of him. So much for not being a theater kid, he's definitely one of now.
"We'd both be here tonight. Ooh," they harmonized.
"Yeah, and the world looks so much brighter." It was now Ricky's turn to be in awe of Eliza and how performing was effortless for her.
"Brighter, brighter."
"With you by my side"
"By my side."
The bell interrupted the song, and EJ shot up excited for the Thanksgiving break.
"Okay, hold on," Miss Jenn announced. "I know everyone is excited for the holiday break. But I'm me and I have notes. Eliza and Ricky, that was great, but it could be better. She said in the spirit of holiday cheer!"
"You definitely sounded better than me," Ricky commented.
"You've surprised me over and over again. I think you've exceeded me in the talent portion," Eliza responded. "This is your first ever show and you've kept up with everybody."
"Your homework over this break, all of you, is to please go on vocal rest. And go over your lines, too, which is hard to do on vocal rest. But make it work," Miss Jenn said. "And remember, may nothing ever block your doorway to happiness."
"Are you doing anything over break?" Eliza asked Ricky. "Is your mom coming home?"
"No. It's just me and my dad this year," Ricky responded. "Any plans this weekend?"
"At least dinner won't be awkward," Eliza said. "And truthfully, I only like the four day weekend. But if you're free this weekend, we could run lines? If you're up to it." They had been spending a lot of time together— running lines. And just that. It was nice spending time with Ricky.
"Party at Ashlyn's after Thanksgiving tomorrow! Everyone's invited!" Carlos shouted.
"Seems like we have plans tomorrow," Ricky told Eliza. "I'll pick you up?" Eliza nodded and felt Nini's gaze on her and Ricky. How does she tell Nini, that the crush she had on Ricky when they were ten is back, and a lot more stronger now. That's right, don't tell her.
