Guilty As Sin? (Nathan Prescott x reader)

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When I arrived there were only a few people from theater there. Mainly those who were also in charge of props and such, Mr. Keaton too. I put my stuff down and started setting up the props. "Y/n I'm disappointed you didn't audition for Louise. I think if you did Nathan would've auditioned for Jack. You two sure do have a lot of chemistry on stage, but I understand acting isnt your calling. Plus I know Dana and Hayden will do great!" Mr Keaton talks to me while I'm moving props as well as adding any final touches. "Oh uh yeah- though to be honest I'm not sure prop manager is my calling either, uh no offense" I laugh. "None taken, anyway  we will talk later. Break a leg!" He says as he walks away.

When I'm done with my to-do list most of the actors have showed up. I look around for Nathan but don't see him yet so I text him.

Me: hey where u @

Nathan: getting hair n make up done cya in a bit

Me: kk break a leg

I was looking at some of the stage notes when I feel a tap on my shoulder. I turn around and say, "na- oh! What's up Drew!" I say and we do a not so secret handshake that we came up with what seems like years ago. "Hey y/n, I uh know you aren't necessarily Performing but I wanted to get you these as a good luck and good job and all that stuff gift." He says as he hands me a bouquet of beautiful flowers. "Oh wow thank you so much Drew. You really didn't have-"

"Y/n, I just got done with hair and make up." Nathan says and I can tell he's pissed and that it looks like somethings it's not. "Hey Nathan, Drew just-" I begin but am interrupted again but this time by Drew. "Relax dude I always get her flowers. It's an important day." He crosses his arms as he talks. "What the fuck ever. I don't give a shit what it's for, she doesn't want you brah and no amount of flowers is gonna change that!" Nathan says and his voice is getting a little louder and other members of this performance are looking. "Whatever man, y/n I'll see u after the show, break a leg" Drew finally says and walks off and Nathan scoffs.

"Nathan it really wasn't-" "nah it's- it's whatever, I should get into costume." He tells me. And walks off I roll my eyes, but check the time. "30 minutes till show time." I tell my self. I see Dana step out of the dressing room so I walk over to her. "Hey Dana, you look beautiful as always." I compliment. "Thank you y/n, as do you. I'm so nervous!" She smiles, and I can tell she's happy to be here. "You've got this, you're one of if not the most talented person here." I assure her. "Your one to talk, well I need to go talk to Mr Keaton. Cya after the show!" She walks away.

I then walk over to Hayden. "Yo what's up Hayden" I say. "Trying not to get emotional, this is our last show! Not sure if I'm happy or sad" he says. "Well you can always be both, ambivalent, as they call it." I tell him. "Does that also include the emotion of stress?" He asks. "Hmm not so sure about that. I'll talk to you later break a leg."

I do a little bit more exploring and then it was finally time for me to do the pre show announcement. Before I step onto stage Mr Keaton and the others, besides Nathan who is still in a mood over the Drew thing, gives me a thumbs up. I step into the stage and walk into the middle of it. Into the microphone I say, "hello everyone, and welcome to BlackWell academy's performance of Dear Jack, Dear Louise. Our cast members have worked so hard these past couple months so please be respectful by turning off your phones and refraining from recording or using any other loud and distracting sounds and items. Also please note where you will need to go in case of an emergency. With our further adew please enjoy the story of Jack and Louise." I hear and somewhat see the crowd applause and I step off stage.

The show went well! Not a single mess up to misshap occurred. To be honest this was the least stressed I've ever seen Mr Keaton. We had a good group this year. Though this play wasn't something I was excited about it was still surreal to watch it and see the chemistry between all the characters. When the show ended we all went on stage to do our final bow. And I almost almost got emotional.

Because I was apart of props I was dismissed earlier than those who had to get out of make up and costume. I grabbed my things and was about to head out to meet up with everyone when someone appeared in front of me. "Uh hello?" I say to the mysterious, but professional looking man. "Miss y/l/n. My name is Andy I was Steph's parole officer, as well as counselor." He says. "Oh yeah she told me about you. It's nice to meet you!" I say offering my hand for a hand shake to which he gives me. "I wish it were on better terms. I- uh...there's no other way to say those so I'll just say it." He begins. "Spit it out you're worrying me..." I admit. "This morning Steph was found dead in her hotel room. Last night, she must've some how got access to something and...she overdosed. I'm.. sorry to ruin your night. Here's my number if you ever wanna talk" He says as he hands me a card. Though I don't process it I almost collapse and scream but he catches me. I started sobbing, dead? Overdose? She said she were clean? Thanks to me?

With out even thinking I run past Andy and run past everyone. Going to god knows where. All I knew is I couldn't be here. And as I ran tears fell from my eyes.