Jasmine + Anthony Forever and a Lifetime

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Hey guys!! Thanks for reading my first chapter!! The support really means everything! 
-Kate

Anthony's POV:

            After yesterday's long rehearsal, I found myself thinking about Jasmine a lot more than I probably should be. She's just a friend, right? I pushed away the thought and looked around the empty room. It had been a month and a half since I broke up with Ava for cheating. She broke my heart. We were in a serious relationship for 2 years and then I came home to see her with her new boyfriend. Flowers in my hand. I can't get hurt like that again. I started thinking about Jasmine again, maybe I should text her? I mean, we got each other's phone numbers yesterday, so it's not like it would be THAT unexpected, right? I reached into my pocket and grabbed my IPhone 6. I began to type in her name.

Ant: Hey Jaz, how are you?

Jaz: Um, not the best.

Ant: Really? Care to tell me why?

Jaz: Nathan cheated on me.

Ant: Oh my gosh Jaz, I'm so sorry. I'm omw over.

Jaz: Ant really, you don't have to.

Ant: I want to.

            This hit too close to home to just ignore. I grabbed my house keys and headed out. I didn't even grab a jacket, regardless of the 35 degree weather. I felt for Jazzy, I really did. It broke my heart just as much, if not more, to hear that she got cheated on. Why would someone ever cheat on her? She's the most beautiful, loving, caring, funny woman I know. We actually didn't live all  that far away so I just walked about 10 minutes through the city until I reached her apartment. I knocked, then knocked again, and when I didn't get an answer, I picked the lock until it turned. I walked into a dark apartment foyer. And a figure about 7 feet away. It was Jazzy in a ball, her back against the kitchen island, and her head burrowed into her knees. I quickly rushed over and observed her. Black hoodie, black sweatpants, black socks, hair in a bun. I then knelt down. "Aw Jazzy, please don't cry." I said, lifting up her beautiful tear-stained face and finding myself a seat on the ground next to her, "You are so beautiful, and sweet, and funny. You don't deserve any of this. You are a fantastic woman." I assured her.

            "H-he ha-s been d-dating her f-for five m-months," Jazzy sobbed, wrapping her arms around me and burying her face into my chest. Five months is a long time. With Ava, it was only two. I swaddled her with my arms and let her decompress. Just then, a single tear rolled down my cheek. This was the girl. This was the girl I cared about too much to just brush her aside. This was the girl I wanted to be with. We had rehearsals at 1:00 and we were just nearing 11:00. I decided to text the cast, Jasmine asleep on my shoulder. 

⭐HAMILTON⭐ (minus Jaz)

Ant: Hey guys, just letting you know that Nathan cheated on Jasmine. I'm going to try and get her to rehearsal but we'll see. Just a heads up.

Lin: Oh no! If she can't make it, I understand.

Pippa: Me and Ren have her back.

Ren: Tell her we are here if she needs us.

Ant: Will do.

Leslie: I'm gonna punt Nathan off the Public Theater.

Oak: I'll second that.

Chris: Poor Jazzy.

Brian: That blows man. Tell her I'm so sorry.

Daveed: Whatcha doing with Jaz?? 👀

Oak: OoooOooo

Ant: She needed a friend, so I'm here. Don't think anything of it.

Leslie: Sureeee

            After that last message from Leslie I put my phone down. I picked up Jazzy bridal style and carried her to the couch. I tried to put her down, but she tugged on my shirt. I lay down with her until we had to get up. "Buenos dias sleepyhead," I whispered to a tired Jasmine, "We have to leave for rehearsal soon...that is if you're willing to go." I finished.

            "I'll go." She replied sleepily. I doubt she got any sleep last night. I got her off the couch and she got ready for the day while I went back to my place to get ready myself. Suddenly, I felt a buzz in my pocket, it was Jazzy.

Jaz: Ant, can you walk with me to rehearsal? I just need someone right now.

Ant: Of course.

            I closed my phone and then grabbed my jacket, ready to head out. I reached Jasmine's place at around 12:20pm. I walked right in and called out to her, "Hello?" I said, as if this was my own home. Just then, Jasmine emerged in her bedroom doorway. She looked absolutely breathtaking without even trying. Light makeup, red lipstick, a long dangly necklace that went down to her decolletage, a black tunic blouse, and some olive green pants. God she looked gorgeous. I must've been staring for a little too long because then she piped up,

"Anthony? You alright?" She asked.

"Yeah, yeah." I replied, "Let's go," I said, holding the door open for her. She smiled and then walked out of her apartment. We got to the theater at 12:35 and once again, I held the door open for her. We were greeted by Renée and Pippa's embrace. They immediately went to Jasmine and hugged her, then they all went to dressing room three, which was assigned to all of them. I stood there kind of awkwardly, but my head turned at the voice across the room.

"Anthony, come here a second," Lin stated, motioning me towards him.

"What's up Lin?" I asked, a little nervous.

"So..how are things with you and Jasmine?" he questioned.

"Oh, um she's doing pretty well, a little shaken up though," I replied.

"Good to know, but that's not what I asked. I asked how things are with YOU and Jasmine," Lin explained, "Ya know, Janthony!" Lin chuckled.

"Ship names? What are you, twelve?" I responded.

"Hey! It's not just me! The whole cast ships you two! And for the record, I think she likes you too," Lin said, walking out the door. He turned back at me, winked, and then left. That was my sign. I had to make a move.

Word Count: 1014 (Not including my notes or the 'Anthony's POV')

Thank you guys so much for reading chapter 2! It means the world! You're about to see the two of them fall for each other...!! Just you wait! (When he was 10 his father split, full of it debt ridden, two years later see Alex and his mother bed ridden half-dead, sitting in their own sick, the scent thick, and Alex got better but his mother went quick.) (I need serious help lol) -Kate