The Theater Room

Chapter 14

(Wednesday)
Erin's POV:

"Hello?" "Rin!" "Ugh what Harry?" "Don't 'ugh what' me woman. Are you on the way to drama?" "Yes Harold I am. I legit have been texting you all morning between classes." "Just wondering." "Did someone want an excuse to call me?" "No.. No one is talking to me while we wait for Canton. So I figured i'd call you." "Well i'm walking into the auditorium now, see ya in a sec." I say and end the call, when I glance up from my phone I see Harry turn and look toward the door, and he smiles and waves once he sees me.

"Hey Harry, haven't talked to you in such a long time." I chuckle and sit down next to him, "I know right, what has it been... like twelve years?" "Yeah give or take a year." I reply and we both nod and and start to chuckle. "So how was your walk here?" Harry asks, "It's was good. Air was breezy, birds were chirpy, leaves made that crunchy sound. It was nice." "Descriptive." he chuckles, "Well you asked so I supplied an answer." I chuckle in response.

"So." Harry says and stops so I don't say anything, "Soo." Again he doesn't follow it up. "Sooo-" "Harry I swear, you better finish your damn sentence this time." I huff and he laughs, "What's going on between you and coffee guy? Tom right?" "His name is Tom, and I don't know. Why?" "He seems into you. I didn't interrupt anything a few nights ago did I?" "Um I don't know. He was about to ask me something right before you walked over but after you left and I asked him about it he said it was nothing." "He was gonna ask you out." "No he wasn't." I reply and shake my head, "Rin, yes he was." "How do you know Harold?" "I just do. He was gonna ask you out." he chuckles, "Well gee thanks for interrupting." I say sarcastically, "Oops sorry." he chuckles and makes a goofy face. "Damn you Styles." I giggle and shove him slightly.

"Okay everyone!" Canton struts onto the stage clipboard in hand, "Today we are running the scene where Eponine dies." With that everyone got up who had to be on stage and we went to our spots.

*"Listen, I do not wish to play you a trick. I have a letter in my pocket for you. I was told to put it in the post. I kept it. I did not want to have it reach you. But perhaps you will be angry with me for it when we meet again presently? Take your letter."

I grasped Marius' (Harrys') hand convulsively with mine, and I guided Harrys' hand to the pocket of my blouse. "Take it," I say. (Harry) Marius takes the letter.

EPONINE
The rain can't hurt me now
This rain will wash away what's past
And you will keep me safe
And you will keep me close
I'll sleep in your embrace at last.

The rain that brings you here
Is Heaven-blessed!
The skies begin to clear
And I'm at rest
A breath away from where you are
I've come home from so far
So don't you fret, M'sieur Marius

I don't feel any pain
A little fall of rain
Can hardly hurt me now

That's all I need to know
And you will keep me safe
And you will keep me close

MARIUS(in counterpoint)
Hush-a-bye, dear Eponine,
You won't feel any pain
A little fall of rain
Can hardly hurt you now
I'm here

I will stay with you
Till you are sleeping

EPONINE
And rain...

MARIUS
And rain...

EPONINE
Will make the flowers...

MARIUS
Will make the flowers... grow... 

"Now, for my trouble, promise me--" I say and stop,

"What?" asked Marius.

"Promise me!" I say again,

"I promise."

"Promise to give me a kiss on my brow when I am dead.--I shall feel it."

I close my eyes for a few seconds then slowly open them,

"And by the way, Monsieur Marius, I believe that I was a little bit in love with you."

I say with a slight smile then die.*

I lay there in Harrys' arms playing dead waiting for him to kiss my forehead but I never feel it, "Kiss my forehead." I whisper, "I can't." he whispers in reply and I open my eyes and look at him, "You're kidding me right?" "No." "Just peck my forehead dammit." "It's weird." and by now I had sat up and we were having a full on whisper argument.

"Harry you kissed my head the other night when you said bye to me." "I did?" "Yes Harold. Ya did." "Well that's different." "Bloody hell Harry. No it's not just do it. Canton looks like shes getting pissed." I say and motion him towards where she's sitting. "Is there a problem you two?" she asks and I shake my head, "No ma'am! No problem at all!" I reply and elbow Harry.

"Okay good. Well run those last few lines again and finish out the scene."

"Yes ma'am." Harry and I reply in unison and get back into character.

*"Promise to give me a kiss on my brow when I am dead.--I shall feel it."

I say again and close my eyes for a few seconds then slowly open them,

"And by the way, Monsieur Marius, I believe that I was a little bit in love with you."

I say with a slight smile then die.*

Harry actually does what he's supposed to and he kinda hugs me to his body then leaves about a five seconds kiss to my forehead then we get up. "Excellent you two. Run it again." Canton says and Harry and I both sigh and get back into our starting positions.

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"Okay that's all for today, see everyone tomorrow!" Canton chippers. Harry and I walk off the stage and go get our bags then head towards the exit. "Sorry about acting weird." Harry says once we're outside the theater. "It's okay." "No it's not. I guess I kinda acted out like that on purpose." "Jackie was there wasn't she?" I sigh, "Yeahh." Harry replies and rubs at the back of his neck, "I thought we got past this Harry. We're friends and god forbid you have to kiss my damn forehead in a play we're both in." I huff and look up at him.

"I know, I know. I'm sorry. I realized I was being an idiot and that's when I went through with the rest of the scene." "Good glad to know you know you were being an idiot." I smirk and start walking.

"Hey come on." Harry chuckles and catches up to me, "So we good?" he then asks, "Yes we're good Hazzy." I chuckle and he slings his arm over my shoulder. "I'll walk you back to your dorm." Harry says more like a statement than a question. "You don't have to." "Nah I really don't mind." "Alrighty then." I chuckle and we continue on our way.

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"Well i'll see you tomorrow Rin." Harry says and hugs me, "See ya then Styles. Walk safe text me when you get where you're going." "Sure thing. Bye!" "Bye!" and with that we go our separate ways. I sure as hell hope tomorrows practice goes smoother.

*A/N: Decided to do a quick update. I hope it's okay. I feel like it's kinda weak.

Also I kinda used parts from the book Le Mis and parts from the movie so it didn't seem like shit in that little scene they ran. I kinda like how it layered out.

Anywho thanks for reading, and remember to comment and hit that star!⭐️:)