Adopting Hollywood

thirty five

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-NICOLE

"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."

― Marilyn Monroe

The crowd roars with applause as the entire cast and crew take the stage for our curtain call. Hoots and hollers are given out to each person who, in turn, take bows and blow kisses. The crowd goes wild as Cam and I take eachothers hand and move to the front of the stage where we receive multiple whistles and cheers of excitement. Everyone takes one last bow before heading backstage for review. Cam and I make our way backstage last, hands still linked together and we wait for Ms. Burnes to calm down before she begins her review.

"Wonderful job everyone! Absolutely wonderful!" She applauds everyone receiving applause and cheers herself. "The only notes I have are these. Tommy, use the glow light in the very first scene, make it mysterious!" Tommy nods in understanding and makes a quick note on his hand. Jessalyn, don't forget your props next time, although I was impressed with your improvising. Cam, and Natalia, I honestly thought you two were perfect. I honestly though you two were both star crossed lovers, perfect acting, the only note I have is on the kiss. Just go for it, don't hesitate next time."

The lights dim and there are a series of 'dings' and Ms. Burnes claps her hands. "Do you guys want to run through it again, or would you like to just go home and rest up for the next show?" A series of answers are thrown at her and Ms. Burnes throws up her hands. "Alright everyone, go on and rest up. We have a big few days ahead of us." The class cheers and Ms. Burnes lights up and makes her way to her office as students begin to leave, blowing kisses as she goes.

I go to move and find that my hand is still in Cam's grasp. Cam notices this too and we let go at the same time. Cam rubs the back of his neck awkwardly and gestures in front of him. "How about something to eat?" He asks, raising an eyebrow curiously and I nod my head in agreement. We make our way out of the class and as I'm leaving I bump into Kaleb who is holding a big bouquet of flowers.

"Oh, hey." I beam when I see him holding the flowers.

"These are for you." He replies with a large smile holding the flowers out to me. I can see Cam shift awkwardly behind me and I clear my throat a little too loudly. "I um, I just wanted to bring you these and let you know that I made dinner plans for us tonight. I'll pick you up at eight."

"Sure." I say, nodding my head planting a soft kiss on his cheek before he turns away and walks back down the hallway and out the back doors. It's quiet in the hallway after Kaleb is gone and I turn back to Cam who is staring off into the distance with his hands stuffed in his pockets. His muscles are tense and his stance is straight and hard. I clear my throat and that brings him back to me.

"Shall we?" He asks, walking past me quickly towards the door and outside in a mere matter of seconds. I raise my eyebrows and follow him out and find him just getting in his car. I jog slightly to the car and yank the passenger door open and slide in just as Cam screeches out of the parking lot.

"Cam." I say softly, grabbing hold of the door handle and he swerves around two cars quickly and then around another three.

"Natalia." He repeats, but his voice is angry, not soft. I'm afraid to ask what's wrong but I decide it's better to ask than just wonder.