The Story Of Alex

Chapter 13:

Show night one:

One Friday I begged my mom to stay home from school so I can rest and finish a painting for our play teacher before the big show. I wasn't expecting her to actually say yes but when she did, I was thrilled. Mom wasn't 100% happy with it but she considered my reasonings and called me in "sick" for school. As soon as she said it was all good and clear, I texted Alex.

Since I was up at 8 I figured he'd still be asleep or at school. His mom was still deciding yesterday too. So while I waited for him reply, I sat at my desk and gathered all the materials I would need to finish my painting. It took me 45 minutes but I was glad when it was finished. Wasn't the greatest I've ever done but it also wasn't the worst.

When I checked my phone I was a little sad that there was still nothing from Alex. Maybe he really was forced to go to school. So to waste even more time I decided to paint my nail and watch some Grey's Anatomy. I went through at least 3 episodes before checking my phone for a second time. Instagram------13m ago

I picked up the phone quickly and opened Instagram. Alex replied! "Sorry, I was already sleeping when you texted. I'm not at school either" was his reply. I texted back "lol, that's okay" and decided to let the conversation go. I didn't want to be the friend who keeps pushing conversations and saying random things to get the others attention. My friend does that a lot with her crush and he usually ignores her. It just wasn't like me to do that.

I wasted a ton of time before I had to show up for makeup and hair for the show. Tonight and tomorrow morning we're my star nights so I was really excited. 8 and a half more hours before I had to be there. Ugh.

Finally, at 6:45 I was rushing my mom out the door so I could get there quicker. Tonight I would start the show by walking out with "Don." Not only was hat exciting but I'd also have to hang on to "Simpsons" arm (Alex). It wasn't really awkward for us any more. For me it was more calm but exciting. If that makes sense.

I got my hair into curlers about ten minutes after I got there. The hair dresser was our play teachers sister-in-law. She honestly scared me. I had to tell her about my head condition and how on that side of my head she couldn't put the curlers in too tight or else it would burn the skin on the top of my shunt and hurt me. She said she understood what a shunt was and she also agreed to being careful. But when she reached that spot, she didn't exactly what I asked her not to. It hurt a lot but it didn't burn my skin. So I politely asked her to loosen it. Her response was "oh, don't worry, it's fine."

While I waited for my painful curlers to cool in my hair, Sara did my makeup. Not the other Sara who was in the play. This Sara was in the play two years ago and was now in high school. I've met her before for band since she also plays flute. My makeup looked really good once she finished!

The night went by really quick and it was really sad. I didn't want it to end. The main song was a little harder for me because I couldn't lift my shoulder. But even when I did hurt myself, I kept a smile until the blackouts. In Broadway Melody, I was supposed to ran up with both arms in the air but after talking to Mrs. Bekah, we found a way I could "cheat out" and not make it look bad.

When the show ended I got off stage as quick as possible and ran to my dad and stepmom. They brought my brother Austin too who wasn't as excited to come when I last talked to him. I guess he really did enjoy it in the end though. So much that he got me a ring pop and my dad got me flowers. A beautiful orange rose and two other ones that I don't know the name of. Before I left I hugged Alex, returned my clothes, and removed my microphone.