I'm Not Who You Think I Am

Chapter 5

For the rest of the class, we talk about the different parts you can audition for and what the play will be about. Apparently, it is about this superstar that lives a double life and finds a girl he really likes and doesn’t know how to tell her the truth. That is the stupidest idea I have ever heard, I would really like to know where Mr.Fitz got that idea from. I look at the clock hanging above the door and see that class is about to end. I pack up my things getting ready to head out the door. RING. There is that magical sound I hate so much, NOT! “Ms. Mendez, can you please stay for a couple of minutes, I would like to talk to you about something.” I nod and wait for everyone to get out of the room.

“Sure, what's up?” I ask at his sudden urge to talk to me.

“I kind of already have the part you will be playing.”

“But, I haven’t even auditioned. Don’t you think that it will show some favoritism?” I say shocked but excited to find out what part he gave me.

“I know, but I just felt like you would be best for the part. So, I chose you.”

“And what part, exactly, is it?” I say, now super excited to find out.

“You have the lead!” he says almost yelling.

“Wow, thank you Mr.Fitz. I appreciate that. I guess I will see you tomorrow in class. Have a nice day.” I say, before walking out of the classroom. As I walk out of the class Dylan comes up to me. “Can I talk to you now?” Dylan asks pulling me into a corner.

“What do you want?” I ask annoyed at his motions.

“You know I didn’t mean to say that yesterday.”

“It sure sounded like you meant it, and now the whole school knows about our problems.”

“I know and I am sorry about that. I was just caught up in the moment.”

“You know it isn’t only you that is going through this. I also have problems with this.”

“I know that and again I am truly sorry about the way I acted. Just please promise me that you won’t be mad at me.”

“I can’t promise anything, but I will try to get over it. Just please, don’t mention them again.”

“Ok, I promise I won’t mention them again. But I don’t want you hanging out with him, I smell trouble from him.” he says hugging me.

“You can’t stop me from hanging out with my friends. But, I have to go now. I’ll talk to you later I guess.” I walk away from him. Who does he think he is, I will continue to see Leeroy but I will not lie, I am scared of what he will do. But as much as I hate him right now, I can’t be mad at him forever.