who tells your story // lin-manuel miranda

seven

One month later and everything was great. School was good, not too stressful and Blake and I got to know each other better. I now know that he moved to New York to be with his Mom because his parents are divorced. And it's not like he wanted to leave his dad but he needed a break from Ohio. I'm not really sure why because he hasn't told me and i didn't want to pry. His dad was the only thing keeping him in Ohio but i guess it wasn't enough.

Vocal lessons with Lin were great. As long as I'm free and he's free we practice. Except weekends, wouldn't make too much sense if my English teacher wanted us on the weekend to work on the "project".

Though sometimes we don't practice because Lin didn't know about unexpected rehearsals for swings and just general touch ups for scenes and songs, so we would hang out in his dressing room and get to know each other better.

With my time at the theater, i've learned to not be shy of the cast members and have actually become friends with some. Though i think i've gotten very close with Pippa. Hearing her sing made me muster up the courage to actually talk to her. She's incredibly sweet and kind and when Lin has stuff to do, she stays with me and we gossip.

Oh yeah and i also finally listened to the whole album and i was so amazed. It was on one of those unexpected rehearsal days and with Lin popping in and out of the room, i spent the whole day listening to it. This musical is something really special. Lin came back in for the last song and after i was in tears and he came over and hugged me and just held me there. And in that moment i felt safe, safe from the horrors of the world, safe from them.

Its Easter weekend now and the start of Spring break because my school thought it was a great idea to incorporate Easter and Spring break together. Which means i can't practice or see Lin and the cast for the next week. It sucks but i can't do anything about it.

The past few days i've been cooped up in my room practicing to myself quietly. The only times i leave are for food and to use the bathroom. They're gone for most of the day but i still don't dare leave my room in case i mess something up.

Lin has been texting me, asking how i am and texting me numbers as a countdown until i get to go back. Its such a nice feeling knowing that he cares.

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Today is Friday, three more days until i go back to school, which means four more days till i get to see Lin again.

I decided i wanted to finally get out of the house and walk around New York. I havent ventured around New York in a very long time so i think it's something i need to do.

Thankfully they're out doing whatever they're doing and won't be back until 2 so i have a good few hours to just be free in the concrete jungle.

I walked out of the house and locked the door and made my way out to the semi-cold streets of New York.

I walked for about 20 minutes until i realized i'm in Times Square. It truly is a tourist spot because of all the flashing billboards and just the atmosphere. New York is so magnificent.

After i took everything in that is Times Square, i decided to go to the coffee shop across from the Richard Rogers Theatre. If i can't be in the theatre i might as well be close to it. I order myself a mocha and sit down, sipping on the hot drink in peace.

A few minutes later some familiar faces walked in the shop.

"Ella!" Daveed said walking over to me with his drink. Pippa and Jonathan following behind him.

"Daveed! Pippa! Jonathan!"

"How are you Ella? We haven't seen you in a few days," Pippa said taking a seat in the empty chair at my table. The boys followed suit.

"I'm good. I'm currently on spring break right now but my foster parents won't let me out of the house," i said.

"But you're out of the house now?" Jonathan questioned me.

"Oh yeah, i snuck out, kinda. They're not home now and won't be for a while so by the time they'll be back, they'll never know i was gone," i exclaimed.

"Ohh good thinking!!" Daveed said clapping his hands like he was congratulating me. "Sorry Ella but we have to go, boss man wants us to do a quick rehearsal before the show tonight, see you soon though right?"

Assuming boss man meant Lin i don't question it and answered him. "Yes! I should be coming back on Tuesday! See you guys then!"

"Bye Ella!" The three said in unison.

And with that, i was alone again. I don't mind, i just like their company. I feel safe with the cast of Hamilton.

I stayed at the coffee shop until 1 and decided to walk back to their house so that i for sure have enough time before they got back.

I thanked the staff at the coffee shop and made my way out again to the semi-cold streets of New York and headed to their house.

New York is truly beautiful. I never realized it's beauty until now but wow, i live in such a gorgeous city.

The walk home wasn't long, about 20 minutes and i cherished those minutes because i knew once i stepped through those doors i was in hell. Even though they wouldn't be home for about 40 minutes, just being in the house makes me feel uneasy.

I climbed the steps to the front door and grabbed my key to open the door from my purse. I unlocked both locks and open the door only to be greeted by them.

"WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?" She yelled.

I'm frozen.

I cant speak.

"ANSWER HER YOU BRAT" He yelled.

"I-i was o-out," i finally got out.

"YOU KNOW YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSE TO LEAVE!" He yelled again.

"I k-know i'm sorry," i said quietly

"SORRY WONT CUT IT. THIS IS STRIKE THREE. NOW GET OUT!" He yelled once more.

"Can i-," i was cut off.

"NO GET OUT OF OUR HOUSE. NOW!!" She yelled.

I ran out with tears spewing out of my eyes and my hands covering my face.

I cant believe that just happened.

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yay another update!!!

i'm starting to get back into writing so hopefully i won't leave for months again. going to try and update every couple weeks.

also ella!!! though you knew this was going to happen. but still. man they're so mean.

idk if i've talked about it before but i didn't name her foster parents bc i don't think they hey deserve names. after this they won't be in the story much. like i might mention them once or twice but they're not integral to the story so they don't need names. that's why they're  always "their" "them" or "foster parents" cause they have no significance to Ella.

thanks for really and i hope you're enjoying it!

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