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Theater AU

Nico's POV
The production of Guys and Dolls was going great so far. The tech week was perfect so far, no one messed up and somehow the cast managed to not break any props yet. I had only heard of one rip in a costume, but it was easily fixed. I was the stage manager for stage right and I understudied anyone who couldn't make it. Luckily for me no one had gotten sick yet. I prayed every night that no one would. I had to memorized everyone's part, so had the other stage manager just in case.
    Tonight was opening night, we had about an hour until curtain. I walked around back stage to check on the actors progress of putting on their makeup and costumes. I walked into the men's dressing room.
   "How's everything going?" I asked loudly over the chatter. Mostly all I got back was a collective grunt. My eyes searched the room for our two leads. The guy who played Nathan Detroit, Jason Grace was in front of the mirror straightening out his neck tie. "Where's our Skye Masterson?" I basically shouted over the crowd. I really didn't want to stand in for him. Also the guy who played Sk-
   "I'm here! Sorry I'm late, traffic," a sweet voice came in from behind me. Will Solace, the man who played the daring and charismatic Skye Masterson. He was a perfect fit, he was good looking, had a great voice, and could give anyone chills. I swallowed my fear of talking to him. "It's alright, just get ready quickly," I managed to croak out before his face erupted with a smile.
    "I promise! No more being late!" He playfully patted my back and went to get dressed. I walked out of the room and towards the women's dressing room. My heart still racing from his touch. I knocked on the door, "is everyone decent?" I asked through the door. It swung open and I saw many girls in their various 20's dresses. I counted all of them, shit, we were missing one. "Okay guys where's Piper?" Some girls shrugged while others didn't even respond.
   We needed her, she was one of the two main women characters. She played Sarah Brown, we couldn't do the show with out her. I walked out of the room and went to makeup hoping she was just taking a while. I was starting to worry, I could not go on as the women opposite of Will. My heart raced, and not in a good way. I stumbled through the dark backstage. I looked in every spot she would be. Then went back to the dressing rooms hoping I had just missed her. Piper was perfect for this part. She had a gorgeous mesmerizing voice. I could hit all the notes sure, and I could definitely sell being in love with Will. But i can't go on stage in a dress at a high school play. I would laughed out of the school.
    When going back to the green room I ran into will while rounding a corner. "Oh geez, I'm so sorry Nico," he mumbled out. "Have you seen Piper? We really need her!" I frantically asked. I noticed his tie was flimsily wrapped around his shoulders, not even tied. "Ugh, what's up with your tie?" I stood on my tip toes and starting tying his tie. "Thanks, is Piper not here yet? I haven't heard from her yet..." his eyes wandered around the room. I finished off his tie and started walking away when someone grabbed my wrist.
    "Who's going to substitute her?" Will asked as he held my wrist in his hand. My face flushed, I was really hoping I wouldn't have to tell him face to face. "If it comes to that, which I hope it won't, me." Will's face turned bright red and he let go of my wrist. I rushed off to stage left where Annabeth paced back and fourth worriedly.
    "Hey brainiac what's up?" She was the crew head for props and sets crew. "Piper texted me saying she can't make it...." oh shit. "What? No no no no, she has to be here. Where is she?" I asked as my voice got more and more strained. My hands shook wildly at my sides. "Her dad broke his leg in a car crash and she's in the hospital with him. My face got increasingly warm as I sweat and paced. I checked my watch, ten minutes to curtain.
   Speed walking through the green room I called "ten minutes to curtain." A chorus of 'thank you ten' rang around  me. I ran into the women's dressing room which was now clear of anyone. I took Piper's dress, luckily she's basically the same size as me, except a little taller. I quickly got into the dress and put my hair back into a man bun after sweeping a brush through it. The character was supposed to have her hair back so I let it be but took out a couple of strands and twirled them.
    After putting on my makeup I looked pretty good, I would make a wonderful woman if I do say so myself. I practiced my lines and songs quickly before telling the director, the other stage manager, and most of the cast that I would be in Pipers place. The other stage manager, Reyna, went around telling everyone to get into places for top of the show. The first couple scenes went beautifully, my songs went well and no one in the audience laughed or thought I was actually a guy. Then came the scene where I had to sing a duet with Will.
   This would not go well. In this scene he was supposed to try to get me to go on a date with him. Being a snarky little ass the entire time. Then it was time for me to start the song. I looked out into the audience as directed. The stage lights blared at me and I could feel sweat beading on the side of my face.
"I'll know when my love comes along, I won't take a chance." The chorus had just started and will was doing an amazing job. I couldn't get distracted by him though. My character was a missionary, I had to be pure and innocent and disgusted by Will's character even though I was attracted to him.
   When will started singing his part, damn, his voice was like silk, or warm milk. Smooth and beautiful. He kept acting as though he was attracted to me even though I wasn't Piper. Stop getting distracted Nico! You are in front of an audience!
We sang our part together. Our voices melting together into a perfect harmony. He leaned in to kiss me, I stood there waiting for him. Finally our lips touched and I felt sparks erupt. At some point I was supposed to pull away and slap him, but for now I just let him kiss me. In was in character, besides, I didn't want his soft, warm lips to leave mine.
   Finally I pulled away acting like I was disgusted and slapped him across the face. Will walked off stage, I finished the song and ran off stage as the lights dimmed. When I got back stage during 'Bushel and a peck' Annabeth caught my attention. "Nico! You did so well!" She whispered to me as I touched my lips with the tips of my fingers. 
    "That stage slap was so well done I thought it was real! And your make up is so well done you look like just like a lady would back then" Annabeth continues. "Wait... stage slap?" I whisper shouted at her. "I actually slapped him!" Annabeth's eyes went wide and she started laughing. I looked around worriedly as she tried to quiet herself.
    Next time I went on stage went smoothly, will didn't look too mad at me. Then again he was acting as though he was someone else. When that scene ended I had to quickly change into another dress, then we went to Havana. This was the only part where I actually have to dance, and I didn't remember any of the choreography.
   As will and I waited for our cue to go on stage I was panicking, I didn't know what to do. I hadn't watched this scene at all, only read through the script for the lines.
   "Nico, what's wrong? You've been great so far, and you look great," Will pulled me away from the stage and asked me with his eyebrows knit. "I don't remember the choreography for this scene!" I start shaking my hands to calm me down cause I was close to hyperventilating. It starts getting hard to breath. Will puts his hands on my shoulders and smoothly and quietly says "Nico, you don't have to worry about it." His blonde curls pop out from his fedora in all directions, and his bright blue eyes shine in the light from the gel jars.
   I look at him confused and he chuckles slightly. "In this part Sarah gets drunk right?" I nod slowly, "There's not a specific dance move you have to do, just flail and act drunk." He smiles and his perfect smile shines. He was like a perfect story book prince or something I swear. "Oh thank the lord," was I managed to get out. I let out a huge breath and suddenly Will grabbed my hand and off to the stage we went.
    When it was time for me to dance I just let it go, I had only watched people be drunk, I never thought it was a good idea. But I can tell you that Percy drunk is the funniest thing. Will started dancing with me and the apron curtain closed. I started singing 'if I were a bell' and I sounded pretty good. I got to fall into Will's arms plenty in different ways and he looked at me like I was adorable.
   When my song was finished I was leaning  against Wills legs. He picked me up bridal style, we delivered our lines then went off stage.
    "Did I do alright?" I ask him scared of his answer. "You were amazing." He puts his jacket around my shoulders as instructed and we walked on stage with his arm wrapped around me. We sang our last duet, and I was in his arms the entire time. I wonder if he's uncomfortable with a guy instead of a girl. Are people going to make fun of him? I don't want to be the cause of that. Before I know it we're kissing again.
   This one feels different, the other one our characters hated each other. Now they were in love, and I could feel his love spreading to me. I smiled into the kiss as my eyes were closed, I could feel his lips on one side curl up into a smile. As we broke the kiss he put his arm around me. As the scene progressed my character got angrier by the second at his character. I ended act one by running off stage.
   When I was finally off stage I saw Piper waiting in the wings. "What the hell Piper McLean?!? I thought you were in the hospital with your dad!" I asked her, resentment dripping from my words. Will comes off stage and stands slightly behind me, "Piper! You're here!" He seemed happy to have someone else to duet with. "His leg was only sprained not broken like we thought, so he let me come. I'm sorry I couldn't make it for the first half." She looked me up and down and snorted "looks like you managed to make up for it though. You look nice Nico."
   Reyna rushed her into makeup and costume while I went into the men's room and started to undress. As I took off the dress and replaced it with my normal backstage blacks. I look in the mirror as I start taking off the stage makeup. When I take off my lipstick my hand remains over my lips.

   I had kissed Will Solace. My crush since 8th grade. Not only once either, twice, and I spent at least a half an hour in his arms over all today. It was probably a one time thing though, I'm pretty sure he likes someone else. Defiantly not me at least. I got up and on the way to the door I started undoing my hair.
      All of a sudden Will walked into the dressing room. My jaw hung open and my heart beat a little faster. My hair was now back by the sides of my face. "Hey, you did a really good job out there" I awkwardly said as he ran his hand through his hair before putting his fedora back on. "Thanks, you did too. How can your voice go so high? It's actually really beautiful." He told me as he stepped closer. I shrugged and replied "I don't really know, and thanks it means a lot coming from you."  Oh shitshitshitshit I wasn't supposed to say that. His eyebrow arched a little and I stammered out "I mean because you're such a good actor and it means a lot because you know what good singing is, you know?" Saved it!
     He laughed quietly as his chin met his chest and he looked down. "Was it my imagination or were you smiling when we were kissing...?" He slowly asked. I couldn't read his face exactly, but I hoped it wasn't disgust.
   "I was just being in character, I mean, Sarah would have smiled in that moment." I was lying obviously, I just hoped he wouldn't know. I knew I was blushing, my face actually burned. He looked down at the ground and looked disappoint.
    "That's too bad," he looks up at me and did a forced half smile. Then he turned on his heel to leave. What did he mean? What?
   "Wait! Will," he turned back at me and his eyes were a little red. "I don't need anyone else making fun of me. Especially not you, please." The gorgeous sun kissed boy in front of me looked so sad, did he.... like me?
   "I'm not going to make fun of you! I'm sorry I didn't take the hint, but I really like you. I hope you like me back?" I told him as I dragged him closer to me. His eyebrows raised and his lips spread into a smile.
    "Such a proposition, and by a doll of your background?" His smile shone throughout the room while his shoulders bounced from laughing. I couldn't help but laugh along as a red blush ran across my face.
   I take the lapels of his suit jacket and whisper, "shut up." Then I pull him down for a kiss. And this time I don't have to be afraid.

I really hope you liked the first chapter!! I'm in theater myself so that's why there are a lot of technical terms. If you are a musical person you should watch guys and dolls, it's very good. I hope that you stick around for more chapters!