The Transfers

Chapter 17

SONGS FOR THIS CHAPTER

"Tomorrow" from Annie

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Taylor's POV

The 3rd and 4th days of auditioning were the same. People tried to persuade me to audition, people sucked, and I was pretty sure that Shawn would be Prince Charming. Nobody that I had seen was better than him. He had the looks and the talent, so, yeah. You get my vibes.

It was the 5th and final day of auditioning, you know, for the stragglers. Only one girl, named Tiffany, and a couple of other people.

"Are you sure you don't want to try out, Taylor? You'd love it!" Mrs. Kamer said, turning towards me.

"Nah. I'm good watching from the audience." I said, kicking my feet up on the table.

"Okay, you could be a stage hand, if you wanted. Stage design-" I cut her off.

"Actually, not to offend you, but I'm not really into all this 'theater' stuff. I'm more of an audience type of girl." I said.

"Well, if you insist." Mrs. Kamer ended with a smile. "Now, who are you all trying out for?" Tiffany and the other girl, who's name was apparently Alisha, were for Cinderella, and the boy for the King. Great! This should be short! Alisha and the guy were okay, and then it was Tiffany's turn. She sang, "Tomorrow" from Annie. Wasn't that song for kids?

"The sun'll come out, tomorrow! Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow..." Tiffany sang.

Wow.

She was good.

Like, really good.

Serious competition for Kristine.

"Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I love 'ya! Tomorrow! You're always a day..."

Was she gonna hit this?

"A-..."

I think she was. She took a deep breath and belted out.

"-way!" Except it was much longer. Like, 7 measures in 4-4 count. And she nailed it. And held it.

This wasn't good.

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<<<MONDAY>>>

Kristine's POV

Today the cast list was finalized and posted. Of course, I wouldn't be able to see it. I was stuck in the hospital. Mom already headed off to work, so I was left alone until 12, when Hailey and Taylor visited. The cast list was posted at 2, so I wouldn't be able to know until after school. I pulled out my laptop and opened Minecraft. Might as well enjoy these few hours alone.

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<<TIME TRAVEL AGAIN TO AFTER SCHOOL>>

Taylor's POV

I didn't dare tell her. I didn't want to hurt her feelings. I just, ugh. I we not going to tell her about Tiffany. She was perfect for the part. Pretty, talented, everything Kristine was. But Tiffany was...

Tiffany.

She had like this glow around her on stage. Like being in her presence was amazing. Kristine was just as good.

But maybe not good enough...

I would just show her the picture of the list. Wouldn't even tell her I had already looked. Just show her. I had saw the Cinderella casting and didn't even look at everything else, so technically, I wasn't lying that I hadn't seen it yet.

I took a deep breath and opened the door to Kristine's hospital room, plastering on a fake smile.

"Omg! Taylor! Show me the picture! Have you looked yet? Who's Cinderella? I'm so excited!" Kristine said, flailing her arms.

"Okay, okay. I haven't looked yet. We'll look together." I said, pulling out my phone. Here goes nothing. I opened the picture and showed it to Kristine, bracing myself. Was she going to cry? Vomit? Sob? I wasn't prepared for what happened next.

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Kristine's POV

"Oh my gosh, Taylor! This is great!" I said. It really was!

"Wh-what?" Taylor stammered.

"I got Cinderella's understudy! This is great! Do you even know what that means, Taylor?" I asked.

"Um, not really."

"It means if Tiffany is sick or injured I get to be CINDERELLA! I've never had an opportunity like this, Taylor! It's great!" I said.

"You mean, you're not mad Tiffany is Cinderella and not you?"

"Of course not! I wasn't expecting to get the lead at all. Tiffany is a great actress and she'll be great! She has this certain stage presence. It's really cool!" I said. Taylor grew a smile and sat down on the bed next to me and grabbed her phone.

"Did you see the rest of the list?" Taylor asked.

"No..." I murmured.

"Well, do you want to hear it?"

"Duh!"

"Okay, so, since you are the 2nd Cinderella, do you want to know who your Prince Charming is? And his brother, 2nd Prince Charming? For you may be kissing them." She asked, chuckling.

"Why of course, madam." I said putting on a fake medieval accent. Taylor scanned the names quickly.

"Oh my gosh! This is great!" Taylor fell back on the bed laughing. "I didn't even know he tried out! Can you believe this?" She said.

"I probably would if I heard it!" I said.

"Okay, so, Shawn actually got the UNDERSTUDY for Prince Charming, and guess who Prince C is?" Taylor said.

"Who?!" I practically shouted.

"TOBY!"

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Ohhhhhhhhh SNAP

Guess we know who tried out Monday!

And sorry for not updating for a while, I've been on vacation! Hope you'll forgive me!

QOTU: IS TOBY RIGHT FOR THE PART?

Well obviously I think he is since I put him there. I mean, he can sing, and dance somewhat, okay. Not really dance. But you get my gist.

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