We'll Be Together (Janthony)

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Jasmine's POV

I awoke to my alarm blaring on my bedside table. Groggily, I reached up and turned it off. I stared sadly at the empty spot next to me. Noah was out visiting his parents in Orlando, Florida and wouldn't be back for a week. Although I was slightly sad that my boyfriend was going to miss my first rehearsal, the excitement over-powered all other feelings. A few weeks ago, I was chosen to play Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds in Hamilton an American Musical.

I bounced out of bed and jumped into the shower. When I was done, I threw on leggings, a yellow short sleeve shirt, and a pair of Uggs. I then put on some light makeup and threw my hair in a bun.

I was out of the front door by nine. Because I didn't need to be at the theater for an hour, I headed to my favorite café, Manhattan Mocha. I ordered my coffee and sat down to call Noah.

He didn't pick up. I tried not to think much of it. He's probably still asleep. He's avoiding you. One side of my brain fought. I pushed the doubtful thoughts out of my head. He wouldn't do that.

Would he? I mean we hadn't been on the best terms lately.

I finished my coffee and made my way to the Public.

I reached for the doorknob, when the door swung open, revealing Lin. He had a big smile on his face.

"Hey Jazzy!" he said. "You're the first one here so you can just head to your dressing room and put your stuff down. When you're done head to the stage."

"Okay, thanks, Lin!" I replied as I headed in the direction that he pointed.

I walked down the hall, passing many dressing rooms until I reached on with my name.

Renée Elise Goldsberry

Phillipa Soo

Jasmine Cephas Jones

I entered the room and looked around. There were three mirrors above a table, each labeled with a name. A couch, three stools by the table, and two other chairs made it a perfect place for friends to hang out. I set my bag by the mirror with my name. Just then, a girl with long, straight, dark brown hair and a huge smile bounded in.

"Hi," She said excitedly, "I'm Phillipa Soo but you can call me Pippa. I play Eliza." She grinned brightly at me.

"Nice to meet you, Pippa. I'm Jasmine Cephas Jones. I play Peggy and Maria," I responded, trying to match her enthusiasm. She gasped.

"You're one of my sisters!" Pippa almost knocked me over with a hug. "I can tell we're gonna be friends." She turned to the mirrors and put her stuff down.

The two of us talked and decorated our mirrors for a while. Another girl, with dark skin and hair, walked in.

"Hey I'm Renée," She said.

Pippa and I introduced ourselves as our third sister put her stuff down. The three of us walked together to the stage, where we met most of the cast. We were chatting with Daveed, Oak, and Thayne when Lin stood on a chair to get our attention.

"Hello, people and welcome to the first rehearsal of Hamilton," he yelled, almost falling of the chair in excitement. The cast clapped and some laughed at Lin's childlike attitude. He was explaining some of the basic rules when a man, slightly younger than me, ran in, out of breath.