Cold Love // Hayes Grier

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Hayes.

Today was the first day of rehearsals for Wicked, and I was beyond excited. Today was also the day I plan to ask Cara out on a date; I'm scared she's going to say no.

I was currently wearing my white Fiyero costume, for when he arrives to Shiz, the university they attend. My eyes scanned for Cara, but I wasn't able to find that long blonde hair.

We got Emily to audition for Nessarose, and she got the role. The only thing no one was happy for; was for who got Elphaba. Jordan got Elphaba. Everyone is keeping it a secret from Cara, so she doesn't freak out.

In the blink of an eye, Cara appeared from one of the wings with a long white skirt and white jacket. She also wore a white fedora hat on the top of her head.

Her laughs could be heard from every single corner of the auditorium. Even though she's always smiling, I know she is hurt inside.

She skipped to me, and gave me a hug. I returned it and we stayed there for a long time. It was like time stopped and we were the only two in the room.

She let go, and greeted, "Hi Hayes."

"Are you ready to start?" I asked, and looked around in case the green skinned monster arrived, a.k.a Jordan.

"I was born ready," she replied, swishing her hair like Galinda does.

I mimicked her actions, and followed her to the center of the stage, where Ms. Hurd started to put us in out positions for Dancing Through Life.

I was beyond scared for this song. It was the big song that Fiyero had, and let's admit it, my vocals are not made of gold.

"Ok, so, Hayes, once you get down from the carriage with Alaric, you'll look around, and then you walk to Galinda and Boq," she instructed, and I went to where the 'carriage' was.

I said my lines and waited for Cara to say hers so I can walk to them.

"Biq, do you know who that is? That is Fyero Tiggular, that Winkie Prince who's reputation is so scandalicious," she whispered loud enough for everyone to hear.

I was about to go up to them, when everyone stopped. Jordan walked inside the auditorium wearing shorts and a tank tops, let's not forget the crocs. Everyone beguiled her, even Ms. Hurd, she only put her as Elphaba, because no one else wanted to do it.

"Oh, am I so good that everyone stops and to see my entrance?" she inquired in a really cocky way.

"Actually we-,"

"You weren't supposed to answer that," she said cutting René off. ,

"Jordan, glad that you could make it," Ms. Hurd said.

"I was in a study date," she replied, and walked to the seats.

The crocs made a squeaky noise every time she walked, causing Ms. Hurd to cringe. She hated crocs.

I looked over to Cara, who was indeed surprised of whom Elphaba got. I think the thing that made her more mad, was the fact that Fiyero and Elphaba kissed in one scene.

"Okay since Jordan is here, why don't we do What is This Feeling?" Ms. Hurd announced, and only Cara and Jordan were left on stage.

The music started and I got scared of what the outcome of this might be. Although the loathing is going to be there.

[GLINDA]

Dearest darlingest Momsie and Popsical...

[ELPHABA]