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Chapter 4: The First Rehearsal

Giselle's POV

Logan... Logan...the name doesn't even sound familiar...

I need to tell Gwen! She will be so happy! I go find Gwen after school.

"I'm Christine! Can you believe it, it's incredible! My dream is being fulfilled!" I shrieked.

"That's amazing! Congratulations!" she responded. "And will the dimwitted Mr. Anderson be your Phantom?" I asked.

"No! Urg! I wanted it to be him so bad! He's Raoul and some guy named Logan is Phantom," I said annoyed.

"Oh, that's my science partner, he's really great. You know he's now Doctor Arwik's second assistant," she stated.

"That kid you hang around with in science? You're telling me that my Phantom is some weird brainiac?" Are you kidding me?

"He's actually very nice, you would like him. He's not popular or well known, but he's a good guy," I looked at her devilishly. No way... This was not happening! Not to Gwen!

"You like him." Gah!

"What."

"You like him, you like him, you like him! The way you talk about him gives it away," I insisted.

"No, absolutely not. I would never like Logan. My heart is set somewhere el..."

"Ack! Who is it!? Oh my gosh I'm so excited, how could you not tell me this?!" Oh my god!!!!!! I was a bit offended she hadn't told me... but my wittle Gweny grew up!!!!!!!

"Oh it's...it's really no one. I've liked him since I was 6, but I've never liked him, liked him, you know, just...um...had a tiny crush, and..." I saw that she really couldn't come out with it.

"You know what? Tell me when your ready, end of discussion. Though I will be expecting an answer soon." I said. I didn't want to rush her, this was huge!!!!!!! But I need to know. Like as soon as possible.

I left to pick up my brothers and sister as she got on the bus. When I get to Nelly's middle school, she jumps in nervous.

"Did you get the role?" Nelly asked with hope.

"YES!!!!!" Nelly loved Phantom about as much as I did. So we squealed while Jason and Erik shook their heads.

"You just wanted that part so you could kiss boys." My eyes grow wide with shock.

"What?? Erik! You are 5! Why do you think I would do that?" I say while he makes kissy noises. I shake my head and sigh. I drop them off at home.

"Guys behave. Jason watch them. I will be back after rehearsal and work! Bye guys! I love you." They return the goodbye and I drive back to the school.

I walk into the theatre ready! I spot that kid Gwen was talking about, Logan. I start to walk over to him to introduce myself, but I feel a tap on my shoulder. I turn around and I look up into the eyes I dream of...so...just...perfect...

"Hi, I'm Luke, you must be Giselle."

"What? Huh? Hi! Oh yeah, that's me. Im Giselle! Hi..." Crapples...

"You said that already." He smirks playfully at me.

"Sorry. Just nervous..." I mutter hoping he can't hear.

"Nervous about what?" Crapples!!!!!

"Oh... yeah... uh... THE PLAY... thats what I'm nervous about. Yeah... Ya know... nerve-wracking...such a big part!" I say on the spot. I would never be nervous this quickly about a play! Don't you understand you are like, the guy of my dreams????

"I've seen you perform, you will kill it." He winks, smirks, and walks away. I blush furiously. I just talked to THE Luke Anderson. Oh my god!!!!!!!! I fangirl on the inside. ACK!!! I turn around trying to look composed, and I don't see Logan anymore. Whatever! I'm sure we will meet soon!

We all go to sit in the seats ready for regearsal to start. I don't look and just sit in the first empty seat I pass.

"Couldn't get enough of me?" Oh god. Those eyes... My heart flutters.

"Oh! I'm sorry! I didn't even-"

"It's fine, I was just kidding. I mean we are gonna be spending a lot of time together you know, with our roles."

"Oh yeah we are! Haha... You're Raoul...I'm Christine..." I am a total embarrassment. I blush and shut up.

Someone comes by to hand all of our scripts. My hands tingle from the feel.

"Hello! Welcome to the theatre..." We listen as the director, Mr. Peters, explain simple theatre stuff. Once he was done, we all were assigned partners to do excersizes with. I was hoping to be paired with Luke, but I had to work with Logan...

"Hi, I'm Giselle."

"Uh...I'm Logan..." He looks down so all I can see is his black hair.

"Congratulations on getting the Phantom!!!!!!!!" He doesn't look too enthused about it. How is he in drama if he is so shy?

"Thanks..." Friendly... He doesn't really talk the rest of the time, and looks to the floor alot, so I let my gaze wander and I see Luke looking at me. I blush and look away. Rehearsal ends soon.

"Hey...umm...Giselle?" Logan stutters.

"Yes?" I ask, a little preoccupied looking around for Luke.

"Can...Will you...Uh..."

"Yeah?"

"Uh..."

"Looking for someone?" Someone whispers in my ear. I turn to see Luke, and I can't help but smile.

"Of course not, haha just taking in the stage." *Mental facepalm*

"Right. You want to go out tomorrow?" My heart literally jumps out of my chest.

"Ack! I mean sure. That sounds great!" I wonder if he can hear my heart beat...

"Cool. See you tomorrow." I freak out again! Ack this day could not get any better!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Nevermind..." I hear Logan mutter as he walks away. I completely forgot he was there...

"Oh...Okay then..."

As soon as rehearsal is over, I drive to work. I work at Starbucks. I only have to work one shift tonight, so it isn't that bad. As soon as it ends, I head home. I walk in and make dinner quickly. We all sit down and eat, messing around with each other. Once we are done, we head to bed. I play my special playlist, and fall asleep with a smile on my face.

The next morning I do the same. Wake the children up, drive everyone to school. When I get to school I catch up with Gwen in the hallway.

"Hey there, did you ever...whoa. There's something different about you, but it's really for the better," I exclaim.

"Oh, thanks. I just got some new make up. That's all." She smiles.

"Today is rehersal day! I really hope Logan is as good as you say! I need the perfect person the compliment my acting this year. It is cruecial!" I say. "And do I get to hear about this crush today?"

"Not quiet yet," Ugh. I need to get patience...

The bell rings, she wishes me good luck and we part. I feel bad not telling her about Luke and I, but I can't tell her yet! I can't wait!!!!!!! Today is the first day we are working with scripts. I am so ready for this.