When I got home that night I planned out the rest of my week.
Tuesday- Study for history test with Grayson
Wednesday- Plan out my look for my date
Thursday- Go to the coffee shop with Ben for our date
Friday- Make a final decision
I smiled at my list. I was dreading Friday. What if just one date wasn't enough to choose? All of a sudden my phone started blowing up with messages from Grayson. Before I could read the texts he called me.
Me- hey, Grays-
I was interrupted
Grayson- I'm at a late night rehearsal for theatre class, and we just found out we need dance partners- is there any chance you could get down to the school in about 20 minutes?
He sounded so hopeful
Me- I don't know Grayson I'm not the best dancer.
Grayson- you don't have to be good- they're teaching us everything!
Me- fine. Just for you.
I wished I could see his face.
Grayson- Yes! Ok I'll see you in 20, Blondie?
Me- you have no idea how much I wish I could see your face right now.
A few seconds later he answered me.
Grayson- I love you, too.
I giggled and hung up. I started doing that weird snort laugh I do when I get excited about something. I jumped out of my bed and got dressed.
When I arrived at the school I looked for Grayson. When I found him he hugged me, "thank you so much for coming." I smiled and followed him to the theatre classroom. Earlier that night he had sent a picture of the music. While I got ready I played it repeatedly, trying to learn the words. I never enjoyed singing but everyone told me I was good at it. The teacher called for everyone to sit down. "Before we start learning the partnered dance we need to audition you all," the lady said. I looked over at Grayson, "you didn't tell me I'd have to sing!" He laughed at me, "This is theater class." I rolled my eyes and listened as one of the other students started singing. I couldn't think of a song to sing. All of a sudden the teacher called my name. "Rosie Petrova? Are you ready, hun?" I really wasn't but I had to pretend I was. I stood up in front of everyone. The teacher asked me what song I was going to sing and I just said the first one I thought of. "Fallin' all in you... please." "Who is that by?" "Shawn Mendes," I answered quickly. As the music started I looked around and started to shake. Then the squeaky door opened. "Rosie?" He asked. "Ben," I said sighing. "Sorry I'm late Ma'am," he said. "It's fine. Take a seat, you'll be going next." Noooooooooo I thought. Both guys were in this class. At least one of them would find out what I'm doing. Especially if I sat down next to Grayson again. The music started again and that became my priority for that moment. "I'm thinking baby- you." I started. To me it felt like an hour went by during the three minutes I stood up front. Throughout the song I stared at Grayson trying not to make it obvious to Ben.
Once I finished I didn't know where to sit. Which boy do I sit by without making it obvious? I decided to sit on the front row to watch the rest of the auditions. Then it finally hit me. What would I do about the partner dance? I quickly took out my phone to text Indiana.
Me- Earlier Grayson called me and asked me to join theater class so we could do a parter dance together, but there's a slight problem.
Indiana- Wait. Isn't Ben in that class??
Me- YES- that's the problem. What should I do??
Indiana- Just say you don't feel good, then leave.
Me- I don't want to do that to Grayson!
Indiana- just wait until your date with Ben- then decide.
Me- ok fine
I didn't feel good about my decision anymore. I set my phone back down on my lap and listened as Grayson stood up on stage and sang.
When he was done, he came and sat next to me. Why?! I thought. I leaned over closer to him. "So the jock can sing?" I said while smirking. He laughed, "Some might say the same about you, Blondie." Then I giggled and it almost felt like I was blushing. Minutes later Ben got up on stage and sang his heart out. The song he sang didn't sound familiar to me. I sat listening wondering what that was. I looked over at Grayson who didn't seem confused at all. "It's an original." I was impressed. "He's kind of like a music nerd. He writes everything he sings," Grayson told me. Two guys that could sing and enjoy it? That's something you don't see all the time.
Later that night I texted Ben.
Me- sorry I didn't really get a chance to say hi earlier. But I wanted to tell you- the song you sang was amazing!! I didn't know you write your own music!
Ben- Thank you so much, Rosie. I've been singing since I was little and I've always loved it. You have a beautiful voice as well. You and I should try a duet sometime- I think it would be pretty epic.
Me- I do too☺️
Ben- Goodnight beautiful❤️
Me- Goodnight handsome
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That One Nerd (Completed)
RomanceRosie Petrova lived her life known as a "cool nerd." When she is encountered by her crush she freaks out. She finds out there is another guy that's better than the first. Rosie was just like any other 17 year old girl. All she wanted was love. Rosi...
