TreeBros One Shots.

The Play

Connor's POV:

So biggest plot twist of the year, Hansen has pipes! Being stage manager almost every play means I need to help the director with auditions. Honestly, I hate it more than my drug addiction. I was falling asleep and hating my life after a kid named Rich Goranski did his rendition of some rock song when Evan practically tiptoed onto the stage. He looked so nervous and from all the way back here, he was visibly shaking. I felt awful for him as the instrumental Empty Chairs and Empty Tables from Le Mis began to play. I got instantly captured by his voice and drawn in by his movements. How he effortlessly floated over every word and how all the nerves dissolved instantly wowed me. He acted as he sang and I couldn't look away.

My heart panged in my chest as he finished, wanting more and he walked off stage.

"Holy shit." I whispered under my breath.

"Holy shit is right." Mr. Reyes, the director, agreed.

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2 months later.
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It was opening night, and even though I didn't show it, I was nervous for Evan. We had grown so close during rehearsals and whenever he was backstage, we would sit and watch whoever was onstage; sometimes in silence and sometimes we would chat about nothing but it was everything to me. He would go on stage and sing his heart out, and cry, and crumble. Then he would come off stage and sit next to me smiling, as if nothing was wrong. His costume though, his little newsie suspenders with his slightly see through white shirt and tousled dusty brown hair with fake dirt smeared on his face; I couldn't take my eyes off him. I'll even admit it. I have definitely caught feelings for the boy. He's too adorable but when he feigns walking and fighting with confidence, wow it turns me on.

But like I said before, tonight was opening night. Evan was ready so I needed to be ready. The overture began to play, the lights dimmed and the sets began to move onto stage as Evan, dressed as jack, and a kid named Jeremy, who is playing Crutchie, walked onto stage. Lights came up and Evan and Jeremy sprung into action. My breath caught as Evan began to sing Santa Fe. It was over too fast and Carrying the Banner brought everyone to stage as they showed off their perfected choreography.

Evan marches off stage as Bottom Line sets the stage.

"How was I?" He asked, the biggest smile on his face, as he took a seat next to me. I wouldn't tell him, but I barked at some techies when they tried to take it because I was saving it for my Jack.

"Absolutely amazing. Broadway worthy." I complement, meaning all of it. Even in the dark of backstage, I bet he can see my blush, because I can definitely see his. Though it's probably from belting onstage.

"Are you going to the cast party?" He asks. I grin. He's asking me. ME if I'm going to the cast party.

"YEA. I mean. Yea. Only if you're going through." He smiles.

"Yea I-I am. So. B-being Jack gives me this confidence t-that I don't usually have and I had a plan, but I don't know. M-maybe i shouldn't b-but-" He begins to ramble.

I cut him off by setting a hand on his knee. "It's ok. It's always good to act on confidence." I say, realizing where I just put my hand, and I retreat it.

"O-oh. W-well. After the show was done, I-I was gonna run backstage and.... k-kiss my c-crush. It's something I've al-always wanted to do." He swats his hand in the air like he's dismissing the idea. "But I don't know. It sounds ridiculous now that I'm s-saying it out loud-"

"No it's a good idea. If this is the time you feel like you can do it, then do it." I try to hype him up, even though my stomach feels like it's plummeting further and further down. His crush? Who is she? He could easily get any girl he wanted. I bet it's Brooke. He has to kiss her in the play anyway.

"Alright. I will." Bottom line ended and he stood, straightening out his costume, preparing to go back out and wow the crowd. "Next time you see me, I'll be a new man." He smiles and I give him a thumbs up, cornering my self hatred. A freshman techie walks over to me and goes to put her hand on Evan's chair. I don't know why, but I snap at her. She pulls her hand back instantly and scurries away. I scowl at everyone else as I whisper-yell at them to get up and ready for the scene change.

Evan runs on for curtain call and the crowd erupts. More than they did for Jared for Davey. I take my mic off, stand and clap louder than I have for anyone, a large smile on my face. Evan joins hands with the line of actors and instead of smiling at the crowd, he looks at me, a small but beautiful grin. He looks so fulfilled and confident, which reminds me of what comes next. I tell myself to pay attention on to he's gonna run to. The curtain falls and Evan is the first off stage.

He's running. He seems to be running my way so I try to move out of his way, maybe the person is behind me.

But he doesn't change his course, he runs right into me.

Right into my lips. He's kissing me. His... Evan's. Evan Hansen's lips are on mine. His arms are around my waist. He is on his tiptoes, just to reach my lips.

Fuck. I realize I've been frozen too long. I dig myself out of my trance and I cup his face into my hands and kiss back. Hard. He moaned into my lips and I feel something growing in my stomach more than the butterflies, but I can't do anything about it here. Evan pulls away and I slowly open my eyes.

"S-so based on how it went, I-I think he likes me back?" He whispers as he tucks a strand of my hair that fell out of my bun behind my ear. I can't say anything. For once in my life, I have no snarky comeback, no comment. I just gently kiss him like there's no tomorrow.

"Jesus why are gay people so horny." The voice of Jared comments from the side. We pull away and I rest my forehead against his. His big, sweet blue eyes look up at me through his lashes. "Come on idiots. I'm gonna leave without you guys and you gonna have to find a different ride to the-" I push myself off Evan and launch at Jared, who screams the loudest scream he's probably ever screm and bolts off down the hall. Before I can fully chase after him, Evan grabs my arm. I look where Jared just went one more time before looking back at the cutest little boy in the world.

"I, uh. Saw your little.. well from the look of it, big problem and I-I'm down t-to help." He gestures to my crotch. I blush and try to cover it with the hem of my shirt. No wonder I felt so turned on. Evan grins as the stage lights turn off since everyone has basically left for the party. I can't see but I feel his hands grasp my wrists and pull me toward the closet behind my chair. I follow blindly. I hear the door close behind us