Can I Change Fate?

Part 9

Just a heads up, guys, I kinda went a little random in writing this. I thought that Rose and Abby deserved a break :D So tell me what you think. Any ideas for the next chapters would be appreciated. Enjoy!

9

Erik POV

Hearing someone behind me, I turned to find Rose behind me. Her brown curly locks framed her delicate features as she smiled at me. She wore a short, white gown that flattered her body. My mouth went dry at the sight of her.

"Erik..." the way she whispered my name made my heart pound. She was beautiful. Rose's dark brown orbs had me trapped under their intense gaze. It was the way that she looked at me that confused me. It was the way one would look at a lover, a husband, the way I had used to look at Christine. I stayed where I was and watched as she walked towards me.

I put on an emotionless face and looked down at her. "Yes?" Rose smiled. Suddenly, she wrapped her arms around my neck and pulled my face to hers. Her lips were soft as they caressed my hard ones. I kissed her back and wove my fingers in her hair.

I snapped awake, realizing that I had fallen asleep on my organ. Groaning in frustration, I remembered the dream I had about Rose. Rose...

No! I scolded myself. You love Christine, you fool!

The memory of the dream when Rose had pressed her lips to mine refused to leave me. For ten years, I had taught and loved Christine, but she had never made me feel this way. Rose was a mystery to me. Her dark brown orbs were always secretive and teasing. Her compassion and her loyalty had me drawn to her like a moth to a flame.

Was it possible that I had fallen for her?

Abby POV

My eyes widened in surprise when I saw Carlotta storm onstage, furiously. We had just taken a break from practicing. Everybody watched as she started yelling at the directors. "How could you let such a twerp take my place?" She pointed at my sister and sent her a death glare.

Looking at Rose, I saw her lips twitch in amusement. I rolled my eyes. "Wow..." I muttered in annoyance, "Just what we need, a Carlotta." Rose chuckled.

"I don't know," she grinned. "It's kind of funny how angry she gets when nothing goes her way," Rose sent me a sideways glance. "She reminds me of you." I rolled my eyes again at her teasing tone. The smallest director cleared his throat.

"Madame," he said nervously. "We promise the next lead role to you, if it pleases you." Carlotta scoffed in irritation before storming away. Meg and Christine made their way towards us.

Meg let out a sigh. "Well that was interesting."

"I believe that you are on Carlotta's list," Christine told my sister, smiling in amusement. Rose tilted her head in confusion.

"A list full of people she strongly dislikes," Meg explained. Rose just smirked and continued stretching.

I groaned. Pushing my straight black hair back, I glanced at Christine. Maybe this was my chance to get her closer to the Phantom. "By the way," I started casually. "Do you have any admirers we should know about?" Immediately Christine blushed and looked down.

"Why do you ask?" She looked up again. Her brown, milky eyes were filled with suspicion. Uh oh. How was I supposed to answer that? Oh, well, Rose and I are from the future and we watched this movie about you. I smirked. Something told me that she wouldn't buy that.

Rose sighed, "Seriously, Christine?" She gave the small mousy girl a teasing grin. "I saw the roses when I changed in your room." I shot my older sister a grateful smile. Rose just gave me a smirk.