You are the Music in Me

Chapter 7: The Bonding Meeting

Josh: Hey Matt!
Matt: Hey Josh! Hey Olivia! How are you guys?
Olivia: I'm doing pretty good! Thanks for asking. It's nice seeing you again!
Matt: Yeah you too! So what have you guys been up to?
Josh: Umm we just got cake pops and are ready to socialize. *I laugh*
Olivia: I'm so ready!
Matt: *Laughs* Cake pops are always good.
Olivia: Oh for sure!
Matt: Well, I'll meet you guys in there. *Walks away*
Josh: Okay then. Bye Matt!
Olivia: *I wave* He seems really nice. That was like the second time I had talked to him.
Josh: Yeah, I've just meet him at my audition but didn't really get to know him cause we were both random guys auditioning. *I Laugh* The 2nd time I saw him was with you when we too that picture in front of the school a few days ago.
Olivia: Oh yeah! That was fun. Are you ready to get beat in spicy uno?
Josh: Ummm are you?
Olivia: No, because I'm gonna win.
Josh: *I laugh* Your on!
*We walk in to find the whole cast in the room already.*
Olivia: Hi guys!
Josh: Heyo!
Frankie: Heyyyyyyy
Tim: So I think that's everyone. Hey everyone, I know you all kinda know me.
I'm Tim Federle, the creator and producer of High School Musical the Musical the Series. You all are so talented and I can't wait to work with you! I'm gonna walk outside a second and grab a few things. I'll be right back.
Tim: *Walks outside but locks door*
Josh: Um what is he doing?
Olivia: Maybe he accidentally did it.
Tim: *Yells through door* okay guys so I brought you all here to bond and I know this is weird but I think it'll be fun. I'm gonna leave you all here and let you get to know each other. See u in 2 hours!
Olivia: Okay. I wasn't expecting that. Umm well how's it hanging everyone. "Nope that... that was weird," I say quietly to myself.
Josh: So let's all like introduce ourselves and say how old we are and say who we are playing and what our fav HSM move is. Sorry I know this is cheesy but why not *I laugh.* So um I'll start... Hey everyone, *awkwardly waves* I'm Joshua Bassett and I am going to play Ricky Bowen. Um, I'm 18 years old. And HSM 2 is by far my favorite.
Olivia: I'll go I guess. Um, I'm Olivia Rodrigo and I'm gonna play Nini. I am 15 almost 16 and my favorite HSM movie is HSM 2 as well.
Matt: My names Matt Cornett. I'm 20 years old. I'm playing Ej *laugh.*
My favorite is probably HSM 1 because I love "Getcha Head in the Game."
Sofia: Hi. My name is Sofia Wylie and I am playing Gina. I am 15 years old and my favorite is HSM 3 because I actually got to go to the premiere of it... which was pretty cool.
Olivia: You went to the premiere? Oh my goodness your so lucky!
Sofia: Well they were holding a raffle at my local mall and my family won! So all I had to do was walk down a read carpet and strut my moves *makes a pose and laughs*.
Josh: Woah that's so cool and your that super good dancer right? *I laugh*
Sofia: I mean I'm okay but thank you!
Josh: No way. Your amazing!
Sofia: Aww thanks. I've heard you sing too. I mean, I'm no expert but your voice is incredible.
Josh: *Smiles*
Julia: Hey everyone! I'm Julia Lester.
I'm 19 and turning 20 tomorrow.
I would say HSM 2 is my favorite because you cant go wrong with "Fabulous" and "Bet on it" *laughs* Oh and I will be playing Ashlyn in the show.
Josh: Woah... your birthday is tomorrow? Happy early birthday!
Olivia: Oh, happy birthday and yes "Fabulous" is a bop *laughs*.
Frankie: Heyyy guyssss... my name is Frankie Rodriguez and I'm 22 years old.
I love HSM 1 the most... and to be completely honest, I havnt even seen HSM 3 all the way through so we should do that. Oh! And I'm going to play Carlos.
Sofia: You havnt seen the 3rd movie all the way through! Oh my! You need to be educated!
Frankie: Please don't kill me! *laughs*
Larry: Hi. I'm Larry. I'm 20 years old. My favorite is probably HSM 1 because it is just iconic. And I will be playing Big Red in the show.
Josh: So you know what his real name is?
Larry: Nope! *Laughs* I don't even know if he even has one.
Dara: Hwy everyone! My name is Dara and I love HSM 1 because of "Bop to the Top," plus "Breaking Free" is just iconic!
Julia: True bops right there!
Olivia: Well now that we all got to know each other a little, what do you guys want to do?
Josh: So, I brought uno cards and we can play a fun game I like to call spicy uno?
Olivia: Oh yeah... the game he's going to lose at.
Josh: Hey! *I laugh*
Josh: So is everyone down to play?
Dara: Oh my goodness yes!
Larry: Sounds "spicyyy"
Matt: HAHA nice one Larry!
Josh: *Gets uno cards out*
Josh: Okay so here's how you play *I explain*
Larry: Wow, this seems really intense.
Josh: It's suppose to be. *I laugh*
Imagine playing with 5 sisters.
*I laugh*
Olivia: That would be complete Insanity!
Josh: *I laugh and deal the cards* Alright, person on my left goes 1st so go ahead Olivia.
*We get far in the game and Josh is winning, but he deicides to flunk his own wrong on purpose so that Olivia can beat him.*
Olivia: HA I WON! Take that Bassett. Pay up *puts out hand*.
Josh: *I laugh What no!!! I- *I get out 5 dollars and slap it into your hand*
Frankie: I didn't relaize we put money on this!
Olivia: *I skip around the room* I beat Joshy. I beat Joshy!
Josh: *I laugh* No, Olivia just bet me on the way here that she would win.
Sofia: *Checks the clock* I can't believe it's been an hour alreaddy!
Olivia: Woah really!? Anyways, I would just like to say I am now a spicy uno champion. If you would like an autograph please wait your turn.
Matt: I feel like I've gotten to know you all so much already!
Julia: Yeah! You all are so much fun *laughs*.
Josh: Could I have your autograph miss spicy uno campion? *I laugh*
Olivia: Sure... and who do I make it out to?
Josh: Here sign this uno card. How about "to your ride home" *I laugh*
Olivia: "To my ride home" signed Olivia Rodrigo. Here you go sir. Oh and yes I will take that ride.
Josh: *I laugh* So we have an hour... ummm I have an idea but tell me what u think of it... What if we all did a mini talent show? I get that it could be nerve racking but it's a great way to learn to trust each other like Tim said and show off our own talents.
Olivia: Good idea! Does anyone want to go first?
Josh: How about you go miss "I beat Joshy". *I laugh*
Olivia: Okay mr. "I'm gonna win".
Matt: What do you got?
Olivia: Um, I don't know. I mean I can sing but my other talents aren't a thing. Hey Josh can I use your guitar?
Josh: Sure! Unless you just want me to play something for you.
Olivia: Um okay. Just start freestyling something.
Josh: "I start to play random chords"
Olivia: "I start singing*
Sofia: *Whispers to dara* She's so good.
Dara: So much talent like what?!
Josh: *I start to slow down when I notice you kind of finish the song*
Dara: Girl that was amazing!
Olivia: Aww thank you Dara and thanks Joshy for the guitar!
Josh: No problem! You sounded amazing!
Larry: I'll go next! *goes up in front of everyone.* So, fun fact, I'm a tapper.
*Does like mini tap solo with his converse shoes*
Josh: *starts to like cheer on* Aye! Aye!
Matt: *claps to the beat*
Sofia: Aye! Aye! Aye
Olivia: Wooo yeah!
Dara: Get it!
Larry: *stops*
Josh: HAPPY FEET BE LIKE. That was so good!
Larry: *Blushes* Thanks.
Olivia: That was so good! I literally have two left feet when I dance.
Larry: I'm sure that's not true.
Josh: Who's next?
Olivia: Joshy, you should go next!
Josh: Well alright. *I go to the front with my guitar* Ummm I guess I'll sing a song I've been working on called "Easily Replaced" *I sing it*
Matt: *Whispers to Sofia* He's so good.
Josh: *I finish*
Sofia: Holy crap Josh that was amazing!
Josh: Oh HAHA, thanks guys!
Olivia: You were so amazing! I really liked that song.
Josh: * I laugh* Thanks.
Josh: *I go and sit by you and whisper to you* It was about my ex who left me about a month ago. I've been writing it for awhile now and it's all I could think about when I got up there for some reason.
Olivia: Oh no. I hope you are feeling okay. I know writing helps me let go of my problems. *I hug you*
Josh: *I hug back* Thanks Liv. I'm fine really. It was a month ago and we were only together like 3 months. It's you I'm worried about.
Olivia: Oh. I'll be-e fine *my throat is kinda closing up and my eyes are getting glossy*
Josh: Oh my god I'm such an idiot. I'm sorry I didn't mean to bring it up. Hey I'm here for you.
Sofia: Is she okay?
Josh: *I look at u wondering if you want me to say anything or not*
Olivia: Thanks Joshy. That means a lot to me. On, hey Sofia... yeah Im fine, I just had a tough day yesterday.
Josh: She'll be okay.
Sofia: Aww I'm sorry... well if u need anything let me know.
Olivia: I will. Thank you Sofia.
Sofia: I guess I'll go. *does a mini comedy dance routine to try and help cheer Olivia up*
Olivia: Yeah go Sofia! *Laughs*
Matt: Woahhh *laughs*
Sofia: *Finishes*
Josh: That's so good! Wait a minute are you the girl from "Andi Mack"?
Olivia: You guys are all so talented!
Sofia: *laughs* yes I am and are u the one from "Stuck in the Middle"?
Josh: Maybe... oh and Olivia was in "Bazzardvark"
Olivia: WAIT- that's why I recognized you Sofia. I've seen you at some Disney channel event. Oh and yes my lovely role in "Bazzardvark". That was a good time *laughs*.
Josh: *I laugh*
*Everyone else does there's mini talent show: Matt sings, Dara sings, Julia sings, and Frankie dances*
*Everyone cheers and claps*
Tim: *Unlocks door * It's been 2 hours! How is everyone?
Olivia: Oh hi. We've been doing great!
Josh: Yeah, we should do this again sometime!
Olivia: Yeah! I think this was really good for all of us.
Frankie: After 2 hours I can tell they are gonna be my best fronds.
Olivia and Sofia: Awwww
Tim: Aw you guys are the best!
So quick reminder: 1st table read is not tomorrow but the following day.
Olivia: *I turn to Josh and whisper* Let's throw Julia a surprise party tomorrow!
Josh: Yes!
Larry: What josh?
Josh: Oh nothing *I laugh*
Olivia: Well it has been fun hanging out with you guys. I can tell that this season is going to go by really fast.
Josh: I'm so excited! NOT for it to go by fast... I mean I'm excited to work with all of you.
Olivia: *Laughs*
Matt: So does everyone still want to come to my apartment complex to watch the 1st HSM as a cast?
Olivia: I would love to. Hey personal uber... can we go?
Josh: Sure thing!
Matt: Alright I'll see you all there!
*Everyone walks out saying something like "see you later or goodbye."*
Josh: *I walk u to my car and yell out to Matt* HEY SEND YOUR ADDRESS TO THE GROUP CHAT!
Matt: *Yells back* WILL DO! SEE YOU ALL THERE!
Josh: *I open the car door for you*
Olivia: Why thank you kind sir.
Josh: Of course, Miss Spicy Uno campion.
Olivia: I told you I was going to win!
Josh: Yeah.... I shouldn't have put money on that *I laugh*
Josh: *I get in the car and back out*