Helpless And Helpful (A Pippa Soo Fanfic)

Chapter 3; Explanation

Jess's POV

I can't believe I was walking to the theatre with Phillipa Soo. The fact that I literally slept at her apartment last still hasn't quite sunk in. I was zoning out as we walked along, just thinking about how crazy and amazing the last 2 days have been. "Jess, are you okay?" Pippa asked. I looked up and smiled. "Yeah, just thinking about how crazy it is that I'm literally walking down the street with THE Phillipa Soo." She laughed. We were right outside the theatre now and I was squealing with excitement. Pippa lead my inside and when we go to the stage the rest of the cast were all sitting around. "Hi Pips! Who's that?" Lin said. "This is Jess. Jess, do you mind if I tell everyone or would you be more comfortable saying it yourself?" More proof that Pippa was the kindest human on earth. "I don't mind, you can say it." She nodded and began to tell everyone what had happened. At the end of the story, Groff jumped up and ran over to hug me. "Jess sweetie I'm so sorry that your mom is such a dickhead." I laughed. He was right, she was a dickhead. Pippa began to speak. "You guys should hear her voice! She was singing burn this morning and she is incredible!" I started blushing. "Sing for us Jess!" Jasmine shouted. I started blushing even more as the entire cast was asking me to sing. "Okay okay. What song?" I said smiling. "Well Pips says you're amazing at Burn, so sing that!" Lin said. I walked over to the front of the stage as everyone gathered around me. As soon as I opened my mouth and began to sing, I was transported to my own world. I couldn't believe I was singing for the Hamilton cast. I was shaking, but I sung as best I could right through to the end. When I looked back over at the cast they were all starstruck. "JESS! THAT WAS AMAZING!" Renee shouted, along with a few other cast members. "Pippa I swear to god if you don't sign her up for some auditions we are no longer friends." Lin said. Lin Manuel Miranda just said that I should go to some auditions. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Jasmine hugged me again and whispered, "You're incredible Jess. You're gonna do something amazing, I can tell." And with that I began to cry. Ever since I was 6 I have wanted to be on Broadway. And now my idols were telling me that I belonged there?! I sunk down onto the floor, pulling Jasmine down with me because she was still hugging me. "JEss! Are you okay?" I looked up and laughed while I cried. "I'm great. I just can't believe what's happening." Jasmine hugged me even tighter. Pippa came over to join in too, and soon I was sandwiched between the entire cast.

Pippa let me stay in her dressing room while she performed, coming in to check on me whenever she could. I could hear her performing, and she was amazing. After the show, Pippa Jasmine and Renee came in to get out of their costumes. After they were done, they sat with me and we chatted about anything and everything for about an hour. "Oh Pips, I saw that there were some auditions for a new show! They want somebody age 12-16 to play the lead, and if Jess is up for it, she would be perfect!" I nearly began to sob again, but I held the tears back. "That's amazing. Jess, do you wanna?" I nodded as best as I could without breaking down, but a single happy tear slid down my cheek. I wiped it away before anyone saw. "Great!Pips, I'll email you the details. I think the auditions are some time next week." Ren said getting her phone out. Just then, Anthony walked into the room. "Jas, you ready to go?" My bisexual self couldn't comprehend that I was in a room with both JAsmine Cephas Jones AND Anthony Ramos. "Yep, let's go. See you all tomorrow." She said to us as she walked out. We all waved and she closd the door. "I suppose we better go too Jess." I nodded and hugged Ren goodbye. "Bye you too!" She said. We made our way back to the car and drove home. 

I woke up the next morning and Pippa was sitting at the edge of my bed. "oh hi Jess! Sorry I didn't want to startle you!" I sat up and rubbed my eyes. "It's okay. What's up?"

"Well I called the casting director about the auditions that Ren was talking about and he said you can go in and audition this afternoon if you're ready! I've worked with him before, and he's really nice. I told him that you can sing Burn incredibly well, so you can sing that if you want, or pick another song, but I can help you prepare." I started at her open mouthed. I was auditioning for a musical. Today. Oh my god. "I- Oh my god.." That was all I managed to say. Pippa chuckled. "I'll let you get yourself ready and then we can prepare." I nodded and she left the room. I jumped out of bed excitedly and started jumping around the room. I threw on the jeans and shirt that Pippa bought me and quickly threw up my hair, and I never stopped smiling. As I walked out of my room, I could smell pippa making bacon. "Mmm, my favourite." I said as I sat down. I ate it quickly and then Pippa said we need to start preparing cos the audition was in 3 hours. "Okay, do you want to sing Burn or a different song?" I thought about it for a bit. Evryone had said I can sing burn really well so I think that was the safest option. "Yep. Burn it is." Pippa taught me some vocal exercises and warm ups. I sung through burn a few times for her and every time I changed one little thing with my voice. I got to the end of the second verse the 3rd time through and Pippa stopped me. "That's perfect. Are you ready?" I took and deep breath and nodded. "Okay. Let's go." She picked up her bag and we headed out the door. I was ready.

I was ready to be a star.

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A/N i rlly hate the last sentence but i couldn't think of any other way to end it so here you go. im gnna go straight on to writing the next chapter cos i have so many ideas right now. anyway dont forget to vote and shit. love you <3