The Magic Of The Theatre

Chapter 3

ASTRA P.O.V

Ever since I saw Xander and Chandler kiss, they've done absolutely everything together.

They even drive each other to rehearsals.

"SCENE FOUR- JACK AND SALLYS MEETING" The main cast is called- the stage is set up and I get chills at the thought of starting a romantic gesture towards...Max.

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"And since I am dead, I can take of my head to recite Shakespearean quotations!" Mack finishes- and it's my qeue to get on stage.

I do the usual- Hide. behind the gravestones, leave 'accidental' clues and to sigh and romantasize about Max.

"Sally- Are you there?" He says.

I let out a fake squeal and Jack runs of stage after finishing his Lament.

Then I push myself on stage, and I start my solo, and my words are soft- and gentle.

"I sense there's something in the wind
That feels like tragedy's at hand
And though I'd like to stand by him
Can't shake this feeling that I have
The worst is just around the bend

My heart skips a couple beats, when I realise, max flashes me a smile from the other side of the stage.

And does he notice my feelings for him?
And will he see how much he means to me?
I think it's not to be

I edge over my focus to the fake crowd and fake tears flow from my eyes.

What will become of my dear friend?
Where will his actions lead us then?
Although I'd like to join the crowd
In their enthusiastic cloud
Try as I may, it doesn't last

I am dashing around the stage and, that's Jack's qeue to sneak on stage, and I have no pretend he isn't there, so I keep singing

And will we ever end up together?
no, I think not, it's never to become
For I am not the one 

And here's the part I regret ever having to do.

"Sally.."

"Oh! Jack! It's you."

"So I have the best job for you Sally you are to design my santa suit"

"Oh Jack, you don't see what's coming!"

"Just because I cannot see it doesn't mean I cannot believe it, join me Sally, tonight-"and he takes my hand as directed, and spins me into his arms

Everything was going fine until-

"Jack, Sally, I'm not believing it- like at all- you both lack comfortability with each other- and therefore- I am giving you guys a penalty- If you want to stay here- you need to be comfortable with each other. Whatever happens outside the theatre, is outside the theatre- and you may want to use after school time to perfect it" Mr Marlow says, and you can telwith his tone- it's not a joke.

The words are harsh and I really really don't want to do it.

Max and I look at eachother and sigh .

"Fine" we say in synchrony.

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MAX P.O.V

"Look, I know you hate this- but we have to figure it out, right?" I say, grabbing my bags.

"whatever, just meet me at the park 11am sharp tomorrow" Astra orders.