It was a normal day at the opera house and I was singing a song my sister sang and sweeping the stage after practice.”Think of me, think of me fondly When we've said goodbye Remember me, once in awhile Please, promise me you'll try When you find that once again you long To take your heart back and be free If you ever find a moment Spare a thought for me”. my sister suddenly jumped out and hugged me “Y/n! That was absolutely stunning! You should try out for the next opera!” she delightedly exclaimed. “You really should Y/n, aside from your sister I’ve never seen talent like that”. Meg added.“You know I wish I could but there are two reasons I can't. One, I'm too shy to do it And two I don't think the opera ghost would like it.” I told them with a sad tone in my voice
After I had finished sweeping the stage I went to put the broom up ,when I heard someone speak “you should audition” it was a man's voice .I was so shocked that I squeaked.the voice rumbled a deep laugh ”who are you” I said more scared than intimidating. “ my dear you already know who I am after all you thought I would not let you sing“ my heart fluttered for a second. The truth is I had romantic feelings for the mysterious phantom of the opera for quite a long time.”do you really think I should do it?” I inquired “most definitely” he responded. “Alright , I’ll do it , but on one condition” I told him “ And what would that be mon ange?” he asked. “ if I get in you have to let me see you. Without the mask”.”No” he responded immediately.”Well then I guess I won’t audition” He seemed to be taken aback by my terms but after some deliberation he reluctantly agreed.
The very next day I told Christine and Meg that I was going to audition. “What made you decide to audition?” they asked. I told them “I don't know the idea just appeared in my mind.” I made sure to have a hearty breakfast consisting of a croissant, tartine with butter and jam, some fruit and café au lait. I practically inhaled the intoxicating food. “hey Christine”I asked my sister “what song should I do” she pondered on the question for a second, when her eyes lit up “ You should do on my own” I was nervous “are you sure that I should do a song that I wrote” she came up to me and put her hands on my shoulders “Y/n Daaé, you are my flesh and blood. You are fully aware that I would never lie to you” we shared a hug and I walked in to audition. It was strange singing in front of people when I know they're listening to me. “Today I shall be singing a song called on my own ahem.”I closed my eyes as if I was afraid to see look on their faces and began to sing
And now I'm all alone again nowhere to go
No one to turn to
Without a home, without a friend
Without a face so say hello to
And now the night is near
Now I can make believe he's here
Sometimes I walk alone at night
When everybody else is sleeping
I think of him and then I'm happy
With the company I'm keeping
The city goes to bed
And I can live inside my head
On my own, pretending he's beside me
All alone, I walk with him till morning
Without him, I feel his arms around me
And when I lose my way I close my eyes
And he has found me
In the rain, the pavement shines like silver
All the lights are misty in the river
In the darkness, the trees are full of starlight
And all I see is him and me forever
And forever
And I know it's only in my mind
That I'm talking to myself and not to him
And although I know that he is blind
Still I say, there's a way for us
I love him, but when the night is over
He is gone, the river's just a river
Without him, the world around me changes
The trees are bare and everywhere
The streets are full of strangers
I love him, but everyday I'm learning
All my life, I've only been pretending
Without me, his world would go on turning
A world that's full of happiness
That I have never known
I love him...
I love him...
I love him…
But only on my own
As I finished I opened my eyes with tears.this song means so much to me because its about unrequited love. I love the phantom but he loves my sister. I knew he would never love me. You see, a long time ago I had a boyfriend named raoul, and he came to visit me on valentines day. That was the day i found out he was cheating on me with my sister. I've had relationship problems ever since. When i looked out I saw everyone who worked in the opera house cheering and clapping for me. Even Carlotta who I thought hated my essential being! I ended up getting in like a boss
After that wonderful experience I rushed to the broom closet and waited for him. Suddenly I felt someone holding my waist. Him. “you were simply marvelous Mon ange”he said in a hushed tone barely above a whisper as he nuzzled into my neck. “thank you and I believe that we had a deal” he groaned “ alright, follow me” he said in a hushed tone that sent shivers down my spine. I followed him to the prima donna dressing room.He slid the full length mirror to the side revealing a long hallway
* time skip to his lair*
We stepped off of the boat and he led me to a bed that was shaped like a swan. I sat down on the bed my face getting redder. “ Are you sure you wish to see who I truly am?” he said with a pleading look in his eyes. I nodded my head as to say yes.he started to take off the mask but he looked afraid to do so. “Here , let me do it” i offered. He sat next to me and took off his mask to see what he feared. “ there, are you happy” there was a short silence that was broken by me responding ”yes” he seemed shocked by this “how?” he asked. “ because I now know that you trust me” I saw the time and hurried to get up. “ I must go my sister will be wondering where I am” truth be told I never wanted to leave. He quickly put his mask back on and spoke “ here I shall take you home”
*time skip brought to you by phantom tea guaranteed to make you sing with delight*
He brought me back to the prima donna dressing room but he didnt let go of my wrist though. I looked at him and then he hugged me. Iit was so warm I never wanted to leave his embrace and then i did the unthinkable .I kissed him.then I ran away a blushing mess. I don't know what came over me and I probably ruined everything. I ran to my room and cried myself to sleep.
