Over Coming The Stage { Open }

[Charity]

A full house? Packed? God she was nervous. Medda seemed to think a full house was a wonderful thing, that the money would be pouring in, and yes that was true, but Charity's nerves were a wreck. She had never preformed in front of a full house. Usually it was just the few who sauntered in later on in the evening that had missed Medda's show but were willing to watch any young thing parade about on stage. Never the less she was going to go on that stage tonight and give it her all, blow them away, as Medda told all the girls every evening to do.

Taking a deep breath, she turned to look in the old mirror in front of her, her usually slightly wavy brown hair was curled in to perfect ringlets, and her seemingly perfect features were accented with a hint of stage make up. She smiled lightly at her self and cleared her throat, lightly bringing her fingers to touch her neck. "Okay Char... you can do this." She told her self over and over as she heard the stage hand tell her she was on in less then five minutes.

Her feet felt heavy as she made her way to wards backstage, she stood there patiently waiting, her fingers nervously playing with the hem of her dress. God this was either going to be one of the best performances of her life, or the worst. She was really hoping for the first of the two. " Alright Charity Darling... break a leg." She heard Medda whisper to her as she ushered the young girl on stage.

Charity swallowed nervously as she scanned the audience, hoping to god she didn't see a single face she knew. Slowly the music started and she opened her mouth, the tune flowing out angelically and almost easily. Her feet started to move to the beat of the music and she did the routine she had practiced for months. It was going perfectly, and she lifted the skirt of her dress a little and showed a bit of her leg, the way she had been taught and heard a few whistles and hollers from the audience.

[B l a k e]

Blake slipped into irving hall. he had heard charity was singing this evening and he wanted to see her. He always liked to listen to her sing, she had a beautiful voice and he told her that often.

Licking his lips he slid along the wall, his eyes going to the stage where she was doing her show. He grinned, god she was beautiful... and so very talented. He shook his head, it was true he had a tiny crush on her, but who woudnt really. the only thing was, regardless if cole admited it or not, Blake was pretty sure Cole liked her. Besides recently Blake had his own dilemmas when it came to the female genders.

He sighed, shaking his head. He got into more trouble when it came to girls then he did with his smart mouth.

Slipping down the darkened ends of the place he slid back stage. He planned on sneaking into her dressing room and pouncing her once she got back from the stage.

He stopped and looked back and forth, no one seemed ot be around, they all must be up watching the show. With a devilish smirk, Blake found her room and opend the door slipping in. He was going to have to be quiet, but he kept imagingin the look on her face when he jumped at her.

He heard the sounds of the piano ending and he knew she was almost done. He slid into her closet and kept quiet.

[Charity]

The last bar of the song was the hardest part, she had only really gotten it down pat a few days ago, but it was now or never. Taking a deep breath she sang out the last bar, her voice ringing loudly throughout the hall, she had hit the high note perfectly as the piano ended and her voice faded the crowd burst into applause and whistles. Her cheeks flushed a little more as she did a small curtsied and smiled brightly at the crowd. With a little giggle she waved at the audience and then hurried off stage.

Medda smiled brightly at her and gave her a slight nod as a few of the other performers came to congratulate her and give her a few hugs. Charity laughed lightly as she made her way passed everyone, thanking them happily for their support. Her body was still shaking slightly from the adrenalin and excitement of it all, she would be happy just to sit in her dressing room for a few moments and unwind before heading back to Brooklyn.

The smile was still plastered on her face as she pushed open the door to her room and headed inside, letting out a soft sigh before humming the tune she had just sung. She was on cloud nine really and truly, having aced her performances and having no need to worry until Thursday. Charity stopped in front of her mirror and smiled brightly again at herself before she started to unbutton the front of her performance dress to change into the simple blue dress she had worn to Irving Hall.

[B l a k e]

Blake was getting anxious. He knew that she would be here soon but he hated sitting so still for so long. Tapping his leg he started to hum to himself.

Finally he heard the door open and he straightned up becoming silent. He waited till te noise from outside disappeared and the door clicked shut. He moved quietly parting her clothes, she was standing there in front of the mirror.

He was about to move when he saw her start to unbutton her zip and he quirked a brow a smirk on his lips. "Do I get a show now too?"he said emerging from the closet now a cocky little smirk on his lips.

He couldnt help it. "you were great you know"He said, "I debated on giving you a standing ovation but my need to see you overrode it"He smirked. he hadnt seen her since he got back. "so come here..'He moved up to her quickly and eveloped her in a big hug around the waist lifting her up a little off the floor. "how are you gorgeous?"he grinned and kissed her cheek.

[Charity]

Her fingers fumbled a little on the third button when she heard movement from her closet, her eyes widned a little with fear before she heard the farmiluar voice fill the room. A smile quickly crossed her lips as she turned from the mirror to face him. " You sneaky little..." She laughed a little placing her hands on her hips, forgetting about the undone buttons. " God Blake...You scared me you know that. I thought you were some creep." She laughed a little as he continued to speak.

Her hazel eyes twinkled a little as he complimented her and she apsentmindedly tucked a few strands of hair behind her ear. " You charmer." She giggled a little and took a few steps closer to him, wrapping her arms around his neck as he lifted her up. Burring her face in the crook of his neck for a moment, she smiled agaisnt his shirt. " Its soo good to see you Blake. I've missed you." The smile on her lips stayed where it was as he pulled away from her and kissed her cheek.

" I'm great, things have been a little rocky for a while since you left, but then they started to get better. Espaically now that your back." She laughed a little. " What about you handsome? Gosh I'm glad your back. Though your brother could have stayed away." She laughed.