Chapter 4
I breeze through most of the first act. I get kinda nervous before Watch What Happens though. What if I forget all the words? Ben and Josh are in the wings, and they both give me a thumbs up. I smile, and manage to get through that song too.
Before I realize what's happening, it's intermission. "You're killing it, B!" Josh exclaims, throwing his arms around me. "They love you!" Ben adds, joining our group hug.
I smile, these are my boys, and I love them to pieces. I run back to Morgan's/my dressing room, and change into my taps and dress for act 2.
Places are called, and we're all ready to go on for our KONY scene. I'm actually super pumped to do this one because I get to tap dance.
Act two goes by quite amazingly, and nervousness doesn't come over me until STBI. I have to kiss Joey Barreiro. How does Morgan do this every night? Just breathe, Belle, you got this.
Surprisingly, the show ends without me messing anything up. All the boys and I come out for final bow, and Ben and Josh attack me in the biggest hug ever.
"Give it up for Belle!" Ben exclaims. The crowd erupts in applause, and I can't help but smile. "This was her Katherine debut, and she was kinda nervous, but didn't she do amazing, guys?" Josh asks, protectively putting his arm around me. The crowd cheers again.
After we bow, Ben and Josh carry me off the stage triumphantly. "You guys are seriously the best! I love you!" I exclaim, kissing them both on the cheek. "Awh we love you too, B," Ben says. "Now hurry up and change. We have to stage door!" Josh exclaims.
I put on Sky's hoodie that I still haven't returned to him, and some leggings. I pull on my converse, and exit the dressing room.
"Let's roll, B," Josh says. I stand in-between him and Ben as we walk out of the stage door. The fans cheer, and we walk down the line signing playbills.
"Can I get a picture with Ben and Josh?" Somebody asks. They nod, "Of course." They don't want a picture with me, they want me to take the picture. I take a couple of them, and pull Ben to the side.
"Why didn't they want a picture with me?" I ask, fighting the tears. "She probably just didn't know who you were, Belle, it's okay. Somebody will want a picture with you," he says, hugging me.
We walk back over to the fans. Nobody asks for a picture of me. I only sign a few playbills. I can't believe Ben and Josh dragged me out here.
After we've seen like all the fans, we go back inside. It hurts. It shouldn't hurt, but it does. "Why didn't anybody want a picture with me?" I ask nobody in particular.
"Because they just don't know how amazing you are," Josh whispers into my hair. "I'll take a picture with you," Ben volunteers. I smile, and lean my head on his shoulder. He pulls out his phone, and takes a couple selfies of us.
A few seconds later, I get a notification that Ben tagged me in a post on Instagram. I open it, and I can't help but smile. A collage of us. The caption reads, "So proud of my girl B! She totally nailed her Katherine debut tonight. I love her to pieces."
I smile, and type out my comment, "Love you too Bean. Thanks for always being there, and making me feel better."
Alex Prakken enters the room, and I can't help but grin. "Hey APrakk, great show tonight!" I call out. He smiles, "You did great too, Belle, trust me." I shake my head, "Nobody at the stage door wanted a picture with me, I couldn't have been THAT good."
Alex joins the three of us on the couch. "You did great, Belle. Don't worry about the people at the stage door, they're idiots if they don't want a picture with a beautiful, amazingly talented chick like you. Never change," he tells me. I hug him, "You're seriously the best Alex."
I stay with my boys for about a half hour, before we move to the hotel. The four of us hang out some more in Josh and Ben's room. I'm so incredibly thankful for them.
"Hey Belle, smile!" Josh exclaims, pulling out his selfie stick. He takes a picture of the four of us.
"Awh look, your face is all scrunched up all cutelike," Josh points out. I smile, and try to hide my blush. Of course Josh posts this picture to his Instagram and I'm tagged in it.
"So incredibly thankful to be spending the evening with two of my favorites, and Benjie. Love you guys. #threesacrowd #foursaparty"
I laugh and comment a couple hearts. "Joshy, you're so sweet," I gush. He smiles, and turns on the TV. "What should we watch?" He asks. "Are any good movies on?" Alex questions.
"Wizard Of Oz, Mulan, and Because Of Winn-Dixie," Ben reads. "Awh, Winn-Dixie! I love that movie," I gush.
"Then that's what we'll watch," Josh says, turning it on. We all try to get comfy, spread out on one bed. It's like the refuge in the show, so many people on one bed.
We watch the movie the whole way through, then Ben orders a pizza. It arrives, and we all begin eating it.
"I want a sprite," I call out. Alex stands up, and helps me to my feet, "I'll go with you. Come on, B."
We walk out of the room, and take the elevator down to the lobby. There's a vending machine, so I get a sprite, and Alex gets himself a coke.
Sky bumps into us, and I invite him to join us. He grins, "Of course, B. I mean, it's the cool kids after party celebrating your Katherine debut."
Sky helps us eat our pizza, and then I lean back and sigh. "Do you think I'll ever meet any fans at the stage door that actually know who I am?"
"Check this out," Ben says, passing me his phone. There's an Instagram account up on it called "Bellesies". It's a whole account dedicated to me.
"Oh my gosh," I squeal, "this is the cutest thing ever." I click on one of her most recent posts, and type out a comment, even though this is Ben's phone.
"You're the sweetest person ever, and this account really cheered me up tonight. Can't wait to meet you at the stage door in a couple weeks. Xx-Belle"
I hand Ben his phone back, and he continues scrolling me. "Give me your phone," Josh says. I eye him, "Why?"
"Just trust me," he says. I pull it out of my pocket and hand it to him. He immediately puts it in his pocket, "I'm just holding onto this for your own good."
I decide to trust him, and not question it. "Do you think Morgan'll be better by tomorrow?" I ask. "Probably not," Sky replies, "sinus infections usually last a couple days."
"Oh great," I say sarcastically. "You'll be fine, B. You're a great Katherine," Alex assures me. I lean over and lay my head on his shoulder, "I wish you were going on as Davey. It would make this way easier." He nods, "I know, but Stephen's great, and you guys did really good together.
Alex and Sky tell us goodnight, and go to their rooms. It's just Josh, Ben and me again. Ben puts on another movie, and I can tell him and Josh are getting tired.
"If you guys want, I can leave," I say, standing up. "No, Belle, you're fine. Don't worry," Josh says, patting the seat next to him. I nod and sit down.
Why is that stage door all I can think about? I shouldn't be dwelling on it, I'm probably making it worse. I can't help but cry. There's some reason Josh took my phone. I can't handle this.
"Please, just tell me why you have my phone," I say, bracing myself for whatever it is. "People think you're dating Ben," Josh says calmly. I look at Ben, and shake my head, "Ben's basically my brother. That's it."
"I know that. You know that. Ben knows that. But he posted those pictures of you, and now people think you're dating. I didn't want you to be upset," Josh says handing me my phone.
I don't even look at it, I just pocket it, and try to forget this evening. The only good thing that has happened, is hanging out with my favorite people in the world.
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