For a moment, Melody just stared at Eric in shock. Guiltily, Eric was looking at her, waiting for her to say something. Melody still didn’t know what to say. She wasn’t mad at Eric; Melody knew he had been though a lot in the past week so she couldn't blame him for his reaction. All she wanted to do was put it behind them. She didn't want two people as stupid as Ruby and Jeffery to get in between them again. Why ruin a perfectly good relationship over the two them?
“It’s okay, Eric,” she said at last. “Let’s just forget it ever happened.” Eric looked as relieved as she felt. An awkward silence fell over them.
To break the silence, Melody said, "I guess we better get back to the auditorium before Mrs. Bing freaks out."
"Yeah..." Eric replied following her back into auditorium.
***
"There are you are!" Mrs. Bing said to Melody as she climbed up onto the stage. "Where were-" She stopped mid-sentence when she saw Eric.
"Eric, you're back."
"Yes, I am," he replied. " So Jeffery is no longer needed as my understudy," he added, glaring at Jeffery.
"Actually, I have a better idea in mind," Mrs. Bing said. Turning to Jeffery she asked, "Jeffery, how would you like to play the part of Paris, Juliet's betrothed?"
Before Jeffery could respond, Eric interrupted, "Mrs. Bing, are you serious?" Great, more drama.
"Yes, I'm serious, Eric. He and Melody have good chemistry." Melody resisted the urge to roll her eyes. That was like saying she and Ruby were friends. Mrs. Bing turned back to Jeffery. "Are you up for it, Jeffery?"
"Yes, I am," he replied shooting Eric a smug look. I guess it's suiting that he plays the part of Paris. They're both conceited pigs.
Mrs. Bing smiled. "Good, now that's settled we can finally begin rehearsals," she said as she gave pointed looks at Melody and Eric.
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