Well thank you. Bette blushed and looked down to her hands that fidgeted in her lap. So youre into theater then?

I live for it. Tina said.

Good, then Ms.Galla and I will be seeing you around. Well make a great team. She laughed and looked to the young woman behind the desk, watching as her eyes scanned over a stack of papers before her.

Any idea what the next play is? Tina asked.

Shakespeares classic Romeo and Juliet of course. Youll be trying out?

Yeah. She nodded, smiling. Im excited. I still need to find a worthy monologue though.

Ill let you in on a little secret, Bette laughed and leaned over, blowing hot air into Tinas ear as she spoke, it tickled and sent chills along Tinas spine. Try a monologue from anything Shakespeare. I personally recommend Alls Well That Ends Well. Very excellent play, definitely try that. Ms. Galla and Ms. Miller have a secret love for great Shakespearian actors.

Wow, well you certainly know a lot. Tina laughed.

When you live around the theater here, you pick up on things. Bette smiled and watched as the second hand rounded the 45 second mark, leaving only a brief 15 seconds until the bell would sound and send both girls in different directions. Well Tina, it was very nice to meet you. I guess Ill see you tomorrow, same time same place. Ill save you seat.

Tina smiled and said, Thanks. I appreciate all your help. Really.

No problemo, Bette said happily, climbing from her seat and collecting her numerous books just as the bell sounded, sending all the kids flying from their seats towards the door. Adios senorita.

Bye. Tina replied as Bette too disappeared into the crowd, the faint glow of her bouncing brunette curls visible for a few moments before she turned a corner and left Tina staring into a crowd that was about to ram straight into her.

First day of school and Ive already got two friends. It doesnt get much better than that. Tina thought, falling into the throng of people that was pushing down the hall, people entering and exiting the blob as if it were a train gliding from one stop to the next. Perhaps this wont be such a bad four years after all.

TBC…