Helpless (Lin-Manuel Miranda x Reader)

Back To New York

You stare at the ten numbers written on the small piece of paper. Should you throw them away? Should you use them? Should you put them in a drawer and forget about them?

When you finally decide to put the phone number into your contacts, your phone buzzes. You see that you got a new email, and open it.

Y/N L/N- We are proud to say that we'll be doing a showcase at our theater. Part of the showcase that we'd like to have is the song "Champagne" from the musical "In The Heights." First, we contacted Karen Olivo to see if she would be willing to play Vanessa for the showcase. She informed us that she was out of town, and wouldn't be back until next month. Knowing how many theater productions you have been involved in and how much experience you have, we would like you to play the part of Vanessa in that scene. Please let us know before the end of the week. The showcase is next Friday at 7:00pm. We will send you the details, should you choose to be a part of it. Best, Hugh Carlson, director at Green Valley Theater

You look up from the email in surprise. They wanted you to be Vanessa in the showcase? That'd be amazing! But wait- who would play Usnavi?

Mr. Carlson- I would be honored to play Vanessa in "Champagne." Thank you for thinking of me! The only question I have is that who would be playing Usnavi with me? Thank you!

You send it, nervous for the answer. Whoever it was, you had to kiss. Hopefully it wasn't some creepy guy.

Within a few minutes, a reply popped up.

Y/N L/N- I am thrilled to know that you will be able to play the part! Details will go out to everyone involved in the showcase tomorrow morning. Although Karen Olivo was not able to come, Lin-Manuel Miranda said that he would be happy to play the part of Usnavi about a half hour ago. Thank you!

The color drains from your face. You're going to have to kiss Lin. But it's okay. It's just a stage kiss. You've done that... a couple times before. It'll be fine. Everything will be fine, you tell yourself. But inside, your heart is beating wildly, and panic filled you.

You: So, you're playing Usnavi in the Green Valley Theater showcase? Oh, and this is Y/N.

You nervously hit send. A few seconds later, he replies.

Lin: Yeah. Are you playing Vanessa?

You: Yeah

Lin: How come you left without saying goodbye? I wanted to introduce you to Vanessa

Why did you leave? It's not like you liked him or anything. You guys were just good friends.

You: I don't know. I guess I thought you two would want some alone time, since you were apart for so long