tuesday, september 8
the cast lounged around on the stage while eliana cracked her knuckles and bounced her leg, nervous for her first rehearsal.
"calm down, ellie." ben laughed. "you're gonna be fine."
"i know, i'm just nervous. i'm not good at being in front of people." she said. ben just took her hand and kissed it softly.
"alright, alright, newsies on tour!" jeff clapped his hands as he made his way to the front of the stage. "i'm sure you've already heard, but we have a new staff member joining us today. guys, please officially welcome eliana dempsey to the team!" he pointed to her, and she gave a little wave. the cast cheered, and jeff calmed them down again. "chaz, eliana. take it away."
ben grinned as he swung their intertwined hands back and forth.
"you're even more smiley than usual." eliana laughed. "what's gotten into you?"
"i don't know." he said. "maybe just the fact that we get to spend the next few months together."
"oh yeah?" she smiled. "that sounds like a pretty good reason."
"you did great in rehearsals today."
she nodded. "i think i got some stuff done."
"hey." ben stopped for a second and turned to her. "i'm really proud of you."
"i-i'm proud of me too."
the sun was high in the sky, and the light sparkled in ben's eyes as he gazed at her. "i'm happy you're here."
"me too." she stood up on her toes and kissed him.
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