Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2000 03:44:20 EST
From: Hypnos31@aol.com
Subject: warmest eyes- chap.1

 Hey all Thank for reading my story. First of let me warn those who want a
sex story this isn't one. It's more of love story. Please tell me what you
think at Ganymede21@yahoo.com. I owuld appreciate it dearly. Please be nice
I'm new to this. Okay here goes with all the disclaimers.

 Please do not read this if under 18 years of age. Please I do not mean to
imply anything about any of the members of Nsync. If they're not gay, okay
then but, if they are more power to them.

Shout outs..

Kyle~ Thanks for all your help. It was wonderful and your stories are
great! In this one I will not Break J.C's heart.

Bill~ Thank you for being so great from the beginnig your writing has
inspired me.

Please read other great stories such as " love through chat"," not ment to
be" and "Studio in the country"

Here we go!!!

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"This I swear, This I swear by the stars" I belted out at the audition I
was at. I could see Kyle smiling behind his clipboard. Everyone clapped as
I sat down. I knew the drill. This was the way many auditions worked. A
person got up did their song, then their monologue and then sat down as the
next person got hopping to do better then the person before them. As I sat
there watching the next performance Kyle walked over to where I was
sitting. He was a good friend of mine, though I hadn't known him for very
long we just seemed to instantly click. He was exactly what I needed at the
time. He let me open up to him which I can never thank him enough for. He
was the assistant manager for this show, which meant he did a lot of grunt
work for minimal praise. It's sad really, but I guess we deal with what we
are given.

"You did great!" he whispered to me trying not to interrupt the next
auditionee

"Thanks, I just hope I stand a chance."

"Oh I wouldn't worry about that" he smiled " I'll help you out."

Which was rather funny considering we both knew he had absolutely nothing
to do with casting.

"Thanks"

I sat at that audition for an entire Saturday and I felt as if I had wasted
my time. Everyone was so good and polished. I didn't notice one mistake. It
was very intimidating. I felt I would be lucky if I was cast in the show at
all. When I got home I quickly pushed the audition out of my mind and found
other things to busy myself with.First I cleaned the apartment from top to
bottom, I ahve the worst problem ebing organized. After I had cleaned the
apartment I went to bed decently early considering I had to work early the
next day. I worked at Sam Goody and loved it! I lvoe all sorts of music so
it was the perfect job for me. I was the 3rd manager, which meant I was
pretty busy at work. Thankfully, this kept my mind off the audition, it was
nice.

When I got home from work, I even started preparing for my next audition. I
already had my song picked out and I was revising my resume when the phone
rang.

"Hello?"

"Is Scott Patricks there?"

"Speaking"

"This is Julie the stage manager for "Bringing Them Home". We were
wondering if you'd like to play Henry Dyllon." She said chipperly

I couldn't believe it, I finally had a part with a name. This was so big
for me. I almost fell out of my chair.

"Yes, definitely" I chimed in

"Great.." she promptly gave me the info about when the first rehearsal
would be. I was so excited. I quickly called Kyle who already knew. Then I
called my voice teacher who was almost more excited than I was. I was on
cloud nine from that point until the night of the first rehearsal. Which
was in a week, So I found someone to cover my shift and left a note on the
fridge for my roomate who is never home, to let him know where I would
be. My roomate was so great! His name is William and he is very sweet,
almost maternal. It's odd in way. We both worry about each the other
spreading themselves too thin. I guess thats what happens when a Cancer and
a Libra is in the house.

When I came to the theatre, I was so nervous. This was only the third major
musical I had been in and was the first I actually had more then one
walk-on line. Getting to have a part with lines was exceptionally hard in
New York because there were so many going after the same part you
were. Sometimes the big parts were precast with famous people. So that
their noteriety would sell tickets. I was quite glad that this show was all
from auditioners.

As I was entering I saw were my group was sitting.  I went over and sat
next to Kyle, who handed me a script and some paperwork. I quickly filled
it out and waited. I knew we were going to have a read through because
that's what usually happens at the first rehearsal. I looked around there
were eleven of us including the people who just entered.

Kyle started taking role. I counted the characters and I realized we were
missing someone. Suddenly a figure came bursting through the door. He had a
blue backpack on and a baseball cap turned backwards. He was looking at his
watch. I could see some brownish-red hair poking out of the hat.

"he'll Probally have to dye it" I thought to myself because the red parts
of his hair was almost a clown red color.

"I'm so sorry, I didn't know I was this late. I got well, tied up" he
sputtered out.


"It's okay," Julie said, " please sit" which he did, two seat away from
me. Then Julie started " Okay cast we welcome you to Bringing Them
Home. You will be the first cast of this show because this is a workshop
show. Which means the writer and composer will be working on it with
us. Which will be nice because they know exactly what they want and they
will help you out. I'm Julie your stage manger and Kyle is my assistant
stage manager. The Director is not here right now, he had previous
engagements. He told me though to express his excitement for the show and
working with such a fine group on talented individuals as yourselves. He
also instructed me to do a read through. Before we begin I would like
everyone to introduce themselves and tell us something that we do not know
about you."

We began and everyone was sickenly pleasant. I only say this because we all
knew we were all being fake and sweet until we really got to know every
one. People would say their name and something we didn't know about
them. When it came to me I said " Hi my name is Scott and I'll be playing
Henry Dyllon."

"Is there anything else?" Julie asked me.

"Oh, ya" I said" "I'm a Libra" that gained a couple chuckles from around
the room.

Then it came to our late friend. He looked around the room and smiled a
bit. He had one of those smiles that make person want to drop to the floor
in awe. It's almost life a heat wave rushes out and you don't mind being
caught in the undertow.

"My name is Joe and I'll be playing Jake Morric."

Then Julie looked at him as if to say...and?

"And I like to sing" he smiled triumphantly which earned him a couple
laughs from around the room. Well this is a musical so it was a good guess
that we all liked to sing.

"Oh, he's so witty" I thought to myself sarcasticaly. THought I don't mind
cheesyness. It can be amusing.

The read through started and we read through the first act rather
quickly. We were allowed a break and I got up, stretched and walked over to
Kyle.

"Hey" I smiled.

"Still nervous?" he asked

"Still" I laughed.

"So what do you think of everyone?"

"Everyone seems very nice. Though I don't really recognize any of them from
the auditions"

"That's the way things work, we had 5 day of auditions not including
callbacks."

"Callbacks?" I asked because I didn't have a call back

"They didn't need call you back. They knew." he smiled and I smiled
sheepishly back.

"So what do you think of your part?"

"I'm so nervous about it. Two songs, a big dance sequence and a duet
with Jake...I mean Joe" I explained

Then I heard a voice ask, " We have a duet?" It was Joe.

"Ya" I said "It's called Duty" I was trying so hard not ot sound like an
idot. I don't think it worked.

"Oh" he nodded

"Hi, I'm Scott"

"I'm Joe."

"I always like introducing myself personally better." I said

"I can see how that can be good" he replied

I looked at him and I was sure I knew him from somewhere. He had the
warmest eyes. I have always had a thing with eyes. I truly belive that alot
can be discovered about a person just by their eyes. Some people have empty
cold eyes that put shivers down my spine and other don't. I'm partail to
the others. Oh, of course there was that smile of his. Before I could say
anything, Julie shouted:

"Alright, everyone sit down. Let's get started"

We went through the second act as quickly as first. We finished the read
through and listened to a lot of the music from the show. The music was
really good. I couldn't wait to start singing it. We finished up and
everyone left.

When I got home I started to clean up the apartment. William came in the
door. He basically changed right there and left his clothes on the floor.

"Hey Will"

"Hey Scott...I can't really talk I need to find my books, quick"

They are on your bed" I knew because I put them there when I was cleaning.

Will went to both school and work. So I didn't mind cleaning the apartment
up.

"Thanks, I'll see you later, Okay?" he said as he exited the door. I smiled
and took his work clothes and placed them on his bed. Then I flipped on the
TV so I could listen to music as I was cleaning. I heard I Drive Myself
Crazy by Nsync come on. I liked Nsync quite a bit, though I Drive Myself
Crazy was not one of my favorite songs. As I looked at the video, it hit
me. I knew where I had recognized Joe from. He was Joey from Nsync. I
couldn't believe it. Mostly I couldn't believe that I hadn't noticed.

Then I became nervous. What would he think? Would he think I had an awful
voice? would he think he was better then everyone else or would he be
normal? All I could think about was how lucky we were to have a famous
person in our cast. Then I wondered if he had to audition? Probably.

The next rehearsal came rather quickly. With me working, it came before I
knew it. This was our first music rehearsal. The music was new to all of
us, but we sang along. Most of the melodies were very cool. My song was a
character song. I battled my way through it, which was quite sad. I felt
sorry for all those who had to listen. Then I waited around for the duet. I
was dreading it so much because I didn't want to make a fool of myself,
especaily in front of Joe.

When the time came, they taught Joe and I our parts separately and then we
put it together. I was quite scared but we both had our parts down well
enough that we sounded decent. We had a couple more songs in the second act
but they were mostly chorus numbers and reprises. I liked a few of the
chorus numbers. There was a song called Falling Sky, in which both Joe and
I had a couple line solos. When the chorus came it was gorgeous. The finale
was great as well. Then our rehearsal was over.

Everyone was leaving when I heard "Scott, Do you need a ride?"

It was Joe and I instantly smiled like an idiot. See what those eyes and
nice smile can do to me?

"No thanks, Kyle said he'd give me a ride but thank you I really appreciate
it"

"No problem. Goodnight." Right as Joey finished his last syllable Kyle
walked over to me.

"Scott, can you find ride home, Julie needs me to stay?" Kyle asked. My
eyes instantly shot over to Joe who was still standing there with a wide
grin.

"The offer still stands" he stated happily

" Okay, thanks Joe but I do not want to be an inconvenience..."

"Shut-up" he laughed as he cut me off " Really it's no problem, I already
asked my ride and it's cool. Besides I was the one who asked so how could
be an inconvenience?"  he asked like a smart-ass.

I shrugged and said "Thanks"

"No prob, but if you say thanks one more time I think I'll have to mute
you." he said as he made a motion like he had a TV remote. I was cracking
up.

So Joey and I headed over toward the door where a blonde was standing. He
was definitely a bleach blonde. He had the most amazing green eyes I had
ever seen. They had almost a surreal quality tothem. It was something they
both had in common, nice eyes. I was quite pleased.

When I had approached him he smiled and put out his hand.

"Hi, I'm Lance"

"Hey, I'm Scott" I said as I shook his hand. I was so proud of myself as I
kept my cool. I mean it's not everyday that some one like me meets someone
famous. I bet they were both happy that I hadn't freaked out. But why
should I, they were just normal people, right? I had to keep reminding
myself that.

Lance was nice enough to take me home. He was basically quiet though the
bit of conversation I heard from Joe and he, I concluded that he must be
the one to deal with the business. He spoke to Joe about the show, Joe's
part and the music in the show.I only really spoke up to tell him where to
turn.

As the car turned by my apartment I said "This is home, Thank you very much
Lance" I smiled at Joey just waiting for him to mute me which he did.  I
said " Oh dear it doesn't work" in a mock sadness. All three of us laughed.

"Bye Joe, see ya tomorrow at rehearsal"

"Hey if you ever need a ride just ask" Lance told me

"Danke" I said with a smirk "bye"

"Bye" they both said in unison

I got out of the car and went inside. I just couldn't stop smiling, I was
so content. I was also happy because I didn't have to work the next day. I
looked around the apartment.  Will wasn't home, of course, so I made myself
a sandwich and went to bed. That night I slept soundly.