Velvet Dreams

My lucky day is not so lucky anymore

(....) thoughts ..... speaking * ... * actions

It's 10am in the morning and Bo is on his way to an appointment.

(It's really happening!)

(I'm so great at dancing that they sent me my very own special invite)

(It's the beginning of the road to achieving my dream...)

I will sing loud and clear and send messages through songs that bring comfort in distress, motivation in trying times, and a beat for people to work out too...)

(Today is the day I am going to be one super sized step closer to my dream)

*Beginning to hum a song as he walks to his appointment because he is excited*

*Getting distracted by something that is happening ahead of him on the path he is walking on* (Ohhhhhh!!! That's really sweet!!! That girl is confessing!!!)

*Slowing down his walk, laughing happily as he takes more interest in watching the scene* (The girl is really cute... The boy is very handsome... I wonder how he is going to reply... I hope he says yes... That will be a lucky sign for my luckiest day of my life...)

Ash

*Looking very uninterested in the girl* Why do you want to confess?

Lilly

Because you are the most beautiful person.

Ash

What do you hope to get from this?

Lilly

I really want to date you...

Ash

*Laughing meanly at the girl* Do I know you?

Lilly

If we date we have time to get to know each other.

Ash

I can't date at the moment... My work schedule is too busy and I'm not allowed to date. There are plenty of other cute boys. I'm sure you'll find another one you like just as much.

Lilly

*Suddenly getting mad and a bit scary* If I can't date you... Then, I am going to hurt you so much that you have to think of me....

Lilly

*Hitting Ash in the chest so that he falls over...*

Lilly

*Calling out while still trying to hit*

Ash

*A bit slow realising what just happened and starting to use his hands to protect himself*

Lilly

*Calling out to her friends* Girls - help me teach this beautiful idiot a lesson.

(Not how I thought it would happen... Oh shit - the boy is really getting beaten up...)

(I should help him...)

(He's a stranger... Why should I help him. He's messing with my luck and I need to be on time to my appointment. )

Ash

*Calling crazily* Stop hitting me! I'm not stupid enough to ever date someone who hits me... Your a psycho... It's lucky I said No!

Ash

*More desperately * Help... Someone.... Anyone... Please help...

*Quickly calling the people he has an appointment with, explaining the situation and informing them he will arrive later*

*Standing between the handsome boy and cute girl so the girls punch Bo instead of Ash* I think this should stop! Stop! What you are doing is not ok...

Lilly

*Still Beating Bo up instead of Ash*

*Calling out to Bo* Call the police quickly!

Ash

*Starting to run away* That will take too long! Save yourself man!!! I can't believe you're letting a little girl beat you up!

*Watching Ash run away while he's being beaten up...*

*Eventually, Bo breaks free and follows running in Ash's direction. *

*Finally catching up with Ash... Yelling because he's mad* You ungrateful, inconsiderate piece of trash... I got bashed up to help a complete stranger and you run away and leave me getting hurt...

Ash

*Laughing at Bo as though it's entertaining * You are not as pretty as me. You don't have to worry about the girls confessing to you.

Ash

What a psycho! Like I would lower myself to date someone on her level... What an idiot!

*Quickly assessing his predicament * I have an appointment I need to attend at 10:30 with my phone and a perfectly working body... My phone is smashed... I am lost and can't look it up... I need to use my body and every part of it feels like it wants to stop moving... It is extremely painful... And I have blood on my clothes... So much for making a good impression...

Ash

My first impression is: You look like a beggar who just had a street fight with all the stray animals just so you can eat breakfast...

*If you weren't also thoroughly beaten up by that a stray girl pack. I would beat you to death myself...*

*Beginning to look like he might cry* If I lose my place because of this... I am going to destroy the unlucky jinx who has stolen my luck today!

Lost and beaten, but not giving up

Ash

*Grinning mischievously at Bo* Correction: I am a very *lucky* jinx... I must have stolen your luck when you bravely stopped to help me. Your courage is commendable and I am very grateful 🙏

*Looking around at everything... Being more desperate and deflated* I don't recognize anything. I am still lost... How will I get to my try-out interview?

Ash

You can borrow me, and we can share your luck. I know exactly where we are ... It's close to my work... I can definitely help you...

Ash

Where do you need to go?

*Responding while getting his printed invite from out of his bag...* They only sent digital copies to my email. I had to print this one, so I could show Grandma a copy... *Gently praying * Thank-you Grandma 🙏

*showing Ash the piece if paper. * This is the place and address... Do you know where I need to go?

Ash

*Looking closely over Bo's shoulder and reading quietly to himself * We wish to invite you to try out for a new band. Trials will take place on Monday 21st October at 10:30am. Come down by yourself or with any friends who may also be interested. This is the only day for the first round of try-outs. Please arrive early with a water bottle and bring all the prerequisite paperwork identified in your invitation email. VBU Entertainment Practice Room 15 300 All star Rd Bayswater

Ash

*Recognizing the company and its address... Encouraging Bo...* You are already late. Let's go quickly so you can still do it.

Ash

*Explaining while walking * Follow me... Let's get there first... Explain what happened and pray you are met with human beings capable of kindness and not rigid rules because it's a big company. Well be able to borrow a medical kit and tend to our wounds while we wait for your try-out.

*Falling in behind Ash and following him because that's all he can do...* Those girls were a bit crazy. I can't believe how strong their punches were. Are you ok?

Ash

*Looking over himself before checking for wounds on Bo...* I think yours are slightly worse than mine... You seem to have more blood on you than I have. It stings and hurts everywhere though... If I didn't have to help you I would probably go home and cry...

Aren't you a big strong tough guy?

Ash

Nope! I'm a little embarrassed by all of this but I am not tough at all... I've never been hit like this before ... This hurts more than I had realised...

I don't want to admit it was by a girl...

Ash

Let's embellish the story and say it was some scary thugs harrasing a beauty...

Ash

We'll keep it a secret forever that I am the beauty and no one but us needs know.

*Suddenly laughing at Ash* You definitely deserve the title of beauty... Weak and needing saving... Though I agree to say the story like that and keep it a secret for now.

Ash

We are about 5 minutes away. Unfortunately I don't have a mobile because I lost it earlier when I was escaping. I don't get out much so I don't know what a boy band is? What exactly does a boy band do?

It's singing and dancing together.

Ash

Singing and dancing are great... It sounds fun. What kind of dance?

The choreo we need to perform was hip-hop. But I think that will change depending on the style of the song... Do you like singing and dancing?

Ash

I'm amazing at singing... I can dance to the beat when I am happy. But, I honestly don't know what you are talking about. My mum makes me practice singing for my work but I am so busy working that I don't have time to listen to other music or try out there dancing.

Ash

I am getting excited to be able to explore this new form of music. Can I stay with you and watch your try-out?

You are a little weird... How do you not have time to listen to music? Have you never listened to a radio?

Ash

*Looking sheepish * if I'm weird... then so are you! Just because I don't know everything doesn't mean you should call me names. Are you all knowing about the type of music I make?

OK... Let's agree - We are both weak and weird ... What type of music do you listen to in your free time?

Ash

I work with music all day long... I like silence in my free time...

Ash

*Leading into a building * We are here... This person looks nice... Let's ask him where the interviews are.

*Asking a stranger for directions to the practice room... Then, taking the lead and leading Ash to the try-outs. * Hopefully we have arrived in time.

Ash

*pointing out a person at an empty sign in desk* Let's go there and ask what we need to do?

*Looking where Ash has pointed at... Walking to the person* Hello. I was invited to try out today for the new boy band. Unfortunately I had to save a beauty that was being harrased by crazy ppl and now I am late and have a broken mobile and I am in this very sorry state... Can I still try-out today? I'm not too late am I?

Random Person (Changes character)

[This random character is an employee responsible for checking in the applicants] OMG! You look terrible! Let's sign you in and get you registered. Can you do your paperwork and I'll just go find a medical box...

Random Person (Changes character)

*Handing both Bo and Ash 2 different Ipads for them to do their registration paperwork on... Walking away quickly to get an emergency kit.*

*Looking at Ash...* Some of my cuts are still bleeding. If I get called in now I need to stall for time while I put on bandaids. Do you have any ideas? What should I do?

Ash

*Thinking * I know... I'll register too. I am good at acting and I really am exceptional at singing so I'll be able to stall for time.

Random Person (Changes character)

*Coming back with the medical kit and putting it between the boys* Was it you who called earlier? We have been waiting for you. So, you'll probably get called in now.

Random Person (Changes character)

*Watching Ash trying to apply band aids where cuts are bleeding but where Bo can't reach... Sitting on the other side and applying them to cuts on that side. Do you mind if I help you. I just think it will be quicker if I help... Let's have Bo try-out first and I'll help you .

*Asking * Will our names get called out?

Random Person (Changes character)

*Shaking her head* Try-outs have finished. We are only waiting for you because you called earlier and we felt sorry for you... I guess the good thing is that you have no waiting time...

*Looking at Ash and asking gently * Can you go first and try to take a long time... I just want to stop the bleeding first.

Random Person (Changes character)

That's a good idea. Let's go Bo. I'll take you to the interview.

Ash

*Pointing at Bo.. * He is Bo *Pointing at himself* I am Ash. I love singing. I'm very lacking in dancing skills but I can't wait to try this out.

Ash

*Following behind the girl taking him to a try-out. *

*Calling out but saying quietly to himself instead* Thank-you 🙏 Ash...

Stalling for time

Random Person (Changes character)

*Talking to the judging panel as she shows Ash an x on the ground marking where he should stand.* Bo has arrived for his interview. His friend who came with him wants to try out too. So, we have 2 more applicants and then we can all pack up.

Random Person (Changes character)

*Pointing at Ash* This is Bo's friend. I'll let him introduce himself.

Judging Panel

Bring Bo in when he is ready. So, he can watch his friend.

Random Person (Changes character)

Sure.

Random Person (Changes character)

*Leaving the practice room and returning to finish helping Bo.*

Judging Panel

Please state your name and why you are here today?

Ash

I am Ash Smith I am 16. I am trying out today because I think singing and dancing is fun.

Judging Panel

We have no prior information or knowledge of your skills. Can you show us your interpretation of the choreo from our video?

Ash

Unfortunately... I cannot. I have not seen the video. I will learn quickly in a team environment and challenge myself to become a No. 1 dancer.

Judging Panel

If you can't dance... Why are you trying out?

Ash

... because every band needs vocals... And I am very confident in my ability to sing any song.

Judging Panel

Have you tried the rap requested in the information?

Ash

*Shaking his head* I have not seen the application information so I do not have anything prepared for it.

Judging Panel

Are you her just to waste our time? We are very busy here and are waiting for Bo because it is kind. Why are you wasting our time?

Ash

Honestly... its because Bo was a very courageous hero saving a beauty from being beaten up. He's still trying to stop blood flow from his wounds so I am trying to take an extra long time for this interview.

Judging Panel

Do you have any experience that you can offer our band besides wasting our time?

Ash

I have been trained in classical music and already been in over 50 Opera stages since I was a child. I am very confident in my ability to sing. Please give me a chance. 🙏

Judging Panel

Opera? I'm sure you can sing beautifully... But... I don't think you are what we are looking for?

Ash

*Seeing Bo walk into the practice room and sit down so stopping stalling...* Honestly, I also agree that I am not a good fit. I can leave now if my prescence is bothering you.

Judging Panel

He did say that he sings well and the main prerequisite is his singing ability... I'm curious to hear what you can sing that will make us forget you have no credentials except your voice but we still want you. If you are confident then please show us...

Ash

Its a band interview. Of course I have to sing at least one song. People already pay hundreds of dollars to listen to my voice. I am not even very famous yet. Consider my song as my payment to you for wasting your time just now.

*Watching curiously...*

Ash

*beginning to sing a song...*

It's so beautiful that everyone stops to watch and listen.

Random Character

*whispering quietly to his friends * He's going to get chosen for sure. Even if he can't dance ... He's the best singer that we have seen apply today.

Judging Panel

*After a moment of silence.* I can see why ppl pay to hear you sing. Thank you for sharing it with us today. If you really are interested... You are through to the next round of interviews If you are just wasting time... Please stay away ...

Ash

Thank you for wasting time with me. Should I go now?

Judging Panel

Yes. You can go?

Ash

Walking to Bo in the audience and sitting with him. Did I stall them for long enough? Did you get to hear me sing? What do you think?

It was beautiful... You may be an ungrateful and weak jinx, and a little weird, but you sound like an angel when you sing... It was so beautiful it took my breath away. You really are an ass... You've stolen my luck again... My band will probably prefer an Angel singing than anything I can do very well.

Judging Panel

Bo... Please step up to our stage for your try-out.

*Walking towards the judging panel*

Ash

*Upset... talking to himself* Why am I an ass... I only wanted to help you.

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