Dominic's Pov Monologue

On the day of the Talent Show I had back in Philadelphia, I was preparing to perform a show for the audience with a couple of classmates. I couldn’t make as many friends as I could in Puerto Rico because I forgot how the culture is in Philadelphia for over three years. I was alone, the rest of my family and friends were in Puerto Rico and I only had my Grandmother and Uncle as company. So, as I nervously walked on the stage standing in front of the whole school, I wanted to back out but I promised my classmate that I would perform with him because he needed someone that could sing. So I began to sing the lyrics of a song called “Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars” and my so called band began to play their own instruments to synchronize with the music.

We went outside of the building to hail a cab to take us to the show. Fortunately, a cab arrived fairly quickly. After we entered the cab I looked outside my window for a while, I couldn't get myself to turn and look at him. My legs were twitching with nervousness. I felt him slowly move closer. He gave me this sort of bizarre yet lovely stare, than put his hand on my chin and pulled me towards him. I quickly gave his hand a light slap and pulled my head back, hitting the back of the seat.

I wake up. Adrian’s not in the bed anymore. I check the time and realize that he’s not in the bed and is already on his way to school, which I should be too. I immediately rush to get ready and grab a granola bar to fill in for breakfast. I think about how lucky I am to live so close to the school as I bolt down the street. As soon as I step into the school gates, I don’t see anyone walking around out front besides one sophomore. I walk up to him with intentions to ask if the bell rang, but he immediately starts panicking and tells me to leave him alone and shoves money in my face. He runs away, scared as ever. Sometimes I hate being perceived as the “bad boy,” but also other times it pays off. I don’t like talking to people, but if I need to, they won’t let me. I quickly spring out of my thoughts back into reality and start to head to class. As soon as I get to my locker, a boy who’s taller than me with curly brown hair styled into a wavy fringe approaches,

I was sitting in front of a foot locker enjoying a auntie annies pretzel and champeon was inside just putting all kind of shirts and socks in his bag. I seen all that and he just walked out the door like nothing happen. So I followed him trying to not make it obvious but he caught on and as soon as I think I lose him “whammm” he grabs me and pulls on the side where no one can see us. He told me “ what F*** dawg, why the hell you following me” I told him that I want to know how you did all that so easily. So basically this is how I became friends with my boy

The day came, and all of us were excited to finally play our music for 1500 people. We boarded our vehicle, a yellow school bus, and headed to Edmond North. All of us were in such a cheerful, happy mood that afternoon since missing school was an added bonus to the opportunity of performing rock music. The first two hours were rehearsal and were not so bad. Fortunately, the stage was not crowded, so we got our own stands. However, we had to stand up, so we got really worn-out. At about four, we finished rehearsal and went to get food.

So in that extra ten minutes that I had stepped on to the freezing cold hardwood floor and ran to my bathroom to get ready. I could already smell the crispy bacon and scrambled eggs that I was going to have with my mom. After we finished we stepped out the door, and pulled into John Bluff’s High school. Where my best friend in the whole world Riley Ackerman was waiting for me in her dark blue jean shorts, and a purple striped shirt. While Riley and I were walking and talking down the hallway of lockers we saw someone. Someone that I don't think that I have seen before. Riley leaned over to me and said that his name was Justin

It’s too late to turn back now. I’m on the stage. The lights go up. This is it. Everything, I remind myself. Everything. The music starts, and I immediately kick up into the grand battements that start off my routine. All at once, the audience gasps. Wow, I think. I’m better than I thought. When I get to the part where I roll on the ground, I see what everyone is staring at. Oh my gosh, I think. What have I done? I can’t believe that I’m wearing my. . . .

Mark walked us to our table but he did not make any conversation with us while we were walking. Once we had been seated Mark went over the specials as he handed us our menus. He told us that Julieta was going to be with us soon, and sure enough Julieta came right over and asked if she could get us something to drink while we looked at the menus. I asked for a Sierra Mist and my guest asked for

While walking we continued to talk about random super heroes and experiences he had while living inside the country. Surprisinlgy, he assures me that he had not once seen a ghost while living there. Once we arrived at the gate where he was dropping me off at, he said if I'd ever want to hang again to just message him. At that point I was all for hanging out with him and I gave him my number so he could text me instead of writing to me on Facebook. I walked home really excited that I not only had gotten an awesome game, but that I also meet one of the coolest and interesting people ever. I got home and my cousin was wondering what took so long, so I explained to him what happened and he was jealous that he didn't go with me, wanting to go the next time we hung

We sat down, I ordered a coffee, Mike ordered tea. We sat together and talked for hours. We talked about what we did in college, the new people we met, and life in general. I told him that I really like photography, Mike said, “me too.” Eventually, I told him that I had to go, but when I was about to leave. I realized that Mike and I could go to the

decided to get acquainted with him. I asked him his name and he asked me if I wanted

Jordan and I had decided to go to the restaurant near by to eat. Jordan is my boyfriend of 3 years and lately he has been very awkward. A good awkward. He is not a person to be awkward, but I led it slide. The food came and we both ordered fried rice and chicken. The topic that had been raised was travelling and the places we would love to go. Once we had finished eating, it was the moment where both Jordan and I reached for the bill to pay for the food at The Polar Clove in London, England. A classic Chinese restaurant with the popular noodle dish topped with vegetables and garnishes. Jordan, being very attentive reached for the receipt and quickly took out the money to pay. A waiter walked by and picked up the money and receipt and gave

I woke up in a sweat breathing heavily as I had awoken from the worst dream my brain could possibly think of. When I sat up I thought it was oddly quiet in my house that rare with my family are family is loud and big I have two sisters and three brothers. When I got out of bed I realized that my twin brother younger by five minutes max was not in the room he is the twin who sleeps in after all. After I got dressed in my usual clothes black basketball shorts and my blue T-shirt that’s from my favorite vacation we have been on also my only vacation I’ve been in out of state and of course my black hoodie. When I went down stairs my siblings were waiting for me; Sophia, Mike, max, Annie, Caleb. When I looked at them they seemed scared, and I made a snarky remark that I regret saying now but I can’t go back and change what I said. After I said what I said my younger sister Annie started crying I was confused usually she runs to are parents telling them then I get sent to my room but this time was different she just sat there crying. My sister comforting her said their gone I was confused because are dogs were spots and rover were lying right there on the ground I looked at them weird then Mike said mom and dad they're gone we called them and no answer no note no nothing, then I said they probably went on a run or to grocery store or something like that. Then mike said no they left their phones why would they do that he said. Maybe dad got sick again you know he hasn’t been

Adam left the stage and walked purposely towards the table where I was seated, asking if I would mind if he joined me during the break. I replied no, that I would be flattered if he did so. The waitress brought him a drink as soon as he was seated. We finally had the chance to properly introduce ourselves to each other. I told him I was captivated by the brilliant performance that he gave, asking how often he performed here. He told me that he did so only once per week, usually on Friday evenings and occasionally would fill in for someone else. We spoke for a few minutes longer before it was time for him to return to the stage and complete his show. He took my hand, kissed it and asked if we may perhaps talk more once he was done for the evening. He was a gentleman indeed! I of course replied yes, as he’d already held my interest; more than I cared to admit.

Now, in approximately one minute, I will enter the stage, and immediately begin singing a duet with my actor partner for the night. After this song, we will speak our dialogue and then exit the stage. A simple concept, but an experience that can wrack the mind and senses should anything go wrong, should your flow be interrupted, or should you freeze. My lips flutter and frenzy as I mentally live each scene in vivid detail. "Patiencecanitbethatyoudonotrecognizeme?ArchibaldwhynoIdonotcoulditbe?Why,Patience,yesitis..." The process is accentuated by my anxious fiddling with the lily precariously placed within my pants, to be produced later in my scene. I work through my song, producing the vocal