Fic: Let's Play Pretend - part 3/11
The dress rehearsal on Saturday morning goes smoothly. Excitement is thick in the air and everything is in its place, and Blaine’s pre-opening night jitters melt away soon enough. He’s ready, everything is well-practiced, and even with his virginity still intact he’s going to be a great Tony.
And then Rachel comes and ruins his equilibrium in three seconds flat.
“We need to have a real kiss tonight.”
Blaine chokes on his water. “Excuse me?”
“I’ve been thinking about it all night and it’s really the only way. Stage kisses are so unprofessional, Blaine, and I need everything to be just perfect! We should kiss for real, instead.”
“But –”
She tilts her head and frowns. “Unless it’s a problem. I’ll understand if you don’t want to kiss me, of course.”
“No, I do!” Wow, that sounded way too eager. “I mean, I’m okay with that. If you are.”
“Of course I am.” She smiles. “And with such an attractive co-star? It will be my pleasure. Excellent, we need to let Artie know and run through the scene at least one last time.”