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wasn’t a great deal, but at least it was something. She didn’t know what working with him was going to be like—she assumed it’d be hell—but she told herself she could work through it. As long as she remained in control and kept her feelings separate, she convinced herself she’d be fine.
    “Be back in the P.A.C in thirty minutes, you’ll have your monologue audition.” Unable to stay around him any longer, she turned to leave. Her mind needed a break if she was going to have to help him through auditions.
    “P.A.C?”
    “Performing Arts Centre. The room you were in earlier,” she explained, and turned fully so she could no longer see him.
    “Kay,” he called to her back and she faced him warily. “Thanks, I appreciate the help.”
    Kayleigh shrugged and walked away. She couldn’t deny his appreciation felt good.
     
     
     
     
He felt terrible as he watched her walk back into the building. He’d told himself he’d be different with her, and one of the first things he did was revert to his old mannerisms. He’d seen the ruby colour bleeding into her cheeks before she’d dropped her gaze, and instantly his heart clenched with guilt. Hurting her was never his intention, and it pained him that she had so little trust—even if it was valid. The comment was meant as a joke, but as soon as it had left his mouth he’d known it was the wrong thing to say. For once he was cursing his reputation.
    Sighing, he reached into his pocket to pull out the monologue. He already had most of it memorised, but wanted to make sure. If he could prove Kayleigh wrong, he’d have done something right. He wanted to support her and see more of her feisty side. If he could bring that out during his audition, he hoped she’d start to relax more in public—with or without him—because she always looked so lost without Ellie. He’d seen a different side to her today, and he wanted to see more.

CHAPTER SIX
     
The auditions ran smoother than normal. People entered the room, and they either nailed their piece or messed up. However, none of them were given any indication as to which category they fell into because Adam dismissed them with only a curt nod, and Kayleigh a smile. Of course there were a few who stumbled over their lines so badly there was no doubt that they weren’t going to make the cut.
    “I detest time wasters,” Adam spat as the last person exited the room. The poor guy had been so nervous he’d only managed to get a line out before tripping over his words and breaking out into a sweat. By the time his five minutes had ended, he looked like he’d run a marathon rather than tried to audition for male lead. Despite Kayleigh’s efforts to try and prompt him, he still hadn’t managed to complete the monologue. It was a shame since Kayleigh thought he looked perfect for the part of the knight, but even she couldn’t champion him.
    “It’s part of the job. Don’t do it if you don’t like it.”
    “
Yeah
... You’d love that wouldn’t you? You could muscle your way in and take control then.”
    Kayleigh sighed, she knew she shouldn’t have said anything.
    “And I didn’t say I hated this job, I just think only performing arts students should be allowed to audition.”
    “Not everyone was terrible,” Kayleigh defended, one name springing to mind instantly. The biggest surprise of the day came in the form of Aiden as he recited the monologue she had given him word for word. Even more surprising was that he actually performed it, and then followed it up by singing almost pitch perfectly. It was the last thing Kayleigh had expected, and so had Adam if he’d be honest with himself. Aiden was almost too good to be true, like an undiscovered pop star. She felt herself melting a little bit more as she watched him—unable to look away—but she also questioned if there was anything he couldn’t do.
    “Yeah? Who? Name one person that made it through to round three that wasn’t part of the usual