What's with Eric?

So, the rest of the class finished quite quickly than I expected.

School was emptied right away except for those who were preparing for audition.

While I was going down to the music room, I heard Gladwell's voice.

"Clive, I can't. You know that I don't want to socialize."

"I know, but you love musicals. You said you wanted to come to this school because it had musical department."

"But that was before my mom... passed away."

What? Eric's mother died?

I soon realized Eric was talking with Mr. Logan. Our Spanish teacher.

They look really... close.

Mr. Logan is a man with a gentle nature.

He is liked by everyone who takes his class.

"I know son, but I want you to give it a try. After all, Hailey is great. She is nice, caring and bright."

I was glad Mr. Logan taught of me in that way.

Eric sighed.

"Okay, Clive. See you after school."

I immediately hid myself in the women's bathroom.

What was that about?

Eric called Mr. Logan, Clive. and he also said 'See you after school.'

What kind of relationship do they have?

But first, I had to go outside. Gladwell is probably waiting for me.

"Where have you been? I was waiting for you."

"I went to the bathroom. sorry."

"So, the music room is occupied by the Orchestra, but Clive, I mean, Mr. Logan said that we could use Spanish class room."

"Okay, then."

So we went to the Spanish classroom without talking.

After we arrived, Eric closed the door.

"So, you know the song right?"

Eric asked me.

"Are you kidding? it's one of my favorite song in the world."

"Yeah whatever, I think we should do the whole choreography."

"Why?"

"You wanted this role right? Well I think the main reason Mr. Coner set us up is because we are not close."

"What are you saying?"

"I think he is testing us the showmanship."

One of the main concept Mr. Coner has been teaching us about 3 months contains Showmanship.

If you end up with the ones who hate the most in the world at theatrical act, you have to act as though you like him or her.

"Oh god, you're right!"

"So, to show we are worthy, we have to act like we are in love with each other, so we should do the whole choreography."

"Yeah, I agree with you."

There was sudden silence.

"This is awkward."

"I totally agree."

"Gladwell?"

"Hmm?"

"Why do you hate people?"

"I don't just hate people, I just hate looking at people who are happy."

"And why is that?"

"You know, no one asked me before."

"Then tell me."

"I think we should practice the audition first."

He stood up and handed me the score.

"No more talk of darkness, forget this wide eyed fears, I'm here, nothing will harm you. My words will warm and calm you."

He started singing the first part of <All I Ask Of You>

"I think you should look at me in the eye."

Eric followed my instruction.