Chapter 16

Lin's POV
I wake up in my empty bed to talking, some laughing, a little bit of shouting, and, of course, Chuggington. I remember that Jasmine and Anthony are here which makes me so happy and I feel a surge of energy course through my veins--but I still don't move. After lying there for a couple minutes, just listening, I go out into the common area.
"There you are sleepy head," Pippa says with a silly grin on her face.
"Sleepy?" I reply, laughing, "it's 8:30 in the morning pips. Hey jas, ant, I can't believe you guys are awake!!! It's like... 3:30 New York time."
"Yeah, me neither," Anthony says while chuckling.
"I'm actually not that tired. Surprisingly. My adrenaline won't last long though!" Jasmine says. "What time do you have to leave for rehearsal?"
"Usually 9:30 ish, but I can spare a few extra minutes to chill with you guys." I hate leaving, but I have a job. I also have company who flew across the world... but I'm tryna push that to the back of my mind. "Imma run out and get us --"
"Coffee from that place on leather?"
"Profrock?? That cafe isn't that good I'm talking about Kaffeine."
"Yeah.. idk what that is," she says.
"Hah, that's okay. It's really good, trust me."
"Hey Lin?" Ant asks, "can I come with you and check out some of the city?"
"Of course! The more the merrier. Seb, do you wanna come, too?"
"Sure daddy!"
"Okay bud, put on your shoes," I say laughing.
"This is good," jasmine says. "Now pip and I can catch up on..." she looks at me, smirks, and winks. Pippa and I... I don't even know. I put my hand on my forehead because this is so embarrassing. Yes I like her, and it is so obvious that everyone can tell.
"Jasmine, please," I sigh. "Ready guys?" I say changing the subject quickly.
"Yup," Anthony and my son say in unison. We head out the door and make small talk until we get to the car and put the Hamilton soundtrack on. Luckily, Sebastian loves it and Ant and I can talk about.. more mature things.
"So, you really like Pippa," he says bluntly.
"Is it that obvious?"
"Dude, the way you look at her, the way you talk to her, the way you smile whenever she looks at you. It is so funny... and adorable," he replies, chuckling.
"I guess.. I'm not sure if she likes me though--"
"Seriously??? That's obvious, too. You guys totally have your eyes on each other and I can't believe that was only your first date. Even the cast recognized it, remember? Your chemistry is hands down incredible and you are always there for each other. You could literally be soul mates. Heck, you are soul mates!" I look at him like he's crazy. "Don't give me that face! It's true! Hey Seb," he starts.
"Yeah?" Ant, no! I think
"Do your daddy and mommy like each other?"
"Totally. It's really good but it's icky when they kiss," he says. What a 4 year old.
"Do you think they might.. I don't know.. love each other?"
"Yeah. They are always talking and stuff and hanging out together and it's really fun when we go to the park."
"See?" he says. "Even your son can see that you love each other."
"Ant..." I can't think of what to say next. The rest of the drive was relatively quiet until Non-Stop came on and we all jammed out. Sebastian is so amazing, he is even learning the songs from my show!


Pippa's POV
Jasmine and I are sitting at the island and drinking iced tea out of mason jars. The silence is great... until she breaks it.
"Pip, how do you feel about Lin?" To be honest, I can't be surprised. I knew this was going to happen and there is no avoiding it, plus, she is my best friend. There is no way I wouldn't tell her. Probably...
"I mean, I like him--"
"A lot," she intervenes.
"NO! ... Well.. sort of," we laugh but I'm not sure if I'm laughing because what I said was funny.. just because it was awkward. I know she is laughing because she thinks it's funny.
"So do you think he likes you?"
"No."
"Well, he does."
"no he doesn't."
"I am literally 100% sure he does. I am gonna text Anthony and tell him to find out--"
"Jasmine no!"
"done," sisters can be so annoying. "Anyway, how was your date?"
"It was really nice, actually," I say thinking back to last night. I had such a great time. "It was sorta laid back and formal at the same time which was cool."
"Was it romantic?" gosh Jasmine, why the questions?
"uhh, I guess?"
"Well did you kiss?"
"... yeah."
"AHHHHHHHH," she yells, causing me to flinch.
"Jasmine," I say taking hold of her shoulders, "you need to please. not. scream."
"Yes, sure, fine. This is so exciting! MY LITTLE--" I give her a stern look. "sorry. my little sister had her first kiss! well.. not your first but still. Is he a good kisser?"
"oh my gosh, Jasmine, what even is that question?? I'm not answering that. Let's... talk about something else," I am totally burning at this point.
"Okay.. but first, 1 more question... no 2!"
"fine, shoot."
"First, what do you like about him, and second, are you officially dating/when is your next date? Also," she says glancing at her phone, "Ant says they already brought it up and he likes you a lot."
"oh.. that's good i guess? I don't even know right now. Also, Jasmine, that was 3 questions."
"Okay fine! but can u answer them pls?"
"suree," I say in a sorta bored tone of voice. "I like his sense of humor and how he is super chill and really generous. He is a great father and he's super considerate and caring."
"That's so sweet!!!!!"
"yeah... and no we aren't officially dating and idk when our next date is," she has a disappointed look on her face. "But I know that we both want to go on another."
"Yay!! That's great. I am so happy for you."
"Hold up.. I'm getting a call from... the NFL?? is that even a thing?" I pick up the phone and hear this man's voice on the other end.
"Hello, is this Phillipa Soo?"
Yes it is, who are you?"
"Hi, I'm Nick, I work for the NFL. As you know, the super bowl is coming up and we were hoping you would be willing to sing with a trio."
"Of course! Who else will be performing?"
"We are trying to get the original Schuyler Sisters from the musical Hamilton. I just called Renee Elise Goldsberry and she said she would participate if the other 2 would, so are you up for the job?"
"Definitely. I am actually with Jasmine Cephas Jones, the third sister," ("And peggy.." Jasmine whispers) "right now. Would you like me to put her on the phone?"
"Umm, it's not that I don't believe you, but I have a list of strict instructions and if I don't carry them out, my boss will kind of.. I don't know... kill me. Sorry. But I will give her a call and then if you want you can say hi again."
"hah, okay. Thank you."
"No, thank you. I will send you the song and then you guys can arrange a version to sing if you would like. Please be ready to practice February 3rd at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas."
"I will," I say as I get a pen and paper to write it down.
"Alright, see you then."
"Bye," I hang up the phone. "It's real!!! you should be getting a call. They are getting the original schuyler sisters, ren, you, and me to--" Jasmine's phone rings and she picks it up.
"Yes this is she. ... Yes she is here too."
"Hi!!" I yell. I can hear laughing on the other end. It is nice to see that this highly professional guy isn't all stuck up and is willing to play around a bit.
"Hey pip," Jasmine says. "He says that he saw Hamilton and he loves you."
"Tell him thanks... i guess," now that I know that I know that I really like Lin, and even though it doesn't really mean anything, that makes me feel weird... I brush it off and Jasmine agrees to singing with us and hangs up. We don't talk for a few minutes, and we just try to think about what this really means.
"This is a real thing..." she says. "The super bowl people want us to sing. That's amazing."
"I know right..." is all I can say.
In a little bit, the door opens and the boys are back with breakfast.
"Hey guys," I say. "Jasmine, Ren and I got invited to sing at the super bowl on Feb. 8th," I expect them to be thrilled, and Anthony is as he runs over to hug Jasmine. But I see my crush's face fall for a second and then regain that smile that he usually has. Sebby, however, starts balling and runs over to me and jumps in my lap. Now I feel really guilty because it means that I will have to leave my life here in London with the people who I love. They are basically my family. No, they are my family. I look up at Lin, hoping he will understand. 


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