Snippet # 1

Eric smirked as he walked on stage. They weren’t really practicing that day and were just working on the setting.

Francis had encouraged them to try and get into character as soon as possible, after all it will be a flurry of musicals, a culminating activity so to speak.

Seeing Alan resting on the fountain set that was currently smack in the middle of the stage, an idea came to mind.

Clearing his throat, he started to sing.

"You wait little girl

On an empty stage

For fate to turn the light on

Your life little girl

is an empty page

that men will want to write on”

Picking up quickly, Alan smiled in amusement and sang along.

“To write on”

Eric smirked and sat beside him

“You are 16 going on 17

Baby its time to think

Better beware

Be canny and careful

Baby you're on the brink”

Standing up, he walked in front of Alan and took his hands, pulling him up as well.

“You are 16 going on 17

Fellows will fall in line

Eager young lads

And grueways and cads

Will offer you fruit and wine

Totally unprepared are you

To face a world of men

Timid and shy and scared are you

Of things beyond your kin

You need someone

Older and wiser

Telling you what to do

I am 17 going on 18

I'll take care of you”

By this time, the rest had peeked out from various props, listening to the two as Eric proceeded to dance with Alan on stage.

Alan pulled away after a while and hopped on the benches that were placed in line and playfully looked at Eric.

I am 16 going on 17

I know that i'm naive

Fellows I meet may tell me I'm sweet

And willingly I believe

I am 16 going on 17 innocent as a rose

Bachelor dandies

Drinkers of brandies

What do I know of those

Totally unprepared am I

To face a world of men

Timid and shy and scared am I

Of things beyond my kin

Jumping off the benches, he did a little spin and faced Eric, playfully jabbing him with a finger.

"I need someone

Older and wiser

Telling me what to do

You are 17 going on 18

I'll depend on you"

Eric smiled as he pulled Alan close to him and planted a chaste kiss on his lips, causing the smaller man to giggle chuckle.

Suddenly, applause was heard all around them. The two looked around and saw the others, smiling, cheering, wolf whistling *Ronald* and generally clapping.

"Mou Eric..." Alan said in embarrassment as he buried his face in Eric's chest making the taller laugh heartily.