I was upset.

No, more than upset.

Infuriated.

It was his fault that he didn't mark down my solo and then gave it to some annoying twerp.

I shouldn't have to suffer for it.

I can't believe he's making me do a freaking duet with her.

That's the reason I wasn't singing loudly.

That was the reason I was almost in tears, and the reason I mouthed the words.

I had to control my tears.

Actor had been watching me all rehearsal. I'd seen him from the corner of my eye.

I guess that's the main reason I tried not to make it a big deal; at least not on the outside.

We were somewhat gathered around the piano.

My music was right on top of it, so I didn't have to make any eye contact with anyone.

He approached me slowly, so that when he was looking at my sheet music, I almost bumped into him.

Actor stood on my right side, so we could both see the music with ease. While people did their solos, he made faces at me to make me laugh.

I succumbed to my laughter quietly.

I don't know if he knew it, although he probably did, but he made me feel okay, again