Everything

We were caught. I knew the sound of Bijou's gasp even before Marius' terse words that the theatre's rehearsal hall was not the proper place for indiscretions such as those. I never knew if either of them had seen that it was Papillion on her knees between me and the wall, either. But when Marius and Bijou went back outside, Papillion grasped her skirts in her hands and fled the opposite direction.. leaving me to pull my trousers back up and face the music.

Later.. after the second audition of Papillion and Argiope for the respective roles of Viola and Will.. Bijou met us by the door and dropped a handful of shiny coins into my hand. She said she would have loved to have joined us for lunch.. but she must beg off this time around.

I saw her in a whole new light that day. A whole new light. And maybe I have been wrong about her. For she seems genuninely pleased that Papillion and I have taken such a shine to one another.

Hand in hand, Papillion and I hurried across the street to the little bistro owned by Minerva. When she brought us menus, I found it hard to make up my mind. But Papillion is good at making decisions.

"I'll have everything," she smiled up at Minerva.

And I, likewise, folded my menu and agreed. "We'll both have everything!"

Within several ehn.. Minerva carried out several trays to our small table, and loaded it down with everything! I have never seen so much food in all my life!