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The school bell rang and Gabriella was excited to practice her violin. She kept holding it everywhere. However, Rodrick hated it when Gabriella keep bringing it everywhere. It's 3PM and school is done. However, Gabriella went to the school auditorium. She was about to go inside until someone grabbed her hand.

"Rodrick" said Gabriella "What are you doing here?"

Yep, it was Rodrick alright.

"I just want to tell you that are you sure you want to do this?" asked Rodrick

"I'm sure baby" said Gabriella "I mean, I love violin so much"

"But to be honest" said Rodrick "You're not really good in it. I'm sorry Gabriella but it's true"

"But...I love playing the violin..."

"Whatever Gabriella. Just call me when you get home"

When Rodrick left, Gabriella's eyes have a little tears. What if Rodrick was telling the truth? Maybe she is bad in violin. Why bother practising if you're meant to be bad in musical instruments. But she had the passion and grace to play one.

As Gabriella went inside, she saw Kelsi playing the piano all by herself. When Kelsi heard someone opening the door, she saw Gabriella but it looks like she has a sad expression on her face. What's going on?

"Gabby?" asked Kelsi as she walked to Gabriella "What's the problem?"

"Oh, I don't know" said Gabriella as she crossed her arms "Rod said I'm not good in violin. He wants me to quit"

"Are you crazy Gabby? You're good at your violin! Don't let your boyfriend make you feel down! He's not even a good boyfriend to begin with!"

"But we were together for a year already Kelsi! Sometimes, I think it's true"

"Come on Gabs, you're a good violist. How about start practising now?"

"Sure...I better get my violin now"

(Hours later)

Gabriella loved her violin so much that she doesn't want to leave the auditorium yet. However, it's 6PM already and Kelsi should go home by now.

"Gabby, are you sure?" asked Kelsi

"Don't worry about me" replied Gabriella "You can go home now. Just leave it all to me. I'm going to lock the door after I practice my violin"

"Okay. Just be careful about the..."

"The phantom? Really? You still believe that?"

"But Gabby..."

"There's no such thing as the phantom"

"Oh well...I'm just warning you Gabby"

"Don't worry, I'll be fine."

"Okay, bye Gabs"

"Bye Kels"

After Kelsi left the auditorium, Gabriella began to practice again. She closed her eyes and began to play her violin. While she was playing in the auditorium all alone, she heard someone humming a lullaby with her. She got scared and stopped playing. She looked around and realized she was the only one inside the auditorium. She decided to close her eyes and began to play the violin again.

Crash!

Gabriella got a full surprise. Something crash from the top of the stage (AN: Gabriella is practising on the stage). She decided to check. She saw one of the lights of the stage fell down from the top. Gabriella was definitely scared.

"W-Who's there?" said Gabriella in fright

She then heard running footsteps, which made her scare more. She didn't know what to do. She just stood there.

"Please!" said Gabriella "Don't hurt me! Whoever it is!"

Just then, Gabriella looked at her left. She saw a guy who's tall, shaggy brown hair, and a muscular figure. He was wearing a white mask and he was also wearing a black cape. He's blue eyes were very visible.

Gabriella was very nervous. The guy came closer and closer to him. It was odd to see the guy wearing a tux and white gloves. He was panting as he came closer to Gabriella. However, Gabriella just stood there. Just then, the guy's mouth open.

"You have a beautiful way of playing the violin" said the guy "I love it so much"

His voice was so calming and deep. It made Gabriella's heart melt. She just looked at him just like that. Gabriella was scared.

"Please don't be scared at me" said the guy "I'm not going to hurt you..."

"I...I..." said Gabriella with a speechless tone

"You have a lovely face...I've never seen such a beautiful girl"

As the guy came closer to her, he puts his hand on her face and admired her beauty.

"I can't believe God created such a beautiful girl" said the guy "And a talented one too"

"W-Who are y-you?" said Gabriella

"You must never know me, for I'm the most ugliest person you'll ever see"

Suddenly, the door opened. The guy immediately ran fast as he could. He quickly disappeared with only a split second.

"Gabriella!" said a voice as the door opened "Gabriella!"

Gabriella recognized the voice. It was Rodrick's.

"Gabby!" cried Rodrick "Hey! I've been looking all over for you!"

"Rod?" said Gabriella "What are you doing here?"

"I was worried about you. It's getting late you know. Come on, I'll drive you home"

While Gabriella and Rodrick were in the car, Gabriella kept thinking weather what happened while ago was a dream or was it real. For sure, it was the phantom alright. But why isn't she scared? Surely people should be scared of him. But she felt a connection between him and herself. Why did he call himself ugly? What's all these rumours about the phantom? And why does he want Gabriella?