Ashley and the Queens changed out of their costumes. Ashley laughed as she removed her makeup.

"That was amazing! My first day and I got so much love!"

Vicki smiled. "Just wait 'till you get more performances. Crowds will go crazy when they see you."

Ashley smiled at the thought, and she heard a loud clash of noises.

"Queenie! I'm so proud of you!"

Millie arrived and gave her a massive hug.

"Thanks, Mills! Although, I am so hot and sweaty, it's unbelievable."

Ashley heard a knocking and Millie let her go.

"Erin!"

Ashley ran over and gave Erin a massive hug. Erin smiled.

"You were on fire! I'm so happy for you!"

Ashley laughed. "I was, wasn't I? God, that was so much fun!"

They all left the dressing rooms and met up in the studio.

"Queenie!"

Everyone found Ashley and gave her a massive hug.

"That was amazing!"

"You were terrific!"

"We are so proud of you!"

Ashley smiled. "Thanks, everyone! I'm proud to call this my first day, but I really need to wash and get ready for tonight."

The others agreed, and they all left for stagedoor.

Ashley was excited, but scared too. She squeezed Erin's hand.

"Hey, what's up?"

Ashley gulped. "I just feel weird. I guess I'm just scared of being hated."

Erin laughed. "You don't need to be. The audience today was incredible, you'll be fine."

Ashley sighed and they all left. The crowds went wild and Ashley smiled. She heard a familiar voice calling her name.

She turned around and found Bryony Rose. She walked up to her.

"Bryony! It's so great to see you!"

Bryony had a camera and was vlogging.

"It's great to see you too! You were amazing today!"

"Thanks! I did try."

"Yeah. What was your reaction when you found out?"

Ashley thought about her panic attack, but tried to shrug it off.

"Excited. I couldn't believe I would finally be on stage. Did you like the show?"

Bryony nodded. "I can't believe you hit that high note!"

Ashley laughed. "Why does everybody say that? I could do that since I learned about the musical!"

Bryony smiled. "Well, I hope to see more performances with you! You were fantastic."

"Thanks, Bryony! I saw you, actually! Sorry I didn't take your phone, I was just following the flow."

Bryony shrugged it off. "It's fine. Thanks for just taking some time off to talk with me."

Ashley smiled. "I'm just glad you came!"

They both laughed and Bryony walked off.

"Ashley!"

She turned at the sound of her name being called. She found that blonde girl who's phone she'd taken earlier.

"Oh, hi! How do you know my name?"

She knew it was a stupid question, as the Queens had taught her that the names of the alternates would be displayed by the door.

"Oh, um, we've met before."

Ashley blinked. "When?"

The girl bit her lip. "I'm Sara Berry. I follow you on your vlog."

Ashley nodded. "I know. But how did we meet?"

Sara sighed. "Do you remember Eastwood High? Senior year, Heathers?"

Ashley faintly remembered that production. They had used the actual source material, so only seniors would be cast that year.

"And?"

Sara looked at her with a look of shame. "I was the assistant stage manager. After the performance, I was the one who.."

It hit her.

"You were the one. Who called me a whore."

Sara hesitated. "Yes, I did."

Ashley felt her blood go cold. "Then what are you doing here?"

Sara froze. "I watched your vlog every day from then on. I wanted to know if you were OK. I watched the one where you went to London, and I caught a plane."

"So?"

"I never did get that chance to apologize. I never meant to hurt you, if I did. I was just -"

"Manipulated. Like everyone else was."

"Yes. But listen! I truly am sorry. I didn't know at the time, but I didn't mean it."

Ashley scowled. "Your apology is not accepted. I don't know why you're really here, but I don't need anymore links to my fucked up past."

Ashley began to walk off, but Sara ran after her.

"Wait! I know you hate me, but here."

A piece of paper. Ashley scoffed and took it. It had a number on it.

"I hope maybe one day we can make this right," Sara said. Ashley laughed.

"I wouldn't count on it."

A/N: New character! I wonder if she's gonna be featured more often? Hmm.