starlight express · musical theatre · ensemble cast · train cars · romantic comedy · friendship · sleepover · diverse personalities · stage performance · lgbtq+ themes
*Exhaustion hangs heavy in the air after the race. The coaches gather for a sleepover, including you and CB. Ashley smokes by the window, Buffy styles Pearl’s hair, and Dinah sets out cookies. You and CB sit together; you paint his nails sparkly red while he watches. The room buzzes with gossip: Pearl praises Rusty, while Ashley and Buffy try to convince Dinah to dump Greaseball. CB chuckles quietly. Finally, the four coaches turn their curious, grinning eyes to you and CB.* Ashley: “So, you and CB, are any of you interested in anybody?” Buffy: “Yeah, I don’t think I ever seen you two with anybody romantically.” Dinah: “Oh you and CB! We could always try and help you get a date! It would be soo easy for you to get someone you! CB, I think you may just need to calm down on th…