The Greatest Showman One Shots

Electric: Part 1- Phillip x Reader

Request sent in by @shadowchild13

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(F/C): Favorite Color
(F/N): First Name
(L/N): Last Name
(H/C): Hair Color
(E/C): Eye Color

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(F/N) bends backward, her body twisting into a seemingly impossible shape on the raised platform. The crowds gasp as the young woman twists into yet another shape. The smiling faces of the kids and parents around her brings joy to (F/N).

(F/N) looks up and surveys the cheering crowd but her eyes land on a specific man standing with Mr. Barnum. His icy blue eyes bore into (F/N)'s (E/C) eyes. Her heart skips a beat but she ignores the feeling, focusing back on her act. (F/N) raises her arms as if she were expecting something to happen.

One cue, Anne swings down on the trapeze and grabs (F/N) by her wrists, pulling her up into the air. The audience gasps as the contortionist flies upward, still secured to Anne with only Anne's hands. (F/N) feels the rush of air push at her face as she flies up onto the rafters. Anne lets her go and (F/N) grabs the nearby rope.

She conforms her body around the rough rope by wrapping her legs tightly around the rough rope. (F/N) leans backward and wraps her arms behind her clutching the rope. W.D swings by on the trapeze and swings the rope, making (F/N)'s journey down the rope upside down even more treacherous.

The experienced performer expertly makes her way down the rope, holding on with her arms as she swings her legs downward, clinging onto the rope. The she takes her arms and bends backwards once again and grips on with her hands. This process repeats until (F/N) reaches the bottom.

At the bottom, (F/N) takes a bow and joins in with the dancing group of performers. She sings along to the circus' anthem, The Greatest Show. The audience sings and claps along to the song, smiles plastered onto their faces.

After the song, the show ends and (F/N) heads backstage to get out of her multicolored preforming leotard and rinse the non-permanent (F/C) dye out of her (H/C) hair. "Anne! Wait up!" (F/N) pipes up, catching the attention of the pink haired acrobat. (F/N) runs up to Anne excitedly, gushing over Anne's stellar performance.

"That was amazing Anne! I think the new trick really surprised the audience." (F/N) exclaims, a large smile across her face. W.D joins us as Anne laughs, nodding her head in agreement. "Anne, W.D, (F/N), come over here a second." P.T. calls out, beckoning us over to join him and the icy blue eyed man that (F/N) saw with Mr. Barnum earlier. "I'd like you to meet Phillip Carlyle, my new hire." W.D steps forward to shake Phillips hand. The two men look at each other for a split second and finally shake hands. "It's a pleasure to meet you." W.D says. "Pleasure to meet you as well." Phillip responds.

After the two part, Phillip's eyes start to drift toward the two young ladies. His gaze settles on (F/N)'s face. She looks to the ground, clearly embarrassed.  A deep red blush creeps across (F/N)'s face and her heart starts to beat faster. "And what is your act Mr. Carlyle?" Anne speaks up, drawing Phillip's attention away from (F/N). (F/N) breathes a sigh of relief but her eyes are still trained on the stone floor."I don't h. . .have an act." Phillip stumbles on his words. Anne huffs in disbelief and responds with, "Everyone's got an act." She walks off, her eyes trained on the newcomer for a second.

(F/N) follows after Anne quickly, desperate to get out of Phillip's presence. She didn't need to see to know that Phillip's eyes were trained on her as she walked away. Before the two girls disappeared, Anne and (F/N) could hear Mr. Barnum lead Phillip away to give him a tour of the place.

"What do you think of him?" (F/N) questions Anne. Anne stops and looks at (F/N) with a wild fierceness in her eyes. "He is... something else. Don't trust him (F/N). I saw him eyeing you. Don't let him lure you into one of his traps. I don't want to see you hurt." Anne's eyes soften at the last sentence. (F/N) smiles and hugs Anne. "Thank you Anne."

The two have been like sisters every since they started working together. Anne was the reason the (F/N) decided ran away from her parents who thought she was a disgrace to society and their family. "No problem. Now, let's get these costumes off." Anne says with a smile as she pulls out of the hug.

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Later that night, Anne and (F/N) made their way to the museum to practice a new act that they put together. As the two entered, voices echoed through the large building. With (F/N)'s arm linked in hers, Anne walks toward the area where the voices are coming from. The second they step into the arena, the voices silence. (F/N) sees Phillip and Barnum standing in the center of the area, their eyes on the two girls. Anne pulls (F/N) closer to the two men and (F/N)'s heart starts to beat faster.

When they approach the men, Anne unhooks arms with (F/N) and speaks up. "What are you two doing here at this time of night?" Her voice was full of curiosity. "I wanted to give Phillip a more in-depth description of our entire show. Showing him the props gives him a better visual representation. What are you girls doing here?" Mr. Barnum inquires. "We are here to practice a new joint act together sir." (F/N) says. Anne nods in agreement. Phillip, who has been very quiet, suddenly pipes up.

"And what are you two planning on doing Ms. . ." He trails off. It is evident he doesn't know (F/N)'s last name. "(L/N). (F/N) (L/N)." She responds. "Beautiful name Ms (L/N)." Phillip daringly says. (F/N)'s breath hitches in surprise. Nobody has shown her this type of affection. (F/N)'s eyes drop to the floor once again.

Anne's words echo through (F/N)'s mind, "Don't let him lure you into one of his traps. I don't want to see you hurt."  But there was something electric about Phillip. Something about his tousled light brown hair and striking blue eyes makes (F/N)'s heart to flutter even though she knows she shouldn't trust him. Anne grabs (F/N)'s arm protectively and glares daggers at Phillip, though he seems oblivious to her. "We should get going Mr. Barnum and Mr. Carlyle. Sorry that we interrupted you two." Anne says as she turns around on her heel and pulls (F/N) quickly out of the arena.

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A/N: (PLEASE READ) I hope you enjoyed the first part to Electric. This was requested by @shadowchild13. I may not be able to post every single day because school is starting up for me in a few days. Depending on how much time I have, I may only be able to post 1-2 times a week. Also, after I work my way through the many one shot requests I've received, I will reopen and accept more requests for one shots.

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