Sormik Circus Au (Mikleo x Sorey)

Act 6~ His First Show

Sorey woke up at 6:00am even thought he didn't have to go into work till 12:00 today.
Today was the day. His first show. He was nervous, excited, happy, and full of energy.
When he realized what time it was and how much time he had, he decided to take a walk and clear his head, try to calm down a little.
He ended up going to the bakery and spending time there, also the outdoor market was open by the time he left so he walked around there for a while.
He got back home by 10:30, just enough time for him to jump in the shower and get ready.
He got a shower, was fully dressed and ready to go. However he paused before he opened the door. He was feeling anxious again. But that wouldn't stop him.

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He opened the door and headed to work.
He got to work just as it turned 12:00. As soon as he stepped in he was greeted by the smell of carnival food, and Gramps waving him over.
"Good afternoon Gramps."
"Good afternoon indeed, are you ready?"
"As I'll ever be."
"If you forget or need help you know how to get my attention. I'll help."
"Ok, thanks."
"I'm going to go and help them set up and get started with the final practice. Sorey I need you to go check on Mikleo."
"Mikleo? Did something happen to him?"
"I don't think so, it's just he's been pushing himself really hard lately and I just want to make sure he's ok."
"Yeah, ok. I'll go check on him."
He walked to Mikleo's dressing room and knocked on the door.
"Mikleo?"
"It's fine you can come in I'm already dressed."
"Ok then I'm coming in." Mikleo was wearing the same thing he had been wearing the second time Sorey had met him. A light blue, and gold leotard and white tights. With a split blue cape down his back.
"Umm, are you ok Mikleo?"
"Ok? Yeah I'm fine, why?"
"Well Gramps said you've been pushing yourself really hard and he was worried about you."
"I'm fine, I just had to practice a little harder to get this trick down. That's all, so I'm alright."
"Oh well ok. We better get going then, they're already setting up and doing the final run through."
"Oh! Then let's go!" Mikleo grabbed Sorey's hand and ran with him to the main area.
Mikleo let go of Sorey's hand and joined his group to warm up. Sorey missed Mikleo's hand but he had to talk to Gramps.
"Gramps."
"Sorey, how is Mikleo?"
"He said he's fine and he just had to work harder to get that trick down. But he's a little paler than usual. But other wise he seems fine."
"Well we'll keep an eye on him. But now come, we're going to run through the show. If you'll do the honors."
       "Of course. Everyone! It's time to run through the show! Places!"
       "That felt so cool to say 'places!' Like an actual ringmaster!"
Everyone got into places and it was time to start. Sorey and Gramps said their lines and then the acts went one after the other. The trapezeist going last.
Mikleo couldn't do his trick until tonight because it took so much out of him. Sorey would make sure to watch Mikleo tonight. And after the show he would ask him out.
They spent the rest of the time staying warmed up, setting everything else up, and checking to make sure everything was in place.
The time came. Sorey looked at Gramps, who gave him a reassuring smile, and they headed out.
"Welcome ladies and gentlemen,"
       "to the Elysia circus!" They moved to the sides reviling all the acts. The went into the side stands where they could watch the show.
       Even though he thought everyone was doing a great job he was waiting for the trapezeist.
      Eventually it was the trapezeist who took the stage. Everyone calling for them like usual. The girls did the opening then opened up the way for Mikleo.
       He swung forward and caught the next bar with his legs, and flipped himself around on it till he held it in his hands, then jumped off to the ending platform.
        The crowd went wild in applause and cheers, the others went back to their tricks but Sorey noticed something.
       Mikleo had snuck off towards the dressing rooms not looking good. Sorey ran after him.
       He got there and looked around. He found him leaning against a wall breathing heavily, sweating, and very very pale.
        "Mikleo!" He could feel the panic rise in his chest.
        "Hey, Mikleo, are you ok? Can you talk?"
        "I- I'm fine."
        "Obviously your not. Here put your arm around me." Mikleo complied. Sorey brought Mikleo to his dressing room and laid him on the couch. He got a towel and pored his partly frozen water on it and laid it on Mikleo's head.
       "Does that feel better?"
       "Yeah. Feels really nice." His breathing had evened out and some color was returning to him.
       "Sorey you have to close out the acts with Gramps, you should go."
        "But- but I don't want to leave you on your own."
        "I'll be fine, your not leaving me for long. It's ok just go."
         Mikleo still didn't look to good but, he would probably get scolded by Mikleo and Gramps for not going, so he did. He made sure Mikleo was ok one more time and left, making it just in time.
       "Thank you all,"
       "for coming tonight!"
They threw there smoke bombs and 'disappeared'.
       As soon as it was over Sorey rushed back towards his dressing room. But he collided with someone first.
       "Oww, oh! Sorey have you seen Mikleo? I can't find him and he didn't look good." It was Lailah, she looked panicked.
       "I'm heading to him right now if you want to follow me."
       "Oh, thank you!"
       They walked back to Sorey's dressing room and Mikleo was lying on the couch with the towel still on his head.
       "Oh, Mikleo! Are you ok?" Lailah bent down to him and grabbed his hand.
       "Yeah, I'm fine mom. Don't worry."
       "Of course I'm going to worry."
       "Wait, Mom?"
       "Yeah I'm his adoptive mom!"
        "Oh yeah I may have forgotten to mention that."
       "Your so mean Mikleo."
       "Hey, it wasn't on purpose." Sorey bent down next to Mikleo.
       "Let me check to see if your fever has gone down." He put the back of his hand on Mikleo's head. It still felt hot but it was getting better.
       "Lailah can you you go dowse this in cold water for me I used all mine already."
       "Yep! I'll be back." She left the two alone.
       "You know it would been nice to know she was your mom."
       "Yeah sorry. But it's not like I know much about you."
       "Huh?"
       "Every time we get the chance to talk for a while you always ask about me. I want to get to know you to, you know."
       "I- I-didn't know that. Well how about we go on a date next Saturday. You can ask me anything you want." Mikleo's face went bright red and Sorey was pretty sure it wasn't from the fever.
        "Well I guess it wouldn't hurt to go on a date."
        "Wait so that's a yes?!"
        "Yes dummy." He rolled his eyes and smiled while Sorey hugged him. Mikleo cringed.
        "Oww."
        "Oh! I'm really sorry! Are you ok?"
        "Yeah I'm fine. It's ok."
        Their eyes met. Sorey got pulled into Mikleo's amethyst crystal eyes and Mikleo got pulled into Sorey's green forest eyes. There lips were inches apart. Sorey slowly moved in.
       Then the door swung open and Sorey jumped back.
       "I've got your rag Mikleo." Lailah walked over placed it on his head. She saw his flushed cheeks.
       "Did your fever come back? It doesn't seem so. Well I've got to go help clean up so Sorey can you watch him a little longer?"
       "Sure. No problem." With that she left. Mikleo looked to Sorey who came over and took Mikleo's hand in his.
       They started to giggle at what had just happened a moment ago. Sorey's laughing fit ceased first and he got a look at the beauty in front of him.
       "How did I get so lucky?"
       "Mikleo you should get some rest. You deserve and need it." He kissed him on the forehead.
       Mikleo hummed in response, already half asleep.
       Sorey left closing the door quietly behind him. Gramps was waiting outside his room.
      "Gramps?"
      "How is he doing?"
      "Good. His fever has gone down and he's resting now."
       "Good good." With that he walked away.
       "He means well he really loves his grandson I promise."
       Lailah said walking by.
       "You scared a lot of people today Mikleo. A lot of people care about you."

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~End of chapter (act) 6! Yay their going on a date! Also sorry but I had to that scene interrupted. (Don't worry there will be a better scene later!)~
~Shipwhatever