The star and Cleaner.

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Tom
As I grew up, the theatre has always been a home to me. You know what they say, home is where the heart is but I literally lived in the theatre. A room at the depths of the theatre along with many other people.

It wasn't uncommon for the workers to in fact live there.

Though the only reason I had stayed was for the star of every show at this theatre. He could melt your heart with just his voice. One note can leave you intoxicated for month, encouraging people to come back again and again.

I was currently watching him sneakily as he practised, while making sure each seat was clean to the public's standards. It was a high class theatre after all.

His eyes caught my black voids for eyes for a second and I just put my head down carrying on the inspection. It was this that kept me having a place to sleep at night.

As usual when he stopped singing, people on set cheered causing him to show that dazzling smile.

He was so out of my league though, it is rumoured he was going to marry the owners son. Who, which sounds very cliche but is true, was a complete and utter snobby asshole. His name was Collin and I hated him. However, the star hasn't justified that he was going to In fact marry him. I shook my head at the image of them at the alter, made me sick.

I watched as Collin came on stage with flowers "Bravo, Tord! You were perfect as always!" I saw him lean in for a kiss but Tord turned his head so that the kiss was planted on the cheek rather than lips. Which caused me to giggle. Collin must've heard it as he turned his head towards me.

"Do you have anything to say, freak?" I bowed my head in submission, if I was even to retort to that, I'd probably lose my job.

I saw Tord frown at Collins words, then turned and walked off. My mood brightened just a little bit as I carried on my job.

When the time for it t start, I was sat at the edge of the stage where I always sat. Though I could easily got some much needed sleep, I never missed one of his shows.

As always the audience was in awe of his angelic voice, as was I. I scowled as I saw Collin in the box seat.

"Hey Tom." A close friend of mine Edd stopped by my side and watched Tord with me. "He's as good as ever, when are you going to actually speak to him?"

I shook my head "I can't. It would ruin his reputation."

Edd shook his head this time and replied "what reputation!? He's genuinely really nice! If you don't speak to him, how will he ever notice you. Look what happened with me and Matt."

Matt was one of the back up dancers. He was pretty damn good at his job as well. At first Edd was terrified to even approach them but now they were actually on their way to get married.

"Not that simple"

Edd sighed and patted my back in sympathy "are you coming to the party this time?"

"Yes, I'll go but don't leave me this time."

"Got it."

"Damn it Edd you weren't meant to leave me!" I whispered to myself.

I wasn't very good at these kind of parties, they were the kind with endless alcohol, people smoking and people practically having Public sex. It was not a nice sight. People didn't really favour me, they all thought I was a freak because of my eyes.

I made my way towards a wooden beam where it was less crowded for a break. However when I got over and leaned against it, a man reeking of alcohol stood in front of me with one arm above me. "Hey pretty boy."

I sighed and pushed the man away slightly "not interested"

Though he didn't seem to want to take no for an answer as his head dove into my head where he placed a sloppy wet kiss. It made me shiver in disgust as I tried to push him away. He didn't budge as his hand began travelling downwards. "No stop please!" Tears began to well up in my eyes.

That was until the man was pulled back by non other than the star himself. He pulled me towards him and wrapped an arm around you. "I suggest you know your place. Don't go preying on people smaller than you perv."

With that he started to walk with his arm still grasping my arm. "Thank you" I said in a small voice.

He just continued to pull me along. He stopped in front of a door that I realised led to his dressing room. Once we were in I had no idea what to do, was it disrespectful if I took a seat? So I just stood lamely by the door. "You know you can take a seat."

He just spoke to me! My head was in maximum overdrive. The star Tord had just spoke to me! Me!

I did as he said and took a seat on the small sofa thing in his dressing room. I looked over to see what he was doing and he seemed to be pouring some kind of beverage into 2 glasses.

I whispered a quick thank you when he handed me my drink. "I'm sorry about that douche bag back there. He doesn't get the meaning of personal space and consent."

"You know him?" I found myself wondering aloud.

"Yes. He's tried to come onto me many times." I nodded not knowing what else to say "does it happen often?" He had this enraged glint in his eye as he asked that.

I took a sip of my drink to try and clam me down from this overwhelming feeling "no I don't usually go to these parties. But Edd forced me, promised me he wouldn't leave but he did."

"Oh Edd, Matts fiancé. He's been corrupted." Both Tord and I chuckled at that. It was true, before getting with Matt, Edd used to be a real innocent little soul. Now he was very far from such.

Just as I was about to say something else, the door opened to reveal the man I hated most. Collin. "Ahhh Tord this-" he scowled once seeing me "do you want me to get rid of the freak pest?"

Tord tutted at Collins choice of wording "no but it'll be a blessing if you left."

Collin frowned then laughed obnoxiously "very funny dear."

"Actually I should be getting some sleep, thank you Tord." I smiled as he smiled back leading me to the door.

"Don't go to the parties anymore, you're always welcome here." He turned and went back to deal with Collin. Good luck with that.

I walked to my room which I shared with another crew member , well practically skipped down. I was giddy as I had finally managed to speak to my crush and he seemed to genuinely like me too. Maybe not in the way I liked him but still liked.

I'll take that for now.