Wow, thank you for all the reviews! You have no idea what they mean to me. And sorry this is kind of short but I have a little bit of writer's block.


"Guess where my mommy's taking us later!" Clare said with excitement as she went higher on the swing.

"Where?"

"To the circus! We can see the trapeze acts! And the lions! It's going to be so much fun!" She stated.

Eli chuckled, "Sounds like it. I've always wanted to see a trapeze act and stuff."

Clare's mother, Helen stepped outside. She made her way over to the playset, "Kids, we'll be leaving here in about five minutes, okay?"

"Okay." Eli and Clare said in unison then giggled.

...

They all stepped out of the car and made their way over to the huge red and yellow tent.

Clare was speed walking towards the entrance but stopped shortly.

"Clare, what's wrong?" Eli curiously asked.

Clare's arm stretched out and point towards the group of clowns stepping out of a tiny car.

Eli laughed, "Really? Clare, clowns are nothing to be afraid of...they're just grown men in mismatched clothes with makeup on their faces." He pointed out.

She looked at him hesitantly, "...Are you sure?"

"Positive. I'd never let anyone hurt you...ever." Eli reassured as he stuck his hand out to her.

Clare made a small smile, taking his hand in hers. "Okay...let's hurry inside so we can sit close to the floor!"

She dragged him into the tent. They both stood in awe, looking up and around everywhere. It was amazing.

They finally found a spot to sit as Helen ran towards them, "Oh my, kids! You can't be running off like that. I had no idea where you were. Someone could have taken both of you!"

"I'm sorry, mom."

"I'm sorry, too, Mrs. Edwards.."

Helen's angry expression faded. "It's...alright. Just please please don't do it again."

A man dressed in many colors walked up to them, "May I take your picture? Later, after the show you can get this photo made into a keychain and other sorts like that for only ten dollars."

Clare lit up, "Please, mommy?"

Helen thought about it for a second, "I guess so, yes. Go ahead."

"Okay, children. Get closer together." the man said steadying his camera.

Clare and Eli scooted as close as possible and put his skinny arm around her shoulder.

"Say cheese!"

The light flashed as Eli and Clare showed a big toothy smile.

"Great! Now after the show don't forget to come pick this up, alright?" he reminded the kids. "Is it only one keychain you want?" the man asked as he took Helen's ten dollar bill.

Eli dug in his pockets. He pulled out two fives. "Um...I'll take one as well..." He said to the man as he cheeks reddened.

"Okie dokie." the man took his money and went off to ask the next group of people.

The lights dimmed as the show began...

"That was wicked!" Eli exclaimed as they walked out to the car. "Did you see that girl walk on that line thingy! Crazy! I would be so scared to do that."

"I know, me too! But the best part was the trapeze act, of course! Can I see your keychain?"

Eli pulled it out of his pocket and handed it to Clare.

"Yeah, sure. Here."

Clare took it in her hand. "Wow, we look all silly!" she giggled.

"Don't we? I love it. I'm gonna keep it forever as a memory of the best day ever." Eli smiled.

"Come on, kids, let's go for ice cream?"

"Yes!" They both yelled in excitement.


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