After stuffing a huge hoagie in my face, I quickly drove back to my apartment to get my semi-formal clothes for my number tonight. As soon as I open the door to my apartment, I see a male mouse-like brunette sitting on the couch, fiddling around with a guitar. I smiled.
"Louis!" I exclaimed. I ran over and gave my twin brother a hug.
"Hey! Watch the guitar!" he giggled. He puts his guitar aside.
"I can see that you're back from your trip with you-know-who!" I stated, giving him a smirk. Louis's smile quickly evolved to a sheepish and slightly embarrassed expression. His cheeks burned with blush.
"You love Robin, don't ya? You love her, you love her!" I sang. Louis frowned.
"Cut it out!" he growled. "Robin's special… if you had someone, you'd get it." he said quietly. I just rolled my eyes.
"So, you got a job yet, slacker?" I changed the subject before he lectures me on affection again.
"Nope. I'm still not sure where to go…" he responded while rubbing his chin in thought.
"Why not do what I did?"
"Join the Muppets? Nah…"
"Well, why not?"
"They don't need me, they probably have too many performers; especially instrument performers." He put his guitar in its case. "I don't even know if I can deal with all the chaos. Maybe I can get a gig someplace where people weren't so... wacky. As a matter of fact, why did you get a job there?" I look at my brother like he's crazy.
"Are you kidding? The wackiness makes the job worthwhile!" I exclaim.
"Maybe it isn't normal, but you know what? Normal is boring! I got this job so I could be apart of showbiz! But this particular group has a unique spark to it which makes it fun and exciting! I've been watching older episodes of the Muppet Show probably for fourteen years now. It has inspired me to pursue singing and acting, but what I really liked was all of the action that went on backstage. That's why I applied for a job backstage rather than a performer." Louis smiles and laughs.
"You were always the fun one, eh?" I just giggled at the comment.
"I guess so!" I ran to my room and got my clothes. I checked the time. I had fifteen extra minutes.
"How is your job anyway?" Louis asked curiously.
"Pretty crazy like we discussed!" I laughed. "But the people there are really nice! Even Miss Piggy!"
"But what position do you have on the show?" Louis asked again. "Are you doing any acts or something?"
"Well, I applied for a job backstage, but Kermit hasn't specifically told me my position yet. He'll tell me tonight after I do a song wi-"
"YOU'RE DOING AN ACT?!" Louis made me jump.
"Yep!" I confirmed. "It's a bit nerve-racking but-"
"OH MY GOSH, I NEED TO WATCH THIS TONIGHT!" he screeched.
"Can you at least tone down your voice? My ears are about to bleed!"
"Sorry!" he replied. He didn't stop smiling though, that's for sure. I glanced at the time.
"Okay bro, I have to get back to work," I announced. "I guess you'll see me on T.V. tonight!"
"Indeed I will!" he reassured me. "Good luck."
I smiled. "Thanks."
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