As I wrote Tugger's POV I kept giggling at all the possibilities of asking Misto out. This one isn't as funny, but the best I could think of.

Rum Tum Tugger (Tugger) and Mistoffelees (Misto)

*Rum Tum Tugger's POV*

I had never been so nervous in my life! I had gathered the kittens to help me ask Misto out. I had to say, it was hard getting everything ready, and trusting the kittens to keep it all a secret.

Here was how I was going to ask him out: the kittens were going to spread the word about performing their own magic show, and that everyone was invited. Jemima, the most trusted kitten who is able to keep a secret, was going to find Misto and bring him to the show. Electra was going to choose a Jellicle from the audience (who was going to be Misto) and bring him onstage. Etcetera was to push out Misto's big magician hat and tell him to reach inside. When he reaches inside, he'll pull me out, and I'll hold a banner that reads: "Will you go out with me?"

It was perfect! I kinda felt sorry that Jussy wasn't a part of it, though. She doesn't seem to care about my presence. Oh well. There was only one cat who I wanted to know of my presence. I'm actually jealous that she and Misto hang out a lot. Can you believe it? Me? The Rum Tum Tugger jealous? Yeah, that's kinda freaky.

"Come one, come all, to the greatest magic show in the world!" Electra was yelling. She stood in the center of the junkyard clearing and announcing the magic show.

"Everyone is invited!" Jemima added.

"Tonight only!" That was Etcetera. The elderly Jellicles smiled at the kittens. Of course they would attend!

Finally, the magic show was about to begin. I stood nervously behind the stage and smoothed my mane for the billionth time. Bombalurina caught my paw and held it. She smiled.

"You'll do fine!" She assured. I couldn't reply. The mouse I had eaten earlier that day felt like it was about to come right back up. I kept my mouth shut just in case. I waved at Jemima who was leaving to go fetch Misto. Electra brought the big hat over and I climbed into it. Etcetera covered me with a thin black blanket. Here we go.

"Queens and Gentletoms," I heard Jemima greet the audience. "Tonight we have a very special show. What you are about to see will astound you all!"

Even inside the hat, I knew exactly what the kittens were doing. They were each performing one small trick of their own. I could hear the loud clapping after each kitten had performed their trick. Time for the big finale.

Etcetera came to the back of the stage and pushed the hat containing me inside. "Everlasting Cat Tugger!" I heard her whisper. "You're heavy!"

"Shut it," I replied playfully.

"And now, we'll need a volunteer!" Electra scanned the audience. "How about you, sir?" She climbed off the stage and grabbed Misto's paw. I took a deep breath. Showtime. "Please reach into this hat." I felt Misto's paw pull up the blanket and I stood up. I held the banner out for everyone to reach, wearing a big grin.

Gasps came from the audience. Misto stood there and looked shocked. I caught sight of Munk trying not to smirk.

"Well?" I heard Pouncival yell from the center of the crowd. "What's your answer Misto?"

I looked at Misto, who looked completely and utterly shocked. He glanced around the audience before looking back at me. To my horror, he turned on his heel and ran away.

*Mistoffelees's POV*

I was practicing how to turn water into food when a knock came at my door. I opened it to see a smiling Jemima.

"Hi Jem," I greeted.

"Hi! Are you busy?"

"No."

She perked up. "Oh good! Well, Electra, Etcetera, and I are performing a magic show, and we're telling everyone about it. Will you come?"

"Absolutely!" She grabbed my paw and dragged me out of the den. She sat me in front in between Munk and Jussy. The lights dimmed and the show began.

"Queens and Gentletoms," Jemima announced from on the stage. "Tonight we have a very special show. What you are about to see will astound you all!" We applauded and Jemima walked backstage, and Etcetera ran onto the stage.

The tricks they did were simple and easy. Etcetera performed the 'Coin – from – Behind – the – Ear' trick. The tom kittens were especially entranced. They kept grabbing at their ears to see if there were any more coins. Etcetera bowed and exited, having Electra take the stage. Electra did a trick with cards. Everyone was amazed at how she guessed their cards. She left and Jemima came out. Munk and Demeter sat up straight, excited. Jemima performed what we magicians call the 'Floating Ball'. She held up a blanket and made it look like a ball was floating. Munk and Demeter applauded the loudest.

The grand finale. Etcetera pushed out my magician's hat and placed it in the center of the stage. Electra walked back out on stage and asked for a volunteer. She pointed at me and brought me up on the stage. She instructed that I reach inside the hat. As I did, I felt something touch my paw and I pulled on a black blanket.

What happened next, I'll never forget. I pulled the blanket up and lo – and – behold, Tugger stood up out of the hat. He held up a banner that said: "Will you go out with me?" My mouth fell open and I stared at Tugger. He was grinning broadly. I glanced around the audience. They looked shocked: none of them expected this!

"Well?" I turned to see Pouncival grinning. "What's your answer Misto?"

I couldn't say anything. It all happened so quickly. Before I knew what I was doing, I turned and ran away.

Poor Tugger :(