Disclaimer: I don't own Kaleido Star, though I wish I did. Sighs
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"Sora?" asked Layla quietly.
"What?"
"Are you still nervous?" asked Layla applying lipstick.
"Um, yeah, but you said you got it approved didn't you?" asked Sora.
"Yes, Kalos accepted it," said Layla adding a few finishing touches to the makeup.
"So, are we going to add that in today or tomorrow?" asked Sora.
"Today, after all, the dress rehearsal can be interrupted when everyone else gets the shock, I don't want to mess with the performance," said Layla. She stood and waited.
"Wow, you look great Layla!" exclaimed Sora.
"Thank you," said Layla smiling.
"I swear I hate working with those two!" screamed May Wong from the hallway.
"You should be glad you got a part at all," said Kalos.
Sora poked her head out to watch the exchange. May Wong was to play one of the three fairies with Mia and Anna.
"Lucky? I'm better than Sora," said May Wong vehemently.
"You may step down if you wish," said Kalos.
"Never," said May Wong angrily; she turned and left.
Sora sighed.
"Things like this are so bothersome. That's why I have such a hard time dealing with new members," said Layla with a sigh.
"How do you think everyone will take it?" asked Sora.
"Well, I know Mia and Anna won't mind. Sarah probably won't either. I don't know about everyone else."
"How do you know Mia and Anna won't mind?" asked Sora worriedly.
"Eh? You mean you haven't noticed?" asked Layla.
"Noticed what?" asked Sora.
"I thought you'd have seen it, or maybe even been told," said Layla confused.
"Seen what?" asked Sora.
Layla looked around and then whispered. "Anna and Mia are a couple."
"EHH? Honto?" asked Sora.
"You're doing the Japanese thing again. Yes. Mia is always clinging onto Anna and getting pictures. Besides, occasionally you can almost see the little hearts in her eyes."
"But Mia likes men! She was looking at Leon-san just the other day," said Sora confused.
"Sora, people can like both. Anna's pretty masculine anyway," said Layla. "Really, I still can't believe you hadn't noticed."
"Sorry… I guess I just don't notice this stuff," said Sora embarrassed.
"Anyway, we should get ready," said Layla.
The rehearsal was flawless, if you didn't count May Wong's complaints. They were at the climax of the show, changed to suit Sora and Layla.
Layla laid on the tightrope, balanced quite precariously. Sora leapt from the trapeze landing a short distance away from Layla. She approached and leaned down. Then the script changed drastically. Rather than doing the chaste stage kiss required Sora swept Layla into her arms and kissed her passionately. The rest of the cast stopped startled.
Layla's eyes opened and she smiled mischievously. They then begun the highly sensual trapeze dance they had worked on before. Their bodies intertwined and slid together in a fluid movement. When they finished there was a hum as the other cast members murmured to themselves. They jumped down.
"Well?" asked Layla, daring anyone to say anything.
"Oh my, this certainly explains a lot," said Sarah looking at the couple.
"Disgusting," muttered May Wong.
Mia and Anna merely stared.
"Back to practice," said Ken quietly looking hurt.
The rest of practice was uneventful. Afterwards they went to the dressing rooms.
"Sora!" exclaimed Mia. "Why didn't you tell us?"
"We weren't ready yet," said Layla, brushing the knots out of her hair.
"Sora, Mia and me have something to tell you," said Anna quietly.
"We're like that too," said Mia, holding on to Anna's arm for emphasis.
"Yeah, that's great," said Sora.
"You aren't surprised?" asked Anna.
"No, Layla told me," said Sora.
"EH?" Anna and Mia exclaimed.
"It was fairly obvious," said Layla quietly.
"So," said Mia awkwardly. "How long have you…?"
"Not long, what about you two?" asked Sora blushing.
"Pretty much since we joined Kaleido Stage," said Anna.
"That long?" asked Sora shocked.
"Excuse us, but Sora and I have some practicing to do. Come Sora," said Layla grabbing her hand.
"Oh, ok. See you later!" said Sora being dragged.
They rode to Layla's place in silence. When they stepped inside Layla turned to face Sora.
"That was good, it had a sensual feel to it, but I get the feeling you really aren't comfortable with all the movements. So I want to try something," said Layla. They went to the practice room. "Strip." Layla commanded. She started undressing.
"EH?" asked Sora shocked.
Layla sighed. "Sorry, I guess I got carried away. Here," said Layla helping Sora undress. She pulled herself onto the tightrope. Sora climbed up as well.
Sora blushed unable to control herself. She stared at Layla's nymph like nude form. She jerked her eyes away trying not to stare.
"That's not how prince charming would normally act," murmured Layla.
Sora jerked back to reality. She leaned down for the kiss liked before but stopped. Where had she put her hands for balance last time? More importantly, where would be a safe spot now?
"Anywhere is fine. Your hand usually falls somewhere near the tops of my breasts," said Layla reading the expression in Sora's eyes
"You're sleeping beauty. Keep your eyes closed," said Sora with a smile. She blushed, somewhat relieved. She leaned over and kissed Layla passionately, her tongue probing Layla's mouth softly.