I think this one came from my love for a certain movie. *Cough* Burlesque *Cough*

Enjoy!

"Guys, what are you doing dragging me to this part of town." The group of girls snickered as they practically forced the blond-haired male down the street to a set of stairs.

A girl with orange hair took his hand and guided Link down the stairs. "Just trust us, Link. You will enjoy this."

He sighed and tried to get away from the ecstatic females, but they pushed him through the door. "Are we even allowed in this kind of place. What if the school finds out?"

"Screw the school. This will be worth it."

I curled the last of my hair and took the stairs down to the stage. Veran stood at the edge of the stage motioning the dancers here and there before the curtains lift. She spotted me and hurried over. "Sheik! There you are!"

"Sorry. My hair needed a touch up." She studied it and seemed to approve.

"I see. Can you do the opening today? Nabooru is late and Aveil had to take off for sickness. Please, Sheik. I'll pay you extra-"

I stopped her by holding up a hand. "Veran, you know me better than that. I won't take extra."

"But what if I have you sing? Then can I pay you more?" She had this sparkle in her eyes. I knew that look. Veran was planning something.

"I..." I bit my lip. I was terrified of singing in front of crowds. Veran knows this. "I guess."

"Good, good. Now get out there and take your position."

I finished my burger and fries, surprised that a place like this sells such things, and glanced around. It didn't seem too bad, but I've been wrong before. A certain brother of mine comes to mind. "Can we go now?"

"We've haven't even been here that long, Link." Midna sipped at her orange juice and rolled her eyes.

"This is practically a club, Midna. How can you guys be okay with being here?" She sent me her trademark grin. "Let me guess. You've been here before."

"Righto." The lights dimmed and the room hushed. "Oh, time for the show."

A light, airy voice filled the room as the lush, red curtains rose. I recognized the song right away. A boy in my chemistry class listened to it almost every day recently. My eyes widened when I caught sight of the figure on the stage. It was him. Chemistry guy. Long cream-colored legs crossed as he sat on a chair in a baggy sweater. His arms were lifted to the sky and his head was thrown back revealing the smooth skin of his neck. I watched his arms lower and knew the song was going to pick up.

Suddenly, ten other dancers joined him. He disappeared behind one and then he was in a different outfit. Knee-high black boots with various, useless-looking buckles and a skin-tight, leg-less jumpsuit. He was singing again as he danced, movements as graceful as a swan. It was like he was flying across the stage. Male dancers moved with him and I felt jealousy coil in my stomach.

The song ended, the guy smiling and waving while his curled hair was bouncing as he moved.

"Amazing, Sheik. Like always." I allowed Veran to pull me into a hug.

"Thank you. I try my best." My face was on fire and probably extremely red. I had no clue that at least seven male dancers would be with me on stage. And practically on me.

"And, as promised, your extra." She stuck a wad of cash in my hand and then Veran was gone. I shook my head and chuckled. Of course she would do something like offer extra and not tell me she would give me hundreds. I sighed and carried the money back up the stairs to the area above the stage. It acted as a nice small space for me to be away from everyone and Veran was okay with moving my things up here.

"Sheiky!" I jumped at Midna's voice and grew wide-eyed when I spotted her. And the people she had with her.

"No, no, no." She pouted and I crossed my arms. "You promised not to tell anyone."

"But you're so beautiful that I couldn't help but tell a few people." She wiggled her eyebrows and nudged Link. Oh, gods. Link of all people. My crush. She offered to let my crush see me like that... this. I suddenly felt exposed so I hurried to my rack of clothes and pulled a fluffy purple robe on.

"It was a really nice show, though. I'm pleased that Midna invited us." Aryll smiled and I could see Malon giggling behind her. I narrowed my eyes at them.

"Link probably creamed himself, if you know what I mean, while he was watching you." Midna laughed and it made shivers go down my spine. A light bulb flickered on. Her and Veran are working against me. Great.

Link seemed to break out of whatever trance he was in and sputtered. "I- No I didn't!"

"Maybe not this time."

Bye!

~Shorty