Adrian woke up in his twin size bed gazing at the ceiling. He turned over to look at his clock which read 8:30. Something was bothering him, he had something to do today but he couldn't remember what. He looked at his phone, which was next to the clock, and saw a text from his boyfriend, Jack. He read the text that said, "Hey, we still on for r carnival date?"
That's what Adrian forgot! His date! He promised Jack he'd take him to the circus in town. Adrian unlocked his phone and replyed, "Yeah, 2:15, be there."
He waited for Jack's reply. "You know I will."
Adrian went downstairs and ate a bowl of cereal. He climbed back up to shower, get changed, and watched TV.
A few hours passed and it was 2:00. He hopped in his Chevy and drove down to the circus to meet Jack.
He parked his car on the grass, hopped out, and walked to the ticket booth. "Hey! Adrian!" He turned his head to see a 5'6 blonde hair boy with green eyes call his name, it was Jack. Adrian approached him, and planted a kiss on his forehead. "Ready to go in?" Adrian asked. "Of course," Jack responded.
"What do you want to do first?" Adrian asked. "How about...the show in that tent. It starts in 10 minutes." Jack pleaded. "I'm game." Adrian replied back.
The couple walked in and took their seats. Approxamately 20 minutes later the show started. The first few acts started as acrobats swung in the air and animal trainers came out. About halfway through a clown came out alone. He had creamy milk white skin, with high thick black arches for eyebrows, blue diamonds on his eyes, a red smile from ear to ear, and a big clown nose. His hair went bald on the top and curled around the sides and was neon green. He wore a red and white polka dot jumpsuit with white ruffles on his wrists, legs, and collar. Finally, his shoes were yellow with blue laces.
"Hey everyone, I'm Bongo the clown. For my act I'm going to need a volunteer for the crowd. Spotlight, do your thing!" Suddenly the lights went dark and a single spotlight swirled around the audience. Finally the spotlight landed on Jack. "You there! Come on down!" Adrian nodded towards Jack and he sprinted down to the clown.
"What's your name kid?" Bongo asked.
"Jack."
"Well Jack, ever been hypnotized?"
"No."
"Well today's your lucky day! Sit down in that chair and relax."
So Jack sat down and relaxed like Bongo said.
"Now focus on my pocket watch Jack. Focus hard and let nothing distract you. Feel yourself getting sleepy. When I snap my fingers you will fall asleep but be able to hear my voice."
Bongo snapped and Jack fell asleep.
"Ok Jack now act like a dog!"
Jack got on all fours and woofed real loud. The crowd started laughing, even Adrian.
"Now be a graceful bear!"
So Jack overdramatically acted like a graceful bear.
"Finally give us a great big kitty roar!"
So Jack roared but it came out as a cat meow. The crowed started erupting in huge laughter.
"See me behind the circus tent after the show, tell your boyfriend you have to pee and meet me," Bongo whispered.
Bongo snapped and Jack came out of the trance.
"Jack, ladies and gentlemen!"
The crowd cheered as Jack went back to his seat.
The show continued on and after it ended, Adrian and Jack left to decide what to do.
"So what now?" Adrian questioned.
"I have to pee actually. Stay right here please?"
"Of course man."
Jack ran off behind the circus unsure of why. He remembered he had to go here but why. Suddenly he saw a tall shadow appear from behind the tent. It was Bongo.
"Nice show you put on kid. Ever think of going pro?"
"Wait you're the clown from the show. What do you mean pro?"
"I mean you have potential. So I'm saying join the circus and become a clown. We need more."
"I can't. I have a life. A boyfriend I can't abandon him."
"You won't have to. We can make him remember you as a clown. Or we make him one too. Follow me."
Jack followed Bongo to what appeared to be a dressing room.
He stopped in front of the mirror with the clown.
"This could be your future Jack."
Jack looked in the mirror and saw not himself, but a whiteface clown with orange triangles above and below each eye, arching black eyebrows, a red smile, and big clown nose like Bongo's. He had a blue Afro, and wore purple and yellow pants, with a red and green striped shirt, rainbow suspenders, and a blue and white polka dot bow tie. Lastly, his shoes were black and white checkered.
"So, ready to be a clown?" Bongo asked