chookas k.c
plot: kerstins girlfriend is the main character in a local musical in Manchester and she goes to watch.
warnings: none, maybe just my inner theatre kid coming out a bit too much
Kirsten remembers driving you to the audition “so what even is a musical?” She asked and you turned your head towards her “please tell me you know what a musical is?” You gasped and she shrugged
“Well it’s just a show performance where there’s singing and dancing” you explained and she nodded “so what’s heathers about than?” She asked inquisitively and you smiled “it’s about this girl who hates school and just wants to get out of there but everyone is a literal dickhead and if she befriends the heathers than-“ you stopped once you saw the triumphant smile on your girlfriends face.
“Are you trying to take my mind off of the audition?”
She turned her head to you “is it working?”
You huffed, twirling your thumbs together “I don’t want to stuff up the audition” you stressed “you’re an amazing singer” Kerstin said, shutting you down.
A cool breeze went by as Kirsten let her hand travel from on top of your thigh more in and closer up.
“Does this distract you?”
“It’s definitely taking my mind elsewhere”.
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Then you had to tell her about one of your scenes after you got the role.
You both laid on the couch, some of her teammates had come over and congratulated you on your lead role, especially Mary as she said she enjoyed watching theatre back in Australia.
Before she had left she had hummed the tune to your characters biggest song and you it had finally dawned on you that Kerstin didn’t know what Veronica and JD do.
“so you know how I play Veronica?” You started as you scratched your girlfriends back whilst cuddling “yes and I’m so incredibly proud of you” she hummed, pecking you neck and smiling against you “well there’s a scene where Veronica and her love interest JD have to you know like” you trailed as you thought she would get the hint but Kerstins brows just furrowed.
“I have to makeout with a guy on stage” you deadpanned and Kerstin sat up straight.
“No”
“Kerstin!” You laughed “I’m gay, he’s most likely gay and it’s a stage kiss” you explained but the girl still did not get it.
“Think of it when your coach tells you to tackle another player on the field, it’s not personal”
“That means my foot hits theirs not my mouth!”
You sat down in defeat “I also might have to straddle him as I take clothes off” you muttered quickly but the Dutch had heard it.
“I thought theatre was fun, not a strip show for viewers to see my girlfriend”.
Her face was red as she thought about it more, she would never dare tell you that you couldn’t do the show, she knew how much you loved performing and this show had aligned with your both busy time lines.
“I can practice on you if you want?” You offered and Kerstin shook her head with a laugh.
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It was closing night of the show now and Kerstin decided on bringing some of the girls from her Man City team, Mary jumping at the start when she offered tickets.
You smiled when you saw the ‘chooka’s’ message on your phone from the dutchie, she remembered every show even on the Sunday matinees when she should be getting ready for the game.
The show had been a hit so far and some Man City fans had even come to watch when they found out that their favourite players girlfriend was the lead.
Sure they might’ve came in hopes to see Kerstin but they still clapped and applauded you when you came out for your bow which you appreciated.
“Have you seen dead girl walking?” Mary asked as they all sat down “I don’t like to talk about that one” Kerstin quickly said as the curtains raised, revealing you in your opening costume.
“September 1st 1989, Dear diary…”
When the first act had finished and there was intermission you let yourself go on your phone to many notifications, some from the girls tagging you on their story and others following you from their tags.
Walking back on you took a deep breath “Is your girlfriend here?” The actor who played JD asked and you nodded “cool my boyfriends here too, we just started dating but I’m a little nervous for it”
You smiled as you patted him on the back for good luck.
Kerstin now owes you $10 dollars.
When bows were on you were slightly emotional to leave the cast behind but as long as Kerstin stayed at Manchester you promised the company you would do the next years musical which they were very happy to hear.
But your smile was contagious as did your last bow, cheers erupted and you saw a clump of girls in the middle all standing up which you could only assume where your friends.
You didn’t bother getting changed to see your friends , neither do half of the cast because you usually took a while to get ready.
But as you walked out and saw a tall Jill waving her hands around like crazy to get your attention you laughed.
You felt a tap on your arm and turned around to see an about 13 year old girl next to you “hi” you greeted and she smiled “I’m sorry but can I get a photo?, I loved you as Veronica, you sounded just like Barrett” she complimented and you smiled “of course” you beamed and bent down to get into her selfie.
When you said goodbye, you almost ran into your girlfriend’s arms who was waiting for you.
“You were amazing as always lieverd”
You smiled and pecked her cheek “thankyou for coming whenever you could”
“Where’s our hugs at?” A strong Aussie accent called out as Alanna Kennedy hooked her arms around the other man city girls who had decided to come and support you.
You broke out in a strong grin “Thankyou so much guys!” You cheered and gave them all individual hugs.
“Alright hands off her, I haven’t had her too myself for far too long”.
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