The Greatest Showman One Shot

As you fell from the trapeze, you felt your life flash before your eyes, all your hopes and dreams becoming present as you were faced with possibly never seeing them come to fruition. You slammed into the sand covered floor with an almighty thud as you were hit with a surge of pain. Anne called out your name as she raced over to your groaning form.

"Y/N, are you okay?" She questioned, crouching down beside you.

You'd fallen from your trapeze before and every time it happened, the pain always felt new. Nothing serious but it didn't make it hurt any less. You'd be aching for days and fearful to get back up there but inevitably you would. Maybe you'd miss a show and Anne and W.D. would have to do something extra instead but you'd be back before the end of the week.

"I've been better," you groaned, rolling onto your back to attempt and catch your breath.

Even though your hopes and dreams had passed by your eyes, and you knew you hadn't lost time for them to come true, you did still feel like you had to act upon them. Your heart had longed for Anne's brother since you met, and you did hope he felt the same but doubted it. However, before you'd learn that fact, you wouldn't wish to go behind Anne's back. Before you could know if W.D. cared for you the same, you had to tell Anne that you were in love with her older brother.

"It was a nasty fall," she smiled softly, assisting you to sit up, gently brushing the sand from your back, doing her best to not agitate the injuries you had just sustained.

"I've had worse," you shrugged. "I need to tell you something Anne and do remember I just fell from a height and am in pain so please don't hurt me."

She cocked an eyebrow at you. "Why'd I hurt you?"

You let out a sigh. You knew that Anne was protective of her brother, even though he was older, and wouldn't take likely to her best friend being in love with him. The hope within you was desperate for her to accept how you felt and not despise you for it.

"I have affections for your brother," you laughed awkwardly.

"I know."

Your eyes shot up to look at her. She knew? She knew you were in love with her brother but hadn't said a word. Anne smiled fondly at you.

"He cares for you too Y/N, but he would never admit how he feels to you," she smiled. "You must tell him."

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Written by Charlotte.

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