You're a scream. {Taylor & Benji}

[BENJI FLYNN]

Benji had always had the entire support of the circus behind him. That was until it became apparent that a lot more boy were leaving Benji's caravan than girls. Not that any of the circus was homophobic. Quite the opposite. But Benji had always been renound for picking up the creme of the crop from both sides of the fence, as it were. Maybe he was losing his touch? No, that couldn't be right. He was everything everyone wanted. He was pure perfection in human form. He needed another girl, an innocent one. An easy one perhaps? But a challenge none the less, to make sure he still had his way with the ladies. He noticed a crowd of people lining up for a tour around the circus and smiled. Slipping between the people he spotted a very pretty young lady admiring the posters the circus had to offer.

Making sure his 'Crew' shirt was straight he walked casually up to her and rested his chin onto her shoulder. "You know, guided tours are so blasé. Why don't you let me show you around?" he asked, his charm turned up to it's full potential.

[Taylor Scott]

Taylor turned around startled at the sudden voice, she'd barely been paying attention to anything going on around her. Her cheeks flushed red as she took in the gorgeous guy in front of her, she gave a slightly shy smile. That sounds lovely, I think I'd really like that. She said, enjoying how close he was to her, he smelled faintly of cologne and she drank it in, her eyes quickly running over his extremely tones body. I'm Taylor, are you with the circus? She asked, her bright eyes sparkling with joy, this was him, this was her prince charming, he was far too perfect not to be, she quickly looked down at her outfit, a white loose skirt that fell above her knees, an emerald green tank top with flowers embroidered along the side and a pair of green flip flops. Her dark hair fell in loose curls down her back, framing her heart shaped face perfectly, a thin layer of pink lip gloss and some light green shimmer were the only make up she wore, going for a more natural look. She mentally nodded, this was good, though she'd have dressed better if she'd known she'd meet a guy.

[BENJI FLYNN]

Benji moved around the feminine figure and took a hold of her hand, placing a kiss on her thin fingers, "Enchanté," he murmured before hooking the hand he was holding under his own arm. He eyed her clothes and congratulated himself on his choice. Not slutty in any way, perfectly respectable. For now. Benji smiled to himself and indicated to his shirt for her. "I am, as we would say, part of the furniture. But I would prefer to see myself as a delicate painting rather than a frumpy sofa...not that sofas' don't have their uses. " he shot her a cheeky wink before leading the young lady behind a large curtain and into the big top tent.

Leading her to a bench he perched his skinny legs either side of the plank and allowed her to sit next to him. The privileged wasn't allowed to many, but he doubted Taylor would even think twice about it. "My name is Benji," he smiled, smoothing out his shirt and then turning he head, trying not to get this wonderful young lady for trespassing. But they should be okay, she was with Benji after all, and he usually bought strangers to look around before having his way with them. "So," he began finally, looking at her lip glossed lips, "What would you like to see first?"

[Taylor Scott]

Taylor sat down, her hands folded neatly in her lap and her ankles crossed, shed her t be a debutante always sat like this, it was lady like and pristine, she wasn't always lady like but her mother had always wanted her to be a debutant so she had made her use manners and ediquite at all times, this was a habit that had stuck with Taylor. I don't know really, I mean I haven't been to a circus since I was a little kid, when my parents were still together... sorry, I'm probably boring you. She said with a shy smile. Are there any animals? If there are I'd love to see them, especially any type of cat She said, sharing a private joke with herself, of course loved cats, it was her natural instinct and even when she was in her human form, any felines could sense what she was, she could step into a cage with a lion and not be harmed at all.

[BENJI FLYNN]

Benji smiled, as if in an understanding way as he patted her thigh in a somewhat comforting manor, "You're not boring me at all," he said, a perfectly sweet smile forming. He thought for a moment, well yes, he could show her the tigers. But he didn't want her to get distracted by them. She was going to be there for him, and only him. He could very well have sex with her outside, she seemed to proper for that. Though, he could quickly show her the animals and then take her back to his caravan. At least the bed in there was comfortable. He bit his bottom lip, as though in thought before making up his mind.

"Alright, I can show you the animals, but we'll have to be quick, members of the public are only supposed to see them during the shows. Even the guided tour won't get to see them." Getting to his feet, Benji indicated to the door for both of them to leave. He could hear other members of the crew coming into the tent and he indicated for her to hurry, keeping to the shadows until they got to the cages.

[Taylor Scott]

Taylor Smiled at Benji, her bright eyes filled with joy, it had been so long since she'd seen a real wild cat, house cats never had anything interesting to say but jungle cats, she could talk to them for hours. She couldn't help but slip her hand into Benji's as they walked. Shivers ran down her spine, she hadn't felt this happy in a long time, not since her last boyfriend, John, had dumped her for another girl. Thank you. She whispered in his ear as they moved quickly, when they reached the cages, her face lit up, in one was a beautiful bengal tiger. She stepped towards the cage and the tiger looked up, she could tell it was confused, she had a scent that was part cat and part human. Hello She said softly, her voice coming out as a soft purr. She went straight to the tigers cage. I'm Taylor, what's your name. The tiger cocked its head. They call me Ashanti when they show me off to the crowds It told her, though all anyone else would hear was the Tiger purring.

[BENJI FLYNN]

Benji leant casually against a tree as she spoke to the tigers. The tiger shot him warning glances every now and then, but he just simply raised his eyebrow at the cat and it behaved. He knew they were talking - Loki, the ringmaster, could talk to any type of animal, so he was the one usually down here training them and telling them what they needed to do. Benji waited for a pause in their conversation before moving forward and slipping his arms back around the girl's waist.

"I think he likes you" he chuckled and put his hand into the cage to scratch behind the cat's ear. He slipped his hand into Taylor's and lead her away from the tigers, past the elephants and to the lions. "I wouldn't get to close to these guys, they don't like strangers. Even ones who can talk to animals." he warned, shooting a dark look at the only male of the group. Malakai was not one to be messed with and the big red tape across his cage warned everyone of that fact.

[Taylor Scott]

Taylor barely stopped herself from squealing in delight as he wrapped his arms around her. Eep, I love this! She thought as she smiled up at him. How did you know I can talk to animals? she asked him, a look of confusion on her face. Most people just think I'm crazy when I start purring at cats She blushed bright red just at the memory of the time one of her friends had caught her having an argument with a tabby cat.

She looked at the tiger Benji had been looking at and listened carefully as it muttered something to her. A smile formed on her lips and she bit back a laugh. He says that you're more predatory than he is.
She told him. Now why would he say that?

[BENJI FLYNN]

Benji chuckled lightly, "How did I know? Well, the fact you started to purr gave it away a little. But also, not many pure humans can get close to them without them going wild. I just guessed."

Benji smiled and rolled his eyes at the tiger, "Ha! Me, more predatory? Nah, though I don't deny it'd be a close match. I just like to protect what it mine," he reasoned leading her slowly away from the animals and towards the tour group who were looking at the clowns. "Are you with someone?" he asked, indicating to the crowd.

[Taylor Scott]

Taylor shook her head, looking a little sad. "I was supposed to come with my dad hbut he and my mom got into another fight so he wouldn't come." She bit her lip softly. "Sorry, not your problem." She said to Benji blushing. "I love the circus though, I mean who doesn't, the whole idea is amazing, I wanted to run away with the circus when I was a kid." She gave a soft laugh, though it didn't reach her eyes.

She had wanted to, right when her parents had split up, she would have done anything to get away. Taylor smield at Benji, putting her hand behind her back, when she'd been talking to the tigers her nails had started to turn into claws as they did when her more feline side took over. She blinked to get rid of the slightly feline look that was coming into her eyes.

[BENJI FLYNN]

Benji smiled, and swung his arm gently around her shoulders, "Why didn't you?" he asked, looking towards her and then to the floor. He didn't understand it, hundreds of people came to the circus and told him again and again that they'd always wanted to join up. Why didn't they? It was never to late in his opinion, especially with a superpower. Nothing could stop them, so why didn't they?

"I'm sorry about your father, I know how stubborn they can be. My parents are back in Ohio. Luckily where they belong. I ran away to the circus, when I was thirteen. You can never be too young or to old. A few years ago, when we visited the last town we were in, a woman handed us a baby and told us to look after him. Toby's been with us ever since."

[Taylor Scott]

Taylor sighed. " I couldn't do it, it would break my parents hearts, and I love them, no matter how crazy they make me." She said, thinking of her forgetful, scatter brained father and her organised, ultra calm mother, she loved them both to death no matter how much thewy fought.

"Why did you run away?" She asked softly. "And why did the woman gve away Toby?" She knew she was being nosy, but couldn't help, you know what they say about curiosity and cats.

[BENJI FLYNN]

Benji joined the back of the tour, a few people looked around but quickly noticed his 'crew' shirt and ignored him. "I ran away because I found something better. And I don't know. I wasn't there at the time."

He sighed and silently followed the crowed, talk of his parents always made him angry and it took a moment for him to calm himself before, "So, what do you like to do? Do you go to Sky High?"

[Taylor Scott]

Taylor smiled. "Yeah, you?" She asked as she held her hand open. In her mind if he took it, that was a very good sign. "Sky Highs pretty cool, I mean, some of the classes suck and I'm not particularly fond of some of the other students but mostly its okay."

God, why was she taaliing about school, she must sound so boring! "I'm really into drawing too and helping my mom in her store, she always gets me to be a mannican when she'd trying to fit dresses." She gve a nervous laugh, she couldn't think of anything interesting to say.