Freak Show

New York? Christ, that was far away from Belleville. Mikey subconsciously shifted in his seat as Brendon continued announcing in his over-dramatic fashion.
“Anyway, I’ve decided, to take our minds off of Hayley,” He paused. “I’ll let all of you do whatever you want in New York for a while. But, I suggest, don’t get too buzzed or anything. We’ve got practice and a show tomorrow!”
Lindsey started to cheer happily, immediately starting to discuss what to buy at The Empire State. As everyone returned to their bunks, Alicia started to chat with Mikey.
“So, decided what you’re going to buy yet?”
“Not really, but there’s something I want to do.”
“Hmm?” Alicia curiously hummed. “Like what?”
“Do we need to share our cash?” Mikey ignored her question, causing her to pout. Alicia nodded despite that.
“You should probably buy some new clothes. And a briefcase. And also withdraw some cash. And-“
“Okay, I get it. How much do you have on you?”
“Let me worry about that.” Alicia assured as the two felt the train stop. “Welcome to New York, I guess.”
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“Hello?” Mikey heard some sobs on the other end of the line.
“… Mikey?”
“Gee? Are you okay?”
“I should be asking you that! Where the fuck are you? I was about to call the police!”
“Well… uh… god…”
“Mikes, where are you?”
“New York.” A gasp on the other end of the line.
“What the fuck?! Why New York? Did that Freak Show take you?! Christ, Mikey, I’m so sorry-“
“It’s not your fault, Gee. Don’t you dare blame yourself.” Momentary silence.
“C-could you at least explain what happened?”
“I’m on a payphone, so I can’t. I’m gonna buy a disposable cellphone later, so don’t worry ‘bout it.”
“Disposable?”
“I… I don’t know if this is a good idea.”
“Well, duh, trusting a Freak Show is the worst idea possible.” Mikey laughed.
“No, you idiot. Calling you. I don’t know if it’s a good idea.
“Oh, uh…”
“Nevermind. Look, I’ve gotta go. Sorry for everything, Gee. Love you.”
A response was stuck in Gerard’s throat as Mikey hung up.
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Mikey jogged back to Alicia, who was tapping her foot impatiently waiting for him. She sighed as he reached her, panting like the semi-unfit guy he was.
“C’mon, ready to go shopping?” She asked, obviously more excited than he was. His groan was all she needed as she playfully grabbed his arm and dragged him to the first clothing store she saw (which, for better or for worse, was massive). She tried on tons of shirts, tees, shorts, pants and skirts while Mikey watched with a bored expression. Every time she found anything she liked, she tossed it to Mikey and made him hold it.
“Could you stop making that poker face?" Alicia jokingly questioned. When Mikey gave her a questioning look, she cheered loudly whilst ignoring the other shoppers staring at her. She remembered that Mikey did, in fact, require some new clothes and [literally] dragged him to the male section. A certain tee ended up catching the former’s eye: an Anthrax tee. He quickly ran to it, checked the size and showed it to Alicia.
“Really? You want that?” She asked, barely surprised. Mikey had a wide grin plastered on his face as he nodded. “Alright, but go pick up some other stuff, I think the shop’s having a jumbo sale.”
“Alright, be back in a few!” Mikey cheerily said, rushing back to the Anthrax tee’s former spot. Alicia shook her head while giggling.
At least there wasn’t any poker face. Just then, she felt a pair of fingers tap her shoulder.
“Hey Alicia.” An all-too familiar voice said tauntingly. Alicia spun around, seeing her again. Sarah, she angrily thought. She was dressed in all black, with a low-cut shirt, high-waisted shorts and knee-high boots. Dark red lipstick was smudged all over her lips, as was her eye shadow and eyeliner upon her eyes. “Nice seeing you here.”
“Shut up, bitch.” Alicia growled, glaring at her.
“That’s Ms. Em to you.” She replied nonchalantly. Alicia wanted to grab her throat and choke her to death at this point but was interrupted by Mikey walking up to her. Sarah cocked up an eyebrow, a smirk forming on her face.
“Hey, I got some stuff already- Um, hi?” Mikey awkwardly added the last part upon seeing Sarah. Sarah stuck a hand out to greet him. Alicia smacked her hand away from him, fire in her eyes.
"Don't. even. touch him." She warned, her teeth bared like a feral dog. Sarah laughed as Mikey looked between the two with confusion. He stepped behind Alicia with a mixture of fear and confusion.
"Your new boy toy, I see? Whatever. See you on the flip side, Ali." Sarah said, putting emphasis on her former friend's nickname. Alicia clenched her hand into a fist and turned back to Mikey, who was staring at her with wide eyes.
"Sarah, I presume?" He asked. Alicia bitterly nodded and looked at the clothes he'd picked, trying to get her mind off Sarah.
"You got everything you need?" Alicia questioned, her voice shaky. Mikey nodded and they paid for their clothing.
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Soon enough, they were back on the train. Mikey began to sort through his clothes, packing them into a bag he borrowed from Alicia. The latter was also sorting her clothes in her closet.
"Hey Alicia?" Mikey asked, breaking the admittedly comfortable silence.
"Call me Ali, dude. Practically everybody does. Anyway, yeah?" Alicia responded.
"Would you mind telling me about yourself? I mean, I've told you about me, I wanna know more 'bout you."
"Uh... Well..."
"C'mon, you're more interesting than me. Tell me."
"Hmm... Well, my name's Alicia Simmons, obviously. I'm nineteen now but turning 20 on the 8th of November. I like cats and I used to be a guitar tech." She explained, smiling a bit. Mikey nodded while listening intently.
"Sweet." He simply responded. Alicia chuckled.
"How bad are you at emoting?" Mikey raised an eyebrow. "First the poker face, now this?"
"Oh, shut up." Mikey said, playfully punching her in the arm. Wentz suddenly burst into the room.
"Mikey, Urie wants to see you." He sternly said.

Notes

hi! update here. what could brendon want to see mikey about??? anyway, hope you liked it!