Tizzy's p.o.v.
I woke up the next day in bed and tried to get up only to find I was held in place. Turning to figure out what was going on, I found Fizzarolli behind me with his arms wrapped around my waist. Oddly enough I wasn't uncomfortable with his touch and found myself staring at him for a moment as I thought. For the second time during my stay here I had a dreamless sleep and actually felt well rested which made no sense to me. Why is it that when he sleeps with me like this I'm able to sleep peacefully but if he's not there I have nightmares?
I sighed and relaxed feeling a sudden strange urge to nuzzle into him but I resisted and instead poked his face trying to wake him up. After a few pokes he slowly woke up and blinked before giving me a small grin. I rolled my eyes and he laughed a little.
"W-Well good morning to you too Tizzy. Sleep well?" He asked and I shrugged. I didn't want to boost his ego or anything but at the same time I don't tend to lie unless it benefits me some way.
"I actually slept pretty well. Thanks for asking I guess. Now can you let go of me?" I asked getting a little annoyed and not wanting to show him how comfortable I was getting.
"A-a-aww I don't want to yet. You're so warm and if I let go I'll be cold. " He whined teasingly and I rolled my eyes once again.
"I'm sure you'll manage Fizz." I replied and he chuckled before letting me go. I got up and stretched hearing a couple satisfying pops before relaxing and running my hand through my hair watching as Fizzarolli left the room leaving me alone.
Sighing I changed into my uniform and walked out and to the stage where I found Fizzarolli already ready for the show. Because the stage was built a bit high to keep kids from climbing on it and no stairs, I had to pretty much climb it just to get on it. While struggling a bit to climb up on the stage, I managed to twist my ankle making me hiss in pain and fall to the ground. I groaned as I rubbed my ankle in pain and Fizzarolli came over to me with a worried expression as he helped me to my feet.
"I'm fine Fizz no need to- ow!" I cried as applied pressure on my right foot. Fizzarolli suddenly picked me up and sat me on the stage before looking at my ankle and lightly touching it making me hiss. He gave me an apologetic look before calling an imp over and having them wrap my ankle.
"Go to the back room a-a-and rest for now." Fizzarolli ordered and I rolled my eyes as I stood mindful of my ankle.
"No. I've got a job to do and I'm going to do it whether you like it or not." I refused and he frowned.
"Th-this is isn't up for deba-a-ate Tizzy. Go now." He demanded giving me a firm look but I just ignored him and stretched getting ready.
"You stubborn little bitch" he growled and I looked at him deciding to push his buttons.
"You called?" I answered grinning and he narrowed his eyes at me.
"I am still your b-b-boss so you better listen." He said and I smirked walking closer to him and getting in his face.
"Funny, you don't act like it." I teased and he growled seeming at a loss for words knowing I was right. Before I knew it he was grinning again and I gave him a confused look.
"Alright. If you're s-s-so sure you're fine then by all means go right ahead. But if I fi-find out you're hurting you'll regret it." He threatened and I frowned.
"Why do you care so much?" I asked and he simply grinned and shrugged walking away.
"Can't have m-my little performer damaged can I?" he replied and I shook my head before getting ready for the show.
Sure enough showtime came around and I was behind the curtain as Fizzarolli made his introduction speech. When the curtains opened we began our usual song and dance and I took a moment to scan the crowd finding two owl creatures. One looked like a female teen who looked like she'd rather die than be here while the other was an older male who was a bit too enthusiastic about the show for his age.
I paid no mind to them and continued the show with Fizzarolli ending it as we both slid on our knees and laughed. Suddenly a gunshot rang through the crowd and an imp that was next to the elder owl dropped dead and the rest of the imps scattered screaming. I was now on high alert as I watched the two owl people run off and suddenly Fizzarolli started laughing as he looked at an imp with long black and white curved horns.
"Who-ho-ho-hoa is that Blitzo my sensors spot up there!? It seems the kiddies are still running away from you!" He teased as his head spun and he laughed as the imp known as Blitzo stopped and looked at us.
"The o is silent now." He spat and Fizzarolli began a small dance as he continued to tease Blitzo.
"A-a-aww just like your audience was when you to-told you lazy jokes here" he laughed and Blitzo seemed to get angrier as I laughed with Fizz. I watched as Blitzo straightened as he took his shades off.
"Bitch I make more money killing people than you do being a cheap ass robo rip off of an overrated sellout JESTER!" He spat angrily
"Ooo-oo-o-o! Someone's salty! Real or not though people lo-o-o-ove me. Does anyone love yo-o-ou? Blitzo." Fizzarolli growled tauntingly and I couldn't help but smirk at the tall imp as waited for his response to Fizz's taunt.
"No but I'm really good with guns now. DANCE BITCH!" He shouted pulling out a rifle and aiming it at Fizzarolli.
Acting faster than I could think about what I was doing I stood in front of Fizzarolli and pulled out my pistol immediately firing a shot at Blitzo that skimmed his face leaving a scratch. His eyes went wide as he froze and looked at the bullet hole in the tent behind him then he slowly turned his head back to me.
"I don't think so you sorry clown wannabe piece of shit." I spat standing my ground in front of Fizzarolli and Blitzo stuttered for a moment before speaking.
"Holy shit." Is all he said and I smirked.
"What are you some jester hooker that gets off on robotic assholes?" Blitzo spat glaring at me and I growled.
"Says the one that fucked a bird." I retorted and he frowned. Obviously I had struck a nerve and I grinned as Fizzarolli laughed behind me.
"Who the fuck are you anyway bitch and why do you care what I do!? He's just some cheap ass slutty toy clown that needs to die!" He spat and I felt my blood boil a bit at that comment.
"Names Tizzy and I'm a performer here and Fizzarolli's partner. I'm also the bitch that's gonna put a bullet in your skull if you don't fuck off!" I spat and from the corner of my eye I saw Fizzarolli lean forward a bit to give me an odd look.
"Why are you working for him? He's an asshole that doesn't care about anyone but himself! You've got good aim and obviously no problem with killing. Why don't you come work for me at I.M.P.?" He offered and I rolled my eyes.
"Yeah not interested. Last I saw your building was on fire and if flirting with birds is all you do then count me out." I declined and heard Fizz laugh behind me.
"O-o-ouch that's gotta be embarrassing! Why don't you ru-u-un along and save yourself from being humiliated more Blitzo." Fizzarolli taunted and I watched Blitzo scowl and glare at him before turning his attention back to me and the gun still aimed in his direction before heading for the exit. He turned to look at me as I kept my gun trained on him and spoke.
"The offer still stands if you change your mind." He said before leaving and I finally put my gun down and put it away.
I sighed and turned to face Fizzarolli to see him standing there with a wide grin stretched across his face.
"What are you so happy about?" I asked raising a brow.
"Oh nothing. Pa-a-artner huh?" He teased and I groaned.
"You know what the hell I meant. Don't make me regret protecting your robotic ass."
"A-a-aww but I thought we were partners." He taunted and I sighed annoyed.
"God fucking dammit." I muttered and hopped off the stage landing wrong on my ankle causing pain to shoot through my leg. I yelped a bit in pain as I fell and Fizzarolli was by my side almost instantly.
"That's it. Y-y-you're coming with me." He said and put his arms underneath me picking me up.
"Let go dammit! I can walk on my own!" I cried feeling my face heat up slightly as he began walking to the back room.
"No you're inju-u-ured."
"I'm fucking fine damn you!" I spat angry that he was treating me like a child and struggled in his hold only making him wrap his arms around me tighter.
"I to-told you not to preform today but you didn't li-listen so deal with it." He responded sounding a little annoyed with my antics and before I knew it he was placing me on the bed and taking my boot off to unwrap my ankle.
It had swollen up quite a bit from using it and was sore but I didn't show it because I didn't want to hear it from him. He called one of the imps in and told them to get ice as he placed a pillow under my foot to keep it elevated as I crossed my arms refusing to look at him.
"Oh quit you po-o-outing. This is what happens when you don't li-listen to me." He said obviously annoyed with how I was behaving.
"I'm not a damn child! I can take care of myself!" I spat irritated and he frowned getting up.
"O-obviously not. Or else this wouldn't have happened." He retorted and the imp came back with a bag of ice which Fizzarolli took and the imp took off without a word. He turned to me and placed the ice on my ankle to which I hissed at the temperature of it.
"It'll hu-u-urt for a bit but as long as you stay off it you should be fine." He said calmly and I looked at him.
"How do you know all this?" I asked and he looked at me.
"I'm a robot not stupid now get some rest." He answered and I sighed as I closed my eyes doing my best to fall asleep as he once again lied down beside me and held me close to him.