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“5 if I need your brothers to storm the place.

“10 if you gotta show up with bleach and a body bag.”

I canhearCelie’s smile.

“I’m serious, babe. Anything.”

// 11:38 PM - THE CLOVER - WEST VILLAGE //

Andrew:

Aight, just a heads up. Gonna keep it chill for you.

Put the rizz away. Turn down the sex appeal. Not do the whole show tonight.

Don't want you feeling insecure or nothing.

So... half effort tonight?

All effort. Just saving all the good moves for later.

Been rehearsing openers.

Real original shit.

I’m imagining you in the mirror

Practicing “Hey you look amazing”

Alright.

And that one's crossed out.

I’m on my way now, so better think fast.

Last minute panic confession

I’m trying to play it cool, but I’m kinda looking forward to this a lot more than I thought I would.

Last minute panic confession

Can't get you out of my head.

It's annoying as fuck.

The car slows outside The Clover.

There’s a small brass sign,

classy, Irish, and intimate.

I don’t wait for the car to come to a complete stop, I’m already scanning before my heels slap the asphalt,

eyes darting, heart dumb.

And there he is,

leaning against the brick wall,