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Shepard:Oh.

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Denver:I didn’t think it was possible, but he got cuter.

Shepard:Thank you. I get that a lot.

Denver:I obviously meant Steve.

Denver:But I appreciate you trying to include yourself in that picture.

Shepard:Just wanted you to see what you’re missing.

Denver:Yes, an adorable pug. I can see that.

Shepard:I even miss your sass. Is that wrong?

Shepard:Wait, don’t answer that. I don’t care.

Shepard:Seriously, though, Den—when can I see you? The last two galas weren’t any fun without you. Penny is a pitiful date. She doesn’t tell a single person about my small dick. It’s so not embarrassing and it’s weird.

Denver:I don’t know, Shep…

Shepard:Can I take you on a date?

Shepard:Not to the movies. Clearly we can’t be trusted there. Or in any dark spaces, for that matter.

Denver:I…yeah. I think I’d like that.

Shepard:Okay. Be ready in twenty.

Denver:Twenty minutes?! You’re crazy!

Shepard:Only about you.

Denver:It is nearly 11PM. I am NOT going on a date at 11PM.

Shepard:You are too.

Denver:SHEP!

Shepard:I’m not joking. I’m putting my shoes on right now.

Shepard:Be ready.

Denver:And if I’m not?

Shepard:You will be.

Thirty-Six

Denver

I’ve never been sonervous to hear knocking on my door before, not even during college when Allie and I threw a crazy party and the cops were called.

That’s nothing compared to Shep knocking on my door right now.

I pull it open and am met with the most unexpected sight.

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