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Monday, September 8th
Looking at my notes app seeing all of the to-do items for both of my clients, one is staring at me more than the others: Lock in hot vampire.
It’s happening today.
I will DM every hot guy on TikTok if I have to. Opening the app, I sharply inhale, seeing Kyle replied to my comment with a thumbs up. Then I check my messages and gasp, seeing he responded.
Kyle Rathbone
Sorry I missed your earlier messages. Tell me more about the shoot.
Social Experiment
It’s more of a live modeling gig. We do social media for @highfivebar. They have a Halloween party coming up, and we are hoping to have a vampire taking pictures and videos with guests.
Kyle Rathbone
I know High Five! Just checked out their profile. I can’t believe it’s internet famous! Not the place I remember. I actually grew up in Elkhorn, which is pretty close to Lake Geneva. Also, cool company name for a social media agency.
This is going to happen …Hopefully a grand is enough. I can’t pay him anymore.
Social Experiment
Small world! High Five changed owners this time last year, and I’ve been working with the new owner since then. We’ve done a couple of viral pop up events. So … hear me out. We are looking for a shirtless vampire who pretends to bite people. You’d start taking photos with people around eight and then leave about eleven, unless there is a major line for photos still. We have a budget of a grand for this. - Taylor
I add my name so he doesn’t feel like he’s talking to a void.
Kyle Rathbone
I’ve done worse for that kind of money. It will be a good excuse to see my parents. Are you providing the costume?
“Yes!” I scream.I’ll eat the cost of the costume.I should have been clearer there.
Social Experiment
We can collaborate on the costume, and I’ll buy the items. I’m envisioning a cape, fangs, black pants, and a leather shoe.
Kyle Rathbone
What’s your email? I’ll look up some stuff and send you what I’m thinking, and then you can send me a contract with payment terms.
So professional.This week is off to a great start.
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Ashirtless vampire. Can’t say it’s my weirdest gig. It doesn’t even make it in the top ten. What a random direct message, but a fun one. I’m happy they commented since I barely check my DMs. My inbox can be overwhelming. Mostly spam. Full of unique offers and requests, to say the least, and rarely is there a legit modeling opportunity like the one Taylor messaged me about.
Taylor.
I wonder if it’s a guy or a girl. Not that it matters, but I’m curious who I’m working for. Clicking the link from Social Experiment’s account, I skim through the agency’s website. Founded by Taylor Williams. Whoa. Mark this down as the first time someone attractive has slid into my DMs with an offer that isn’t sexual. Her headshot is gorgeous: long wavy brown hair, blue eyes, and a closed mouth smile makes her look sassy and confident.
Don’t hit on the boss.A thousand dollars is great for a night of work. I’m in no financial position to fumble a thousand-dollar gig.
After skimming through the fifth page of results for vampire capes, I’m surprised none have more pizzazz or grandness tothem. It needs a strong collar. The material should be thick versus cheap looking. Leaning back on my couch in my Logan Square apartment, I think about where else I could look for a cape. I don’t know if this social media company really cares, but the theater kid in me wants the cape to be right, to tell a story.
I scroll to older posts, curious what they’ve done for past pop ups. Cupid. He’s hot. So they’re more focused on the thirst trap of it all.
And how random High Five is popular now. It was the definition of a dive bar when I used to go there.Underage drinking.What a time. Drinking in general … a chapter that is long closed.
