Ethan's POV
I anxiously pace the floor as I wait for Andy to come through the auditorium doors. God this is so weird I'm never this nervous. We're just two people hanging out. I repeat that like a mantra until the steel doors creek open.
I drop my hands and stand still putting on a confident smile as if I wasn't just losing my shit.
Andy walks in with a camera hanging from the band on their neck. As they get closer to me my throat dries up in fear. Man up Ethan, damn.
I take a deep breath and play the part I'm so good at. "Hey! You made it" I say excited
"Yeah, sorry I'm a little late it took forever for me to find my camera"
I'm a little confused at their words "but, don't you always take pictures?"
"I used to, I stopped a few months ago"
"Oh. Why? You're so good at it"
"Am I?" They said taken aback by my words
I laugh "of course you are. I wouldn't have asked you here if you weren't"
"Right" they say clasping their hands together
"Should we get started?"
Andy nods their head and we walk over to the backdrop.
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Andy's POV
Tonight went a lot faster than I expected it to. I insisted on helping Ethan pack up his things before I left, not just to be nice but because I'd do anything to stay in his presence just for a few more minutes.
"I really do appreciate you coming down here so late and staying much later than anticipated. You saved me on this project"
"Of course. I'm glad to help"
Once everything is put away and cleaned up, Ethan walks me to my car.
"You didn't have to do this you know" I say reaching my car.
"I know but anything can happen in just a few seconds, and I wouldn't want anything to happen to you"
"Plus it's the least I can-
I stopped hearing words after that. "I wouldn't want anything to happen to you" holy shit I'm gonna throw up. I know he's just being nice but in my delusional mind we've been together for years and hearing him say that makes it all feel so much more real.
"Andy?" "Andy?" Hearing my name pulls me back into reality. I flick my eyes to Ethan and feel a heat rush to my cheeks. Oh my god that was so fucking embarrassing.
Ethan steps a little closer putting his hands on both of my shoulders "are you okay?" He says sincerely. I thank god that it's dark and he can't see the redness on my face. His touch sends shivers through my whole body.
I nod my head as a response.
"No use your words" he says looking deeper into my eyes
"I think I'm gonna pass out" I say unaware that I audibly spoke it.
Ethan's face flushes with worry and his hands move to my waist holding me tight.
"Are you sure? Do you need to sit down?"
I smile a little at his concern "no I'm sorry, I'm okay" he looks confused and I don't blame him.
