Our Little Secret | Sal Vulcano

Ch. 2

During the show, it was so hard for me to focus on the other guys because I couldn't stop staring at Sal. He was wearing his glasses and a blue button up shirt with black jeans. I loved when Sal wore his glasses because it made him look younger.

Joe, Q, Murr, and Sal did stand up comedy as if it was nothing to them. They made everyone laugh throughout the whole show. A couple of days ago, I went on YouTube to watch videos of them at the show, spoiling it for myself. Even though I knew what to expect, everything they talked about or did was still funny to me. The Tenderloins could be considered one of the most underrated comedians of the century and that needed to be changed.

They finished the show off by saying goodbye, waving to everyone in the audience and they went back stage. I left the section as quickly as I can so I didn't have to wait in the line for the meet and greet, but had already been a few people in line when I came there. Fans came out from backstage and their expressions were full of joy. It was so hard for me to breathe normally and I've never felt anxiety like I did during these moments. They finally let me in. Sal and Q were chatting with some fans and James and Joe greeted me.

After talking to James and Joe for a minute, Q and Sal came over, hugging me. I was in euphoria, finally hugging the man I have loved for 3 years. They were so comforting, I felt like I could start venting to them right then and there about everything and nothing in my life. I told them how much I admired them and how no one has made me happy like they have.

"What's your name?," Sal asked.

"Angela."

He smiled,"Angela, that's a beautiful name." I was in shock. My heart dropped and I was shaking. He gave me a strong hug and it was a hug that meant everything to me.

"How 'bout we take a picture now?," Joe inferred, clapping his hands together. I stood in between him and Sal.

I felt a warm palm on my back that was slowly making it's way lower than it should be. It was Sal's hand. I thought I was dreaming, but I knew I wasn't. Once our picture was taken, I hugged them all once again. "It was so nice to meet you guys," I told them, smiling. They all smiled back and thanked me. Security had let a few fans in and James, Joe, and Q all went to greet them.

"Wow, you really are cuter in person," I said to Sal.

He grinned, "Thank you!" He hugged me a second time, longer than the first. He leaned over to my ear and whispered to me. "Meet me in the men's bathroom. I'll be there in 5 or so minutes." I knew why he wanted to meet in the bathroom. It was obvious. I wasn't going to miss out on an opportunity that I've been fantasizing about for years, so I nodded my head and left.