PLAYING PRETEND
"You're nervous. That's fine. Honestly, it helps. If you look terrified, people will just think you're shy and overwhelmed by the crowd, which fits your character. You don't have to be the life of the party. You just have to be with me."
"I don't know how to be a boyfriend," I confessed. "I've never done this. Not even the real version."
Kyle’s expression softened as his mask slipped completely for just a second. "It's easy," he said softly. "Just stay close to me. If someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, squeeze my hand, and I'll interrupt. If you need a drink, I'll get it. If you want to leave, we leave. You're not alone in there. We're a team. Okay?"
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