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[theplaymaker]

Hey, you never know. We're pretty good friends, wouldn't you say?

[She doesn't really mind the cuddling at all, not when it's obvious that Ryan needs it. And it's not as if it's not nice.]

Maybe if we can hang out as a group.

[choreographics]

Yeah, but did I rip out your heart and tap-dance all over it before shoving it back into your chest? We're different. [Different in that he's never felt awkward with Kelsi. Different in that Kelsi's his closest companion and biggest confidant and has never really made him feel weird about how crazy and neurotic he is thanks to being an Evans twin.]

Maybe...I don't know. You, me and him? Plus you know my sister's going to be there. I don't think he'll want to be in a room alone with all of us.

[theplaymaker]

Oh no. Just made me swoon a bit. And wonder if my gaydar's broken.

Hm, you're right. We could kill him, but what would we do with the body? Maybe Zeke can come or any of the Wildcats.

[choreographics]

No, I'm just a good actor.

To help us bury the body? [Wait, no, backtrack.] Oh. Maybe! There's a reason I announced it today..it lines up with the start of summer vacation. I was sort of hoping maybe Gabi would come. She has a tendency to make peace with pretty much everybody, but the problem with Gabi coming is then Troy would automatically follow and I'm still sort of afraid of being in the same room with him.

[theplaymaker]

You are a great actor.

Oh, come on. You don't think Troy would ever do anything, do you? You probably just have to make a sad face and he'd apologize, even if you just kicked his shin for no reason.

[choreographics]

I have to be in order to stay zen, to be honest.

No, not really. I've never actually seen him mad before that email, I left it alone after an initial response, and he came back to me a few weeks later to apologize to me. He's seriously got a problem with being the nicest guy ever.

[theplaymaker]

If I was you, I'd probably be more worried about Chad flipping out, he's the one with the anger management issues. But he likes you still, so your pretty face is probably safe.

[choreographics]

Probably. [He just burrows his face into Kelsi's neck.] ...it's probably a good thing we're only going to be in Albuquerque for a few days. And that I'll be busy. I don't know if I could stand more than that. The tour's from the middle of May to the end of December. Almost seven months on the road and a semester behind at Juilliard. It's so worth it though.

[theplaymaker]

It's definitely worth it. I'm so proud of you. And, hey, make sure to study some of the bigger roles. It's a long tour and you never know.

[choreographics]

I jokingly told our Link Larkin that I'm his make-believe understudy. [He just makes a face.] Let's be real, Kels. All of these dancers are great. Even if something happened I wouldn't be doing anything bigger than I am. It's sort of humbling, actually. I made it on my own to dance with some of the best dancers I've ever seen.

[theplaymaker]

You are one of the best dancers your age to make it that far and you're going to learn so much the next few months. You can use a little humbling, but don't you dare grow too humble. You're something special, Ryan.

[choreographics]

Look who's talking. You realize that they had to give out two scholarships because you were so talented too, right? [But he's at least a lot more relaxed and less freaked out about everything as he just lays there refusing to let go.] Can I just...take you with me on tour? You're tiny, you'll fit in my suitcase.

[theplaymaker]

See, in my version of the events, they had already picked me out because of my brilliance. You were just the bonus because of how nice you looked on my piano.

[She doesn't mind at all, just leaning against him and feeling quite relaxed herself.]

Sure. I'm sure no one will notice.

[choreographics]

I do look best stretched out...[He just gently headbutts her.]

...Kels?

[theplaymaker]

Hm?

[choreographics]

[He doesn't speak again for a moment, just cuddling closer.]

...I really wish I could be in love with you instead.

[theplaymaker]

Oh, I don't. You're way too high maintenance for me.

Stick to your guys. Or one of them, anyway.

[choreographics]

[BURROWING. And grumbling.] Bitch, I am trying to be romantic. [But his tone's still pretty light. He's clearly kidding.]

...I still don't know what I'm going to do about Chad if I have to see him. But I guess I'll figure that out then, huh?

[theplaymaker]

Guess so. Don't let him kiss you this time?

[She's playing with his hair and grinning.]

We should watch Hairspray.

[choreographics]

I'm not letting anyone's lips near mine except yours, how about that? [But he's grinning, finally letting her go to sit up.]

We should watch Hairspray. We should watch Hairspray, eat ice cream, and celebrate the fact that we're amazing.

[theplaymaker]

Sounds like not a lot of action, mostly.

[She moves to lean against the bed, gesturing vaguely in the direction of his DVDs before reaching for the ice cream.]

Hop to it.

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[hoopsandharmonies]

Playmaker. R w/ u?

[theplaymaker]

Yes, he is.

[hoopsandharmonies]

Status report?

[theplaymaker]

I don't know. Stable, for an Evans.