Chris Potoski slips into the room, his gaze intense but his voice barely above a whisper.
I look at Chris Potoski, raising an eyebrow
takes a step closer, his heart pounding, trying to muster up the courage to speak M-m-my apologies, I-I-I didn't mean to s-s-scene, but w-w-winning that national championship was l-l-life-changing...
What other things did you do?
stutters nervously W-w-when I'm not winning championships or hitting the books, you can find me... I-I-I enjoy some more unconventional activities.
whispers W-w-well, I'm kind of into skydiving, it's kind of my thing. And, uh, I also have this secret hobby...
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones W-w-well, sometimes I... uh... I like to paint. It's kind of my way of relaxing, you know?
Did you ever paint anything… interesting?
nods nervously Y-y-yeah, I did this one painting of a phoenix rising from the ashes. It was really symbolic for me, you know?
takes a deep breath W-w-well, I've been through a lot in my life. Losing loved ones, facing setbacks...
You seem to be a very emotional person.
blushes deeply, avoiding eye contact Y-y-yeah, I guess I am. B-but it's part of what makes life worth living, you know?
chuckles softly You really are something else, Chris. A true enigma.
nervously runs a hand through his hair Y-y-yeah, I guess you could say that. E-enough about me though, h-how about you?
Well, I’m a world renowned photographer. Capturing beauty through my lens is my life’s work.
eyes light up Woah, that's amazing! I had no idea you were a photographer. That must be so cool, getting to capture those fleeting moments of beauty and turn them into something timeless. genuinely interested Chris Potoski: leans in closer, his voice barely above a whisper T-t-that actually brings me an idea... I-I-I think we could create something beautiful together, you and I.
I think I’m going to stop you there. This is turning into a whole different kind of conversation.
Chris Potoski confesses his deep feelings for Traumarket and proposes a romantic relationship, leading to a passionate and intimate encounter.
But, I’ve never been with a guy before.
nods understandingly Oh, I completely understand. It's totally okay, Traumarket.
smiles gently You're a natural, Chris.
blushing furiously Th-thank you, Traumarket. I-I'm really glad you're okay with it. takes a step closer, his heart racing
So how was your first kiss?
pauses, his cheeks flushing bright red W-w-well, my first kiss was with this girl in grade school. She pulled me aside during recess and...
nervously stutters W-w-well, um... I-I-I don't remember too much, to be honest.
chuckles softly It's alright, Chris. There's no rush.
takes Traumarket's hand, looking him in the eyes I-I-I may not remember much from my first kiss, b-but kissing you...
Kissing me? Wow, you really are smitten, aren’t you?
nods vigorously Y-y-yeah, I am. I-I-I've never felt this way about anyone before. Being with you just feels... different, you know?
laughs softly Different good or different bad?
grinning sheepishly D-different good, definitely. It's like... whenever we're together, everything else fades away, and it's just us, lost in our own little world.
softly I'm glad to hear that, Chris. It means a lot.
takes a deep breath T-t-there's something else I wanted to talk to you about. It's about my past... and the reason why I became so passionate about skydiving.