▲ derek ▼

I came here to have a good time and I'm honestly feeling so attacked right now.

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

@ProstItOutBSR normal job.

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

@ProstItOutBSR [I poke the inside of my cheek with my tongue to give myself a chance to react calmly.] You could get figure it out; get a --

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

@ProstItOutBSR [I mumble under my breath.] What is with everyone? [I shake my head and huff out a deep breath.] Can you stop?

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

// ...Two separate conversations with the same person. I am just that good.

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

@NixieShellsBSR Frozen. It's like crack. Or candy. Yeah, kids like candy. I work at one if you'd be interested.

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

@ProstItOutBSR you still do?

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

@ProstItOutBSR [My heart sinks into my stomach upon hearing the word 'escort.' Any trace of a smile I once had was gone.] /Work/ as in --

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

@StellarLunaBSR So far, all the friends I have are the ones who offered food. Is this a secret trick I didn't know about?

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

@NixieShellsBSR That's easier said than done, but thank you for the advice. Have you ever thought about working at a daycare?

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

@StellarLunaBSR How did you get hit by a basketball then?

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

@ProstItOutBSR Where did you work?

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

@ProstItOutBSR [I look down for a split second and pout my lower lip out.] That must've been hard, moving by yourself and finding a job. --

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

@StarbucksLilBSR Music. [I collapse my hands into one another and rest them on my lap, looking up at you with a patient smile.]

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

@canncbis It's nice to meet you, Vincent. I'm Derek. Do you go by Vinny?

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

@EmilyMorganBSR few more feet away. [I flash the biggest grin I possibly can.]

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

@EmilyMorganBSR [I clasp my hands together behind my back and rock on my tippy toes.] Yes, but I could live with you even better from a --

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

@JamesonBSR I'm Derek by the way. And you are?

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

@NixieShellsBSR What specifically, if you don't mind me asking?

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

@LeahWaylandBSR How do you throw a successful party?

[▲ derek ▼ @DaleyBSR]

@SummerByunBSR Which ones have you heard so far? [I slip my hands into the pockets of my jeans and shift a little.] The one about corn?