"...And we're back! Austin announced. "We're here with our final question for the show: What would you do on a platonic date with Y/n? Eret, you have the honor of going first."

The bi royal slightly adjusted the crown on his head and smiled. "Y/n, if I remember correctly, you said you liked fashion shows. Is that correct?"

You nodded. "I wouldn't say no to a fun little fashion show- just the two of us."

"Well, how about instead of having one, we actually go see one?"

Your eyes went wide with surprise. "You're joking."

"I'm not!" the streamer exclaimed. "There are these pop-up runways in the area all supporting Pride Month. We could go see one if you like."

You were over the moon about the idea. A fashion show. With Eret. Even if the streamer wasn't actually one of the models, you could see him wearing the most fabulous outfit there. Maybe he'd whisper in your ear his opinions on each stylistic choice as the models strut by. Gaining fashion advice from the Eret would be like receiving divine inspiration. Needless to say, you were more than excited for the platonic date.

"And we don't have to just go to one," the streamer continued. "There are usually multiple events in one area every night. We could attend a few shows before the night ends."

"That would be so much fun, Eret!" You replied. "I don't even know my final answer yet, but I know I have to see one of these shows."

Eret hummed, rubbing the end of his chin. "Would you say yes if I told you I know some of the models?"

"No way."

"I'm serious! I do! After the show, the models typically go out for a night on the town or have a sunset beach party. If we're lucky, I might be able to get us an invite."

Eret truly was lgbtqia+ royalty. He must know everyone in the Pride community of L.A.! Then again, all that inevitable attention started to worry you. By the sounds of it, a lot of people were bound to know Eret, and would surely ask who you were. Frankly, you weren't sure you were ready for that kind of attention just yet.

Sure, you had the occasional fan encounter out in public, but this would be an endless stream of social interaction. The fact that these were all activities you enjoyed, however, did sway your opinion. Maybe you could handle your anxiety for one night. Yeah, that sounded fair. Just one night.

"That sounds really fun, Eret," you admitted tentatively, "but I'm not sure I'm the partying type...I'm kind of an introvert..."

The streamer waved his hand in nonchalance. "You'll be fine, Y/n. Just imagine sitting on the beach, enjoying a nice glass of wine while your new gay friends party all night long. And if you ever get nervous, we can always leave. I'll be right next to you the whole time."

You smiled. Eret's words did wonders to calm your anxious soul, causing a great weight to lift from your shoulders. Thank God Eret was the understanding type. If he had given any indication of leaving you at any point, you would have made your decision right then and there. The streamer was still in the running,...for now.

"Well, that about wraps up our platonic date," Eret said, breaking the awkward silence between you two. "Take it away, Austin."

"Alright, folks, you heard it here!" the game show host started. "Eret's walk through paradise with Y/n. What an incredible platonic date!! But what does Niki have in store for Y/n? Let's find out."

What will Niki have planned for Y/n?? We'll find out soon!!

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[Image Credits] "Fashion Show" (Cropped Slightly) by Brendan (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dance_photographer/4962451349/)