I immediately kicked my shoes off when we walked into the room. It was a corner suite with windows wrapping two sides, overlooking the city. He told me it was his birthday gift to himself- the upgraded room and coming to SXSW. He came by himself because why not? He said he was confident he’d either make friends or be just fine doing things on his own.
I pried a bit more, questioned if he asked every girl in town he matched with if she’d go to the Alamo, but he swore it was just me. And he really didn’t think I’d say yes.
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