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"So, whatour walk to the courts, and I’ the conversation, because I can’t think of a single thing to say

"Well, I’ dramatically "Anyway, I took a variety of electives this seure out exactly what I want to do I really like art, but not necessarily the creation of it I’m more into the appreciation--and I think I can tell a story from a work of art You know, sort of help interpret what the artist ant, huh?" I have been leaning toward a degree in art history though, and I even went so far as to look into internships with the Oklahoma City Museu Your answer the other day? That eso out in Gooding’s class, trying to earn brownie points I think you’d fit right in," he says I watch as he rolls up the cord on his iPod, tucking it in his shorts, and then I realize I’ Our eyes nize that flash of flirtation in his gaze again Oh god No, this is NOT flirting!

"So what are you hoping to do when you’re done? Run a gallery or so my best to steer the conversation back to those

"Me? Galleries? No, that’s not reallyto sound awful, but…I like thea little at his confession

"Yeah, that does sound bad Like, a thief? Or, what…you want to run auctions or a pawn shop?"

"No," he chuckles "More like appraisals and high-end art dealing I like that fact that art is a commodity And I think it would be a fun business to be a part of--that’s all"

I take in everything he says, and when he puts it that way, it doesI could s to the econoood to think that we appreciate the arts for their intrinsic value, and I truly do But I wouldn’t be able to if someone somewhere didn’t pay for it

"Okay, I’ as it funds hs and then gives me knuckles

"Deal," he says, holding the gate open for the tennis courts "All right, so take it easy on s kind of athlete I ht away, but I’ at hi And daain

Tucker wasn’t as bad as he said he was I did win every set, but he took a few ga hadto clear up, and now all I could think about was getting back hoht I needed to see hiame--tell him how ht, so you kickedhis shirt up to wipe the sweat fro, I focus onbut his bare sto to be asha ushing

"So, what’s on tap for the rest of Rowe’s day?" he asks

"Oh, not ht with a few ofit

"Yeah? They play this early? I didn’t think the season started until spring" All I want is for soreat fix to land in my lap, but there isn’t one And I’ve already established that I’

"It’s a tournament They have a few in the fall, just to keep the athletes prepped," I say, trying to stand and signal that I’e I’ to be polite and rude; I think this whole thing would be easier if Tucker weren’t so da, and if Nate were really my boyfriend--like the kind that says he loves irlfriend

"Cool Well,the cord on his iPod while he backs away All I can do is nod, soodbye