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Patrick grinned. “Tahoe is lovely. I can’t wait to go back for a vacation.” He followed Blaine and exited the building with him, looking up at the glorious skyline and dodging the passersby simultaneously as he spoke. “I guess irony is funny like that.” Patrick smiled sweetly as they stopped, soaking in Blaine’s constant friendliness. “Thank you! It’s a wonderful opportunity. I’ve already started, actually. I’m a few weeks in and loving it.” He looked around the block for a moment and grinned, seeing a little corner cafe. “I’m not sure of your plan for the day, but would you like to join me for a cup of coffee?”
“Oh,” Blaine pressed his lips together and blew a breath through them that made a soft puff as it came out. “Sorry,” a coy smile followed his apology. “I thought you were newly arrived. And I was so excited to be the one to present the city, too. Ah well,” he rocked back onto his heels and dipped forward again grinning as he teased. “There goes my opportunity,” he threw in a pout for good measure but was back to smiling when he glanced where Patrick was looking. “A few weeks? You’re practically a local.” His smile only grew when their attention was back on one another and the question he almost asked before Patrick stole the opportunity followed. Turning down coffee was a crime he’d never commit and turning down intriguing company? Even moreso. “Sounds great! I don’t really have many plans. Thus the impromptu performance you wandered in on. One of those throw the day in the air and see how it ends sort of days,” he tossed an underhanded lift of his arm and wave in the direction of the cafe, “Lead the way!”
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