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[fourthsaken]

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<oliver>

[catphishing]

We live together. Honestly, anything we do do isn't going to be that much different than normal.
You're coming back later, right?
After your date?

No.
I'm sorry.
He likes your clothes. He'll probably like your music too.
I don't get what you see in it, but he probably will.

<jaded>

[fourthsaken]

you don't want me to crash at my studio tonight? i can. i don't mind.

i hope so. i really want him to like it. i want him to like me.

<oliver>

[catphishing]

Of course not.
Not unless you want to stop there.

Even if he doesn't like it, that doesn't mean he won't like you.
Do you know how few artists I have in common with Soeki?
We still like each other.

<jaded>

[fourthsaken]

no, if you don't mind, i'll come home tonight.

that's true. you guys don't like any of the same music and you're like, the best couple i know.

<oliver>

[catphishing]

Sure.
Just let me know if you're going to be late back.

There are a few singers we both like.
We're not totally musically incompatible. ;)
We bond more over other interests though.
If he doesn't like your faves then you just need to find the things you do have in common.

<jaded>

[fourthsaken]

okay, i will.

yeah, you're right. sorry i'm so bad at this shit. i've never done this before.

<oliver>

[catphishing]

Thanks.

I know, but you'll get better.
Try not to worry about being good at it and focus on having fun.
Pretty much no one gets it right with their first relationship.

<jaded>

[fourthsaken]

what was your first relationship like?

<oliver>

[catphishing]

Not great.
I was way too clingy.
I was young and dumb and wanted it to mean more than it did to him.

But just because that was my experience that doesn't mean it will be the same for you.

<jaded>

[fourthsaken]

how old were you?

<oliver>

[catphishing]

19

<jaded>

[fourthsaken]

wait, seriously? you were 19?

<oliver>

[catphishing]

I wasn't confident.
I was too nervous to even go near a gay bar until then and I didn't know anywhere else I could meet guys.

<jaded>

[fourthsaken]

it's okay. i'm not confident either. it's not like i'd be able to ask anyone out for myself.

<oliver>

[catphishing]

You could do it.
I bet lots of guys would love to go out with you.
I know it's hard when you don't feel good about yourself though.

<jaded>

[fourthsaken]

i don't know where you think these guys are, because i haven't met them. it's not just hard, it's fucking impossible.

<oliver>

[catphishing]

How is it impossible?
You're dating one of those guys already.

<jaded>

[fourthsaken]

i'm glad you saw him, otherwise i'd think i was like hallucinating it or some shit.

<oliver>

[catphishing]

Don't put yourself down like that.
You're fun, kind, and pretty.
If you don't believe me I bet your boyfriend would tell you. ;)

<jaded>

[fourthsaken]

oh my god, he's not my boyfriend.

<oliver>

[catphishing]

But I bet he'd like to be.

<jaded>

[fourthsaken]

you really think so?

<oliver>

[catphishing]

Of course I do.
He wouldn't want to get to know you like this if he didn't.

<jaded>

[fourthsaken]

i really, really hope you're right. i like him.

<oliver>

[catphishing]

I'm really happy for you.
If you have questions or need help just ask, OK?