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[color=EA7A55][i]‘What am I doing…’[/i][/color] Levi thought as the auction came to an end, his heart racing with nerves. Perhaps it was just the beer talking, but seeing Kitty in person after so long had triggered immediate guilt and shame. In the past he might have run the other direction and avoided her at all costs, but he was a changed man. Or, at least he was trying to be. That’s what he had told himself when he arrived back in Sanctuary, anyway. It was time to take responsibility for his actions. He was tired of running. Despite not apologizing yet to Stella and Tommy, he’d thought about apologizing to everyone for years, including Kitty. He’d never been able to find the words, but what better time than now? He’d always been the type to go “all or nothing”, so why not throw himself into the fire by buying a date with the women he felt so much discomfort around? He needed to apologize to her and the rest of the group he had driven a wedge in between before leaving for college, no matter how uncomfortable. 

While Kitty wasn’t exactly innocent in what had occurred between them all those years ago, he still felt the need to say something. Their “spark” had been brief all those years back, but he still felt guilt after sleeping with her and basically disappearing immediately afterwards. It wasn’t very gentlemanly of him. He knew it couldn’t have been easy for her after he left either; the friend group likely would’ve turned on her and that didn’t even include what everyone in town would’ve said behind her back. In all honesty, Kitty was the easiest apology he could start with. The most uncomfortable conversation he could imagine was with his old flame Lily Barker. He’d gone over that scenario countless times in his mind and it never came out right. His heart twisted thinking about it. 

Suddenly, as Kitty’s eyes met his, Levi realized he had been staring at her the entire time his mind had been spiraling. As she registered his stare, he lifted one of his hands in greeting and gave her a half smile. His gaze shifted over to Brad then, his smile morphing into a small smirk. Seeing Brad up there on stage had been hilarious. People had been so invested in bidding for him, though! All the ladies wanted to be treated like a queen from a guy like him. Ironic that it was Kitty who ultimately won the bid. He wasn’t sure if Brad would be very interested in a date with Kitty, but the guy needed to get out there regardless! 

[color=EA7A55]“Oh shit.”[/color] Levi’s eyes widened as Kitty began sprinting towards him from the stage. He quickly put the beer he had been drinking down on the stage to free up his hands. [color=EA7A55]“Kitty, stop! You’re gonna hurt your-.”[/color]

[color=#ff498c]“LEVIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!”[/color] With zero fear in her heart, Kitty sprang from the stage directly at him. 

[color=EA7A55]“Jesus!”[/color] Levi caught Kitty in the air and brought her in towards his chest as he stumbled back a few steps. Strangely, he appreciated her full trust in his ability to catch her. It was lucky for her that he hadn’t had too many beers earlier, otherwise they’d have both been on the ground by now. 

[color=EA7A55]“You’re insane.”[/color] He teased and couldn’t help but laugh, admiring her carefree nature. Feeling her hands wrap around him, he could suddenly feel his heart pounding in his chest again. This time he wasn’t sure if it was from the nerves, the adrenaline, or did she still have that effect on his biological reactions? 

[color=#ff498c]“So a date, huh? I hope you have something fun planned! It’s been so long since we [i]got[/i] together. I’m excited. I love surprises!”[/color]

Levi could feel his cheeks flush as she mentioned the last time they were together. Typically he was the one making others blush, it was odd the other way around. [color=EA7A55]“Mmhm…”[/color] He only managed to get out, feeling at a loss for words. What the hell had he done to himself? 

Hearing the shattering of glass nearby, Levi broke his attention on Kitty and searched for the source of the sound. Finding the last person he would’ve wanted to see in this moment, he saw Lily Barker staring at him in shock. His heart suddenly felt like it had jumped up into his throat and stopped beating all together. Time slowed as he stared back at her, frozen and speechless. 

Feeling Kitty move in his arms, Levi snapped his gaze back to her. [color=EA7A55]“Uh…”[/color] In rapid fashion he set Kitty down onto the ground and took a small step away from her to put some distance between them. [color=EA7A55]“Uhm…”[/color] He nervously glanced back towards Lily’s direction, seeing another blonde woman helping her pick up the things that were dropped. He looked back at Kitty again, trying his hardest to keep his heart from having a panic attack. Why did Lily have to be here [i]now[/i]?! Out of all the times she could’ve ran into him, it was now? This had to be some sort of sick joke.

[color=EA7A55]“Y-Yes.. I, uh.. I was, uh…”[/color] He couldn’t help but look in Lily’s direction again for a brief second, then returned back to Kitty. [color=EA7A55]“I was hoping we could, uh… catch up.”[/color] He cleared his throat and picked up the beer from the stage with a shaky hand and took a swig. He was going to need more of these in a few minutes. He’d completely lost all of his nerve stuck in between these two women. Everything in his body was telling him to run, but he forced himself to stay in the moment. [color=EA7A55]“I’ll, uh… I’ll plan something fun for us.”[/color]

So badly he wanted to end the conversation and go to Lily, but how could he leave Kitty? That wasn’t a good start for an apology. And did Lily even want him to approach her? He highly doubted it… 

[color=EA7A55]“Aren’t you supposed to be on stage soon?”[/color] He inquired, noticing the flow of people going from one stage to another, and seeking out an exit from this current situation. 

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