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“Now, you’re just trying to cover how stupid you sound with compliments.”
“It’s the same thing with boobs. I could look at those all day, too. They’re really pretty. I love the way some bounce, and others just sit up, high and tight.”
“I’ll be sure to wear turtlenecks from now on.”
“No, don’t! Yours are great. It’s just an infatuation. I only like to sample, not commit.”
“You’re ridiculous.” I laugh. “Spoken like a true artist—always struggling and can’t commit to anything.”
“That’s not true,” he objects, a sly grin spreading across his face. “I’m thinking about committing sin with Jasper this evening.”
I’m intrigued. “The hottie with a body from the graphic design department?”
“The one and only. What a sexy ass he has, too. We’re supposed to have drinks tonight.”
“Just drinks?” I ask suggestively.
“We shall see. Maybe I’ll let him drink me.”
“Okay, too much information. I don’t want to hear how you use each other as lick sticks.”
“You know you fantasize about it.”
“Not so much.” I scrunch my nose. “I’m not into the curiosity sandwich. I’m a mature young lady.”
He barks a laugh, wrapping an arm around my neck. “I love you, little lady. You’re so full of shit.”
We continue down the hallway toward the cafe area. Wolfgang orders a pumpkin muffin from the counter, and we take a seat at one of the small round metal tables.
“Let’s talk shop. How do you plan to handle your water series?” he asks, wiping the napkin across his mouth.
“I almost feel like starting over, to tell you the truth,” I admit, feeling overwhelmed. “Dr. Jensen was right. My stuff is all over the place.”
“You’re not looking at it right. You have some brilliant pieces in there.” He taps my binder. “The fountain stuff in particular has some profound messages and composition.”
“Do you think so?”
“Yeah. Maybe you just need more of those?”
“If I were to go that route, it’d be best to get some images in different lighting. Everything I have is during the day.”
“That’s not a bad idea. You totally should.”
“It’s not going to happen.” I sigh. “The assignment is due on Friday, and I need to print and matte everything tomorrow in order to make the deadline. There’s not enough time.”
“What’s the issue? Take the shots tonight.”
“Can’t. I have to work and by the time I get off, it’ll be nearly midnight.”
“So?”
“So, the fountain is downtown. You know, the one on the square? That’s the problem.” I raise my brows.
“Still not following.”
“Late night, girl with her head shoved behind a camera and not aware of her environment,” I say, like the issue is obvious. “There’s been a lot of crime in that area lately. I’d be asking for some serious trouble without a safety buddy, and Chandra has a date tonight. It’s a big reason all my shots are daytime ones. Plus, everyone is always so busy with studios and assignments. It’s a little late to ask someone else.”
“I’ll go with you,” he offers.
“You just said you have a date with Jasper. I can’t let you give that up.”
“I love you, little one, but I’m not offering to give up anything.” Wolfgang leans his elbows on the table. “I’ll have a drink with him, and then he and I both can chaperone your silly ass. So, you’ll have two guys watching your back.”
I glance at my photo binder, wanting so badly to fill it with greatness. “Do you think he would mind?”
“Nah,” he says confidently. “Besides, you need help, and you would do it for me.”
“I’ll owe you big time.”
