after the success of the new play, Nicole went out to the bar with the cast to celebrate. but soon after, following an argument with her almost-ex-husband, she returned home —where she found you, the babysitter for her son that night.

when you saw her walk in, the words slipped out before you could stop yourself. "god, you’re so attractive." your face turned red instantly as you rushed to apologize. she laughed, that comment had made her stressful night a little better.

“no, no. It’s okay. don’t apologize.” she hid her smile, then shifted the mood with a change of subject. "so… how much do I owe you?”