I thank the interviewer before turning to follow my managers direction, walking up a few more steps on the carpet. It’s the 2019 MET Gala, my first time ever attending, and it’s not nearly as nerve racking as I thought it would be. Everything has gone well so far on the carpet, nothing to even stress out about-

Oh fuck.

My steps falter as Jeff points out my next interview stop, seeing you standing at the top of the steps talking to your cameraman while you wait for me.

We’ve never met personally, but you’re a well known interviewer for most fashion events, and you’re absolutely breathtaking. I won’t say I only watch fashion events just to get a glimpse of you on tv, but I will say that I pay more attention to pre-carpet interviews than I used to.

I swallow, running a hand through my hair and adjusting my rings as I approach you.