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Chapter 32

CHAPTERTHIRTY-TWO

Four years ago

Gunner

I’m overcome with nerves. Sweat is running down my spine as I inch closer to the front of the line. I spent the past forty-five minutes rehearsing what I wanted to say to him while standing in line, but now my mind is completely blank. I’ve sacrificed so much to be here. I worked my ass off at my dad’s security firm for the past month, taking night shifts and working off days so I could afford my plane ticket to Canada for this meet and greet. I couldn’t miss this opportunity to see him in person, just once. I need to see his handsome face, not just over the TV.

If my dad found out where I was, he would freak out. He got suspicious when I wanted to work all the extra shifts, but when I told him I wanted to go on a weekend trip with a new fling, he grunted and told me that’s how to keep the pussy coming. It makes me shudder to think about it. My dad is an ex-army brute, my mom died when I was born, so I’ve only ever felt the pressure to be better, to be what he wanted me to be, a man. To simply not be me—a gay son who’s into dance. He’d rather see me dead.

They won the competition, but of course they did. I’ve watched every episode of Canada’s Biggest Talents at least five times. They outshine everyone easily, and Liam just stole my heart with his easy and positive manner. You can’t not like him. The behind-the-scenes footage they always show at the end of the episode reveals that he’s like that in real life too, and he’s such a good partner for Olivia. I’m so envious of her, as she has everything I want, but I also see that he needs her. I would do anything to see him happy. I know I have an obsession, I really do, but is it that bad to have a crush on a star?

I take a deep breath as the person in front of me finishes their turn and exits the booth. It’s now or never. I step forward, but Olivia stands up just that second.

“Be right back,” she says to Liam, leaving without as much as a glance in my direction.

I look at Liam and come face-to-face with the man of my dreams. I don’t care if she’s not around. I’m here for him. My heart is pounding so hard, I can feel it in my throat.

“Sorry, she just needs a quick bathroom break,” he says, looking up at me and smiling. “She’ll be right back to meet you. Hi, how are you?”

I open my mouth to speak, but nothing comes out. I feel like an idiot. He looks at me expectantly, smiling and waiting for me to say something.

“U-Uh, hi,” I manage to stammer out. “I just wanted to say that I’m a huge fan of yours. I’ve watched the show since the beginning, and I think you’re amazing, Liam.”

“Thank you so much, that means a lot to me,” he says with a grin, clearly flattered.

“I’m sorry, I’m just nervous. I’ve never done anything like this before,” I say, and I can feel my face turning red.

He chuckles. What a lovely sound.

“It’s okay, don’t worry about it. What’s your name?” he asks.

“Gunner, Gunner Fox” I say.

“Nice to meet you, Gunner,” he says, holding out his hand for me to shake.

I take it, and it feels like electricity is running through my veins. I don’t want to let go, but I know I have to.The line is getting longer behind me, and I don’t want to hold everyone up, so I look back at Liam.

“I just wanted to say thank you for everything you do. You’ve inspired me in so many ways. I started taking dance lessons because of you, and I made my way here from the US just to tell you this,” I say, blushing.

He smiles again.It’s like the sun coming out from behind a cloud.

“Thank you, Foxy. That’s so sweet of you, and it means more to me than you know,” he says, the nickname making my heart pound.

He stands up and comes around the table they set up for this meet and greet.

“Can hug you?” he asks.

“Of course,” I say, my whole body trembling as he puts his arms around me.

I’m much bigger than he is, but having him hug me gives me a sense of security I’ve never felt before.I let go, feeling tears prick at the corners of my eyes.

Liam turns and gets a card from the table and hands it to me. I look at it and see an address written on it.

“We have a P.O. Box for fan mail. Maybe you’ll write me sometime? I’d love to hear how your dancing is coming along, and I’ll make sure to answer you as soon as possible.”

I think my heart just flew out of my chest.

“S-Sure, that’s so kind of you. I’ll write you,” I stutter.

He grins and sits back in his seat, “Olivia should be back in a second.”

“Don’t worry, I am here to see you,” I say, smiling at Liam. “It was so nice meeting you.”

“Same, Foxy. I’m looking forward to hear from you.”

Then I turn and walk away, feeling like I’m leaving a piece of my heart behind.

As I sit in my seat on the flight back to Florida, I take out the notepad and pen I bought at the airport, then take a deep breath before I start to write.

Dear Liam,

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