closed starter for @bejcwcled ( regulus ! )
the valentine’s day gala ended so abruptly that neil never got a chance to ask the mysterious person he met for his number. he was genuine in his interest to spend more time with the other boy, but that was impossible if they had no way of contacting each other. in the days since the disastrous events of that night, neil kept himself busy, splitting time between volunteering at the hospital and running back to the theatre for rehearsals. opening night was quickly approaching, and he was a bundle of nerves by the time previews began.
neil was a little more than halfway through his walk from the hospital to the theatre when he spotted him. standing across the street, presumably waiting for the traffic light to change. without much of a second thought, he jogged over to him, that giddy feeling from the prior night returning and making him feel ridiculous. “ regulus ! hey ! “ despite his outgoing nature, his smile as he approached the other was shy. “ i still can’t believe what happened at the gala. i wanted to check in on you, but i wasn’t sure how to reach you. are you alright ? did you get hurt ? “ he asked with genuine concern in his tone.
