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Andy stopped by Kelly's desk towards the end of the workday.

"Are we still on for tonight?" he asked. "Us. Date."

Kelly smiled. "Wow. My previous boyfriend never remembered our dates."

"You can say his name."

"I'd rather not."

"Go ahead."

"Ryan Bailey Howard, that deceiving, heartless, miserable little user!"

"I see what you mean."

 

*****

 

Michael was winding down a conference room meeting.

“So remember,” he said. “No public displays of affection in certain areas.”

Kelly frowned and Andy winced.

“Not in the break room or kitchen?” Andy asked.

Michael nodded. “Or within ten feet of the accountants’ area.”

At the back of the room, a small blonde woman smiled.

 

*****

 

Andy and Kelly were looking over their menus in a restaurant.

"What will you be having, my Masala?"

Kelly looked confused. "I thought I was your spicy curry?"

"You are many things," he reassured her.

She laughed. "I need a nickname for you."

"Big Drew."

"Big Dork!"

"Drew will be fine."

"Big Nerd!"

Andy sighed.

 

 



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