" " - talking
' ' - mind
Previously...
"Ladies and gentlemen, please give a round of applause for our outstanding performer and tonight's star, Riley!" The host's announcement was met with thunderous cheers, drowning out the ambient noise in the room. Riley stepped onto center stage, soaking in the admiration that radiated from the audience. His talent and charm seemed to captivate every individual present.
"Huh? Riley? The nerdy one?" Nicholas exclaimed, surprised."Don't say 'our' like he's our boyfriend or something," Derek interjected, teasingly.The twins burst into laughter, adding to the jovial atmosphere."I mean, there are plenty of people named Riley," Adam remarked with a straight face, trying to make sense of the situation.
"Yeah, but this Riley is undeniably attractive," Derek chimed in, casting an appreciative glance toward Riley.Lucas raised an eyebrow. "Are you implying something?"Haden smirked. "I wouldn't mind if he were."
Nicholas, a bit flustered, added, "Well, he does have a certain... appeal."The conversation continued, each of them expressing varying degrees of admiration for Riley's physical attributes.
Meanwhile, Riley, though initially self-conscious about his outfit, confidently strutted across the stage, acknowledging the enthusiastic cheers from the crowd. Despite his inner turmoil, he couldn't help but feel a sense of acceptance and warmth from both the staff and the audience.As he stood there, a seductive smile playing on his lips, Riley noticed a group of five individuals among the spectators. A sense of unease crept over him, recognizing them as the jocks he preferred to avoid.
In the midst of the escalating conversation, the Master of Ceremonies intervened, threatening to eject the disruptive group if they continued their argument.Apologies were made, and the attention shifted to an auction segment introduced by the MC."Now, for our final item of the night, the prized possession, Riley Miller! Bidding starts now!" The MC's voice boomed through the room, igniting a frenzy of bids.The bidding war escalated rapidly, with figures soaring into the millions as the crowd erupted with excitement.
Finally, the hammer fell, declaring the winning bid of $5 million for Riley's company. To Riley's surprise, the winning bidders were none other than Lucas Smith, Haden Smith, Nicholas Kennedy, Adam Villanueva, and Derek Anderson — the very individuals he hoped to avoid.As they approached him, their demeanor shifted to one of flirtation and anticipation, leaving Riley blushing and unsure of what awaited him next.
To be continued...
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