Colin stepped out of the cab and onto the bustling city street, their heart pounding with excitement. They had been looking forward to this gallery opening all week, not just for the art, but for the opportunity to network and meet new people. Colin was dressed in their favorite androgynous outfit, a sleek black jumpsuit that accentuated their slender figure and a pair of shiny black boots that added a touch of edge to their look.
As they approached the gallery, Colin couldn't help but feel a sense of dread wash over them. They had been here before, and they knew that the snooty and pretentious gallery owner had a habit of forgetting their name and pronouns. But Colin was determined to not let that ruin their night. They took a deep breath, adjusted their attitude, and strutted into the gallery with confidence.
The gallery was filled with the city's elite, all dressed in their finest attire and sipping on champagne. Colin scanned the room, looking for someone interesting to talk to. That's when they spotted her, a beautiful and confident woman standing in front of a provocative piece of art. Colin couldn't help but be drawn to her.
"I have to say, I find this piece absolutely absurd," Colin said, approaching the woman with a playful smile. "I mean, really, what's the point of it all?"
The woman turned to Colin, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "I couldn't agree more. But isn't that the beauty of art? It's all open to interpretation."
Colin chuckled. "I like your thinking. I'm Colin, by the way."
"Ava," she replied, extending her hand. "It's nice to meet you."
Colin and Ava spent the next hour exploring the gallery, bantering and flirting as they went. Colin couldn't help but be drawn to Ava's confidence and wit. She was unlike anyone they had ever met before.
"You know, you're too predictable in your art choices," Colin said, teasing Ava as they stood in front of a particularly abstract piece.
Ava raised an eyebrow. "Oh really? And what makes you say that?"
"Well, for one, you're staring at this piece like it's the most fascinating thing you've ever seen. But really, it's just a bunch of random shapes and colors."
Ava took the insult in stride, challenging Colin to pick out a piece of art that truly spoke to them. Colin chose a daring and abstract piece, and explained their interpretation of it to Ava. She was impressed by Colin's insight and the two of them continued to connect on a deeper level.
As the night wore on, Colin and Ava made their way to the bar, where they continued to flirt and banter over drinks. Colin revealed their genderfluidity and bisexuality to Ava, who was supportive and intrigued. Ava shared her own experiences with dating and relationships, and the two of them found common ground in their desire for independence and control.
As the night came to a close, Colin and Ava exchanged contact information, with the promise of a future date. Colin left the gallery feeling confident and excited, already looking forward to their next encounter with Ava.
The art of flirtation was a game that Colin loved to play, and Ava was the perfect opponent. Colin couldn't wait to see where this game would lead.
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