Derek snapped out of his thoughts and lifted his eyes with careless indifference, only to be blindsided by a man's face plastered in heavy makeup.
Wade Banton met his gaze and threw him a coy, bashful wink.
Derek shut his eyes and inhaled deeply.
"…Damn."
Wade flushed, daintily lifting the hem of his long dress as he murmured, "Th-this… this isn't very proper, is it? I'd feel bad for Bonnie…"
A round of laughter burst out around them. Jim doubled over, nearly unable to stand as he recorded it all and immediately sent it to Charlie.
Derek pressed a hand to his forehead, glared at the man in front of him, and kicked him aside. "Get lost!"
Wade yelped and fell to the ground, staring up at him in disbelief, a trembling finger pointing his way. "Derek… y-you actually kicked my butt!"
Derek: "…"
"Isn't that… irresponsible of you?"
