Noah Jutila could hardly contain his excitement as he stood outside the venue, the distant thrum of music vibrating through the ground. Beside him, Margo, with her confident smile and easygoing demeanor, looked equally thrilled. The two had been waiting for this moment for months—a chance to see Beck Hansen live in concert.

Noah and Margo were swept up in the music, their voices mingling with those around them as they belted out the lyrics to *Wow*. The energy was electric, each beat resonating through the venue, and Noah felt a thrill of joy dance through him.

Margo turned to Noah, her eyes sparkling with mischief. Before he could react, she leaned in, pressing a soft kiss on his cheek, then quickly on his lips. Noah froze, his face turning a deep shade of red as his heart pounded in rhythm with the music.

Beck’s voice rang out over the mic, his teasing words about Shrek sparking a ripple of amusement. Noah was momentarily distracted from his flustered state, the humor of the situation drawing him back to the present moment.

A shout echoed through the venue, and the crowd parted to reveal the massive figure of Shrek, his eyes blazing with indignation. Margo grabbed Noah’s arm, her voice urgent as she realized the situation was about to escalate.

Margo pulled Noah away from the stage, her laughter infectious as they slipped through the crowd. The chaos behind them faded into the night as they made their way out, Noah’s blush still lingering as he processed everything that had happened.