Chapter 43

“Why can’t we feel as comfortable with ourselves as that guy, all these guys?” Garrett asked, breaking the silence.

Eron turned back over and sat up. “Because we are not used to it.”

“Did Bob make you mad?”

Eron grinned. “At first, but he just said out loud what we both know is true.”

“We can’t hide behind the girls any longer, can we?”

“No. We need to make a decision.”

Garrett stared at Eron’s faced and tried to read his intention.

It’s time to stop this and tell him how you feel.

Since he had met Eron, Garrett always followed his prompts. Having sex out in the woods at the country club, the lunchtime meetings, all were Eron’s ideas and Garrett willingly tagged along. When Eron did nothing but acted accordingly, Garrett got his feelings hurt and ruined the moment. No more. To make this work, Garrett needed to be more assertive with his wants and needs and that started now.

“It’s okay with me if we decide to try this.”

“It is?”