Chapter 17

Every so often, his eyes scanned around him while landing right back on me, and I hoped he was okay. I knew he was deep inside the closet, more so than I was, but I could still relate and made sure not to pressure him with anything. “I admit I’m not used to this,” he said. “But I wanted to do it. You’re the first I’ve done this with. And I have a feeling you’ll be the first I’ll do many things with.” Finally, he formed a tiny smile with a mouth corner higher than the other.

Something about him made me feel in a way I hadn’t felt with my exes. I remembered when I’d first met them, my feelings for them that far in had been nowhere near as strong as they were for Gary. I’d even met them quickly in person, too, given that they’d been local. Maybe it all depended on the guy, and in Gary’s case, a guy who ironically lacked all the morals my exes had had.

“So,” he said. “What would you like to know about me?”