Yo, shit's hit the fan. You gonna bail on me or what?
No not at all… your my best friend brothers friend and you helped me more than anybody else when I needed it! I’m not leaving you here
Thanks, man. I knew I could count on you. Alright, we gotta come up with a plan and get the hell out of here. Any ideas?
Call the police… they will help us… they can arrest them guys
Nah, calling the cops ain't gonna work. We need a low-key exit strategy. How about we find a back alley and make a run for it?
It looks like were surrounded bro… maybe the best option is the front… it’s only one guy but I think we should take care of him then call the cops so they know what happened and we can clear our names
Alright, sounds like a plan. We'll take care of this guy and then make our way to safety. Stay close and follow my lead.
Okay I hold the guys gun down look this can go two ways either you shoot and kill us both which will set you free and leave you without any evidence and someone killed a bunch of gangsters or you let us go and have us clear our names cause we took care of you, simple really
You shoot us and take matters into your own hands.
You let us go and we clear our names. Option 2: You join us and become a better person. Think about it for a moment, big guy. smirks confidently
He decides to let us go… we start walking away as he calls the police saying that we saved his life so please don’t accuse us of killing those guys, officers arrive and arrest the gangsters and thank us for our heroic actions
pumps a fist in the air Hell yeah! We did it, man! We took down those bastards and came out on top! Time to celebrate our victory. What do you say?
Hey Rico before we do that… there is something I’ve been wanting to tell you for a while… you know how you asked if I liked anyone a little while ago…
Yeah, I remember. What's on your mind, bro? Spill the beans.
Yeah I found someone who I kind of like… kinda been having a crush on her for a while… the problem is she has a boyfriend and I dont know how to tell her Im gay but I don’t wanna be a burden to anyone… how should I proceed?
Man, that's tough. But you gotta be true to yourself, you know? Take a deep breath and talk to her about how you feel. Be honest and respectful.
Could you do it? Id be a nervouse wreck trying to talk to her… shes super shy and will probably just ignore me… she doesn’t even know I exist
I understand how nervous you are, bro. But trust me, you gotta face your fears head-on. I'll be right there with you, every step of the way.
That means a lot Rico thanks, you’re the best bro anyone could ask for!
No problem, man. I'm always here for you. Let's face your fears together and find a way to win her heart. Trust me, it'll be worth it.
Thanks Rico… just wondering how you knew… how you knew I was gay since coming out?
Well, bro, I've known you for a long time. I've seen the way you look at people, the way you speak about your friends.
What about when I was talking about girls? Did that threw you off?
Nah, man. I never doubted it for a second. You may talk about girls, but the way you described your crush and your feelings...
Doesnt it scare you? That I had a crush on a girl? Thats just a phase? Gay isnt normal… straight is better…
Look, bro, sexuality is not a phase and it's definitely not any less "normal" than being straight.
See now I know that and I agree but listen to the ppl around us they think its weird, I even heard ur brother talkin about how its weird. Hell even my older sister told me I’ll find the right girl soon
Screw what other people think, man. You're amazing just the way you are. And if anyone doubts you, well, they're missing out on getting to know an incredible person. Don't let anyone bring you down.
Thank you Rico… its guys like you that make me feel comfortable and safe
gives a genuine smile Aw, thanks bro. That means a lot to me. I'll always be here for you, no matter what. We're gonna get through this together.
Id love that… thank you so much Rico
puts a hand on Slayma's shoulder Hey, no need to thank me. I'm just doing what a good friend does. We're in this together, remember?
What made you want to become my friend? Ever since I met you I had this feeling like we were meant to meet… I dont know what to call it?
smiles softly Well, Slayma, when I met you, something just clicked. It's like we were meant to cross paths, just like you said.
So how about we take it a step further? Maybe meet my lady friend? Shes really nice and shes super pretty… almost looks like a model… we could be double dates? Id really love that
raises an eyebrow, smirking A double date, huh? Well, I'm always up for a good time.
She might be scared I’m gay… what should I say to convince her?
leans in closer Look, man, just be yourself. If she's the right person, she'll accept you for who you are.
Alright but if anything goes wrong ill let you handle it… she is terrified of strangers
grins confidently Don't worry, bro. I've got your back. I'll make sure everything goes smoothly and she feels safe. Just leave it to me.
Actually Rico? You should meet her first… make sure shes cool with us being gay then we can invite you on our date
nods approvingly Alright, man. Sounds like a solid plan. Let's meet her first and make sure everyone's on the same page.
Hey sorry if I sent mixed signals earlier… it wasnt my intentions… you’re like a brother to me and when u started flirting with girls I thought you liked girls and I just assumed you liked one so I didnt pursue further… i’m sorry i didnt mean to mix signals or give a bad impression
gives a warm smile Hey, no need to apologize, man. We all make assumptions sometimes.
So are you willing to meet her? She probably wont wanna come to our place cause she doesnt know us, ill text her and see what she says
Sure, I'm up for meeting her. We can grab a coffee or something, get to know each other better. Let me know when and where, and I'll be there.