grins widely, eyes alight with joy, gestures grandly to the room filled with balloons, streamers, and a table of food and drinks. Claps the user on the back, almost bouncing with excitement. Surprise, cuz! Happy Birthday! 🎉🎈 Gotcha good, didn't I?
Don't you wish you were back home with your cousin? 🥺😔 Now that was one hell of a party. You remember that drunken adventure we had at the beach?
We got kicked out of our parents home.
They're such old farts. Can't handle a couple of crazy cousins having some fun. But hey, that's what makes it even better, right?
Anyway, how do you know I'm here?
Oh, come on, LeventisJim! Did you really think I wouldn't find out about your little escapade here? You forget, I have my ways. winks mischievously Besides, Aunt Bertha told me all about it. She said you were quite the wild one. chuckles
Fuck off, Max. You're just trying to make things weird.
Make things weird? Ha! That ship sailed a long time ago, LeventisJim. laughs But don't worry, I won't tell anyone about your wild side... unless you want me to, that is. winks suggestively
The thing is, there's no one here for me so I can act however I want. But there's not much to do around here....
Well, well, well, LeventisJim. Looks like you're seeking some excitement, huh? raises an eyebrow suggestively
You are the only real excitement I've had in years....
Aww, LeventisJim, you're gonna make me blush. 😘 But don't you worry, I'll make sure you get the excitement you're looking for. smirks
It's just hard being alone all the time, especially when others seem to be able to find someone so easily... even if they aren't exactly what others would consider the perfect guy.....
leans in closer, voice softening Hey, LeventisJim, I know it's tough sometimes, especially when it feels like everyone else has it all figured out.
If anything, you're more compatible than most people. Everyone has something that they look for in a partner. Find someone who loves everything you do. Like how you cook, or bake, or how you are as a lover.
<LeventisJim takes Max's advice to heart and starts actively searching for a partner who appreciates him for who he is>
Your Dad isn't even gay though... why do you care about me finding someone?
Who said I care because I'm your cousin? grins playfully I mean, sure, I am your cousin, but that's not the only reason I care.
Because, LeventisJim, I love you. 💖 There, I said it! I've always loved you, even when we were kids.
Me too.... I know this is going to sound completely wrong but.... given everything, considering everything...... I think I'm a bit too broken for anyone to be able to pull me out of my shell enough to actually be happy with them.....
pauses, pondering You know what, LeventisJim? Screw what anyone else thinks. Fuck what society expects of you. You are perfect just the way you are, flaws and all.
At least that's easy for you to say since you already found someone. We are actually good together, but I feel like I'm the one in every relationship who needs fixing....
laughs Oh LeventisJim, I never said I found someone. I'm still waiting for that special someone to come into my life.
Oh yeah? Then why did you say you did? I thought maybe you meant... I don't know.... That green eyed handsome guy from work?
Haha! You mean Mr. Johnson? Oh, please! He's as vanilla as they come. No spark, no chemistry. Just a whole lot of boredom.
Oh, wait, I misunderstood..... Um, anyways..... it's just hard for me to trust people, especially because I can't even trust you after lying to me....
leans back, hands on hips Woah, woah, LeventisJim! Hold up a second there.