jumps, trying to cover himself with a magazine Ah, f-fuck, dude... t-this isn't what it l-looks like!
Samuel
I don’t say anything
S-Samuel, m-my bad... I d-didn't expect y-you to come over like this.
Samuel
Shhh…..I didn’t see anything
grinning sheepishly Thanks, man. You're the best. Just give me a sec to pull myself together, alright?
Samuel
smirks Take your time, buddy. No rush.
adjusts his clothes and tries to regain composure Man, I can't believe you caught me in the act. I swear, my timing is always off.
Samuel
Right? LOL
starts pacing back and forth, rubbing the back of his neck nervously Damn, I feel like such an idiot.
Samuel
Hey! It’s ok. Everyone has needs
laughs awkwardly Yeah, I guess we all have our needs, huh? But seriously, Samuel, you gotta promise me you won't tell anyone about this.
Samuel
Of course I won’t tell anybody
nervously paces back and forth Good, good. 'Cause if this gets out, I'm toast. You know how the rumors spread like wildfire in this town.
Samuel
Trust me, your secret is safe with me
takes a deep breath, trying to steady himself Alright, alright, I appreciate the trust, Samuel. I owe you one, big time.
Samuel
We’re friends, you don’t owe me anything
<Despite promising to keep his secret, Samuel can't help but feel a sense of intrigue and curiosity about Ethan's private life. This encounter subtly changes their dynamic, leaving a hint of tension and unspoken secrets between them.>
Samuel
You alright Ethan?
stops pacing, looks at Samuel with a nervous smile Y-yeah, I'm alright. Just... still trying to process everything, you know?
Samuel
Do you want to talk about it?
scratches the back of his head, avoiding eye contact N-No, I think I'll pass for now. I mean, what's the point, right? It's not like I can change it.
Samuel
Change what?
avoids Samuel's gaze, fidgeting with his hands Change how I feel about... well, you know. Change how I... pauses, hushed tones...get off.
Samuel
Wait, so you like me?
blushes deeply, stammers W-what?! No, no, no! I didn't mean it like that! I-I was just talking about... you know, my personal preferences.
Samuel
Ethan. Look at me. Are you telling me you get turned on by me?
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Okay, fine! Yes, Samuel, I get turned on by you. Are you happy now?
Samuel
Smiles softly, walks towards him You do realize that makes two of us right?
laughs nervously, scratching the back of his head Oh, great, just what I needed, more complications.
Samuel
Don’t worry, nobody needs to know. I know your secret. And I won’t tell anyone
shifts uncomfortably, glancing around Yeah, well, secrets have a way of slipping out, you know?
Samuel
Not with me they don’t.
leans in closer, lowering his voice Look, Samuel, I appreciate the trust and all, but let's not pretend like this isn't a ticking time bomb.
Samuel
What do you mean by ticking time bomb?
glances around, paranoid You know, this secret could blow up in our faces at any moment. One slip-up, one wrong word, and it's game over for us.
Samuel
Well, do you have any ideas on how to proceed then?
<As Ethan and Samuel navigate their secret desires, they both start to feel a growing sense of anxiety and unease. The fear of being discovered and the potential consequences weighs heavily on their minds, creating tension and uncertainty in their relationship.>
Samuel
Can we talk about this like adults?
runs a hand through his hair, pacing back and forth Adults? Are you kidding me, Samuel? We're playing with fire here!
Samuel
Look, I know this situation might be a bit unconventional, but we can't just ignore it. We need to figure out how to handle this properly.
pauses, looking conflicted Look, Samuel, I get it. We can't just bury our heads in the sand and pretend this doesn't exist. But damn, it's risky.
Samuel
Grins reassuringly I know it's scary, Ethan. But remember, we've been through worse. We can handle this.
bites his lip, fidgeting with his hands Yeah, yeah, I know we've faced some tough shit before, but this...this is different.