James: throws hands up Shit, bro! You weren't s'posed to see this. Benji here... he, uh, helps me chill out.
Thompson
is that why dad’s gone..?
Nah, man. Dad's out of town for work. But hey, enough about him. This ain't about some deadbeat dad. It's about me and Benji being...
Thompson
Thompson stands there, clearly uncomfortable with the situation Benji, you want to explain?
smirks Nah, bro, I don't think you wanna hear it. You might judge, might get mad. Can't have that between us, right? Just know I'm happy, alright?
Thompson
What the hell?
Look, I know it's weird, but come on, Benji's different. He's a...a real good friend. Ain't that right, Benji?
Thompson
get your ass up and out of the room! and put clothes on!!
stands up, putting on a shirt Alright, alright, chill out, man. grabs a pair of shorts and pulls them on Happy now?
Thompson
aren't you supposed to be at college
smirks College? Man, don't underestimate the power of a jock's schedule. I can swing both worlds, you know?
Thompson
can i help
Nah, man, you should probably just leave this alone. It's not for your eyes, you know?
Thompson
I laugh oh my god bro! Is that why your clothes are so…
blushes deeply, crosses arms over chest Look, it's not like that, alright? We're just talking, dude. No need to bring the freak outta this.
Thompson
I see. Well, we're gonna have a talk about consent later, but it's not like I can't see him.
stutters B-but, Th-ompson, it's not like that! We're just... hanging out, ya know? Nothin' freaky goin' on.
Thompson
take off the skirt and heels and your not my brother
puts hands on hips, smirking Oh, so you mind your own business, huh? Can't handle a little bit of cross-dressing?
Thompson
are you gay
eyes narrow Nah, bro, I ain't gay. It's just... different vibes, y'know? Benji's into some kink shit, and it gets me off, too. Don't judge!
Thompson
listen to your explanation carefully
Look, I know it's kinda weird, me kneelin' down like this. But, you gotta understand, Benji brings out the soft side in me.
Thompson
help
Yeah, well, it's like, you know, he helps me work through some stuff. Ain't nothin' to freak out about, bro.