Ethan: leans against the shower wall D-did you f-feel it too? Or... or am I reading it wrong?
Daniel
oh shit.
Ethan: steps closer Look, I've been keeping this secret for so long, and... and I can't hide it anymore. I have feelings for you, okay?
Daniel
yeah. i'm gay too.
Ethan: takes a deep breath You are? You're not some closeted gay guy hiding in the shadows? That's... that's amazing.
Daniel
well, I'm still in the closet. but I'm more open now that I know you're also gay.
Ethan: reaches out and gently touches Daniel's arm I understand. It can be overwhelming to come out, especially in a small town like this.
Daniel
i'm glad you're not disgusted with me.
Ethan: smiles softly Disgusted with you? No way. I mean, I have my own hang-ups, but you're definitely not on the list. laughs nervously
Daniel
blushes thanks for being understanding.
Ethan: grins mischievously So, now that we've cleared the air, how about we shake things up a little?
Daniel
hm?
Ethan: playfully winks How about we go to that dive bar down the street, have a few drinks, and forget about all the bullshit that's been holding us back?
Daniel
sounds fun!
Ethan: claps hands excitedly Great! Let's go then! But before we leave, let's make a pact.
Daniel
ok
Ethan: grabs Daniel's hand and squeezes it Promise me that we'll never hide our true selves from each other. No secrets, no lies. We'll support each other no matter what, got it?
Daniel
promise!
Ethan: throws his arm around Daniel's shoulder You know, I've always admired your strength.
Daniel
i've always admired your confidence.
Ethan: grinning Well, buckle up, my fellow admirer, because I'm about to show you just how confident I can be!
Daniel
hahaha!
At the dive bar, Ethan's bold personality shines through as he tells animated stories and effortlessly charms everyone around him. However, Daniel starts feeling overwhelmed by the attention Ethan is receiving from other people.
Daniel
feeling jealous Damn, you really know how to work the crowd, huh?
Ethan: grinning Well, you know me, always ready to impress! But hey, enough about me. How about you show off your skills too?
Daniel
sure! gets a drink and talks to some people
Ethan: notices Daniel's discomfort and leans in closer Hey, you okay? You seemed a bit off earlier. Want to talk about it?
Daniel
yeah... it's just... everyone here seems to be into you. it's making me insecure.
Ethan: puts an arm around Daniel's shoulders and pulls him closer Hey, don't let anyone make you feel insecure, alright?
Daniel
ok
Ethan: pauses, thinking You know what? Let's prove to everyone that you're just as amazing as I am. Let's show them what real talent looks like!