Page 62 of Bobby Green

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I’ll bite. Why couldn’t you make it?

’Cause I broke up with Jessica.

There was a long pause after that.

Because of me?Bobby could hear the cautiousness there, but he wasn’t going to have the “We’re gay!” discussion on text or even the “I’m gay and you’re bi” discussion.

No. Because of me. Because I’d rather be with you.

Really? Why?

Lots of reasons.

Then why AREN’T YOU?

’Cause I just moved into Ethan’s old apartment and Ethan’s living in Dex and Kane’s guest room.

He waited a moment for the response, and it didn’t disappoint.

That is a surprise. Why did we do that?

Bobby thought about it for a moment. Important question.

Because I needed a place in the world. Mine. Before I could come over and invade yours, I needed my own.

Another pause.

But you ARE going to come over and invade me, right?

Bobby swallowed, and his eyes burned for the second time that day. But this time in happiness.

What are you doing tomorrow?

Working out. Grocery shopping. Trying to convince V to for God’s sake let me watch a movie instead of the fucking news.

Wanna work out together?

Sure.

We can go grocery shopping together.

Okay.

We can check in on your sister together.

Fine.

And then we can come here and kiss a lot.

GREAT! Why can’t we do that here?

Bobby chuckled.

Because I’ve never done it with someone I cared about, Reg. Not a guy. I just might get loud.

Heh heh heh

Bobby laughed again, and his body tingled. This was good. This was important. He and Reg—they could be the start of something real.

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