8/13/2024
Benny sat in the low lite bar waiting for his friend. Why did he agree to this? He sighed into his Arnold Palmer. He was dealing with a lot. Failed relationship after relationship. It seemed no one was looking for the same thing he was. At least no one else who was gay. Yay every gay man in his age range being fans of their closets.
Benny rolled his eyes at his own joke.
“Finally found you.” A familiar voiced called to him.
Benny looked up to see Chuck as he had another man slide into the booth opposite him.
The man had ashen golden hair that reminded him of a desert. His eyes a deep orangish gold. He was almost as tall as him. A stark contrast to Chuck who was a good two feet shorter than them.
“Ben, this is Steve.” Chuck introduced with a wave. Not sitting, Ben noted. “Steve, this is Ben.”
The two nodded at each other.
“You gonna tell us the reason for the meet up?” Steve asked. “And sit down.”
Ben nodded in agreement. What shenanigans was his ex about to expose them too.
“Well, you both want a stable public relationship. And are struggling with that. So I figured you can commiserate in each other's misery. Also I dated each of you at one point. So you can talk smack about me while you're at it.” Chuck smiled as he stopped leaning on the table. “I'll get snacks. Tea Steve?”
Steve sighed. “Unsweetened.”
Chuck nodded before walking off to the bar.
Ben tapped his
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