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RedRum237: For your first time?
Kelsier38: For like ever.
He pauses for a bit, probably thinkingwhat a freak.But then he sends his reply.
RedRum237: What do you mean?
Kelsier38: I don’t know, I just… I don’t even really enjoy porn that much. I just feel like these guys aren’t real. I don’t know them, so how can I find them sexy? That’s weird right? I’m not a normal guy.
RedRum237: It’s not weird. And it’s your identity, no one can force one on you that doesn’t fit.
Kelsier38: Why are you so smart?
RedRum237: I’m not. I just have a nosey best friend who forces me to talk about my feelings all the time.
Kelsier38: maybe I need to get one of those
RedRum237: It’s okay, you have me
Kelsier38: That’s true
RedRum237: What are you doing now?
Kelsier38: Honestly?
RedRum237: Of course
Kelsier38: I’m probably gonna go jerk off in the shower thinking about that pic you just sent and hope my roommate doesn’t hear me
RedRum237: me too.
Kelsier38: Goodnight horror boy
RedRum237: Sweet dreams
Stef opens his bedroom door at the same time I do.
“Sorry, I was…”
We both try to speak at the same time and stop, laughing.
“You go first.” I say.
“I was just gonna take a shower.”
My face floods with heat. “Oh, me too.”
“You go first.” He says, gesturing for me to go ahead.
“No, you go first.”
“Seriously, I insist.”
We both take a deep breath, for some reason, he’s blushing. Was he watching porn with his headphones on in there or something?
“Looks like we’re at a stalemate here.”
“Yeah.” He looks down and rubs the back of his neck.