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“I’d say that’s a yes,” Steve told Felix before popping the chip in his mouth.

“I mean, yeah. You’ve seen him. He’s gorgeous. And nice—mostly. He really cares about the Wonders.”

Felix narrowed his eyes at me. “Objectively, yes, Greg is super hot. But is he your type? Because you know dang well the guys you’ve settled for in the past weren’t anyone you would’ve picked if you’d been the one choosing.”

I flushed. A couple of times over the years I’d let my loneliness get the better of me. I wanted what Felix and Steve had with their partners, dammit. But when I went out to meet guys, all I pulled were chubby chasers and bear hunters, orworse, the ones who saw me as a “project” that needed fixing. A couple of them I’d tried to have relationships with, but in the end they weren’t interested in me for me.

Steve leaned an elbow on the table and faced me. “Truth time. If it turns out Greg really is into you, would you do him?”

I looked down at my plate and nodded. “Yeah. In a heartbeat.”

Steve smiled and patted me on the shoulder. “See, that wasn’t so hard.”

Felix said, “I think you should go on a couple of dates with Greg. Test the waters. See if he really acts attracted to you.”

Steve nodded enthusiastically. “Yes. Does he touch you voluntarily? How does he react when you touch him? Is there any—” He pointed at his lap. “—realignment of his bits when you’re around?”

Felix rolled his eyes at Steve and said, “But you can’t let him off the hook too easily for treating you like crap up til now.”

“I second that. We need to figure out how to make him grovel!” Steve high-fived Felix before throwing his arm back around my shoulders and kissing the side of my head. “You deserve to be treated like a prince, Cal. Flowers, candy, blow jobs, everything.”

I shook my head at them, but I was smiling. I was so glad I’d come out tonight.

“Uh oh,” said Felix. But he grinned, his eyes darting between me and the front door of the restaurant. “Greg’s here. He’s with Malcolm, Craig, and Foster.” He toasted me with his margarita. “And he saw Steve lay that kiss on you.”

ON DISCORD PRIVATE MESSAGES

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

Ruben_Wonder_Central_TXMarch 29 at 6:10pm

Hey, Greg. I know you’ve got more urgent things going on than my daughter’s boyfriend, but she’s pushing to be able to tell him about the campaign so they can move in together. I met them for dinner last weekend, and I didn’t get great vibes from him. But I might be an overprotective dad, so I need another opinion. Any chance you can make time for dinner at my place this weekend? Maybe Friday or Saturday?

Greg_DM_Central_TXMarch 29 at 6:22pm

Sure, but if something comes up with the other stuff I’ll have to bail.

Ruben_Wonder_Central_TXMarch 29 at 6:23pm

Of course

Greg_DM_Central_TXMarch 29 at 6:25pm

Hey, do you mind if I bring Cal, the new Seer?

Ruben_Wonder_Central_TXMarch 29 at 6:26pm

I’d love to meet him. Wait, does this mean you two are compatible? You resonated with him?

Greg_DM_Central_TXMarch 29 at 6:27pm

Actually, we’re already connected.

Ruben_Wonder_Central_TXMarch 29 at 6:28pm

[“Congratulations” GIF of Minions cheering]

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