Something came up."She said, "We're not busy ... there's plenty of counter and drive through help. What's up?" I may have a job offer in my degree fie...d," David said. "If that's true, I'll be gone for the summer."The coffee cups were full, the automatic shutoff kicked in. David placed the lids on and ran his thumb around the top, pressing the lid over the edge and sealing it. The action was as automatic as the shutoff on the coffee machine.The cups, a thin foam with a plastic liner, slid into. I resisted the temptation wholly, except for the old letch between my legs, who certainly rose up for a good long look. I decided that at my imminent and immediate leisure I might start feeling rather sexy. I was working out the logistics of not splashing too obviously when I realized the only washcloth around was Ria's, flung atop the soap unwrung out. The bath, as I shut off the tap, didn't seem inspired to steam the window much less the mirror. I stepped in and it was absolutely tepid. Ria's. Gemma knew that and was fine with it. I suppose you could say we had an open relationship. She saw other girls too and was perfectly open about it. It worked for us and that’s what counts. Apart from doing my A levels, I was part of the college hockey team along with Gemma and Aisha, who are my best and oldest friends. It was a crucial point in the season and our team had gone through to the semi finals in the county trophy. We had a good draw and everyone was confident of reaching the final.. Later, after practice, me and Jacob were hanging out in his basement while his parents were away. “You know, man,” said Jacob, “it ain’t fucking cool how you pick on that gay kid. He didn’t do nothin’ to ya...’” “The kid’s a queer!” I exclaimed immediately. There was a long uncomfortable pause. “I think YOU’RE a fuckin’ queer, Johnny,” Jacob said. Calling me out, he continued confidently, “Every little thing you do with your girl, you kiss and tell the whole team. It’s real disrespectful,.