Page 93 of Manny

Bandit

Yes, of course. I think it’s complicated enough

“I’m not gonna see anyone else,” Manny whispers, reading the texts.

Me

Manny just said he’s exclusive. So, it looks like we’re a thing…

Bandit

Me and him aren’t having sex

Me

No, but I bet you’ve thought about it

Oh, I can be a pushy little bitch when I want to be, and Bandit just needs a little nudge. He and Manny are so good together, and I want him to see that for himself. I have no problem if they hook up without me. Granted, I’d love to be there, but I’m not jealous of them if they want to be together.

Bandit

Let’s just take things slow, okay?

Me

But you like him, right?

Bandit

I guess you figured that out

I practically squeal and Manny stops in his tracks when he comes back into the kitchen as I bounce up and down on my toes. “He likes you,” I sing-song. “He just admitted it.”

Manny smirks. “I’d hope so, or that missile in the front of his pants last night would’ve been hard to explain.”

“What’s sex like with another man?”

He snickers. “Uh, it’s good, if they’re good, I guess. It was kinda awkward at first, but really, it’s like riding a bicycle.”

“Do you like…”How do I ask this?“Have a preference?”

“As in, attraction?”

“No, as in bottom or top.”

Manny almost chokes on his own tongue. “You dirty little girl.”

“Tell me, please! I’ve always found this fascinating.”

He smiles, pushing my hair behind my ears. “So nosy. I usually like bottom, but I’ve been known to try both. I can’t imagine Bandit being bottom, though. He’s a little macho to take it up the ass.”

“He might surprise you.”

He presses a chaste kiss to my lips. “I doubt it. He’s coming out, but he needs time, and that’s why we’re here. He doesn’t have to do or say anything around us. This needs to be a safe space for him.”

“I love that you think like that, and I know I’m pushing him.”

He shrugs. “Just don’t push too hard. I’ve had times early on when nobody understood me, when I was just seen as a freak. Feelings like this are scary, especially when he’s suppressed his desires for so long. It’s confronting, and scary.”