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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.

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