Chapter 22: Man-Blend
Following my shopping spree with Zoe, Ben and I decide to spend some pal-time together. We play pool down at Elmer’s Pool Hole, eat a meat lover’s pizza, and go to the movies to see an action-packed flick starring Matt Damon. When the movie lets out, we walk back to our apartment. Ben wants to talk about Zoe.
“Things are starting to get heavy between us,” he admits.
Sausner Street is busy tonight with dog walkers, couples in love, and lonely old drunks. A light wind teases our twosome and dried leaves blow around our feet. The moment is enchanting in all aspects, but it feels wasted since he’s confused about his sexuality. Ben walks on my right side, next to the street. His shoulder is only inches away from my shoulder, which I don’t mind. “How serious?”
“Marriage
