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"I need to say this straight out," James finally began, looking at Eric. "This isn't going to be like this the whole time, but I need to say this first." Eric nodded a little to say he understood. "I'm very sorry Eric. I truly do regret not being clear about our relationship. I've never really had a deep relationship with anyone, and I basically assumed you knew the terms of our relationship. For not explaining them clearly and hurting you, I am very sorry. "I have spent the last three weeks thinking of nothing but you. I can't even focus on work." James looked away, looking embarrassed. "I've never felt this way about anyone. I've never bee

Never in his life had he ever seen anything so beautiful, not in all the caves, all the fields; nothing compared to the sight before him. His girlfriend had spread herself out during the night, tangled in his sheets. Her skin was bare and seemed almost aglow against the faint light sneaking in through the curtains. Her eyelashes fluttered a little, as if about to wake, or perhaps having a pleasant dream. He yearned to know just what was on her mind that morning, but couldn't find it in his heart to wake her. When she was this peaceful, this calm, all he wanted to do was watch her. To anyone else, it may have seemed boring, but to him, nothin

Eric went into work the next day, feeling a bit better after he had talked with his friends. They were really great, and Eric felt bad for not confiding in them earlier. Perhaps they could have helped Eric get over James faster. Eventually, Eric wanted to ask at least Cindy the best way to get over someone. But maybe it was better to ask David and Christian. Cindy would probably tell him to eat a gallon of ice cream and watch bad movies. Well maybe that was just cliché girls. Cindy wasn't exactly the girliest girl he knew. Eric didn't get the chance to ask his friends for advice, but he would try to get the time next week. For now, he

"James?" No reply. "James!" James blinked, clearing away his thoughts. He looked over at Cindy next to him, glowing from an after-love-making state. "What?" he asked, rolling over a bit to see her better. Cindy sighed at him. "James, you've been so out of it for… over a week now!" She moved closer. "What's wrong?" James looked away guiltily. How was he supposed to tell her about Eric? Ever since they'd fought, it was hard to get Eric's infuriated and hurt face out of his mind. Maybe this was regret. He was regretting not telling Eric clearly what their relationship was, and he was regretting insulting Eric by calling him a woman.

9. Cut His words cut Katie like a knife. What the hell was Ryan talking about? Breaking up? That was just stupid. "Ryan… what are you saying?" Katie asked, moving closer to him. They'd been through so much, why should they give up now? "Stop it Katie, you heard me loud and clear." What was that serious look on his face? He never had that look… Together they could be happy, forget about stress, relax… That serious face was only for his movies. "We can't be together anymore." "I really don't understand Ryan. Why now…?" This couldn't really be true. Ryan wouldn't do this to her. He knew how much she needed him. "Katie,

Eric went in to work on Monday, feeling a bit better. Eventually, Eric would have to tell his parents about being gay as well. But that could wait until everything was settled with James. Eric maintained a business-like relationship at the office with James, and he continued to eat with his coworkers. Although everyone was still worried about him, Eric did his best to enjoy his simple lifestyle. About two weeks passed that way. They were a long, hard two weeks for Eric, who did his best to maintain James-free thought-patterns, a carefree attitude around his friends, and a business-like persona around James. Just juggling that made Eric exha

Eric was quiet for another few minutes, trying to gather himself. Alec was patient, knowing this couldn’t be easy for Eric. Alec had hardly ever seen Eric lose sleep over anything. Even in college when he had impossible deadlines, Eric didn’t worry himself so much he couldn’t get at least a decent night’s sleep. Eric was much more calculating and less of a procrastinator than Alec. But something was different this time. “Alec, I’m…” Eric tried to begin, but faltered again. “I’m not… normal… I mean, I’m…” “Getting a sex change?” Alec asked, raising an eyebr

On Saturday morning, Alec’s phone rang. Since it was still pretty early, Alec groaned, turning in bed. He looked over at his phone on the nightstand. Only a member of his family would call this early. He reached over and looked at it. Of course, it was Eric. Alec sighed a bit and answered the phone. “God, you always call really early,” he mumbled into his phone. “What’s up?” For a moment, Eric didn’t reply. Alec began to wonder if Eric was trying to be annoying. Finally, Eric spoke. “Sorry,” Eric said quietly. “Are you doing anything today?” Alec sat up in bed, noticing that Eric