13 Chapter 13

Kenji blinked, a lot. He finished his drink and poured more. He was feeling it and wanted to take himself further. “Are you asking me to be your fuck buddy?”

James’ voice weakened. “Yes, but I can tell I shocked you. It’s also obvious it was a stupid idea. Forget it.” He stood to leave.

“Please don’t go. Yes, you shocked me, and I need time to digest it. I’m a lightweight with booze, and I’m feeling the wine. I had a rum and coke before you got here.”

“Oh, I love rum and coke.” James sat.

“Are you clean sexually?”

“Oh, yes, very clean. You?”

“Yes.” They finished the second bottle. “I’m going for another rum and coke. Want one?”

“If I’m not imposing.”

“You’re insecure, huh?”

James nodded. “Not as bad as I used to be.”

Kenji said, “Yes.”

“Yes?”

“Yes, I’d like to be fuck buddies with you, but I’m not putting you in my will.” He slapped himself. “Wait, I don’t have a will.”