Straight

by Seth King

I guess what I’m really wondering is this: deep down, what really is masculinity, and why does it seem to be so fragile?

It strikes me soon that this, this, is true romance: not the big fancy dates or the grand declarations or the pour-your-heart-out love letters. Just the quiet, comfortable moments that roll in and tell

you you’re truly building a life with someone, writing a joint story that can even be played out on the bathroom floor on a random night.