When we get to the gay club, though, I freeze. Suddenly I just can’t go in. It’s too soon. He walks over to me. “Henry. Calm down, babe. Nobody you know will be here, anyway. Just take a shot once we get inside, chill out, and everything will be fine.” “Okay,” I say, something in his eyes making me believe in him. I wasn’t that scared of being seen, it was just that hitting up a gay bar this early into things seemed like it was a lot. But what if I started acted too hesitant, and he lost interest in me? He starts to head into the club, but I grab his arm. He turns. “Ty?” I ask. “Yeah?” “I
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