The Last Thing He Needs

by J.H. Knight

There was a burst of something hot and unwanted burning in the pit of his stomach. Jealousy? Really? It was ridiculous and he knew it. Bobby helped tamp down the spreading fire by adding, “There’s this guy I’ve been hanging out with a lot lately, but I wasn’t sure if he’s gay.” Working his tight throat around a hard swallow, Tommy told him, “Maybe he’s been wondering the same thing about you.”